Vocabulary
8 key words for this lesson
PROPOSE
To present an idea or plan for others to consider.
I propose we try a new way to finish the project faster.
EXTEND
To make something longer in time or size.
Can we extend the deadline by one week?
STREAMLINE
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
We can streamline our process with this new software.
APPROVAL PROCESS
The steps needed to get permission or agreement.
The approval process takes three weeks.
INITIATIVE
A new plan to solve a problem or improve something.
I'd like to start an initiative to improve team communication.
COMPETITIVE
Trying to be as good as or better than others.
To stay competitive, we should offer a discount to new customers.
LAUNCH
To start something new, like a product or project.
We will launch the product next month.
CONSIDER
To think carefully about something before deciding.
Please consider using a different supplier.
Phrases
7 phrases and their meanings
What do you think about…?
Ask directly for someone's opinion.
"What do you think about moving the deadline forward?"
How do you feel about…?
A softer way to ask for an opinion.
"How do you feel about implementing this new strategy?"
Do you have any thoughts on…?
Invite feedback in an open way.
"Do you have any thoughts on expanding our team?"
What's your take on…?
An informal, natural way to ask for an opinion.
"What's your take on offering discounts to new customers?"
I'd like to hear your thoughts on…
A polite, slightly formal invitation to share ideas.
"I'd like to hear your thoughts on the proposed schedule."
Can you elaborate on…?
Ask someone to explain their idea in more detail.
"Can you elaborate on why this approach would work?"
Let's hear everyone's perspective on…
Encourage the whole group to share.
"Let's hear everyone's perspective on the new marketing strategy."
In Action
Hear how these phrases sound in real B2B situations
“"Elaborate" means "give more detail". It shows you are interested and want to understand fully.”
Register
Understand when and how to use each phrase — formal, neutral, or informal
Videos
Watch these terms used in context
Dialogue
Read the dialogue and hover the blue words for definitions
Kira
Tim
MariaOur approval process for new projects takes three weeks. That's too slow. I'd like to hear your thoughts on how to fix it.
I propose we use an online tool. Managers could approve projects from their phones.
Interesting. Can you elaborate on how it would work?
Every request goes into one system. Managers get a notification. It would streamline everything.
Maria, what's your take on Tim's idea?
I like it. Our competitors move faster, so we need to stay competitive. But we should consider training for the managers.
Good point. How do you feel about a two-month pilot before we launch it for everyone?
Great. And if the pilot is slow, we can extend it by a month.
Perfect. Let's call it the 'Fast Approval initiative'.
Exercises
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Matching
Click a word, then click its correct definition.
Click a word on the left, then its definition on the right.
Words
Definitions
Fill in the Blank
Drag the correct words from the word bank to complete each sentence.
Sentence 1
What do you think— — —moving the deadline?
Sentence 2
How do you— — —about the new strategy?
Sentence 3
What's your— — —on the discount idea?
Sentence 4
Can you— — —on why this would work?
Sentence 5
Can we— — —the deadline by one more week?
Sentence 6
This software will— — —our approval process.
Tip: Think about the meaning of each word and what makes sense in the sentence.
Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer for each question about the dialogue.
1.Which phrase asks for more detail?
2.Which question is the most informal?
3.What does "streamline" mean?
4.What is an "initiative"?
5.In the dialogue, what does Tim propose?
6.How long is the pilot?