1、Conference Practical English,Florence Mar 2, 2013,1Tips for e-mail invitation 在主題行寫清會(huì)議名稱、地點(diǎn)和時(shí)間，例如： Subject: Sales Meeting in Beijing on 11 Mar, 2013； 在稱呼后直接點(diǎn)明召開會(huì)議的原由，例如： We need to finalize the next product launch. 提出會(huì)議召開時(shí)間的建議，例如： We should have a meeting next week. How about Mar 11? 給對(duì)方一個(gè)選擇時(shí)間的機(jī)會(huì)，例如

2、： If the date mentioned isnt possible for you, please suggest an alternative in that week. 2Tips for telephone invitation 在打電話之前要充分準(zhǔn)備，不僅要交代清楚會(huì)議的時(shí)間、地點(diǎn)和目的.還要考慮好禮節(jié)性問候和一些寒暄，最好用英語寫下筆記。 詢問對(duì)方是否有意開會(huì)，例如： Could we schedule a time for a meeting next week? 建議會(huì)議時(shí)間，例如：How about sometime after lunch? 確認(rèn)開會(huì)日期和時(shí)間，例如：

3、See you on Monday at 10:00a.m.,Meeting Invitation And Agenda,收到會(huì)議邀請(qǐng)，如何表示接受或者拒絕呢？下面就給您提供一些實(shí)用的表達(dá): 電話里接受或拒絕邀請(qǐng) 接受會(huì)議安排， 例如：Sure, no problem. Shall we say Thursday at ten? 拒絕會(huì)議安排，例如：Im afraid I have another appointment then. 談話結(jié)束前再次確認(rèn)時(shí)間，例如：Right, so well meet on Friday at ten, in your office. 通過郵件接受或拒絕邀請(qǐng)

4、不管您對(duì)此會(huì)議拒絕還是接受，都應(yīng)在開頭表示謝意，例如：Thank you for the email. 如果拒絕參加一定要講明理由，最好給一個(gè)折中的做法，例如：Thanks for the invitation, but Im afraid I wont be in on Friday. However my colleague Li will stand in for me.,Meeting Invitation And Agenda,確定要開會(huì)，在開會(huì)前應(yīng)該將會(huì)議日程通過郵件或傳真發(fā)給與會(huì)者。一般日程的格式如下： Agenda for budget meeting Mar 10, 9:30

5、-11:30, room A30 1.Welcome/Apologies 2.Minutes of last meeting 3.Presentation of financial situation(CFO)-20min. 4.Budget presentations(leaders)-10min. each 5.Proposals 30min. 6.AOB (any other business),* Send out agenda before the meeting.,Meeting Invitation And Agenda,1.Call to remind打電話提醒 A：珍，開會(huì)前

6、打電話提醒參加會(huì)議的人好嗎？B：好，我會(huì)給每個(gè)人打電話的。 A: Jean, before the meeting, could you call to remind the attendees?B: Okay. Ill call each one of them. 2.Ask . to attend 邀請(qǐng)參加A：你請(qǐng)王先生參加這個(gè)會(huì)議好嗎？B：好的，我這就給他打電話。 A: Could you ask Mr. Wang to attend this meeting?B: Okay. Ill call him right away.,3.No cell phones 關(guān)機(jī) A：這個(gè)會(huì)不允許接電

7、話，請(qǐng)現(xiàn)在就關(guān)掉手機(jī)。B：好的。 A: There will be no cell phones for this meeting. Please turn off your phones now.B: Yes, Sir. 4.Meeting minutes 會(huì)議紀(jì)要 A：誰來寫會(huì)議紀(jì)要？B：莎倫來寫。 A: Who is going to write the meeting minutes?B: Sharon will. 5.Take notes 做記錄 A：凱文，請(qǐng)做一下記錄。B：好的。 A: Kevin, please take notes.B: I will.,Situational

8、Dialogue: Before the Meeting,One of the most common requirements of business English is holding meetings in English. The following sections provide useful language and phrases for conducting meetings and making contributions to a meeting. Meetings generally follow a more or less similar structure an

9、d can be divided into the following parts:,、Opening 宣布會(huì)議開始 Good morning/afternoon, everyone. If you like, we can start now. 如果是公司內(nèi)部會(huì)議或是與客戶開會(huì)，可以說： OK, everybody, it seems that everyone is here, can we get started? If we are all here, lets get started / start the meeting / start. 如果是國際性會(huì)議，可以說： Since t

10、he majority of the required number is present, the meeting is formally declared to be convened. 、Welcoming and Introducing 歡迎和介紹出席人員 Id like to extend a warm welcome to (name of participant) Please join me in welcoming (name of participant) Were pleased to welcome/ Its a pleasure to welcome (name of

11、 participant) Id like to introduce (name of participant) 非常感謝您百忙之中抽空來參加本次會(huì)議。 Thank you so much for taking time out of your schedule to attend the meeting.,Running/holding a Meeting 主持會(huì)議,、Stating the Principal Objectives 闡明會(huì)議主要目的 Were here today to . Our main aim today is to . We hold this meeting in

12、 order to . Id like to make sure that we . 點(diǎn)明會(huì)議目的：本次全體大會(huì)的目的是對(duì)我們?nèi)ツ甑墓ぷ鬟M(jìn)行回顧，并對(duì)新一年的工作做好計(jì)劃。 The purpose of this plenary session is to make a general review of our activities during last year, and to propose new plans for activities in the coming year. 、Giving Apologies for Someone Who is Absent 對(duì)缺席者表示遺憾

13、Im afraid., (name of participant) cant be with us today. She is in. Unfortunately, (name of participant) . will not be with us today because he . I have received apologies for absence from (name of participant), who is in (place).,Running/holding a Meeting 主持會(huì)議,、Reading the Minutes (notes) of the La

14、st Meeting 宣讀上次會(huì)議記要 First, lets go over the report from the last meeting, which was held on (date) Here are the minutes from our last meeting, which was on (date) 首先，我將迅速回顧一下我們上次會(huì)議的會(huì)議紀(jì)要。 To begin with, Id like to quickly go through the minutes of our last meeting. 、Dealing with Recent Developments 詢

15、問近期動(dòng)態(tài) Jack, can you tell us how the XXX project is progressing? John, have you completed the report on the new product?,Running/holding a Meeting 主持會(huì)議,、Moving Forward 轉(zhuǎn)向下一個(gè)議題 Shall we get down to business? 著手干正事，開始做正事 Is there Any Other Business? 如果沒有什么其它需要再討論的話，我們就開始今天會(huì)議的話題吧。 If there are no furthe

16、r developments, Id like to move on to todays topic. So, if there is nothing else we need to discuss, lets move on to todays agenda. 、Introducing the Agenda 介紹議程 Have you all received the agenda? There are X items on the agenda. Firstly, . secondly, . thirdly, . lastly, . Shall we proceed in this ord

17、er ? If you dont mind, Id like to go in order today. skip item 1 and move on to item 3 我建議我們先跳過第二項(xiàng)，把第二項(xiàng)放到最后討論。 I suggest we skip item 2 and discuss it in the end.,Running/holding a Meeting 主持會(huì)議,、Allocating Roles (secretary, participants) 分配秘書和出席者的會(huì)議角色 (name of participant) has agreed to take the min

18、utes. (name of participant), would you mind taking the minutes / taking notes today? (name of participant) has kindly agreed to give us a report on . (name of participant) will lead point 1, (name of participant) point 2, and (name of participant) point 3. 、Agreeing on the Ground Rules for the Meeti

19、ng (contributions, timing, decision-making, etc.) 就會(huì)議程序（發(fā)言，時(shí)間，決策）達(dá)成一致 A short report on each point will be made, followed by a discussion of it. There will be five minutes for each item. 我們得把日程安排上的每一項(xiàng)控制在15分鐘內(nèi)，否則我們就沒法完成所有事項(xiàng)了。 Well have to limit each item to 15 minutes. Otherwise well never get throug

20、h.,Running/holding a Meeting 主持會(huì)議,、Introducing the First Item on the Agenda 介紹第一項(xiàng)議題 So, lets start with . Id suggest we start with. Why dont we start with. Shall we start with . So, the first item on the agenda is Pete, would you like to kick off? 開始 (name of participant), would you like to introduc

21、e this item? 、Closing an Item 結(jié)束一個(gè)議題 I think that is all about the first item. Shall we conclude and finish that item?,Running/holding a Meeting 主持會(huì)議,、Next Item 開始下一個(gè)議題 If nobody has anything else to add, lets move onto the next item . Now that weve discussed X, lets move on to the next one . The ne

22、xt item on todays agenda is. 、Let the Next Participant Give the Presentation請(qǐng)下一位出席者發(fā)言 Next, (name of participant) is going to introduce for us. Now, Id like to introduce (name of participant) who is going to . 接下來的時(shí)間交給XX，他將給我們闡述下一個(gè)議題。 Id like to hand over to XX, who is going to lead the next point.,

23、Running/holding a Meeting 主持會(huì)議,、Summarizing 總結(jié) Before we close todays meeting, let me just summarize the main points. Let me quickly go over todays main points. OK, why dont we quickly summarize what weve done today. Shall I go over the main points? 目前為止，意見小結(jié)如下: The opinions presented so far may be

24、summarized as follows: 總之，女士們、先生們，我要指出的是，雖然我們已經(jīng)取得了令人滿意的進(jìn)步，但還有很多事要做。 In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, I would point out that, although we have made gratifying progress, many other things still remains to be done. 本次會(huì)議是一次非常重要的會(huì)議，但我肯定你們大家意識(shí)到我們真正的工作才剛剛開始。 This meeting has been an important one but I

25、 am sure that you all recognize that our real work has just begun.,Running/holding a Meeting 主持會(huì)議,、Finishing the meeting結(jié)束今日議題 Is there Any Other Business? Right, it looks as though weve covered all the main items. If there are no other comments, Id like to wrap this meeting up. wrap things up把事情整理一

26、番；把事情收拾一番；做個(gè)結(jié)束 Lets bring this to a close for today. 、Suggesting and Agreeing on Time, Date and Place for the Next Meeting 建議和征詢下一次會(huì)議時(shí)間，日期和地點(diǎn) Can we set the date for the next meeting, please? So, the next meeting will be on Tuesday. About the next meeting, what about the following Wednesday?,Running

27、/holding a Meeting 主持會(huì)議,、Thanking Participants for Attending 感謝出席人員 Id like to thank Marianne and Jeremy for coming over from London. Thank you all for attending. Thanks for your participation. 作為主席，我感謝您的參與，我們完成了議事日程上所有的項(xiàng)目，祝賀大家。 As Chairman, I would like to thank you for attending and to congratulat

28、e you on the fact that we have completed all of the items on our agenda. 、Closing the Meeting 宣布散會(huì) The meeting is finished, well see each other next . I declare the meeting closed.,Running/holding a Meeting 主持會(huì)議,Holding a seminar 主持研討會(huì)、報(bào)告會(huì),一報(bào)告開始前的用語 1. 宣布報(bào)告會(huì)開始 早安，女士們，先生們，我很高興歡迎諸位參加此次研討會(huì)。 Good mornin

29、g, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a (great) pleasure (for me) It gives me pleasure /It is a privilege (for me) / I am happy / I am privileged to welcome you to this seminar. 2. 主持人自我介紹 我是中國ABC大學(xué)的A博士。我將擔(dān)任今天下午會(huì)議的主席。 I am Dr. A from ABC University, China, and I am going to be in the chair for this afterno

30、ons session. 3. 宣布報(bào)告的時(shí)間限制 我先說下基本要求，每個(gè)報(bào)告限時(shí)15分鐘，在每個(gè)報(bào)告后有5分鐘的討論時(shí)間，在回憶結(jié)束時(shí)，我們將敞開討論任何一篇已報(bào)告過的論文。 There are some basic rules. First, please limit your presentation in 15 minutes. At the end of each presentation, there will be 5 minutes for discussion. At the end of the session we will have an open discussion

31、 on any of the papers presented.,4. 報(bào)告程序的更改事項(xiàng) 很遺憾，我們要撤去二篇論文，即第10和第11篇。 Unfortunately, we have to cancel paper No.10 and No.11 我們得把第五篇和第六篇對(duì)調(diào)。 We have to reverse the order of No.5 and No.6. 列在節(jié)目單上的報(bào)告人已有些變動(dòng)，原定由A博士報(bào)告的第二篇論文，因（他）不能出席這個(gè)會(huì)議，而由B博士來報(bào)告。 There has been some changes in the people listed on the pr

32、ogram. Dr. A who was expected to present the second paper could not attend this meeting, and Dr. B will present the paper instead.,Holding a seminar 主持研討會(huì)、報(bào)告會(huì),Holding a seminar 主持研討會(huì)、報(bào)告會(huì),二主持報(bào)告用語 1.宣布開始和引導(dǎo)演講 今天上午第一篇論文將由XYZ大學(xué)高分子科學(xué)教授A博士宣讀。他的題目是“（題目）”。 The first paper this morning will be presented by D

33、r. A, professor of polymer science at XYZ University, and his topic is “ （title）”. 本會(huì)場(chǎng)下一個(gè)報(bào)告是：“（題目）”。我想請(qǐng)要求A博士談?wù)勥@一十分重要的課題。 The next presentation in this session is on “(title)”. I would like to call on ask Dr. A to talk about this very important subject.,Holding a seminar 主持研討會(huì)、報(bào)告會(huì),2. 演講順序進(jìn)行 對(duì)不起，議程十分有

34、點(diǎn)緊，我們沒有時(shí)間討論了，所以我們必須繼續(xù)下一篇報(bào)告。 Sorry, the schedule is very rather tight. We havent any time for discussion, so we must go on to next paper. 3.報(bào)告中對(duì)演講者的提示 A博士，很抱歉，我們必須往下趕；時(shí)間快要完了。 Dr. A , Im sorry, but we do have to move on; we are running short of time. 4.結(jié)束報(bào)告及表示感謝 (十分)感謝您的精彩的論文演講/報(bào)告 ，A博士。 Thank you (ver

35、y much), Dr. A , for your excellent papercontribution/ presentation/ message/ speech/ lecture / talk/address.,Holding a seminar 主持研討會(huì)、報(bào)告會(huì),三報(bào)告后的討論 1.宣布討論開始 現(xiàn)在是討論時(shí)間，大家有問題嗎？ Time for discussion, do you have any question? 2.啟發(fā)和引導(dǎo)提出問題 您對(duì)A博士還有問題或評(píng)論嗎？ Any more questions or comments for Dr. A ? 讓我們轉(zhuǎn)到下一個(gè)問題題目

36、XYZ Lets turn move on to the next problem the subject of XYZ. 3.限制、中斷、終止討論 我想這將是結(jié)束這次會(huì)議進(jìn)入到下一個(gè)演講人之前的最后一個(gè)問題。 I think thatll be the last final question before we close this meeting go on to next speaker.,Holding a seminar 主持研討會(huì)、報(bào)告會(huì),四建議和通知 1.保持會(huì)場(chǎng)秩序 請(qǐng)各位注意！ May I have your attention please! 2.中間休息的通知 讓我們休息

37、五分鐘。 Lets take five minutes stretch/rest.,五結(jié)束會(huì)議用語 1.宣布會(huì)議結(jié)束 到結(jié)束這次會(huì)議的時(shí)候了。 Its time for us to close/finish this meeting. 2.結(jié)束會(huì)議時(shí)表示感謝 謝謝你們的參與。 Thank you for your attention.,1.原因和理由的質(zhì)疑 這個(gè)問題的一個(gè)原因已被說明，還有其它原因嗎？ One cause of this problem has been stated. Are there any other causes? 您能告訴我們?yōu)槭裁茨磳?duì)用ABC？ Could yo

38、u tell us why you object to using ABC？ 2.區(qū)別和不同之質(zhì)疑 ABC和DEF之間的差別是什么？ What is the difference between ABC and DEF? 3.關(guān)系的質(zhì)疑 A博士，您是否看到ABC和DEF之間的一些關(guān)系？ Dr. A, do you see any relation connection between ABC and DEF?,4.質(zhì)詢優(yōu)缺點(diǎn) 在這體系中用這兩種化學(xué)藥品有什么優(yōu)點(diǎn)或缺點(diǎn)？ Is there any advantage or disadvantage of using these two chem

39、icals in the system? 5.質(zhì)詢經(jīng)驗(yàn) A博士，您對(duì)這個(gè)方法有什么經(jīng)驗(yàn)嗎？ Dr. A, do you have have you had any experience with this method? 維生素C能預(yù)防感冒，您的證據(jù)是什么？ What is your proof that vitamin C will prevent colds? 6.看法、評(píng)述的質(zhì)疑 我能要求您給出您在ABC方面的觀點(diǎn)嗎？ May Could I ask you to give us your opinion view about ABC? 能請(qǐng)您再詳細(xì)一點(diǎn)講講ABC嗎？ Could you

40、 please give a little more detail about ABC?,Asking questions 提問,Answering questions 回答,1.回答正題前的表示 謝謝您（問）這個(gè)問題。 Thank you for (asking) that question. 這是一個(gè)（十分）好重要/ 極好/ 有趣/ 困難/ 復(fù)雜的問題。 Thats a (very) good important/ excellent/interesting/ difficult/ complicated/ question. 2.將作正面回答的問題 我對(duì)這個(gè)問題的回答是 My The a

41、nswer to that question is would be that 3.對(duì)于無法回答的問題 不幸，現(xiàn)在我無法回答這個(gè)問題。 Unfortunately I cannot answer that question at the moment. 回答這個(gè)問題是很難的。 It is difficult/hard to answer that question.,4.將來可能回答的問題 我們現(xiàn)在正在研究這個(gè)問題，如果您同意，我將再幾周后回答您的問題。 We are now working on this problem and, if you agree, I will answer yo

42、ur question in a few weeks. 要回答這個(gè)問題必須作進(jìn)一步研究。 The answer to this question is going to need further study. 5.只能部分回答的問題 據(jù)我所知，在那方面還沒有做過足夠的研究。 As far as I know, no enough study has been made on that area. 6.需要他人協(xié)助回答的問題 我的同事A博士在這兒。關(guān)于這個(gè)問題他知道得比我多。可能他對(duì)此有更好的想法和解釋。 My colleague, Dr A is here, he may know more

43、about that. Perhaps he has some better ideas and comments on this matter. 7.回答問題后的表示 我希望這回答了您的問題。 I hope this answers your questions.,Getting the Chairpersons Attention 引起會(huì)議主持的注意 May I have a word? If I may, I think. Excuse me for interrupting. May I come in? Giving Opinions 表達(dá)意見 Im positive that. I

44、 (really) feel that. In my opinion. The way I see things. If you ask me . I tend to think that.,Asking for Opinions 詢問意見 Are you positive that. Do you (really) think that. How do you feel about.? Commenting 做出評(píng)論 Thats interesting. I never thought about it that way before. Good point! I get your poin

45、t. I see what you mean.,會(huì)議常用語 Conference Useful Expressions,會(huì)議常用語 Conference Useful Expressions,Agreeing 表示同意 I totally agree with you. Exactly! I think youre right. Thats (exactly) the way I feel. I have to agree with (name of participant). 我支持這個(gè)觀點(diǎn)。 I am in favor of that point. 表示非常贊同. Absolutely.

46、I think thats a fantastic idea. 溫和地表示同意. I guess I see what you mean.,Advising and Suggesting 提出建議 Lets. We should. Why dont you. How/What about. I suggest/recommend that. Disagreeing 表示異議 Unfortunately, I dont think so. Up to a point I agree with you, but. (Im afraid) I cant agree. Im afraid I cant

47、 agree with you there.,Asking for Clarification 要求澄清 我不太明白你的意思。你到底想說什么呢？ I dont quite follow you. What exactly do you mean? 好像我沒太明白你的看法。 Im afraid I dont quite understand what you are getting at. 你能給我解釋一下這個(gè)是怎么用的嗎？ Could you explain to me how that is going to work? 我不明白你的意思。你能說得再詳細(xì)一點(diǎn)嗎？ I dont see wha

48、t you mean. Could we have some more details, please?,會(huì)議常用語 Conference Useful Expressions,Clarifying 澄清 讓我解釋一下 Let me spell it out/explain. 明白了嗎？ Have I made that clear? 你明白我的意思嗎？ Do you see what Im getting at? 讓我換種方式說明 Let me put this another way.,Requesting Information 請(qǐng)求信息 Please, could you. Id li

49、ke you to. Would you mind. I wonder if you could. Asking for Repetition 請(qǐng)求重復(fù) Im afraid I didnt understand that. Could you repeat what you just said? I didnt catch that. Could you repeat that, please? I missed that. Could you say it again, please? Could you explain that one more time?,Asking for Veri

50、fication 請(qǐng)求確認(rèn) You did say next week, didnt you? (did is stressed) Do you mean that.? Is it true that.? Asking for Spelling 請(qǐng)求拼寫 Could you spell that, please? Would you mind spelling that for me, please? Asking for Contributions 請(qǐng)求賜教 What do you think about this proposal? Would you like to add anything, (name of participant)? Has anyone else got anything to contribute? Are there any more comments?,會(huì)議常用語 Conference Useful Expr