Business English | How to Answer Unexpected Questions at Work [597]

商务英语 | 如何在工作场所应对突如其来的问题 [597]

Speak Better English with Harry

2026-07-22

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🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/test-your-meeting-english/ What can you say when someone asks you an unexpected question at work and you do not have the answer yet? Learn 10 natural business English phrases that give you time to think, help you clarify the question and tell the other person exactly when you will reply. This practical English lesson is for professionals who use English in meetings, calls and workplace conversations. You will learn how to ask for time to think, check that you understood the question and say clearly when you will have an answer. Use these phrases to improve your spoken English for work, handle difficult questions with more confidence and communicate clearly with international colleagues. Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson. We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what to improve.  Book a free trial here: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial If you prefer to study on your own, explore our online courses. They give you structured lessons to build stronger grammar, clearer pronunciation, and more confident speaking step by step Discover all courses and guides: https://englishlessonviaskype.com/confidence
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  • Hi there, this is Harry.

  • Welcome back to Advanced English Lessons with Harry,

  • where I try to help you to get a better understanding of the English language,

  • to help you with your conversational skills, your business English skills, interview skills, whatever your goals are.

  • We're here to help.

  • What do I have for you today?

  • So in this advanced English lesson, we're looking at one of the most difficult moments in a workplace meeting.

  • And that is, what do you do?

  • What do you say when somebody asks you a question that you were not expecting?

  • OK, we've all been there.

  • You're sitting in the meeting.

  • You're following the conversation.

  • You understand what everybody's saying.

  • And then out of the blue, the boss turns to you or the client turns to you and asks a question.

  • And you weren't expecting it and your mind goes blank.

  • So today I've got 10 phrases and expressions that you can use in exactly that situation.

  • I'll go through them one by one and give you examples of when and how to use them.

  • OK, let's get going.

  • Now, before we start, let me just say one thing.

  • When somebody asks you a question and you weren't ready for it,