Explain progress and a blocker
Give the update, then explain what you need next.
目前进展顺利，但我们还需要确认时间。Mùqián jìnzhǎn shùnlì, dàn wǒmen hái xūyào quèrèn shíjiān.Things are progressing well, but we still need to confirm the timing.
Business Chinese
Find your next sentence before the meeting.
A useful work conversation starts with something specific: one update, one question, one point you need to explain. Tell your AI partner what is coming up and practise saying it out loud.
Try 5 minutes
Prepare the sentences you will actually need
Practice self-introductions, project updates, meeting transitions, and polite clarification. Start with the point you want your colleague to understand, then add a reason or next step.
Leave room for another question
Rehearse asking for clarification and checking an arrangement. AI Coach can help with repetition and draft phrasing today; a real workplace still calls for your judgment about the relationship and context.
Keep a useful wording change
Conversation notes are prepared after the recording and transcript are ready. They may take time or be limited if parts of the conversation are missing. Use supported wording suggestions as a practice target, not as a guarantee that a phrase fits every professional setting.
Practice real sentences, not only word lists.
Clarify a next step
Ask a concrete, polite question rather than guessing.
我们可以明天再确认一下吗？Wǒmen kěyǐ míngtiān zài quèrèn yíxià ma?Could we confirm it again tomorrow?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start business Chinese practice?
Describe your role, the conversation you expect and what you want to communicate during the introduction. Review your plan, then try a five-minute AI conversation.
Does Elo teach business etiquette?
AI can help you explore phrasing and practise a response. Check sensitive wording and cultural expectations with someone who understands your actual workplace.