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At a Networking Event

Use these intermediate English phrases when you attend professional events and meet new business contacts.

Key Phrases

Hello, I am [Name], and I work as a project manager for a local tech company.

💡 Use this simple sentence to introduce your name and your job title to others.

What kind of projects do you carry out in your current role at the company?

💡 This is a polite question that helps you learn about another person's job.

I have worked in this industry for five years, but I recently started a new project.

💡 Use this to explain your work experience and mention any recent changes in your career.

I am interested in learning more about the services that your team provides.

💡 Use this to show interest in the work that the other person's company does.

I enjoy meeting new people who work in the same field as me.

💡 This is a friendly statement that shows you are happy to network with colleagues.

If you are free later, we could discuss how our companies might work together.

💡 This phrase helps you suggest a future conversation if you find a common business interest.

Could I get your business card, or can we connect on LinkedIn?

💡 Use this question when you want to exchange contact details before you say goodbye.

It has been great talking to you, and I hope we can keep in touch.

💡 Use this polite expression at the end of a conversation before you walk away.

I will send you an email tomorrow so we can set up a quick call.

💡 This sentence tells the other person that you will contact them soon after the event.

Practice Dialogue

Consultant
Hello, I am Alex, and I work as a project manager for a local tech company.
Director
It is nice to meet you, Alex, and I am the director of a small marketing agency.
Consultant
What kind of projects do you carry out in your current role at the company?
Director
We design websites, and I enjoy meeting new people who work in the same field as me.
Consultant
I have worked in this industry for five years, but I recently started a new project.
Director
If you are free later, we could discuss how our companies might work together.
Consultant
That sounds perfect, so could I get your business card, or can we connect on LinkedIn?
Director
Yes, here is my card, and I hope we can keep in touch after this event.

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