WorkBeginner
Agreeing and disagreeing at work in English (beginner)
Beginner English for agreeing and disagreeing at work. Key line: “I *agree* with the *plan*.”
Full script
Lin
Can we talk about the deadline?
Them
Sure. I need coffee first.
Lin
I don't agree with Friday.
Them
Okay. What day works better?
Lin
Can we move it to Monday?
Them
Yes, Monday sounds good.
Lin
Great. I agree with the plan.
Them
See? Coffee makes us agree.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Agree
✓ I agree with the plan.Use when you accept a plan.
Use with a plan or person
Disagree
✓ I don't agree with Friday.Say Friday doesn't work.
You can change to another day
Change time
✓ Can we move it to Monday?Polite way to suggest Monday.
move it to = change to a day
Better
✓ What day works better?Ask for a better day.
Common when discussing time
Quick answers
Agree: what to say in English
Say “I agree with the plan.” — use when you accept a plan. Use with a plan or person.
Disagree: what to say in English
Say “I don't agree with Friday.” — say Friday doesn't work. You can change to another day.
Change time: what to say in English
Say “Can we move it to Monday?” — polite way to suggest Monday. move it to = change to a day.
Better: what to say in English
Say “What day works better?” — ask for a better day. Common when discussing time.