Business English Made Easy

32. Engage Like a Pro: Using Question Tags to Build Rapport in Conversations


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Want to make your professional conversations more engaging and collaborative? Question tags—those small phrases like “isn’t it?” or “don’t you?”—are the perfect tool for building rapport, checking understanding, and encouraging agreement.

In this episode, discover:

  • How question tags like “This process is clear, isn’t it?” can keep meetings interactive.
  • Why using “This solution fits your needs, doesn’t it?” can make client conversations more approachable.
  • The key mistakes to avoid when using question tags so your tone always sounds natural and professional.

  • Practice these techniques with our free worksheet: lvlinguistics.be/episode32.

    Episode Transcript: lvlinguistics.be/episode32


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