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# Brainstorming sessions: making polite suggestions
- URL: https://www.lessonpills.com/brainstorming-language-skills/
- Published: 2026-06-30T19:12:14.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T15:26:11.000Z
- Description: Master the art of polite suggestions in brainstorming meetings, learning key phrases and vocabulary to confidently share your ideas and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Author: Lessonpills
- Tags: B1, Business, Practical English, Grammar, Premium, Polite requests and indirect questions

## Summary

Brainstorming sessions are a common part of many workplaces, but how do you contribute effectively and politely? This lesson uses a real article to help you master the language needed to share your ideas and collaborate with others. You'll learn how to make suggestions in a way that encourages discussion and teamwork.

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## Vocabulary

Students will expand their professional vocabulary with useful expressions like **think outside the box**, **come up with an idea**, and **put forward a suggestion**, all essential for effective teamwork.

## Grammar

The grammar focus is on **making polite suggestions**, exploring how modal verbs such as 'could' and 'might' and phrases like 'How about...?' can soften your ideas and invite discussion.

## Practical English

This section prepares you for **participating in a brainstorming meeting**, teaching you practical phrases like **what if we tried...?** for new ideas and **I'm not sure about that, because...** for gentle disagreement.

## Discussion

You'll have the chance to practise your new language skills in a guided discussion, applying what you've learned about making and responding to suggestions.

## Reading

A reading passage from a real article provides the context for the lesson, offering authentic language use related to brainstorming and collaboration.

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