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English Dialogue Studio.
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Daily English conversations for learners.
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Hello everyone.
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Welcome back to English Dialogue Studio.
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I'm Emma.
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And I'm Daniel.
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We're so happy you're here with us again today.
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Today's topic is essential in any workplace.
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Yes, today we're talking about giving work updates.
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Whether in meetings, emails, or quick chats, updates keep everyone on the same page.
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Good updates are clear, concise, and honest.
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Questions like...
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How's that project coming along?
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What's the status on the report?
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Are you on track to meet the deadline?
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Can you give me an update?
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After today, you'll be able to give work updates with confidence.
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Let's start with the most common update situation.
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Giving a quick verbal update.
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The project is on track.
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I'm making good progress.
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I've finished the first draft.
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I'm about halfway through.
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We've hit a small delay, but we're handling it.
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Repeat.
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The project is on track.
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I'm making good progress.
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I've finished the first draft.
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I'm about halfway through.
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We've hit a small delay, but we're handling it.
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Now, let's have a conversation about giving updates.
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Emma, how do you usually give updates at work?
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We have weekly team meetings, so I give a quick status update then.
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Same, and I also send email updates for bigger projects.
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It helps everyone stay aligned.
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Great start.
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Now, let's talk about giving updates in meetings.
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In meetings, you might be asked to speak.
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Let's go around the room.
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Emma, can you start?
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How's your project coming along?
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Any updates from your team?
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What's the status on the marketing campaign?
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Repeat.
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Let's go around the room.
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Emma, can you start?
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How's your project coming along?
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Any updates from your team?
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What's the status on the marketing campaign?
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You can answer, we've completed the research phase and are moving into design.
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We're on track to meet the deadline.
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We've encountered a small issue, but we're working on a solution.
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I should have the report ready by Friday.
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Repeat, we've completed the research phase and are moving into design.
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We're on track to meet the deadline.
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We've encountered a small issue, but we're working on a solution.
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I should have the report ready by Friday.
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Let's practice giving an update in a meeting.
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Emma, how's the client presentation coming along?
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It's going well.
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The slides are almost done and I'm rehearsing the delivery.
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Great.
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When can we review it?
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Tomorrow afternoon would work.
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Clear and professional.
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Now, let's talk about giving updates via email.
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Email updates are common for remote teams or formal communication.
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Here's a quick update on the project.
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Just checking in to let you know where things stand.
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As of this week, we've completed the following tasks.
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Next steps include… Let me know if you have any questions.
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Repeat.
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Here's a quick update on the project.
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Just checking in to let you know where things stand.
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As of this week, we've completed the following tasks.
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Next steps include, let me know if you have any questions.
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Email updates should be clear and easy to scan.
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Let's practice an email update.
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Here's a quick update.
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The research is complete and I'm starting the analysis now.
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Should be done by Friday.
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Thanks for the update.
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Let me know if you need anything.
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Simple and effective.
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Now let's talk about giving updates on progress.
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You can say how far along you are.
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I'm 75% done.
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We are halfway through the project.
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I've finished the first two sections.
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The testing phase is complete.
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We're in the final stages.
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Repeat, I'm 75% done.
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We are halfway through the project.
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I've finished the first two sections.
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The testing phase is complete.
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We're in the final stages.
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You can ask, how far along are you?
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What's the progress so far?
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Have you started the next phase?
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When do you expect to finish?
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Repeat, how far along are you?
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What's the progress so far?
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Have you started the next phase?
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When do you expect to finish?
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Let's practice talking about progress.
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How's the website redesign going?
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Really well.
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We finished the mock-ups and are starting development.
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Great, keep me posted.
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Good progress.
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Now, let's talk about giving updates on delays or problems.
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Not everything goes smoothly.
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We've hit a small setback.
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We're running a bit behind schedule.
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We encountered an unexpected issue.
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The timeline has shifted slightly.
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We're working on a solution and we'll update you soon.
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Repeat.
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We've hit a small setback.
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We're running a bit behind schedule.
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We encountered an unexpected issue.
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The timeline has shifted slightly.
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We are working on a solution and we'll update you soon.
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It's better to be honest about delays than to miss a deadline without warning.
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Let's practice giving a delay update.
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I wanted to let you know that the report might be a day late.
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I'm waiting for some data.
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Thanks for letting me know.
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Keep me posted. Will do.
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Thanks for understanding.
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Honesty is appreciated.
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Now let's talk about giving updates on completed tasks.
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When you finish something, let people know.
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I've completed the report.
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The project is finished.
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I've sent the files to the client.
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We've wrapped up the testing phase.
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Everything is ready for review.
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Repeat, I've completed the report.
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The project is finished.
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I've sent the files to the client.
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We've wrapped up the testing phase.
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Everything is ready for review.
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You can ask, Is it finished?
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Have you completed the task?
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When can we expect it?
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Is everything ready?
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Repeat.
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Is it finished?
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Have you completed the task?
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When can we expect it?
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Is everything ready?
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Let's practice giving a completion update.
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Just wanted to let you know, the presentation is done and ready for the meeting.
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Great, thanks for letting me know.
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Done and communicated.
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Now, let's talk about giving updates on next steps.
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People want to know what's coming.
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Next, I'll be working on the analysis.
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The next phase is client review.
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I'll send the draft to you by Wednesday.
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Our next step is to gather feedback.
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After that, we'll move to implementation.
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Repeat.
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Next, I'll be working on the analysis.
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The next phase is client review.
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I'll send the draft to you by Wednesday.
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Our next step is to gather feedback.
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After that, we'll move to implementation.
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You can ask, what's next?
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What are the next steps?
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What happens after this?
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When will you start the next phase?
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Repeat.
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What's next?
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What are the next steps?
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What happens after this?
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When will you start the next phase?
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Let's practice talking about next steps.
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Once I finish the draft, I'll send it to you for review.
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Perfect.
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And after that?
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Then we'll incorporate feedback and finalize.
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Clear plan.
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Now let's talk about giving updates in one-on-one meetings.
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With your manager, updates can be more detailed.
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I wanted to update you on my progress.
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Here's what I've accomplished this week.
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I'm running into a challenge with.
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I could use some guidance on.
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I'm on track to meet all my deadlines.
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Repeat.
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I wanted to update you on my progress.
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Here's what I've accomplished this week.
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I'm running into a challenge with.
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I could use some guidance on.
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I'm on track to meet all my deadlines.
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One-on-ones are a good time to ask for help if needed.
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Let's practice a one-on-one update.
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This week, I finished the research and started the analysis.
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I'm on track.
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Great.
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Any challenges?
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The data's a bit messy, but I'm managing.
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Honest and brief.
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Now let's learn some important vocabulary for giving work updates.
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This time, we'll put each word in a sentence to help you remember.
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I'll send you an update by Friday.
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We're making good progress.
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What's the status of the project?
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We've reached a major milestone.
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The deadline is next week.
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Let's review the timeline.
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The project is on track.
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We're a bit behind schedule.
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We're ahead of schedule.
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The main deliverable is the report.
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We're in the final phase.
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The research phase is complete.
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Client approval is pending.
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The document is under review.
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I'm waiting for feedback.
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Let's discuss next steps.
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Our goal is to finish by Friday.
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The main objective is client satisfaction.
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I have several tasks to complete.
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The project is going well.
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Great vocabulary.
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These words will help you give work updates.
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Now let's fix some common mistakes.
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Mistake number one.
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I finished the report.
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Correct.
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I finished the report.
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Past.
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Or I will finish the report.
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Future.
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Mistake number two.
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The project is on track.
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This is correct.
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Good job.
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Mistake number three.
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I have update.
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Correct.
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I have an update or I have some updates.
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Mistake number four.
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We are behind of schedule.
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Correct.
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We are behind schedule.
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Let's practice.
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I finished the report this morning.
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The project is on track for Friday.
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I have an update on the client meeting.
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We're a bit behind schedule, but we're working on it on it.
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Perfect.
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Now here are some idioms about updates and progress.
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To keep someone in the loop.
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To keep someone informed.
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I'll keep you in the loop as things progress.
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To touch base.
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To make contact and update.
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Let's touch base next week.
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To be on the same page.
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To have the same understanding.
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We need to be on the same page about the timeline.
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To move the needle.
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To make progress.
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This new strategy will really move the needle.
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To be in the home stretch.
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To be near the end.
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We're in the home stretch now.
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Repeat.
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Keep someone in the loop.
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Touch base.
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On the same page.
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Move the needle.
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In the home stretch.
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Before we finish, let's review.
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We learned how to give quick verbal updates.
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The project is on track.
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We learned how to give updates in meetings.
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We've completed the research phase.
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We learned how to give updates via email.
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Here's a quick update on the project.
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We learned how to talk about progress.
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I'm 75% done.
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We learned how to report delays.
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We're a bit behind schedule.
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We learned how to report completed tasks.
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The project is finished.
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We learned how to talk about next steps.
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Next, I'll be working on the analysis.
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We learned how to give updates in one-on-ones.
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Here's what I've accomplished this week.
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We learned important vocabulary with example sentences.
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And we fixed common mistakes.
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That's everything you need for giving work updates.
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Here's your challenge for today.
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Think about a current project or task.
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Practice giving an update out loud.
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I'm working on the quarterly report.
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I finished the data collection and I'm starting the analysis.
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I should be done by Friday.
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Perfect.
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Practice saying it out loud.
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Now go to the comments.
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Tell us about a work update you recently gave.
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What was it?
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How did it go?
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For example, I told my team that we're ahead of schedule on the project.
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They were happy.
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That's always good news.
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Or I had to tell my boss that the report would be late.
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He was understanding.
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Honesty is best.
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Share your update stories with us.
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And if this episode helped you, please subscribe to English Dialogue Studio.
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Hit the notification bell so you never miss a lesson.
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We post new English conversations every day.
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Next time we'll talk about another everyday topic.
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You'll have to come back to find out.
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Until next time, keep practicing, keep learning, and keep speaking English.
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Thanks for joining us at English Dialogue Studio.
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Bye everyone!
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See you soon!
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Vocabolario e note di pronuncia per questa lezione
Questa lezione di conversazione di livello B1 si basa sul video “Professional English Conversation Practice”. Le parole che ritornano più spesso: update, project, giving, phase, finished. Questo video contiene 325 frasi e 1905 parole da ripetere con lo shadowing. Il parlato dura 12:06. Chi parla ha un ritmo naturale di circa 158 parole al minuto, vicino a una conversazione quotidiana. Il 86% delle parole rientra nelle 3.000 più comuni dell’inglese; conviene studiare le altre prima di iniziare.
Vocaboli chiave di questo video
Le 15 parole più avanzate del video, con pronuncia e significato:
| Parola | Pronuncia | Significato |
|---|---|---|
| deadline sostantivo | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | scadenza, termine |
| halfway avverbio | /ˌhæfˈweɪ/ | a metà strada |
| timeline sostantivo | /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ | linea temporale, linea del tempo |
| feedback sostantivo | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | valutazione, riscontro |
| vocabulary sostantivo | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | vocabolario |
| needle sostantivo | /ˈniː.dəl/ | ago |
| accomplish verbo | /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ | compiere, realizzare |
| loop sostantivo | /luːp/ | cappio |
| setback sostantivo | /ˈsɛtbæk/ | contrattempo, impedimento |
| verbal aggettivo | /ˈvɜː.bəl/ | verbale |
| honesty sostantivo | /ˈɑ.nɪ.sti/ | onestà, lealtà |
| wrap verbo | /ɹæp/ | avvolgere, avviluppare |
| unexpected aggettivo | /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ | inaspettato, insperato |
| gather verbo | /ˈɡæðɚ/ | raccogliere, bottinare |
| implementation sostantivo | /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃən/ | implementazione, attuazione |
I phrasal verb che sentirai
| Parola | Significato |
|---|---|
| wrap up verbo | imballare, impacchettare |
| find out verbo | scoprire |
Frasi da ripetere
Frasi brevi e complete del video che puoi riutilizzare nella conversazione di tutti i giorni:
- Can you give me an update?
- Emma, how do you usually give updates at work?
- How's your project coming along?
- Any updates from your team?
- You can ask, what's next?
La grammatica di questo video
Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:
| Struttura | Nel video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adesso | I've finished · We've hit · we've completed |
| Forma passiva be + participio passato — conta ciò che accade, non chi lo fa | might be asked · Should be done · is appreciated |
| Verbo + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — i verbi seguiti dalla forma in -ing | practice giving · practice talking · Practice saying |
| Consigli con “should” should + verbo — dire che cosa è meglio fare | should have · should be |
Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione
Chi parla usa 86 contrazioni e forme ridotte, come we're, I'm, we've. Pronunciale nella forma breve, così come le senti.
- I suoni “th”: gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/
- I suoni “sh” e “zh”: accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, implementation /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃən/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/
- Parole lunghe — attenzione all’accento: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/, implementation /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃən/, deliverable /dɪˈlɪvɹəbəɫ/, incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/
Come esercitarsi con questo video
- Ascolta tutto il video una volta senza parlare e annota le parole che non conosci.
- Inizia a velocità 0,75×, fai shadowing frase per frase e torna alla velocità normale quando diventa facile.
- Registrati e confronta con l’originale, facendo attenzione a parole come deadline, halfway, timeline.
Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?
Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.