Business English -Advanced 20

Report your progress of tasks to your superior

Today’s lesson is Business English 【-Advanced 20. Report work progress to
superiorsReport your progress of tasks to your superior】. Please check
Today’s GOAL.
Check the goals of this lesson.
Please check Today’s GOAL.
Goal

To be able to report your progress of tasks to your superior

To be able to report your progress of tasks to your superior
Then let’s check today’s Words / Expressions.

After the instructor, read the words twice each.

Let’s read each word twice. Repeat after your teacher.
(3 seconds later) Please repeat after me twice.
Today’s Words / Expressions
・coming along
・summary　
・run into　
・conclusion
Let’s move on to “Basic Dialog”.
Basic Dialog

Now, we will practice the conversation.

After the teacher, read all the sentences twice.

Let’s read each sentence twice. Repeat after your teacher.
(3 seconds later) Please repeat after me twice.
Basic Dialog

Staff A: Could I have a minute of your time?

Boss: Sure. How are you doing with the NC report?

Staff A: It’s coming along just fine. I’m just waiting for the data
from NC.

Boss: So it’ll be ready before the meeting?

Staff A: I only have the summary to write if I get the data today.
Boss: Good. Tell me if you run into any problems.
Let’s move on to today’s key phrases.
Key Phrase

Key Phrase #1
Let’s learn key phrase #1. Please repeat after me twice and after that check
the explanation.
Let's say the following key phrases after the instructor. Then check
the description.
Please check the key phrase and explanation.
1st Key Phrase
Could I have a minute of your time?
Could I have a minute of your time? = Use this sentence pattern to talk to your boss carefully.
Could I have a minute of your time? = use this sentence pattern when you talk to your
superior politely
Let’s move on to the next key phrase
Key Phrase #2
Let’s learn key phrase #2. Please repeat after me twice and after that check
the explanation.
Let's say the following key phrases after the instructor. Then check
the description.
Please check the key phrase and explanation.
2nd Key Phrase
It’s coming along just fine.
it's coming along just fine = A term often used to indicate that a business is positive, giving a
sense of security or expressing the speaker's confidence.
it’s coming along just fine = this is a common expression that states the positive status of a
task and it builds a sense of reassurance or expresses the speaker's confidence
Let’s move on to the next key phrase
Key Phrase #3
Let’s learn key phrase #3. Please repeat after me twice and after that check
the explanation.
Let's say the following key phrases after the instructor. Then check
the description.
Please check the key phrase and explanation.
3rd Key Phrase
I only have the summary to write if I get the data today.
I only ~ to + v + if I ~ = This sentence pattern is used to represent an action determined by the
event being performed. Here, it shows that if you have the necessary information, you can
finish the last task.
I only ~ to + v + if I ~ = use this pattern to express an action that is dependent on an event
happening. In this case, finishing a final task depends on getting the needed information
We are done with the key phrases. Let’s move on to Role play.
Role play

Now, we will do some role plays. Please check “Directions”.

Let's do role play with the instructor while using the key phrase that
you learned. There are different situations and conversations.
Perform a role play activity with your teacher using the key phrases. There are
some different situations and conversations.
Role Play #1
Role play #1. Please check the Situation
1st Situation
Tell the boss the report for the meeting only requires a summary of the information
Told to report any problem
Letʼs do a role play.

Let's play role with the instructor while filling the underlined part.
When it is over, change roles and try again.
Do a role play with your teacher. There are blanks that you need to fill. After it is
done, switch roles.
I will be the ____, (Give the role that has blanks to the student.) and you will
be the ____.
1st Role play

Staff A: ____ I have a minute of your time?

(Could) I have a minute of your time?

Boss: Sure. How are you doing with the NC report?

Staff A: It’s ____ along just fine. I’m just waiting for the information
from NC.
It’s (coming) along just fine. I’m just waiting for the information from NC.

Boss: So it’ll be ready before the meeting?

Staff A: Yes. I only ____ the summary to write if I get the
information today.
Yes. I only (have) the summary to write if I get the information today.

Boss: Good. Tell me if you run into any problems.

Let's switch roles. I will be the ______, and you will be the _______.
Let’s move on to the next role play
Role Play #2
Role play #2. Please check the Situation
2nd Situation
Tell the boss preparation for the presentation only requires data from accounting
Asked to show the conclusion after it's finished
Letʼs do a role play.

Let's play role with the instructor while filling the underlined part.
When it is over, change roles and try again.
Do a role play with your teacher. There are blanks that you need to fill. After it is
done, switch roles.
I will be the ____, (Give the role that has blanks to the student.) and you will
be the ____.
2nd Role play

Staff A: ____ I have a ____ of your time?

(Could) I have a (minute) of your time?

Boss: Sure. So how’s the preparation?

Staff A: It’s ____ ____ just fine. I’m just waiting for the data from
accounting.
It’s (coming) (along) just fine. I’m just waiting for the data from accounting.

Boss: Okay, good. Let me know if you need help.

Staff A: Yes. I only ____ the conclusion to make ____ I get the data
today.
Yes. I only (have) the conclusion to make (if) I get the data today

Boss: Show it to me when you’re finished.

Let's switch roles. I will be the ______, and you will be the _______.
Let’s move on to the next role play
Role Play #3
Role play #3. Please check the Situation
3rd Situation
Tell the boss the budget report only requires the information from Sally
The boss expects finished work the next day
Letʼs do a role play.

Let's play role with the instructor while filling the underlined part.
When it is over, change roles and try again.
Do a role play with your teacher. There are blanks that you need to fill. After it is
done, switch roles.
I will be the ____, (Give the role that has blanks to the student.) and you will
be the ____.
3rd Role play

Staff A: ____ I ____ a ____ of your time?

(Could) I (have) a (minute) of your time?

Boss: Sure. So how are you doing with the budget report?
Staff A: It’s ____ ____ ____ ____. I’m just waiting for the
information from Sally.
It’s (coming) (along) (just) (fine). I’m just waiting for the information from Sally.

Boss: So it’ll be ready before the meeting?

Staff A: Yes. I ____ ____ the proposal letter to write ____ I ____
the data today.
Yes. I (only) (have) the proposal letter to write (if) I (get) the data today.

Boss: Then I’ll expect to see your work tomorrow.

Let's switch roles. I will be the ______, and you will be the _______.
Let’s move on to the next role play
Role Play #4
Role play #4. Please check the Situation
4th Situation
Tell the boss preparation for the presentation only requires data from accounting
The boss expects finished work the next day
Letʼs do a role play.

Let's play role with the instructor while filling the underlined part.
When it is over, change roles and try again.
Do a role play with your teacher. There are blanks that you need to fill. After it is
done, switch roles.
I will be the ____, (Give the role that has blanks to the student.) and you will
be the ____.
4th Role play

Staff A: ____ I ____ a ____ of your____ ?

(Could) I (have) a (minute) of your (time)?

Boss: Sure. So how’s the preparation?

Staff A: It’s ____ ____ ____ ____. I’m just ____ for the data from
accounting.
It’s (coming) (along) (just) (fine). I’m just (waiting) for the data from accounting.

Boss: So it’ll be ready before the meeting?

Staff A: Yes. I ____ ____ the summary to write ____ ____ ____
the data today.
Yes. I (only) (have) the summary to write (if) (I) (get) the data today.

Boss: Then I’ll expect to see your work tomorrow.

Let's switch roles. I will be the ______, and you will be the _______.
Let’s move on to the next role play
Role Play #5
Role play #5. Please check the Situation
5th Situation
Tell the boss the budget report only requires the information from Sally
Told to report any problem
Letʼs do a role play.

Let's play role with the instructor while filling the underlined part.
When it is over, change roles and try again.
Do a role play with your teacher. There are blanks that you need to fill. After it is
done, switch roles.
I will be the ____, (Give the role that has blanks to the student.) and you will
be the ____.
5th Role play

Staff A: ____ ____ ____ a ____ of ____ ____ ?

(Could) (I) (have) a (minute) of (your) (time)?

Boss: Sure. So how’s that going?

Staff A: It’s ____ ____ ____ ____. I’m ____ ____ ____ the
information from Sally.
It’s (coming) (along) (just) (fine). I’m (just) (waiting) (for) the information from
Sally.

Boss: Okay, good. Let me know if you need help.

Staff A: Yes. I ____ ____ the conclusion ____ make ____ ____
____ the data today.
Yes. I (only) (have) the conclusion (to) make (if) (I) (get) the data today.

Boss: Good. Tell me if you run into any problems.

Let's switch roles. I will be the ______, and you will be the _______.
We are done with Role play. Let’s move on to Review
Review

Now, let’s have a review.

It is a review of previous lessons. There are different situations and
conversations.
It's time for a review. There are some different situations and dialogues.
Review #1
Review #1. Please check the Situation
Review #1 Situation
Tell the boss preparation for the presentation only requires data from accounting
Asked to show the conclusion after it's finished
Letʼs do a role play.

Let's play role with the instructor while filling the underlined part.
When it is over, change roles and try again.
Do a role play with your teacher. There are blanks that you need to fill. After it is
done, switch roles.
I will be the ____, (Give the role that has blanks to the student.) and you will
be the ____.
1st Review

Staff A: Could I have a minute of your time?

Boss: Sure. How are you doing ____ the NC report?
Sure. How are you doing (with) the NC report?

Staff A: It’s coming along just fine. I’m just waiting for the data
from accounting.
Boss: Okay, good. Let me know if you need ____.
Okay, good. Let me know if you need (help).

Staff A: Yes. I only have the conclusion to make if I get the data
today.
Boss: ____ it to me when you’re finished.
(Show) it to me when you’re finished.

Let's switch roles. I will be the ______, and you will be the _______.
Let's move on to the next role play
Review #2
Review #2. Please check the Situation
 Review #2 Situation
Tell the boss the budget report only requires the information from Sally
Told to report any problem
Letʼs do a role play.

Let's play role with the instructor while filling the underlined part.
When it is over, change roles and try again.
Do a role play with your teacher. There are blanks that you need to fill. After it is
done, switch roles.
I will be the ____, (Give the role that has blanks to the student.) and you will
be the ____.
2nd Review

Staff A: Could I have a minute of your time?

Boss: Sure. How are you ____ ____ the NC report?
Sure. How are you (doing) (with) the NC report?

Staff A: It’s coming along just fine. I’m just waiting for the
information from Sally.
Boss: Okay, good. Let me know if you ____ ____.
Okay, good. Let me know if you (need) (help).

Staff A: Yes. I only have the summary to write if I get the data
today.
Boss: Good. Tell me if you ____ into any problems.
Good. Tell me if you (run) into any problems.

Let's switch roles. I will be the ______, and you will be the _______.
Let's move on to the final review.
Final Review
Please look at the yellow part. Listen carefully. I will read it to you
now.
  CHECK!
 (1) Three new words and phrases in this lesson
(2) Three difficult-to-pronounce words
Your teacher will choose and say each word. Please repeat the word with your
teacher 3 times.
(after reading)
(1) Pick up at least 3 words for new words/phrases.
(2) Pick up at least 3 words for the student's mispronunciation.
Have the student repeat them 3 times.
***After (1) and (2), correct student's mistakes in grammar if any.

Please repeat after me 3 times.

Ex : T : hear
S : hear
T : hear
S : hear
T : hear
S : hear
Even if you have finished the entire lesson, you must not engage in free
conversation.
Keep in mind that your student is an entry-level student and doesn't have a good
command of the English language.
Instead, please use the rest of the class time by doing the exercises again and again.

You can also give synonyms or sentences related to lesson.