LearnEnglish Select Intermediate

7.1 Taking instructions and accepting responsibility for tasks

Useful language
Arranging conferences Politely refusing a task and explaining why
to book a venue I can do it, but I was wondering if you would prefer …
to confirm the booking to do it.
to look online I wish I could help.
to see what’s available I would love to help out next time.
to take 200 people I’m afraid I won’t be able to do it.
I’m on holiday that week.
Agreeing to do a task I’m really sorry about that.
I’m sorry, but ...
I can do it on/by ...
It looks like I won’t be able to do it.
I can do it, or would you prefer someone else
Unfortunately … but I would love to help out next
to do it?
time.
I can do it, or would you prefer to do it?
No problem.
Right, I will.
Yes, I can do that.
Yes, that’s fine.

Grammar
Time markers
We can use time markers to say when I’m on holiday that day.
something will be done. Examples include: I’m out of the office this afternoon.
I’ll do it once / as soon as I finish this. I’ll do it over the weekend.
I’ll send it to you on Friday. I’ll finish it today.
Can I send it to you next week? I can start it immediately.
I’ll know by tomorrow. I’ll start it later.

Check my progress
Are these statements true for you? If not, go back and do some activities
from the unit again.
Yes No
I can understand a planning meeting.  
I can agree or refuse to do a task.  
I can make and respond to requests.  

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