LearnEnglish Select Intermediate

8.2 Agreeing to work on a future project

Useful language
Expressions for discussing and Making appointments
planning a work project Are you available during …?
How do we do that? Could we organise a meeting/teleconference during …?
Let’s work together. Is the week of … possible for you?
So how can we organise it?
We can decide how to work together. I’m afraid that isn’t a good time for me.
We can learn from each other. I’m sorry, but …
We can see what works and what Sorry, can we find another time instead?
doesn’t.
Could you suggest some times that are possible for you?
Let me know if you think this is possible. If not, could you
suggest other possible dates and times?
When would be a good time for you?

Grammar
Present continuous for future arrangements
We can use the present continuous with a
future meaning, to talk about future
arrangements which are close to now.
For example:
We are launching a new range in October.
We aren’t launching the new range next month.
Are you launching a new range this year?

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 plan and agree to work together with someone.  
I can write and understand an email describing a work plan.  
I can make future arrangements and appointments.  

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