How to Give Quick Updates at Work in English | Business English Speaking Practice
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How to Give Quick Updates at Work in English | Business English Speaking Practice

B1IntermediateOctober 15, 20266 min
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Not sure how to give a quick update at work without explaining too much? In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, Chris and Jane teach you how to give clear, confident, and professional work updates in English using simple, natural expressions. Learn how to share project progress, explain delays, discuss deadlines, and keep your manager or coworkers informed without sounding overly formal. Discover the simple formula: Progress → Problem → Next Step Important Sentences & Expressions “Just a quick update…” — Introduce a brief work update.“We're making good progress.” — Explain that work is moving for...

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Hey Chris, quick question. How's that client project coming along? Oh yeah, pretty well actually. We're almost done with the first part. Nice! So are we still on track for Friday? Yep, so far so good. We're just waiting on a few final details.

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Okay, great. Anything you need from me? Hmm, not right now. But I'll give you a heads up if anything changes. See? That took, what, 20 seconds? Exactly. A good work update doesn't need to be a five-minute speech.

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And that's exactly what we're talking about today. Welcome to Five Minute English Talk. I'm Chris. And I'm Jane. Today, we're learning how to give quick updates at work in English.

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