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Asking about a deadline in English (beginner)
Beginner English for asking about a deadline. Key line: “Hi, when is the deadline for this?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, when is the deadline for this?
Them
It's Friday, at five.
Lin
Great, can I send it Friday morning?
Them
Yes, before five is fine.
Lin
Thanks. I heard today and got scared.
Them
No, not today. You can breathe.
Lin
Good. I like breathing before deadlines.
Them
Breathing really helps with deadlines.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask when due
✓ When is the deadline for this?Ask when it is due
'this' can also be 'it'
Can I send it?
✓ Can I send it Friday morning?Ask if that time is okay
Can I = ask politely
Before five
✓ Before five is fine.Any time before 5 is okay
before = earlier than
Don't panic
✓ Not today. You can breathe.It's not today, relax
breathe = relax
Quick answers
Ask when due: what to say in English
Say “When is the deadline for this?” — ask when it is due. 'this' can also be 'it'.
Can I send it: what to say in English
Say “Can I send it Friday morning?” — ask if that time is okay. Can I = ask politely.
Before five: what to say in English
Say “Before five is fine.” — any time before 5 is okay. before = earlier than.
Don't panic: what to say in English
Say “Not today. You can breathe.” — it's not today, relax. breathe = relax.