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Following up on a report in English (beginner)
Beginner English for following up on a report. Key line: “Hi Mia, can I check on the report?”
Full script
Lin
Hi Mia, can I check on the report?
Them
Oh! I can send it today.
Lin
Great, I'd like it by three, please.
Them
Okay. It is almost done.
Lin
Nice. Is it on your desk?
Them
Funny thing: it's under my mug.
Lin
Then please save the report first.
Them
I will. The report likes coffee too much.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask about progress
✓ Can I check on the report?Polite way to ask for an update
check on = ask for an update
Send today
✓ Can you send it today?Ask if they can send it today
More natural than pushing directly
Deadline
✓ I'd like it by three, please.Sets a deadline politely
by three = before 3:00
Almost done
✓ It's almost done.Says it is nearly finished
Shows it is nearly finished
Quick answers
Ask about progress: what to say in English
Say “Can I check on the report?” — polite way to ask for an update. check on = ask for an update.
Send today: what to say in English
Say “Can you send it today?” — ask if they can send it today. More natural than pushing directly.
Deadline: what to say in English
Say “I'd like it by three, please.” — sets a deadline politely. by three = before 3:00.
Almost done: what to say in English
Say “It's almost done.” — says it is nearly finished. Shows it is nearly finished.