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Giving a status update in English (advanced)
Advanced English for giving a status update. Key line: “Hey, can I give you a quick status update on the rollout?”
Full script
Lin
Hey, can I give you a quick status update on the rollout?
Them
Sure, go ahead—I'm all ears, unless this update has more twists.
Lin
We're basically on track; testing's done, but we're still waiting on final copy.
Them
Got it. So what's the delay—design, approvals, or one of those mystery gremlins?
Lin
Design sent most of it, but the last headline keeps changing its mind.
Them
Classic. When's the team expecting the final version to actually land?
Lin
If nothing slips, I should have it wrapped up by three—famous last words.
Them
Perfect. I'll pencil that in, and if the headline wavers again, it owes us coffee.
Key phrases
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Quick update
✓ a quick status updateShort progress report
A soft opener sounds more natural
On track
✓ on trackGoing as planned
More natural than talking about 'schedule'
Waiting
✓ waiting on final copyWaiting for final text
waiting on is very common
Finishing
✓ wrap it upFinish things off
Not only 'stop talking'
Quick answers
Quick update: what to say in English
Say “a quick status update” — short progress report. A soft opener sounds more natural.
On track: what to say in English
Say “on track” — going as planned. More natural than talking about 'schedule'.
Waiting: what to say in English
Say “waiting on final copy” — waiting for final text. waiting on is very common.
Finishing: what to say in English
Say “wrap it up” — finish things off. Not only 'stop talking'.