Project Management A2

An A2 ESL CONNECT lesson. Students learn simple words and phrases to talk about tasks, deadlines, meetings and small problems at work.

A2 level

Simple workplace English: short sentences, useful phrases, easy grammar and a short role play.

Section 1 of 7

1. Before watching

Speak with a partner. Use short answers.

2. A2 vocabulary

Choose the correct meaning.

Answers: 1 B, 2 A, 3 E, 4 C, 5 F, 6 D.

3. Useful project phrases

Choose the best phrase.

Answers: 1 The task is on track. 2 We are behind schedule. 3 Can you help me, please? 4 How is the task going?

4. Simple gap-fill

Choose the correct word.

Hi team. We have a small project this week. Ana has one . She needs to finish the design by Friday. Friday is the .

Tom has a problem. He needs more time. In the meeting, he gives an . The team says, “We can help.” Now the project is .

Answers: task, deadline, update, on track.

5. Grammar: have to / need to

Use have to or need to for important work.

Answers: 1 have to, 2 needs to, 3 have to, 4 need to.

6. Role play: a small project

Work in pairs. Use simple sentences.

Student A: Project manager

You need an update. Ask about the task, the deadline and the problem.

  • How is the task going?
  • Can you finish by Friday?
  • Do you need help?

Student B: Team member

You are late. Explain the problem and ask for help.

  • I am behind schedule.
  • I have a problem with...
  • Can you help me, please?

7. Discussion

Use the table. Then answer the five questions.

FunctionA2 useful language
Give an updateThe task is finished. / The task is not finished.
Talk about timeThe deadline is Friday. / We need more time.
Ask for helpCan you help me, please?
Say a problemWe have a problem with...
Make a planLet’s meet tomorrow. / I can do this today.
  1. What is your task today?
  2. What is easy in a team project?
  3. What is difficult in a team project?
  4. When do you ask for help?
  5. What is a good project manager like?