Updates and reporting

• We're on track.予定どおり進んでいます。
• We've run into a problem with…〜で問題が発生しました。
• The next step is to…次のステップは〜です。
• I'll keep you posted.随時お知らせします。

1. 1. Warm-up (5 min)

   Check last homework. Ask the warm-up questions to relax.

   • What are you working on this week?
   • Any problems at work lately?

2. 2. Input (10 min)

   Introduce the key phrases one by one. The student repeats each 3 times; check meaning (short Japanese is OK).

3. 3. Practice (15 min)

   Run the unit's practice activity. Maximize student talking time.

   The 3-part update formula. The student gives a 60-second update on a real (or invented) project; the tutor asks 2 questions.

4. 4. Role-play (10 min)

   Tutor plays the other person. Praise when the key phrases are used; fix only 2 things afterwards.

   🎭 A weekly 1-on-1 with a manager who wants details about a delay.

5. 5. Free talk (5 min)

   Use the discussion questions for free conversation.

   • How do you handle bad news at work?
   • What's a project you're proud of?

6. 6. Wrap-up (5 min)

   Review today's phrases and give the homework. Write the lesson note right after.

   📌 Write a progress update email about your work自分の仕事の進捗報告メールを書く

25-minute lessons: skip step 5 and shorten steps 3 and 4.