Nagima Lesson 2

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Revision — Lesson 1

Before we start, let's check what you remember from last time. Match each English chunk to its Russian translation. Click an item on the left, then its match on the right.

English chunk

Russian meaning

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Context & Why This Matters

Most international teams start the day with a short stand-up call — 5 to 15 minutes where each person gives a quick update. As a recruiter working with expats, you'll do this every single day. Getting comfortable with these phrases means you'll never be caught off-guard on a Monday morning call.

Situation: It's 9:30am. Your team call starts. Michael says: "Nagima, let's start with you — what's your update?"

You need to cover three things: what you did yesterday, what you're doing today, and whether you're blocked or need anything. This lesson gives you the exact chunks to do that.

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Chunks · Lexical Approach

In the lexical approach, we don't memorise single words — we memorise ready-made phrases (chunks) that you can drop straight into conversation. Learn these as complete units. Click each card to see the meaning and an example.

"Yesterday I worked on..."

past update

Вчера я работала над...

e.g. "Yesterday I worked on sourcing candidates for the Berlin role."

"I've been dealing with..."

past update (ongoing)

Я занималась / разбиралась с...

e.g. "I've been dealing with visa paperwork for two expat candidates."

"Today I'm planning to..."

today's plan

Сегодня я планирую...

e.g. "Today I'm planning to reach out to three new candidates."
★ reach out — from Lesson 1!

"I'm currently focused on..."

today's plan

Сейчас я сосредоточена на...

e.g. "I'm currently focused on filling the senior engineer vacancy."

"I need some input on..."

asking for help

Мне нужно мнение / помощь по...

e.g. "I need some input on the salary range for this role."

"I'm waiting for feedback on..."

blocker / update

Я жду обратной связи по...

e.g. "I'm waiting for feedback on the CVs I sent to the hiring manager."

"Just to keep you in the loop..."

sharing info

Чтобы держать вас в курсе...

e.g. "Just to keep you in the loop — I've spoken with the candidate and they're still interested."

"I'll wrap that up by end of day"

commitment

Я завершу это к концу дня

e.g. "The report isn't done yet, but I'll wrap that up by end of day."

"I'm blocked on..."

asking for help

Я застряла на... / не могу продвинуться без...

e.g. "I'm blocked on this — I need the job description before I can source candidates."

"That's on my radar"

awareness

Я об этом в курсе / слежу за этим

e.g. "The deadline for the offer letter — yes, that's on my radar."

"I'll follow up on that"

commitment

Я уточню / вернусь к этому вопросу

e.g. "I haven't heard back from the candidate — I'll follow up on that today."

"I've just sent over..."

past update

Я только что отправила...

e.g. "I've just sent over the shortlist to the hiring manager."

"Let me circle back on that"

deferring

Давайте вернёмся к этому позже

e.g. "I don't have the answer right now — let me circle back on that after the call."

"To update you on..."

sharing info

Чтобы обновить вас по... / по поводу...

e.g. "To update you on the expat onboarding — the work permit arrived yesterday."
★ onboarding — from Lesson 1!

✋ Tap any card to see the translation and example

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Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence with ONE word from today's chunks. The missing word is always the key word in the phrase. Check your answers below.

1. Yesterday I on reviewing CVs for the expat role in Dubai.

2. Today I'm to reach out to five candidates on LinkedIn.

3. I'm currently on filling the senior engineer position based in Berlin.

4. I need some on the salary range — can anyone help with that?

5. I'm for feedback on the shortlist I sent on Monday.

6. Just to keep you in the , I spoke with the candidate this morning and they're still interested.

7. The screening report isn't done yet, but I'll it up by end of day.

8. I'm on this task — I need the updated job description before I can proceed.

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Speaking Task

Practice these stand-up updates out loud. Each answer should be 3–5 sentences. Use the chunks from today's lesson.

Prompt 1 · Yesterday's update

Describe what you did yesterday as a recruiter. Use at least 2 chunks from today.

Start with: "Yesterday I worked on..." or "I've been dealing with..."

Prompt 2 · Today's plan

What are you planning to do today? Mention at least one thing you're waiting for or blocked on.

Start with: "Today I'm planning to..." then add "I'm also waiting for feedback on..."

Prompt 3 · Full stand-up (45 sec)

Give a complete stand-up update. Cover: past / present / blocker or ask for help. Use chunks from Lessons 1 and 2.

Try to use: "I liaise with..." (L1) + "Just to keep you in the loop..." (L2) + "I'll follow up on that"

✨ Tip: Real stand-ups are about clarity, not perfection. Short, clear chunks said confidently are better than long, hesitant sentences. Aim for rhythm — yesterday / today / blocker.

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Dialogue Example

Read this stand-up call. Nagima's lines use today's chunks (highlighted). Try reading her lines out loud without looking at the hints.

Morning Stand-up Call · 9:30am · International Team

Michael

Good morning everyone. Let's do a quick round. Nagima, you're up first — what's your update?

Nagima

Yesterday I worked on the shortlist for the Berlin engineering role — I've got four strong candidates. I've just sent over their CVs to the hiring manager. Today I'm planning to run two screening calls and reach out to a few more profiles on LinkedIn.

★ reach out — recycled from Lesson 1

Michael

Great. Any blockers?

Nagima

Yes — I'm waiting for feedback on the CVs I sent yesterday. And I need some input on the relocation package — the candidates are asking about it. Just to keep you in the loop, one of them is currently based in Singapore, so the timeline might be longer.

★ based in — recycled from Lesson 1

Lena

I can send you the relocation policy doc — give me five minutes after the call.

Nagima

That would be great, thank you, Lena! I'll follow up on that and get back to the candidate today. That's on my radar — I want to make sure we don't lose him.

✅ Perfect stand-up: clear, concise, professional — no hesitation

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Homework · 2 Tasks

Write Your Own Stand-up Script

Write a 5–7 sentence stand-up update as if it's tomorrow morning. Use at least 5 chunks from today's lesson and at least 1 chunk from Lesson 1 (e.g. "I liaise with...", "based in", "reach out"). Make it realistic — use real tasks from your actual job if possible. Send the written version to your teacher.

⏱ ~10 min

Chunk Flashcard Practice

Add today's Quizlet list to your deck from Lesson 1. Study both decks together — mix old and new. Then pick 3 chunks from today and write a new example sentence for each one using a situation from your own work. This trains your brain to own the chunks, not just recognise them.

⏱ ~15 min

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Quizlet List · Copy & Paste

Add these to your Quizlet deck from Lesson 1. Learn chunks as complete units — not word by word.

Yesterday I worked on... — Вчера я работала над... I've been dealing with... — Я занималась / разбиралась с... Today I'm planning to... — Сегодня я планирую... I'm currently focused on... — Сейчас я сосредоточена на... I need some input on... — Мне нужно мнение / помощь по... I'm waiting for feedback on... — Я жду обратной связи по... Just to keep you in the loop... — Чтобы держать вас в курсе... I'll wrap that up by end of day — Я завершу это к концу дня I'm blocked on... — Я застряла на... / не могу продвинуться без... That's on my radar — Я об этом в курсе / слежу за этим I'll follow up on that — Я уточню / вернусь к этому вопросу I've just sent over... — Я только что отправила... Let me circle back on that — Давайте вернёмся к этому позже To update you on... — Чтобы обновить вас по...