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Part 1 · Discover
Monday morning catch-up
Read the message. Then work out what the bold phrases mean from the context.
Hi team, quick update before our call.
I finally got around to checking the supplier's shipment report from last week — I'd been avoiding it for days!
Honestly, I think we should put off the container pickup by two days. Customs still hasn't cleared the paperwork.
Also, I want to put forward an idea at today's call: switching one route to a different carrier. I think I can put the reasoning across clearly in five minutes.
One more thing — the warehouse team missed the loading window again. I know we usually let small delays go, but we can't keep letting them get away with late dispatches.
On a good note, I really get on with our new freight forwarder — the communication has been fast and clear.
Guess the meaning
1. "I finally got around to checking the report" means...
2. "We should put off the pickup" means...
3. "I want to put forward an idea" means...
4. "I can put it across clearly" means...
5. "Let them get away with late dispatches" means...
6. "I really get on with our new freight forwarder" means...
Part 2 · Review
Vocabulary cards
Tap a card to flip it and check the meaning + example.
Part 3 · Practice
Fill the gaps
Click a gap, then click the correct phrase from the bank below.
Part 4 · Listen & complete
Short conversations
Read each conversation aloud together, then fill the gaps.
Shipment delay
A: Is the container still leaving the port on Friday?
B: Actually, I want to ___ it ___ until next week — customs hasn't cleared it.
Working with a new partner
A: How's it going with the new customs broker?
B: Really well, we ___ ___ great, he's fast to respond.
Planning a route change
A: Do you think management will approve the new route?
B: If I can ___ it ___ clearly, yes. I'm also going to ___ ___ two carrier options instead of one.
Warehouse audit
A: Did you ever finish checking the warehouse stock?
B: Not yet — I never ___ ___ ___ it, honestly.
Part 5 · Speak
Speaking carousel
Answer each question in 1–2 minutes, using the target phrase.