LESSON 4 — MANAGING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROJECTS
Lesson Objectives
Students will:
Discuss project management professionally
Report project progress clearly
Explain delays diplomatically
Coordinate international teams
50-MINUTE LESSON FLOW
1. Warm-Up Discussion (5 minutes)
Questions
What causes project delays?
Why is communication important in international projects?
How do managers track progress?
2. Expression Practice (10 minutes)
Key Expressions
“The project remains on schedule.”
“We need to coordinate across departments.”
“Please provide regular status updates.”
Idioms
stay on track
meet the deadline
keep the momentum going
3. International Project Meeting Role-Play (20 minutes)
Scenario — Product Launch Project
Student A — Project Manager
“The project is progressing steadily overall.”
Student B — Regional Coordinator
“However, several regional offices reported logistical delays.”
Student A
“Thank you for the update. Are suppliers responding quickly?”
Student B
“Yes, but additional coordination is still necessary.”
Student A
“Let’s review the project milestones and maintain the launch schedule.”
Pair Practice Tasks
Students discuss:
timelines
budgets
supplier issues
action plans
4. Project Status Reporting (10 minutes)
Student Task
Give a short project update including:
completed tasks
current problem
future action
Model Report
“Our marketing campaign has been completed successfully. However, shipping delays continue in several regions. Our team is currently working closely with suppliers to avoid further problems.”
5. Listening Practice (5 minutes)
Teacher Reading Script
“The international product launch project is progressing steadily, although several regional offices reported minor logistical delays. Project managers are working closely with suppliers to ensure the final launch schedule remains unchanged.”
Answers
Progressing steadily
Logistical delays
Project managers
Maintain launch schedule
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