Talking about projects in English - Part 2

This video tutorial covers essential phrases and idioms for discussing project schedules and deadlines. It explains how to set, meet, miss, and extend deadlines, and describes project status using terms like 'on schedule', 'behind schedule', and 'ahead of schedule'. Additionally, it introduces idioms such as 'back to the drawing board' and 'up in the air', which are useful in project management contexts.

What does it mean to 'set a deadline' in project management?

• To assign tasks to team members

• To decide on the date by which a task must be completed

• To determine the budget for a project

• To decide on a date to start a project

If a team is 'working around the clock', what are they doing?

• Working on multiple projects simultaneously

• Working continuously without breaks

• Working with a flexible schedule

• Working only during office hours

What does it mean if a project is 'behind schedule'?

• The project is progressing faster than expected

• The project is delayed and not on track

• The project is on track as planned

• The project is completed ahead of time

What does the idiom 'back to the drawing board' imply?

• To make minor adjustments to the plan

• To start over with a new plan after a failure

• To continue with the current plan

• To finalize the project plan

If a project's future is 'up in the air', what does it mean?

• The project has been completed

• The project's outcome is uncertain

• The project is ahead of schedule

• The project is progressing smoothly