English Workout

Workflow: steps involved in getting something done
One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.
Have you ever felt stuck when working on a project? Something in the development of the project was not working well.
This is when you refer to the:
Workflow
It refers to the sequence of steps, tasks, activities involved in completing a process or achieving a specific outcome.
How to use it:
Here are a few examples:
* How’s the project going? Are we happy with the current workflow?
* Something isn’t working. Let’s review the workflow and clarify who’s responsible for each task.
* We need to improve our workflow if we want to finish the project on time.
* Our new workflow has made the team much more efficient
Mini pronunciation tip
Notice the sound of “o” in work. The vowel sounds different from the Spanish “o”. In English it sounds like /ˈwɝk/. Keep your lips relaxed rather than rounding them.
Practice these words aloud:
Word
World
Worth
Work
Now say the full expression:
I’m happy with the workload
Your challenge 🏋️
Answer these questions aloud, then go and ask people around.
* What does your typical workflow look like?
* What’s one thing you could change to improve your workflow?
* Have you ever worked on a project where the workflow was confusing ?
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Cut to the chase
Cut to the chase: get to the point
One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.
Have you ever been in a hurry, talking to someone who just keeps talking and talking without getting to the point? You’re waiting for the main idea, but the person keeps giving you unnecessary details
That’s when you say:
Cut to the chase
It means to stop talking about unnecessary details and get straight to the important point.
How to use it:
Here are a couple of every day situations:
* At work:
Imagine you want to ask your boss for a raise, but you feel nervous. You start talking about your family, your expenses, your good work…then your boss says: Let’s cut to the chase! What exactly do you need?
* With friends:
Your friend has been telling you a long story about something that happened yesterday.They’ve mentioned different people, places, and details, but you still don’t understand what they are trying to tell you, so you say: Come on! Cut to the chase!! What’s your point?
Useful note:
“Cut to the chase” can sound impatient or rude depending on your tone. In a more formal setting , it would be better to say: Could you get straight to the point?
Mini pronunciation tip 🗣️
Pay attention to the pronunciation of the word CUT. The vowel sound is /ʌ/, as in cup, luck, and run.
Practice these words aloud:
cut
cup
luck
run
Now say the full expression:
Cut to the chase!
Try to connect the words smoothly without adding extra vowel sounds between them.
Your challenge 🏋️
Pay attention to the conversations you have this week in different contexts. Try using “cut to the chase” at least twice this week.
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Something came up
Something came up: something unexpected happened
One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.
Have you ever had to cancel an appointment or meeting because something unexpected happened?
That’s when you say:
Something came up.
It means that something you were not expecting happened, and because of it, you may need to change your plans.
How to use it:
Here are a few examples:
* Felipe, I’m sorry! Something came up, and I can’t attend our appointment.
* We wanted to go away for the holidays, but something came up and we decided to stay home.
* I know I was supposed to call you earlier, but something came up and I couldn’t. Are you available to talk now?
Useful note:
You don’t always have to explain what happened. “Something came up” is often used when you want to give a general explanation without going into details.
Mini pronunciation tip 🗣️
Focus on the TH sound in something.
For TH, gently place your tongue between your teeth and let the air flow out. Don’t pronounce it like S or T.
Practice:
something – anything – nothing – everything
Now try:
Something came up.
Your challenge 🏋️
Answer these questions aloud:
* When was the last time something came up and you couldn’t attend a meeting or appointment?
* Have you ever used “something came up “ as an excuse ? What happened?
* Who was the last person to use that expression “something came up “ as an excuse ?
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Come up with something
Come up with something: think of or create an idea
One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.
How often do you attend meetings where you need to propose an idea, find a solution or suggest a new strategy?
A very useful expression for these situations is:
To come up with something.
It means to think of, create, or develop an idea, plan, solution or suggestion.
How to use it:
Here are a few examples:
* Our director asked us to come up with some new ideas for the next meeting.
* Samuel came up with a great strategy that nobody had thought of before.
* We need to come up with a solution to this problem.
* What did you come up with? Let’s share our ideas !
Mini pronunciation tip
Pay attention to how the words connect when we speak naturally.
In come up with, the final sound of “come” connects smoothly to up, and up connects directly to with.
Don’t pronounce each word separately. Practice saying the expression as one smooth chunk:
come-up-with
Try these:
* come up with an idea
* come up with a solution
* come up with a plan
Your challenge 🏋️
Answer these questions aloud:
* Is there anything you need to come up with for work?
* When was the last time you came up with a great idea?
* What’s the best solution you’ve ever come up with?
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Walk past/ run past
Walk past /run past: go by a place
One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.
When was your last trip to a new place? Did you get lost? How good are you at giving and following instructions?
A very useful expression is:
Walk past or run past
It means to go by a place while walking or running without stopping.
How to use them
Here are a few examples:
* Yesterday, I was running past the bank when I saw my Loraine.
* How can I get to the pharmacy? Go straight for two blocks, walk past the supermarket and the pharmacy is on your right.
* Where are you ? I’m driving past the mall. I’ll be there in 20 minutes.
Mini pronunciation tip
Pay attention to the pronunciation of “walk”. The “l” is silent, so it sounds like “wok”.
Practice these words:
* Walk
* Talk
* Chalk
* Stalk
Now say the whole phrase smoothly:
Walk past the supermarket.
Your challenge 🏋️
Complete these sentences aloud:
* When I was in ____________ (place). I drove past a ______________. It was beautiful.
* Rosana told me that I need to _____________________ the grocery store to get to the bakery.
* Have you ever __________________ that big cathedral downtown? It’s amazing !
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