Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Share company news with colleagues clearly and naturally to keep everyone informed.
Exercise 1
Situation
Direction: Read the situation for today's lesson
Alex notices that not everyone in the office is aware of the latest company updates, such as new policies, team achievements, or upcoming events. To support his colleagues, he wants to share these announcements in a concise, friendly, and professional way. Alex also needs to adapt his language depending on whether he’s talking to Mr. Miller, who wants the bottom line, or peers like Sarah and Omar, who appreciate more context and engagement. The goal is to practice reporting news clearly and politely while encouraging conversation and collaboration.
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor
Update
noun
/ˈʌp.deɪt/
Meaning:
New information or news about something.
- Alex shared an update on the company’s new remote work policy.
Heads-up
idiom
/ˈhɛdz ʌp/
Meaning:
A warning or notice about something that is going to happen.
- Sarah gave Omar a heads-up about the upcoming team meeting.
Bring up
phrasal verb
/brɪŋ ʌp/
Meaning:
To mention or start talking about something.
- Alex brought up the quarterly results during lunch.
In the loop
phrase
/ɪn ðə luːp/
Meaning:
To keep someone informed about important information.
- Mr. Miller asked Alex to keep him in the loop about project changes.
Exercise 3
Office Conversation
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher.
Situation:
Anna introduces herself to a new colleague at work.
Hey Sarah, just a quick update – the company is introducing a new flexible work schedule.
Alex
Thanks for the heads-up, Alex! That’s great news.
Sarah
Did you bring up the new project guidelines yet?
Omar
Yes, I mentioned them in the team chat this morning.
Alex
I appreciate being kept in the loop on these changes.
Sarah
Can you give me a heads-up before the next update?
Omar
Sure, I’ll send a short summary email tomorrow.
Alex
Perfect! It makes it easier for all of us to stay informed.
Sarah
Check Understanding
Direction: Answer the questions about the conversation.
1. What does 'heads-up' mean in this conversation?
2. How is 'bring up' used by Alex?
3. Why does Sarah say she likes being 'in the loop'?
Exercise 4
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud.
Sharing company news helps keep colleagues informed, engaged, and aligned. Start by identifying the key information, such as new policies, upcoming events, or project updates. Use clear and simple language to ensure everyone understands. Phrases like “quick update” or “just a heads-up” can make your message friendly yet professional. When mentioning topics, you can say “I wanted to bring up…” to introduce the news politely.
Keep managers in mind by giving the bottom line, and remember to keep peers in the loop with more details or context. Encourage colleagues to ask questions or share thoughts. You can use emails, chat messages, or face-to-face conversations depending on urgency and importance. Regular updates create transparency, reduce misunderstandings, and strengthen team communication. Sharing news consistently also builds trust and ensures everyone feels included in company developments.
Exercise 5
Choose the Correct Answer
Direction: Direction: Select the correct answer from the options A, B, or C.
- 1. Alex gave a heads-up ___ the new meeting.
A. about
B. in
C. on
2. She put Alex ___ the loop about the changes.
A. in
B. on
C. at
3. Sharing updates ___ important for teamwork.
A. is
B. are
C. be
4. Alex ___ the new guidelines in the team chat.
A. mentioned
B. mention
C. mentioning
5. Omar asked Alex to keep ___ informed.
A. him
B. he
C. his
6. Sarah spoke ___ about the news.
A. enthusiastically
B. enthusiastic
C. enthusiasm
7. That summary email is a ___ way to share updates.
A. clear
B. clearly
C. clearing
8. Alex brought ___ the flexible schedule during lunch.
A. up
B. in
C. on
Exercise 6
Discussion
Direction: Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
1. How do you usually share news with colleagues?
2. When is it best to give a heads-up about company updates?
3. How can you keep managers in the loop without overwhelming them?
4. Where do you usually find information to share with your team?
5. What is the difference between sharing news in person vs. via email?
6. How do you handle questions about company changes?
7. What types of news should you share immediately?
8. How often should you update colleagues about team developments?
