B1-B2
Professional
Name the thing.
A standup, and you have been stuck since yesterday.
Where it goes wrong: bad news, disagreement, and asking for things.
What it costs you
My work is pending because of some issues.
- Plain
I'm stuck on my task.
- Clear
I'm blocked — I don't have database access yet.
- Precise
I'm blocked on database access. I've pinged the platform team twice.
- Senior
Blocked on DB access from platform — chasing it. If it's not through by noon I'll pick up the export ticket instead.
Each rung answers one more of the listener's questions: what, who from, and what you will do if it does not arrive. The top rung removes work from the room instead of adding it.
Tell us where you get stuck
Nine questions, about two minutes, and no recording. We read every one.
Courses for your level
- B1Job EnglishGet through the interview, then hold your own on the job.
- B2Professional EnglishBe the person whose point lands in the room.