LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Discussing ways to express when you don’t understand something.
Pattern 1
I'm calling to ... + infinitive verb - used when you want to explain the reason for making a phone call, such as providing information, asking for something, or making a request
Examples:
I'm calling to let you know I’ll be late.
I'm calling to ask about your schedule tomorrow.
Pattern 2
I'll let you know if...- when you want to promise to provide information or an update only if a certain condition happens
- used to express a conditional follow-up
Examples:
I'll let you know if the meeting is rescheduled.
I'll let you know if I need more help.
Pattern 3
I'll let you know when... - used to promise information or an update after a specific event or time happens
Examples:
I'll let you know when I arrive at the office.
I'll let you know when the package is delivered.
Pattern 4
Let me know if... - used when you want someone to inform you only if a specific condition or situation happens
Examples:
Let me know if you can’t find the place.
Let me know if you want me to pick you up.
Pattern 5
I'll get back to you... - used when you want to tell someone you will give them information later because you don’t know it right now
Examples:
I'll get back to you about the meeting time.
I'll get back to you after I talk to my manager.
LET'S READ! 📖
MEETING UPDATES
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
Sarah and Jake are discussing the team meeting schedule and coordinating updates and preparations.
Sarah
Jake
Hi, Sarah. I don’t have the final details yet, but I’ll get back to you once it’s confirmed.
Sarah
Okay, that works. I’ll let you know if I hear anything from the manager before you do.
Jake
Great, thanks! Also, let me know if there are any changes to the agenda so I can prepare.
Sarah
Sure, I’ll do that. Thanks, Jake!
Jake
By the way, I’ll let you know if I find any updates on the budget discussion for the meeting.
Sarah
That’s perfect! And let me know if you need any help with preparing the presentation.
Jake
Thanks, Sarah. I’ll keep that in mind. Talk soon!
QUESTIONS
1. Why is Sarah calling Jake?
2. What will Jake do once he gets the final details?
3. What does Jake ask Sarah to let him know?
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I: Talking About Follow-ups
Direction: Choose the correct answer for each item using the expression "I'll let you know."
1.
a. I’ll let you know if I can come to the party.
b. I’ll let you know when I’m done with my homework.
2.
a. I’ll let you know if the event is canceled.
b. I’ll let you know when the doctor’s office confirms my appointment.
3.
a. I’ll let you know when I arrive at the airport.
b. I’ll let you know if I’m free to join the trip.
4.
a. I’ll let you know if I finish the project early.
b. I’ll let you know when the meeting starts.
5.
a. I’ll let you know when I leave the store.
b. I’ll let you know if I find the item you were looking for.
PART II: MAKING SENTENCES
Direction: Make sentences using the following expressions.
1. I'm calling to...
2. I'll let you know when...
3. I'll get back to you...
LET'S TALK!
Direction: Answer these questions about yourself.
- When was the last time you made a big decision in your life?
- How often do you make phone calls? Are they usually personal or for work ?
- When do we need to call instead of emailing or texting?
- When you make appointments, do you call to confirm you're coming or wait for the others to ask?
- What reason for delays do you hate the most?
Hi, Jake. I’m calling to ask about the schedule for our team meeting next week.