Negotiating a Project Deadline

7/5/2026beginner

Speakers

You

あなた

Elin

AIエンジニア（スウェーデン）

この場面について

海外チームのAIエンジニアと、プロジェクトの納期について相談し、現実的なスケジュールに調整する場面

Summary (JP)

あなたはスウェーデン出身のAIエンジニア、Elinとオンラインで話しています。今週金曜までに新しいモデルの統合を終える予定でしたが、テストに時間がかかっていて間に合いそうにありません。二人で状況を確認し、納期を来週の火曜日まで延ばすことで合意します。最後にElinが進捗を毎日共有することを提案し、あなたも賛成します。

会話

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Elin:

Hi, do you have a few minutes to talk about the deadline?

You:

Sure, what's up?

Elin:

I think we are a bit behind schedule.

You:

Really? We planned to finish the model integration by Friday.

Elin:

Yes, but the model needs extra testing.

You:

I see. How much more time do you think we need?

Elin:

Maybe three or four more days.

You:

Okay, so Friday is not realistic.

Elin:

Right. Can we push back the deadline a little?

You:

That should be fine. What day works for you?

Elin:

Next Tuesday sounds more realistic to me.

You:

Tuesday sounds good. Let's go with that.

Elin:

Great, I appreciate your understanding.

You:

No problem. Can you send me a daily update on progress?

Elin:

Sure, I will send one every morning.

Vocabulary

deadline

Meaning: 締め切り、納期

Example: The deadline for this task is Friday.

behind schedule

Meaning: 予定より遅れている

Example: We are a bit behind schedule this week.

push back

Meaning: (日程などを)後ろに延ばす

Example: Can we push back the deadline?

realistic

Meaning: 現実的な

Example: Tuesday sounds more realistic.

extra testing

Meaning: 追加のテスト

Example: The model needs extra testing.

daily update

Meaning: 毎日の進捗報告

Example: I will send a daily update.

sounds good

Meaning: それでいいですね、賛成です

Example: Tuesday sounds good to me.

appreciate

Meaning: 感謝する、ありがたく思う

Example: I appreciate your understanding.

Quiz

1. What was the original deadline for the model integration?

2. Why is the team behind schedule?

3. What new deadline do they agree on?

4. What does Elin suggest at the end?

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