Communicate with a Supplier

Person discussing logistics with a supplier
CEFR: A1
Supplier Talk

Communicate with a Supplier



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🎧 Read/Listen first

I work in the construction industry. I produce excavators. I need to talk to my supplier about delivery. The supplier helps me with logistics. I ask about the delivery date. I want to know if the parts are ready. Communication is important for my work.

⚡ Learning goals

  • Understand supplier communication
  • Ask about delivery dates
  • Use simple logistics vocabulary

🔑 Key language

  • What is the delivery date? I ask, 'What is the delivery date?'
  • Are the parts ready? I say, 'Are the parts ready?'
  • I need help with logistics. I tell my supplier, 'I need help with logistics.'

🌍 Global comprehension

What does the person produce?

Who does the person talk to?

The person needs to ask about the __________.

✍️ AI writing analysis

CEFR: A1Length: 1-2 sentences

Task: Write about a question you can ask a supplier.

Use simple sentences.

Success criteria: Clear question about delivery or parts.

Target vocabulary

  • delivery
  • supplier
  • parts
Grammar focus

  • simple questions

✍️ Vocabulary

deliveryThe act of bringing goods to a place..
The delivery is on Friday.
Repeat: The delivery is on Friday.
Défi rapide : Say 'delivery' clearly.
supplierA person or company that provides goods..
The supplier sends the parts.
Repeat: The supplier sends the parts.
Défi rapide : Say 'supplier' clearly.
logisticsThe planning of how to deliver goods..
Logistics is important for my work.
Repeat: Logistics is important for my work.
Défi rapide : Say 'logistics' clearly.
partsPieces of a machine or product..
The parts are ready for the excavator.
Repeat: The parts are ready for the excavator.
Défi rapide : Say 'parts' clearly.
needTo require something..
I need help with delivery.
Repeat: I need help with delivery.
Défi rapide : Say 'need' clearly.

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⚙️ Rules & Grammar

🟣 Using Simple Questions

Rule:
You can ask simple questions to get information. Start with 'What', 'When', or 'Are'.

Examples:

  • What is the delivery date?
  • Are the parts ready?
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Using long questions → Keep questions short.
  • Not using question words → Use 'What' or 'When'.
Check your understanding
Which is a good question?

Use the language
Complete: __________ the parts ready?

🟣 Talking About Logistics

Rule:
Logistics means how things are delivered. You can say you need help with logistics.

Examples:

  • I need help with logistics.
  • Logistics is important for delivery.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Not using 'logistics' correctly → Use it when talking about delivery.
  • Confusing logistics with other terms → Remember logistics is about delivery.
Check your understanding
What does logistics mean?

Use the language
I need help with __________.

🟣 Using 'I need'

Rule:
You can say 'I need' to ask for help. It shows what you want.

Examples:

  • I need help with delivery.
  • I need information about parts.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Not saying what you need → Always say what you need.
  • Using 'I want' instead of 'I need' → Use 'I need' for help.
Check your understanding
How do you ask for help?

Use the language
I need __________ with logistics.

🟣 Asking About Parts

Rule:
You can ask if parts are ready. Use 'Are the parts ready?'

Examples:

  • Are the parts ready?
  • When will the parts arrive?
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Not using the correct question form → Use 'Are' for yes/no questions.
  • Making questions too long → Keep questions simple.
Check your understanding
Which is a good question about parts?

Use the language
__________ the parts ready?

🧩 Guided practice

Mini-dialogue:
I need to ask my supplier about delivery. Are the parts ready?

Why this matters:
This language helps you communicate clearly with suppliers.

Verb & Adjective Pack:
Use these phrases to ask about delivery and parts.

I need __________ with logistics.
What do you ask about parts?

__________ the delivery date?

🎙️ AI oral analysis

CEFR: A1Oral target: 1-2 sentences

Oral task: Write a question for your supplier.

Use simple words and sentences.

Success criteria: Clear question about delivery or parts.

Target vocabulary

  • delivery
  • supplier
  • parts
Grammar focus

  • simple questions

🚀 Quick challenge

Listen to the model, repeat aloud, then retry to improve your score.

EASYAsk about the delivery date.
Model: What is the delivery date?
Use the correct question form.
EASYInquire if the parts are ready.
Model: Are the parts ready?
Use the correct question form.
EASYSay you need help with logistics.
Model: I need help with logistics.
Use 'I need' correctly.

AI Conversation Mission

Situation

You are talking to your supplier about delivery.

Your mission
  • Ask about the delivery date.
  • Inquire if the parts are ready.
  • Request help with logistics.
Focus language
deliverysupplierparts
Communication tip

Use clear questions.