Qué vas a aprender
- Abrir una conversación sobre pedir una extensión para un trabajo con una frase clara y adecuada al contexto.
- Usar vocabulario específico de pedir una extensión para un trabajo para dar o pedir la información central.
- Confirmar nombres, números, tiempos o próximos pasos sin depender de traducciones literales.
- Pedir aclaraciones y reformular cuando no entendés una parte de la respuesta.
- Cerrar el intercambio dejando claro qué va a pasar después.
Vocabulario esencial
profesor/a universitario/a
“I sent my professor an email.”biblioteca
“I borrowed the book from the library.”dependencia
“This task has one external dependency.”estado
“Could you give me a status update?”estimación
“My estimate is about three days.”instrucciones
“Please read the instructions carefully.”prioridad
“This issue is our top priority.”trabajo grupal
“We have group work after the break.”archivo adjunto
“I’ve included the document as an attachment.”alcance
“The scope of the project has changed.”correo electrónico
“I’ll send you an email after the call.”lectura
“The reading is due next week.”Frases que realmente podés usar
We’re on track for the current deadline.
The main blocker right now is…
Could we move the deadline to…?
I’m writing about the assignment due on…
Would it be possible to have a short extension?
I’ve attached the final version.
Could you give me an example?
Could I have an extension?
I’m not sure I understood the instructions.
I’d rather check now than make a mistake later.
What would you recommend in this situation?
Would you mind saying that one more time?
That works for me. What should I do next?
Diálogo realista
Student: We’re on track for the current deadline.
Teacher: Good. That’s clear.
Student: The main blocker right now isthat
Teacher: Good. That’s clear.
Student: Sorry, I didn’t quite catch that. Could you say it again?
Teacher: Of course. I’ll say it more slowly.
Student: Could we move the deadline tothat?
Teacher: Of course. Let’s look at it together.
Student: I’m writing about the assignment due onthat
Teacher: Good. That’s clear.
Student: Would it be possible to have a short extension?
Teacher: Of course. Let’s look at it together.
Student: Before we finish, I want to make sure I understood the important part.
Teacher: Of course. Repeat the key information in your own words, and I’ll tell you if anything needs correcting.
Student: Okay. If I miss a word, is it fine to ask the other person to repeat just that part?
Teacher: Absolutely. You can ask them to repeat it, say it more slowly, or write it down if that would help.
Student: That’s useful. I sometimes understand the general idea but worry that I missed one important detail.
Teacher: That happens often. Focus first on names, times, numbers, places, and the action you need to take next.
Student: So I don’t need to understand every single word to keep the conversation moving.
Teacher: Exactly. A short clarification question is usually better than guessing or staying silent.
Student: And if I need a moment to think, can I say something like “Let me check”?
Teacher: Yes. “Let me check,” “Give me a second,” and “Just to confirm” are all natural ways to buy a little time.
Student: Great. I feel much more confident about handling this kind of conversation now.
Teacher: Good. Keep the useful phrases short, practise them out loud, and adapt them to the details you actually need.
Student: No, that covers it. Thanks for your help.
Teacher: You’re welcome. Have a good day.
Cómo suena en inglés natural
Escuchá la función, no cada palabra
En una conversación sobre pedir una extensión para un trabajo, identificá primero si la otra persona está pidiendo un dato, confirmando algo o indicando un próximo paso. Esa función te ayuda a responder incluso si no entendiste una palabra secundaria.
Confirmar es parte de una conversación natural
Si una respuesta contiene mucha información, repetí solo el dato importante con una pregunta corta. Eso mantiene el intercambio ágil y claro.
Usá bloques de lenguaje reutilizables
No memorices el diálogo completo. Elegí dos frases del bloque anterior y combinalas con vocabulario como “professor”, “library” o “dependency”. Así podés adaptarte si la conversación cambia.
Errores comunes de hispanohablantes
✕ I have a doubt about this.
✓ I have a question about this.
Para una consulta concreta, “I have a question” es la opción natural.
✕ Can you repeat me that?
✓ Could you repeat that, please?
Con repeat, lo natural es usar directamente el objeto: “repeat that”.
✕ I need that you explain it.
✓ I need you to explain it.
Después de need se usa “person + to + verb”: “I need you to explain it”.
✕ What means this?
✓ What does this mean?
En preguntas con mean se usa el auxiliar does: “What does this mean?”
Mini práctica
Respondé las seis actividades. La corrección aparece en el momento y al final vas a ver tu resultado.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Qué conviene practicar primero en esta situación?
Empezá por una frase para abrir la conversación, una para pedir o dar la información principal y otra para pedir aclaración. Después practicá el diálogo en voz alta.
¿Tengo que memorizar todas las frases?
No. Elegí primero tres o cuatro expresiones que realmente usarías, practicá el diálogo y después agregá alternativas.