Conversation 3

Man: Is the report done yet?

Woman: It is almost done.

Man: When will it be finished?

Woman: It should be done very soon.

Man: Well, as soon as it is finished, please get it to me.

Woman: I will. The minute it’s finished, you’ll get it.

Key Language Points from the Lesson

1. As Soon As

Example from the lesson:
As soon as it is finished, please get it to me.

Meaning:
As soon as means immediately after something happens.

Explanation:
We use this phrase to talk about two actions where one happens right after the other.

Example Sentences

• As soon as the meeting ends, I will call you.
• As soon as I get home, I will start the report.

2. Get it to (someone)

Example from the lesson:
Please get it to me.

Meaning:
To deliver, send, or give something to someone.

Explanation:
The verb get has many meanings in English. In this case, it means make sure the item arrives to the person.

Example Sentences

• Please get the document to me today.
• I will get the files to you after the meeting.

3. Get = Receive

Example from the lesson:
You'll get it.

Meaning:
Here get means receive.

Explanation:
In everyday English, get is often used instead of receive.

Example Sentences

• I got your email this morning.
• Did you get the message?

Grammar Focus: Simple Passive

This conversation includes several examples of the simple passive voice.

Passive Structure

Subject + be + past participle

Example:

• The report is done.
• The report is finished.

Example 1

Is the report done yet?

Active:

• Did someone finish the report?

Passive:

• Is the report done?

The focus is on the report, not the person.

Example 2

When will it be finished?

Active:

• When will someone finish it?

Passive:

• When will it be finished?

Again, the person is not important.

Example 3

As soon as it is finished

Active:

• As soon as someone finishes it

Passive:

• As soon as it is finished

Why the Passive is Used

The passive voice is common when:

• The person doing the action is unknown
• The person is not important
• The focus is on the result

Examples:

• The report is done.
• The report will be finished soon.
• The project is completed.

This structure is very common in workplace English and business communication.