Plynulo
Angličtina do práce

Angličtina pre freelancerov: scope, klient a boundaries po anglicky

Freelancer angličtina = čo je v scope, čo nie, a kedy povedať that would be a separate quote — nie len hello and invoice.

Freelancer v IT (dev, design, copy, consulting) často jediný bod kontaktu s klientom v USA alebo UK — angličtina je biznis jazyk. Tento článok: scope, proposal, revisions, invoice a boundaries.

Nie právna rada — zmluvy, IP a daňové otázky rieš s odborníkmi.

Kontext: Angličtina pre IT. Klient: Angličtina s klientom. Technické vysvetlenie: Technický problém s klientom. Business English.

Freelancer scenáre — unikátne

<a id="section-0"></a>

ScenárFreelancer frázy
Discovery callFit, timeline, budget range
ProposalScope, price, terms
Scope creepOut of scope quote
Revision limitRound 3 is additional
Status updateProgress, blockers
Invoice follow-upDue date, pause work
End projectHandoff, testimonial ask

Discovery call — qualifying

<a id="section-1"></a>

  • What's the goal for this project — launch date, MVP, or full product?
  • Who approves deliverables on your side?
  • Budget range helps me propose the right scope — ballpark?
  • I specialize in React dashboards — if you need mobile native, I'd refer a partner.

Proposal — scope block

<a id="section-2"></a>

Scope included:

  • Landing page (5 sections) responsive
  • Integration with existing form API
  • 2 rounds of revisions on design and copy placement

Not included:

  • Copywriting, SEO, hosting setup
  • Ongoing maintenance after handoff

Timeline: 4 weeks from signed proposal and deposit
Price: €X fixed — 50% upfront, 50% on delivery

Scope creep — profesionálne

<a id="section-3"></a>

  • I can add the blog section — it's a separate scope. Estimate €Y and +1 week.
  • That's a great idea for v2 — let's keep v1 focused on launch deadline.
  • Per our agreement, two revision rounds — this would be round three at hourly rate.

Vyhni sa: You didn't say that before (aggressive).

Revision request odpoveď

<a id="section-4"></a>

  • Thanks for feedback — I'll incorporate comments 1–5 in revision round 1 by Friday.
  • Point 6 changes layout significantly — confirm you want that before I proceed.
  • Consolidated feedback in one doc helps me batch changes.

Status update e-mail

<a id="section-5"></a>

Hi Chris,
Week 2 update:

  • Homepage draft in Figma — link below
  • Waiting on your logo SVG for header
  • On track for week 4 delivery if assets by Wednesday
    Questions — reply or book 15 min Thu.
    Best,
    Nina

Invoice follow-up

<a id="section-6"></a>

Prvý (friendly):

Hi — invoice #104 for phase 1 was due March 1. Could you confirm payment status? Happy to resend PDF.

Druhý (firm):

Following up on #104 — please let me know by Friday. I'll pause work on phase 2 until settled per our agreement.

Boundaries — availability

<a id="section-7"></a>

  • I work CET business hours — async replies within 24h.
  • Weekend work is possible at emergency rate — let's agree in advance.
  • I'm on holiday July 10–20 — no deliverables that week.

Handoff a koniec projektu

<a id="section-8"></a>

  • All files in Google Drive — source, exports, short Loom on how to edit text.
  • 30-day bug-fix window for issues in delivered scope — not new features.
  • If you're happy with the work, a short LinkedIn recommendation helps — totally optional.

Kompletný príklad: scope creep call (B2)

<a id="section-9"></a>

Thanks for the new ideas — admin dashboard would be valuable. Original scope was marketing site only. I can quote dashboard separately: roughly 5 days, fixed fee or hourly. If launch in April is priority, I'd suggest phase 2 for dashboard after go-live. Which matters more — date or full scope now?

Precvičenie

<a id="section-10"></a>

  1. Proposal scope — included / not included.
  2. Scope creep odpoveď — 3 vety.
  3. Status update e-mail.
  4. Client call scenár — discovery + scope.

Súvisiace články

<a id="section-11"></a>

TémaČlánok
VyjednávanieVyjednávanie po anglicky
KlientAngličtina s klientom
Medzinárodný klientAngličtina v medzinárodnom tíme

Záver

<a id="section-12"></a>

Angličtina pre freelancerov = scope na papieri, jasné nie pre creep a profesionálny follow-up. Klient rešpektuje freelancer, ktorý komunikuje termíny a ceny vopred — nie ten, kto povie yes na všetko a ghostuje pri faktúre. Jazyk tu; zmluvy u právnikov.

Precvič si to nahlas

Precvičiť hovor s klientom

Časté otázky

Je tento článok právna rada pre freelancerov?
Nie. Frázy pre komunikáciu o scope, cenách a termínoch. Zmluvy, DPH, IP a právne podmienky rieš s právníkom alebo šablónou schválenou pre tvoju situáciu.
Ako definovať scope po anglicky pred projektom?
This proposal covers: X pages, 2 revision rounds, delivery by date. Not included: hosting, copywriting, ongoing maintenance. Written scope prevents scope creep.
Ako povedať, že extra práca je extra charge?
Happy to add the admin panel — that's outside the original scope. I can quote separately: estimate 3 days at my hourly rate. Fair and professional.
Ako follow-upovať nezaplatenú faktúru?
Friendly first: Hi — invoice #104 due March 1 — let me know if you need another copy. Later: Please confirm payment status — project paused until resolved. Nie threats in first email.
Ako freelancer komunikuje s IT klientom?
Jasné deliverables, async updates, technical clarity bez over-promise. Client often non-technical — explain impact in plain language like technický problém článok.

Ďalej si môžeš precvičiť