29| Package Delivery

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Package Delivery"

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SEWT Team
August 15, 2025

Advanced English lesson for less than a cup of coffee per day

Understanding “package delivery” is crucial for ESL learners, like yourself, navigating everyday life in an English-speaking environment. It also allows learners to practice asking for and giving information, understanding instructions, and handling potential issues like missed deliveries or damaged items, all of which are essential for independent living. The vocabulary below will help you handle these stressful situations with ease. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Shipment (Noun): The process of sending goods or the goods being sent from one place to another.

  2. Courier (Noun): A person or company responsible for delivering packages and documents.

  3. Tracking (Noun): The process of monitoring a package’s location and status as it is being delivered.

  4. Delivery (Noun): The act of bringing goods or packages to a recipient’s address.

  5. Confirmation (Noun): The act of verifying or acknowledging receipt of a package or order.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Shipment

    • The shipment of your order has been confirmed and is on its way.

    • We track each shipment to ensure it arrives on time.

    • The shipment was delayed due to a snowstorm.

  2. Courier

    • The courier arrived at my office with the package I ordered.

    • We use a reliable courier service for all our international deliveries.

    • The courier rang the doorbell to let me know my package had arrived.

  3. Tracking 

    • You can check the tracking information online to see where your package is.

    • The tracking number showed that my package was delivered yesterday.

    • I received a notification with the tracking details for my order.

  4. Delivery

    • The delivery of my furniture was scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

    • I missed the delivery because I wasn’t home at the time.

    • The delivery driver left the package at my front door.

  5. Confirmation

    • You will receive a confirmation email once your package has been delivered.

    • The confirmation of my order came just before the package arrived.

    • Please send a confirmation once the shipment has been received.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

Efficient package delivery relies on a well-organized system. Once a shipment is processed, a courier takes responsibility for its transport. Customers can often monitor their package's progress through online tracking, which provides real-time updates. Upon successful delivery, a confirmation is typically sent via email or text message, ensuring both the sender and recipient are aware of its arrival.