Arranging to go out

 Can you arrange to go out with someone in English? What would you do if an attractive person wanted to have a coffee with you? This practice will help you arrange to meet him / her (if they ever phone you)…

First of all, listen to a conversation between Pina & Michael. They want to meet but they are very busy.

Listen and find this information:

-      What is Pina doing on Saturday, Sunday and Monday?

-      When can they meet and what are they going to do?

 Click HERE to listen.

Did you hear the expressions they use to make suggestions?

Now look and check the expressions and the answers to the questions. There is also a model dialogue you can practise with a friend.

 Useful expressions to make suggestions

Would you like to (go out)?

Let’s (go out…).

Why don’t we ( go out..)?

Shall we (go out…)?

What about (going out)?

To express a decision

I’ll (see you at 9pm)

To talk about a fixed plan

I’m going to see some friends this weekend.

I’m seeing some friends this weekend.

Now why don’t you use these structures to practise a

dialogue with a friend? Use this plan to help you at first

and then practise without it. Remember to listen to the

model dialogue of Pina and Michael for ideas.

A: Would you like to _______________ this weekend?

B: Oh, I’m sorry. I’m busy. On Saturday I’m_________ing.

A: What about Sunday?

B: I’m sorry. I’m _____________ing. Why don’t we  

      ____________________on Monday?

A: I’m busy then. I’m _____________ing. Are you free

      on Tuesday?

B: Yes, what about ______________ing?

A: That’s a good idea. Shall we _______________?

B: OK. Let’s _______________________.

      I’ll __________________.

A: Fine. See you on Tuesday.

Answers to listening

Pina’s Diary

Saturday – am: going shopping; pm: meeting friends

Sunday – am: going to the beach; pm: seeing a film at the cinema

Monday: working

Tuesday: free – 9pm going out for a meal with Michael in Vegueta