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Planning Activities Based on Forecast

Two friends discuss upcoming plans (e.g., picnic, outdoor event) and check the weather forecast to decide if their plans are feasible or need adjustment.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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Friend 1 (Male)
Hey Sarah, are we still on for the picnic on Saturday?
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Friend 2 (Female)
That's what I wanted to ask you! I just checked the forecast, and it looks like rain.
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Friend 1 (Male)
Oh no, really? What's the chance of rain?
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Friend 2 (Female)
It says 70% chance of showers in the afternoon. And it might be a bit chilly too, around 15 degrees Celsius.
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Friend 1 (Male)
Hmm, that's not ideal for a picnic. Maybe we should postpone it, or find an indoor alternative?
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Friend 2 (Female)
I was thinking the same thing. How about we go to that new board game cafe instead? We could still have fun indoors.
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Friend 1 (Male)
That's a great idea! I'd be up for that. Let's aim for the same time, say 1 PM?
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Friend 2 (Female)
Perfect! I'll send you the address. Glad we checked the weather!

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

forecast

A prediction about future weather conditions, like rain or temperature. Use it when talking about expected weather: 'I checked the weather forecast.'

showers

Light rain that comes and goes, not heavy like a storm. Common in weather reports: 'There will be showers in the afternoon.'

chilly

A bit cold, especially when it feels uncomfortable for light clothing. Use in casual talk: 'It's chilly outside today.'

postpone

To delay an event or plan to a later time. Useful for changing schedules: 'Let's postpone the meeting until next week.'

alternative

Another choice or option when the first plan doesn't work. Say it like: 'What's a good alternative to going to the park?'

up for

An informal idiom meaning willing or ready to do something. Use in casual invitations: 'Are you up for a movie tonight?'

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Hey Sarah, are we still on for the picnic on Saturday?

This is a casual way to confirm if a plan is still happening. Use 'still on for' to check future events. It's useful for friends discussing schedules.

I just checked the forecast, and it looks like rain.

Here, 'just checked' means recently looked at something, and 'it looks like' expresses expectation. Great for sharing weather info simply.

What's the chance of rain?

A direct question about probability in weather. 'Chance of' is a common phrase for percentages. Use it to get specific details from forecasts.

It says 70% chance of showers in the afternoon.

This reports weather data using 'it says' for sources like apps. Includes time ('in the afternoon') and percentage for precision. Helpful in planning talks.

Maybe we should postpone it, or find an indoor alternative?

Suggests options with 'maybe we should' for polite ideas, and 'or' to offer choices. Useful when adjusting plans due to weather; note the question form for discussion.

How about we go to that new board game cafe instead?

'How about' introduces a suggestion politely, and 'instead' means as a replacement. This pattern is common for proposing alternatives in conversations.

I'd be up for that.

'I'd be up for' is a casual way to agree and show enthusiasm. Short for 'I would be up for.' Use it to accept invitations positively.