Suggesting a Specific Activity
After confirming availability, one friend suggests a particular casual activity, like a brunch, a park walk, or a museum visit, and explains why they think it's a good idea.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
chill
Means relaxed or low-key, not too exciting or formal. Use it when suggesting casual activities, like 'Let's do something chill this weekend.'
open
Here, it means available or free in your schedule. Common in planning: 'I'm open on Saturday.'
have in mind
Means thinking of or planning something specific. Useful for asking about ideas: 'What do you have in mind?'
go for a walk
Means to take a leisurely stroll. A common phrase for suggesting outdoor relaxation: 'Let's go for a walk.'
fresh air
Refers to clean, outdoor air that feels refreshing. Often used to explain why going outside is good: 'I need some fresh air.'
grab
Informal way to say quickly get or eat something. Like 'grab a coffee' for a casual meet-up.
afterwards
Means after that time or event. Useful for adding to plans: 'Let's eat afterwards.'
works for me
Means it's convenient or suitable for me. A polite way to agree: 'That time works for me.'
sounds like a plan
Means it seems like a good idea, confirming agreement. Ends conversations positively: 'Sounds like a plan!'
looking forward to it
Expresses excitement about a future event. A friendly way to end: 'I'm looking forward to it.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Michael, are you free this weekend? I was thinking of doing something chill.
This is a casual way to start planning. 'Are you free' asks about availability; 'I was thinking of' suggests an idea softly. Useful for initiating weekend plans.
Yeah, I'm pretty open! What did you have in mind?
'Pretty open' means quite available. 'What did you have in mind?' politely asks for suggestions. Great for responding when free and curious about ideas.
How about we go for a walk in the park on Saturday morning?
'How about' introduces a suggestion. The structure proposes an activity with time and place. Ideal for offering specific plans.
The weather's supposed to be really nice, and it would be good to get some fresh air.
'Supposed to be' means expected to be. This sentence gives a reason for the plan using 'and' to connect ideas. Explains why an activity is appealing.
That sounds perfect! I could definitely use some fresh air.
'Sounds perfect' shows strong agreement. 'Could definitely use' means would benefit from. Useful for enthusiastic responses and personal reasons.
We could even grab some coffee afterwards.
'Could even' suggests an optional addition. 'Afterwards' means after the main activity. Adds flexibility to plans.
What time were you thinking of meeting?
This asks for a specific time using 'were you thinking of' for a gentle inquiry. Essential for confirming details in planning.
Around 10 AM? That way it's not too early, and we'll still have plenty of time for the rest of the day.
'Around' means approximately. 'That way' explains the benefit. Connects time suggestion with reasons using 'and'. Helps negotiate convenient times.
10 AM works for me. So, Saturday, 10 AM, at the park entrance by the river. Sounds like a plan!
'Works for me' agrees. Summarizes details for clarity. 'Sounds like a plan' confirms. Perfect for finalizing arrangements.
Awesome! Looking forward to it.
'Awesome' expresses excitement. 'Looking forward to it' shows anticipation. A positive way to end the conversation.