Final Confirmation Before Arrival
Before the driver arrives, a quick message or call to confirm 'I'll be waiting at X' or 'Are you at Y?' to ensure both parties are on the same page.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
confirming
The act of checking or making sure information is correct, often used before an event to avoid mistakes. In this dialogue, John uses it to double-check the location.
yep
An informal way to say 'yes,' common in casual conversations among friends. It's quicker and more relaxed than 'yes.'
standing by
Waiting in a specific place, ready for someone to arrive. It's useful for describing your position during pickups.
pull up
To drive a vehicle and stop briefly, often at the side of the road for picking someone up. Practical for ride-sharing scenarios.
spot
To see or notice someone or something easily. Here, it means being visible and recognizable in a crowd.
heads-up
An informal warning or piece of information given in advance to help someone prepare. It's like saying 'just so you know.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Sarah, I'm almost there. Just confirming, you're still at the main entrance, right?
This sentence uses 'just confirming' to politely check details, with 'right?' as a tag question seeking agreement. It's useful for final checks before meeting to avoid confusion; the informal 'Hey' starts casual talks.
Yep, still here. I'm standing by the big fountain just outside the main doors.
'Yep' is casual affirmation, and 'standing by' describes location precisely. This pattern helps give clear directions; 'just outside' adds detail for better understanding in real-life pickups.
Okay, the fountain. Got it. That's actually easier for me to pull up to.
'Got it' means 'I understand,' and 'pull up to' explains convenience for stopping a car. This shows acknowledgment and positive feedback; useful for confirming plans smoothly.
Perfect! I'm wearing a red jacket, so I should be easy to spot.
'Perfect!' expresses agreement enthusiastically. The 'so' connects clothing description to visibility; this sentence pattern is great for helping others identify you quickly in public places.
Great, thanks for the heads-up. I'll be there in about two minutes.
'Heads-up' thanks for advance info, and 'in about two minutes' gives a time estimate. This is polite appreciation; use it to show gratitude and update arrival times.
Sounds good! See you in a bit.
'Sounds good!' agrees positively, and 'see you in a bit' is a casual short-term goodbye. Ideal for ending confirmations; 'in a bit' means soon, common in informal English.