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Creating a Chore Chart/Schedule

Roommates work together to create a tangible chore chart or schedule, assigning specific tasks to individuals on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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Sarah (Female)
Hey everyone, so about keeping the apartment tidy, I was thinking we should finally set up that chore chart we talked about. What do you guys think?
2
John (Male)
Sounds good to me. It definitely feels like some things are getting missed. A clear schedule would be helpful.
3
Emily (Female)
Yeah, I'm on board. Sometimes I'm not sure whose turn it is to do what. We should probably list out all the main tasks first.
4
Michael (Male)
Good idea, Emily. So, things like cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming the living room, taking out the trash... What else is there?
5
Sarah (Female)
Don't forget kitchen duties: wiping down counters, doing dishes, and probably a weekly fridge clean-out. And maybe wiping down the dining table too.
6
John (Male)
Okay, that's a good list to start with. Should we assign tasks weekly or bi-weekly? Or split some daily and some weekly?
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Emily (Female)
I think daily for dishes is crucial, and then maybe bi-weekly for bathroom and vacuuming to spread out the bigger chores. What about a rotating schedule for those?
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Michael (Male)
A rotating schedule sounds fair. We can set it up on a whiteboard in the kitchen. Make it clear and visible.
9
Sarah (Female)
Perfect! I'll grab a whiteboard and markers tomorrow. Let's meet briefly after dinner to finalize the rotation and put it up.
10
John (Male)
Sounds like a plan. This should definitely help us keep things much cleaner.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

chore

A chore is a regular task, like cleaning or washing, that needs to be done around the house. It's useful for talking about household responsibilities.

chart

A chart is a visual list or diagram that shows information, like a schedule of tasks. In this context, it's a chore chart to organize duties.

tidy

Tidy means clean and organized. Use it when describing a neat living space, like 'Keep the apartment tidy.'

assign

To assign means to give a task or responsibility to someone. It's common in group settings, like 'assign tasks to roommates.'

rotating

Rotating means taking turns in a cycle. A rotating schedule ensures fairness by changing who does what over time.

vacuuming

Vacuuming is the act of using a vacuum cleaner to clean floors and remove dust. It's a common household chore.

bi-weekly

Bi-weekly means every two weeks. Use it for schedules, like 'bi-weekly cleaning' to space out tasks.

crucial

Crucial means very important or essential. Say 'It's crucial to do dishes daily' to emphasize necessity.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Hey everyone, so about keeping the apartment tidy, I was thinking we should finally set up that chore chart we talked about. What do you guys think?

This sentence introduces a topic and suggests an idea while asking for opinions. It's useful for starting group discussions. Notice 'What do you guys think?' is a casual way to seek agreement.

Sounds good to me. It definitely feels like some things are getting missed.

This shows agreement and explains a problem. 'Sounds good to me' is a common phrase for approval. 'Definitely' adds emphasis, useful in conversations about improvements.

Yeah, I'm on board. Sometimes I'm not sure whose turn it is to do what.

'I'm on board' means I agree and support the idea. The second part expresses confusion about responsibilities, helpful for clarifying roles in shared situations.

We should probably list out all the main tasks first.

This suggests a logical next step using 'should' for advice. 'List out' means to write down in detail, practical for planning meetings.

Don't forget kitchen duties: wiping down counters, doing dishes, and probably a weekly fridge clean-out.

This reminds others of tasks and lists them with examples. Colons introduce lists, and 'don't forget' is a polite way to ensure nothing is overlooked.

Should we assign tasks weekly or bi-weekly? Or split some daily and some weekly?

This asks for preferences on scheduling using questions. 'Or' offers options, and words like 'weekly' and 'bi-weekly' help discuss time frames.

I think daily for dishes is crucial, and then maybe bi-weekly for bathroom and vacuuming to spread out the bigger chores.

This proposes a plan with reasons. 'Crucial' shows importance, and 'to spread out' explains the benefit, useful for negotiating fair divisions.

Sounds like a plan. This should definitely help us keep things much cleaner.

This confirms agreement and predicts a positive outcome. 'Sounds like a plan' is idiomatic for finalizing ideas, common in casual planning.