Follow-up and Last-Minute Confirmations
A day or two before the party, friends are sending messages to confirm attendance, final dish contributions, and any last-minute details or changes.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
confirm
To confirm means to make sure that something is true or agreed upon, like checking attendance for an event. Use it when verifying plans with friends.
absolutely
Absolutely means completely or without any doubt, often used to strongly agree. It's a polite and enthusiastic way to say yes in conversations.
looking forward to
This phrase means being excited about something that will happen in the future. It's common in social plans to show positive feelings.
kicking off
Kicking off is an informal way to say starting an event or activity. Use it casually when talking about the beginning of a party or meeting.
dish
A dish refers to a type of food prepared for a meal, like a salad or main course. In parties, it means what someone contributes to share.
swing by
Swing by means to visit somewhere briefly or casually, often on the way to another place. It's informal for dropping in late to an event.
heads-up
A heads-up is advance notice or a warning about something. Use it to thank someone for sharing important information early.
dietary restrictions
Dietary restrictions are limits on food due to allergies, health, or preferences, like no nuts. Always check them when planning group meals to be considerate.
all set
All set means everything is ready or prepared. It's a casual way to say you're good to go before an event.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Michael, just sending a quick message to confirm for tomorrow night. Are you still able to make it?
This sentence is useful for polite follow-up checks. It uses 'confirm' for verification and a question tag 'Are you still able to make it?' to ask about attendance. Practice it for organizing events.
Yes, absolutely. Looking forward to it! What time were we kicking things off again?
This shows enthusiastic agreement with 'absolutely' and excitement via 'looking forward to it.' The question 'What time were we kicking things off again?' reminds about start time informally. Use for casual confirmations.
Great! We're planning to start around 7 PM. And what about the dish you were thinking of bringing?
This sentence coordinates details with 'planning to start around' for approximate times and asks about contributions. 'What about...?' is a natural way to inquire politely. Ideal for party planning.
Should I just bring it ready to serve or do you want me to assemble anything there?
This uses a choice question with 'or' to clarify instructions. 'Ready to serve' means prepared to eat immediately. It's practical for discussing food prep in group settings.
He said he'd try to swing by a bit later, maybe around 8:30 PM, after he finishes up with something.
This explains a delayed arrival with 'swing by' for casual visit and 'try to' for uncertainty. 'Finishes up' is informal for completing tasks. Use when updating on others' plans.
Thanks for the heads-up. Is there anything else you think we're missing or any dietary restrictions I should remember?
'Heads-up' thanks for info, and the question checks for omissions with 'missing' and 'remember.' It's key for ensuring all details are covered in social planning.
Nah, I think we're all set on my end. Just excited for a fun night!
'Nah' is casual for no, 'all set' means ready, and 'on my end' specifies personally. 'Excited for' shows enthusiasm. Use to wrap up preparations positively.