Promoting the Event
The committee discusses strategies to publicize the event within the community, including creating posters, flyers, social media announcements, and reaching out to local residents through various channels.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
promotion
The act of advertising or publicizing something to make more people aware of it, like spreading news about an event.
strategy
A plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal, such as how to promote an event effectively.
flyers
Small printed sheets of paper used to advertise events or products, often handed out or posted in public places.
posters
Large printed notices with pictures and information, typically put up on walls or boards to promote something.
social media
Online platforms like Facebook or Twitter where people share information, photos, and updates to connect with others.
influencers
People who have a large following on social media or in a community and can affect others' opinions or actions.
outreach
The act of reaching out to people or groups to connect, inform, or involve them, often personally.
press release
An official statement sent to newspapers or media to announce news, like details about an upcoming event.
demographic
A particular group of people in a population, such as age or location, that shares common characteristics.
coordinate
To organize or work together with others to make sure everything happens smoothly and on time.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
What's our strategy for getting the word out about the community picnic?
This is a question to start a discussion on a plan. 'Getting the word out' is an idiom meaning to spread information. Use it when planning how to inform people about something important.
I think we should definitely start with flyers and posters.
This suggests an idea using 'I think' for opinion and 'should' for recommendation. 'Definitely' adds emphasis. Useful for proposing actions in group meetings.
Good idea, John. And for social media, I can draft some posts.
This agrees with someone and adds a new idea. 'Draft' means to write a first version. Use this pattern to build on others' suggestions in conversations.
What about leveraging local influencers or community leaders?
This introduces an alternative idea with 'What about' and 'leveraging' meaning using something to advantage. Great for suggesting creative ways in planning discussions.
That's a great suggestion, Michael. Personal outreach can be incredibly powerful.
This praises an idea and explains why it's good. 'Incredibly' means very much. Use to show agreement and add reasoning in team talks.
Absolutely, I can do that. I'll make sure it's concise and highlights the family-friendly aspects.
This agrees strongly with 'Absolutely' and offers to help. 'Concise' means brief and clear; 'highlights' means emphasizes. Useful for volunteering in group settings.
Good point, John. Let's aim for Saturday for the initial push.
This acknowledges a good idea and suggests a timeline. 'Initial push' means the first effort. Use to set deadlines in planning.
No problem, I'll get on it.
This means 'No difficulty, I'll start working on it.' A casual way to accept a task. Common in professional or team environments to show willingness.
Excellent idea! That covers all our bases. We're casting a wide net here.
'Covers all our bases' is an idiom meaning handles all possibilities; 'casting a wide net' means reaching many people. Use these to summarize comprehensive plans.
Let's all coordinate closely on dates and messaging.
This calls for teamwork using 'let's' for suggestions and 'coordinate' for organizing. 'Messaging' here means communication content. Ideal for ending planning meetings.