Confirming Details & Follow-up
Before the weekend, one friend sends out a final confirmation message with all the details (time, location, what to bring, etc.) and everyone confirms their attendance.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
get-together
A casual social event where friends meet to spend time together, like a picnic or party.
picnic blanket
A large blanket used for sitting on the ground during outdoor meals or picnics.
snacks
Small portions of food, like chips or cookies, eaten between main meals, often shared at gatherings.
homemade
Something made at home by yourself, rather than bought from a store; it often implies it's fresh and personal.
frisbee
A flying disc toy thrown back and forth between people as a fun outdoor game.
board games
Games played on a flat board with pieces or cards, like chess or Monopoly, great for group entertainment.
flexible
Able to change or adapt easily; in plans, it means you're open to different ideas or times.
looking forward to
Feeling excited or eager about something that will happen in the future, often used in casual conversations.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Just sending out a final confirmation for our weekend get-together.
This sentence is useful for politely reminding friends about event details. 'Just' makes it sound casual, and 'final confirmation' emphasizes it's the last check before the event. Use it in group chats to organize plans.
Don't forget to bring your own picnic blanket and some snacks to share!
A practical reminder for what to bring to a shared activity. The imperative 'don't forget' is direct but friendly. It's useful in planning messages to ensure everyone contributes, teaching how to give instructions politely.
Sounds good!
A simple, casual way to agree or show approval. No complex grammar, just idiomatic English. Intermediate learners can use this in everyday responses to plans or suggestions to sound natural.
I'm all set.
Means 'I'm ready and prepared.' It's an idiom useful for confirming attendance. Use it in follow-up messages to show you're organized, helping learners practice common expressions for confirmation.
I'll bring some fruit salad and maybe a frisbee if anyone's up for it.
Offers contributions to a group event with 'maybe' for uncertainty and 'if anyone's up for it' to check interest. Useful for suggesting ideas flexibly; teaches conditional phrases and polite proposals.
Let me know if there are any favorites you'd like to play.
Invites input on preferences using 'let me know' for requests. The structure 'if there are any' is conditional. Great for group planning to encourage participation and build interactive language skills.
Looking forward to it.
Expresses excitement about a future event. 'Looking forward to' is a common phrasal verb pattern (gerund after 'to'). Use it to end conversations positively, teaching how to show enthusiasm in English.
Can't wait.
A short idiom meaning 'very excited and impatient for something.' Informal and energetic; perfect for casual chats about upcoming fun. Helps learners use contractions and slang for natural speech.