Planning to Attend a Concert
Friends are discussing an upcoming concert, deciding whether to go, checking ticket availability, and making plans to attend.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
huge fan
Means a very big supporter or admirer of someone or something, like a band. Use it to show strong enthusiasm: 'I'm a huge fan of this singer.'
definitely
Means certainly or without doubt. It's a strong way to agree or confirm: 'Definitely, let's go!' Common in casual conversations.
venue
The place where an event like a concert happens, such as a hall or stadium. Useful when talking about events: 'The concert is at a big venue.'
pull up
In this context, means to open or display something on a computer or phone, like a website. Informal: 'Pull up the map on your phone.'
reasonable
Means fair or not too expensive. Use for prices or offers: 'The price is reasonable for the quality.' Helps in shopping or planning.
outrageous
Means shockingly high or unfair, like a price. Opposite of reasonable: 'Those tickets are outrageous!' Shows strong disapproval.
worth it
Means valuable enough to justify the cost or effort. Opinion phrase: 'The trip was worth it.' Great for giving advice on spending.
grab dinner
Means to quickly eat dinner, often casually. Informal invitation: 'Let's grab dinner before the movie.' Common for social plans.
sounds like a plan
Means it seems like a good idea or agreement. Use to confirm plans: 'Meeting at 7? Sounds like a plan!' Friendly and casual.
can't wait
Means very excited and eager for something to happen. Shows enthusiasm: 'Can't wait to see you!' Often ends excited messages.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey John, did you hear that The Echoes are playing at the Civic Center next month?
This is a casual way to start a conversation by sharing news. 'Did you hear that...' is a common question to introduce information about events. Useful for informing friends about upcoming activities.
I'm a huge fan. Are you thinking of going?
Expresses personal interest and suggests an activity. 'Thinking of doing something' means considering it. This pattern invites others to join plans, good for social invitations.
Definitely! I was hoping we could go together.
Strong agreement followed by a suggestion. 'I was hoping' shows a wish or expectation. Use this to confirm and propose group activities in conversations.
Have you checked if tickets are still available?
Asks if someone has looked into availability. Present perfect 'have you checked' for recent actions. Practical for planning events like concerts or travel.
Let me pull up the venue's website. Hmm, looks like there are still some seats left.
Offers to take action and reports findings. 'Looks like' expresses observation or guess. Useful sequence for real-time checking during talks.
They're not cheap, but not outrageous either. About $75 a ticket.
Gives a balanced opinion on price. 'Not... but not... either' contrasts mildly. Helps discuss costs reasonably without complaining too much.
Worth it for The Echoes, I think.
States value despite cost, with 'I think' softening opinion. Short and persuasive. Use when recommending something expensive but enjoyable.
Are you free on the 15th? That's the date they're playing.
Checks schedule for a specific date. 'Free on [date]' means available. Essential for making plans; follow with explanation for clarity.
Shall I go ahead and buy two tickets then?
Offers to proceed with action. 'Shall I' is polite for suggestions. 'Go ahead and [verb]' means to start doing it. Polite way to take initiative.
Yes, please! That would be awesome. We can grab dinner beforehand too.
Agrees enthusiastically and adds idea. 'Yes, please' is polite acceptance. 'Beforehand' means before the event. Builds on plans positively.
Sounds like a plan! I'll send you a confirmation once I've got them. Can't wait!
Confirms agreement and promises follow-up. 'Once I've got [something]' for future action after completion. Ends with excitement; great for closing plans.