Discussing School Activities
Students and/or teachers talk about upcoming school events, clubs, sports, or extracurricular activities.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
auditions
Auditions are tests or tryouts where people perform to get a role in a play or show. Use this word when talking about joining theater or music groups.
drama club
A drama club is a school group where students practice acting and perform plays. It's common in schools for extracurricular activities.
photography club
A photography club is a group that teaches how to take photos and share them. Join if you like cameras and art.
introductory meeting
An introductory meeting is the first gathering to explain what a club or event is about. It's a good way to learn before joining.
tryouts
Tryouts are selection events for sports teams or roles, where you show your skills to be chosen. Use this for joining teams.
Charity Run
A Charity Run is a running event to raise money for good causes. It's a fun way to help others while exercising.
heads-up
Heads-up means advance notice or warning about something. It's informal and used to thank someone for sharing info early.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey James, did you hear about the new school activities coming up?
This is a casual greeting and question to start a conversation about recent news. Use it to ask friends about upcoming events. The phrase 'coming up' means soon to happen, which is common in informal talks.
What's new?
This short question asks for updates or new information. It's useful in conversations to show interest. Simple structure: question word + be verb + adjective.
You should come!
This is a suggestion or invitation to join an event. 'Should' expresses advice or encouragement. Use it with friends to invite them politely to activities.
I'll definitely try to make it.
This means agreeing to attend but with some uncertainty. 'Try to make it' is an idiom for attempting to go. Useful for responding to invitations without full commitment.
Are there any sports activities on the horizon?
This asks about future events. 'On the horizon' is an idiom meaning coming soon, like the horizon in the distance. Good for inquiring about plans in school or work.
Thanks for the heads-up, Sarah!
This thanks someone for giving early information. 'Heads-up' is informal slang for a warning. Use it to show appreciation in casual talks about news.
No problem! See you around.
This is a friendly response to thanks and a casual goodbye. 'No problem' means you're welcome, and 'see you around' implies meeting again soon. Common in everyday farewells.