Planning a Craft Project
Two people are deciding what materials they need and what steps to take for a craft project they want to start together, like making DIY cards or friendship bracelets.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
craft project
A creative activity where you make something by hand, like cards or bracelets, using simple tools and materials.
DIY
Stands for 'Do It Yourself'; it means making or creating something on your own instead of buying it ready-made.
materials
The items or supplies you need to create or build something, like paper or glue in a craft.
cardstock
Thick, sturdy paper used for making cards or other crafts because it doesn't bend easily.
scissors
A tool with two blades and handles for cutting paper, cloth, or other materials safely.
glue
A sticky substance used to join or attach parts together in crafts, like sticking paper.
glitter
Tiny shiny particles added to crafts for a sparkling, decorative effect.
stickers
Small adhesive pictures or designs that you can stick onto surfaces to decorate them.
markers
Pens with thick tips for drawing or coloring boldly on paper or other surfaces.
stencils
Templates with cut-out shapes that help you draw or paint consistent designs easily.
improvise
To create or do something using whatever you have available, especially when you don't have the exact materials.
supplies
All the tools, materials, and items needed for a project or activity, like craft supplies.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Michael, so are we still on for that craft project this weekend?
This is a casual way to confirm plans with a friend. 'Are we still on for' means checking if something is happening as planned. Use it when reconfirming events.
Definitely, Emily! I'm excited.
A strong agreement followed by expressing enthusiasm. 'Definitely' means yes, for sure. It's useful for showing excitement in conversations about fun activities.
What materials do you think we'll need?
Asking for opinions on necessary items. 'Do you think' softens the question to make it polite. Great for planning group projects.
Okay, for cards, we'll definitely need cardstock in various colors, some scissors, and glue.
Listing required items with 'we'll need' for future plans. 'In various colors' adds detail. Use this structure to suggest essentials in a list.
Good idea! And what about pens?
Agreeing positively and adding a suggestion. 'What about' introduces a new idea. It's a natural way to build on someone's thoughts in discussions.
Perfect! So, to recap, we need cardstock, scissors, glue, glitter/stickers, markers/gel pens, and stencils.
Summarizing the list with 'to recap,' which means to review or repeat key points. Useful for ending planning talks by checking understanding.
Hmm, I think that covers the basics pretty well.
Expressing satisfaction that main things are included. 'Covers the basics' means addresses the essentials. Use it to conclude a list or plan.
Sounds like a plan!
Agreeing to the overall idea enthusiastically. It's an idiomatic expression meaning 'that works well.' Common in casual planning conversations.
I'll pick up the cardstock and glitter, can you grab the rest?
Dividing tasks with 'pick up' meaning buy or get, and 'grab' for casually obtain. 'Can you' politely asks for help. Useful for sharing responsibilities.
See you Saturday!
A friendly goodbye when setting a meeting time. It's short and common for ending plans. Use it to confirm the next meeting casually.