Lesson 8: Making Plans and Suggestions
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to make plans with others and suggest activities. Being able to plan and coordinate is essential in social and work settings, helping you connect with others and work efficiently.
Tutorial
Here are some common phrases for making plans:
- Do you want to [activity]?: e.g., “Do you want to go for a walk?”
- How about we [activity]?: e.g., “How about we try that new café?”
- Let’s [activity]: e.g., “Let’s go to the movies this weekend.”
- Are you free to [activity]?: e.g., “Are you free to hang out tomorrow?”
- What do you think about [activity]?: e.g., “What do you think about going to a concert?”
When responding to suggestions, you might say:
- That sounds great!
- Good idea! I’d love to.
- Sure, let’s do it.
- Sorry, I can’t. Maybe another time?
- I’d prefer something else. How about [alternative suggestion]?
To politely suggest or offer an alternative plan, you could say:
- Maybe we could [alternative activity]: e.g., “Maybe we could have a picnic instead.”
- Why don’t we try [alternative activity]?: e.g., “Why don’t we try that new Italian restaurant?”
- If you’d like, we could [activity]: e.g., “If you’d like, we could go hiking.”
Sample Conversation
Person A: Hey, are you free this Saturday?
Person B: Yes, I am! Do you have any plans in mind?
Person A: I was thinking, how about we go to the new art exhibit downtown?
Person B: That sounds great! I’ve heard good things about it. Should we meet there or grab lunch first?
Person A: Good idea! Let’s have lunch first. There’s a nice café nearby.
Person B: Perfect. What time works for you?
Person A: How about noon?
Person B: Noon works! I’ll see you there.
Quiz
1. Which phrase could you use to suggest an activity?
Correct! “What do you think about watching a movie?” is a polite way to suggest an activity.
Show Answer2. How would you respond if someone invites you to a café and you like the idea?
Correct! “That sounds great!” is a positive response to the suggestion.
Show Answer3. How might you politely suggest an alternative if you don’t like the idea of going to the movies?
Correct! “Maybe we could go to a concert instead?” is a polite way to offer an alternative.
Show Answer4. If someone says, “Let’s go hiking,” how could you agree?
Correct! “Sure, let’s do it!” is a positive way to agree with the suggestion.
Show Answer5. What’s a polite way to decline a suggestion?
Correct! “I’d rather not. Maybe another time?” is a polite way to decline a suggestion.
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