Buổi 07 · New situations B
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Recall 5 min; read R2 10; listen L2 15; language practice 10; speaking S2 and writing W2 20. Take longer if needed.
Read, listen, then use the information in your own speaking and writing.
Useful language and pronunciation
| Phrase | Example | Help |
|---|---|---|
| Are you free? | Are you free on Friday? | Bạn có rảnh không? |
| meet at | We meet at the library at two. | gặp tại hoặc gặp lúc |
| on Tuesday | My appointment is on Tuesday. | vào thứ Ba |
| at half past four | Let’s meet at half past four. | lúc bốn giờ rưỡi |
| in the afternoon | I am free in the afternoon. | vào buổi chiều |
| a date | Please write the date: 9 July. | ngày trong lịch |
| an appointment | I have an appointment at ten. | cuộc hẹn |
| change the time | Can we change the time? | đổi giờ |
| Sorry, I’m busy. | Sorry, I’m busy on Monday. | Xin lỗi, tôi bận. |
| See you then. | Saturday at two. See you then. | Hẹn gặp lúc đó. |
Days, dates and times
Use on before a day or a date: on Friday, on 10 July. Use at before a clock time: at four. Use in for a part of the day: in the afternoon. Ask Are you free? Give both the day and time when you agree a plan.
- Are you free on Friday?
- The appointment is on 10 July at four.
- I am busy in the morning.
Use: Let’s meet on Friday. · Instead of: Let’s meet in Friday.
Use on before a day of the week.
Use: The class starts at four. · Instead of: The class starts on four.
Use at before a clock time.
Say and check the whole appointment
Pause between the day, date and time. Repeat all three if the plan changes. Speak clearly rather than quickly.
- on Friday
- on the tenth of July
- at half past four
- See you then.
p04-pronunciation · 18 seconds
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P04-R2 · Come to our garden
Find what the visitor should bring.
Hi Mei,
Would you like to visit our garden on Sunday 12 July? Please come at two in the afternoon. We live at 18 Lake Road. Bring a hat; the garden has very little shade. We have water and fruit, so you do not need to bring food. Please send a reply by Friday. Tell me if two o’clock is a good time for you.
Nadia
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P04-L2 · A different place to study
Listen for what changes and what stays the same.
p04-l2 · 48 seconds
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Transcript · after your attempt
Lila: Owen, are we meeting at the café at four on Saturday?
Owen: Yes, but the café closes at four this week. We need another place.
Lila: What about the library? It has a quiet table near the window.
Owen: Good idea. Is four still a good time for you?
Lila: Yes. I finish work at three and walk to the library.
Owen: Let’s meet at the front door at four, then study for an hour.
Lila: OK. I have my English book. Do I need my laptop?
Owen: No. Please bring a pen. I have paper for us both.
Use the language
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Speak
P04-S2 · Move a meeting politely
Phone a friend to change a meeting. Say the old plan, explain that you are busy and ask for the new time. Listen to the friend’s answer.
ROLE A — caller. Your old plan is Friday at 11:00 at North Café. You now work until 12:00. Ask to meet Friday at 1:00 at the same café.
- Choose your role and note old and new details.
- Make the request and give a short reason.
- Repeat the agreed plan before ending the call.
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ROLE B — friend. You know the old plan is Friday at 11:00 at North Café. You are free Friday at 1:00. Listen to the request, ask “At the same café?” and confirm the new plan.
Studying alone
Solo rehearsal only. Begin a call to change the meeting. Then reply to “What time is good for you?” and “At the same café?” End with the new day, time and place.
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- I made it clear that the 11:00 meeting changed.
- I gave the short reason: work until 12:00.
- I asked about 1:00 instead of announcing it without a reply.
- I confirmed Friday, 1:00 and North Café.
One possible exchange · after your attempt
A: Hi. Can we change our meeting on Friday at eleven? I work until twelve.
B: Yes. What time is good for you?
A: One o’clock. Are you free?
B: Yes. At the same café?
A: Yes, North Café. Friday at one.
B: See you then.
Write
P04-W2 · Write an appointment note
Complete a reminder for an invented learner. The name is Emil Day. The appointment is English support on Wednesday 15 July at 2:30 p.m. in room 9. Include all details in the right fields.
Fields: Name · Appointment · Day and date · Time · Place
- Write without the model.
- Check the day, date and time separately.
- Read the note as if you need it next week.
Your first saved draft is kept for comparison.
- I included Emil Day’s full name.
- I named the appointment as English support.
- I recorded Wednesday 15 July and 2:30 p.m.
- I recorded room 9.
Review: Add p.m. so the time clearly means the afternoon.
One possible response · after your attempt
Name: Emil Day
Appointment: English support
Day and date: Wednesday 15 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Place: room 9
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After · return on days 1, 3 and 7
Day 1
Close the pack. Complete: ___ Friday, ___ four, ___ the afternoon.
One possible answer
On Friday, at four, in the afternoon.
Day 3
A friend is busy at two. Write one question to suggest three on the same day.
One possible answer
One possible answer: Are you free at three?
Day 7
Write a clear confirmation from these facts: Monday / 6 July / 5:00 p.m. / Green Library.
One possible answer
One possible answer: We meet at Green Library on Monday 6 July at five in the afternoon.
Check your outcomes
- I can separate a day, date, time and place.
- I can negotiate a new time and confirm the final plan.
- I can write a short reply or reminder that another person can use.
Need more practice? Mark the old and final times in P04-L1. Retry P04-L1-Q01 to Q04, then practise P04-S2 with the model hidden.
Ready? Keep P04-W1. Exchange a new invitation with a partner and agree one change using short messages. Continue to week 7 and P05.