Buổi 06 · New situations A
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Read R1 and answer 10 min; listen L1 and answer 15; pronunciation 5; speaking S1 15; writing W1 15.
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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-R1 · A week of appointments
Find a date, not a clock time.
PRACTICE CALENDAR — JULY
Monday 6 July: book club, 5:00 p.m., Green Library
Tuesday 7 July: bike repair, 10:00 a.m., Hill Shop
Wednesday 8 July: no appointments
Thursday 9 July: English practice, 3:30 p.m., room 2
Friday 10 July: lunch with Uma, 12:30 p.m., Park Café
This is Jordan’s calendar. Jordan works each morning except Tuesday. On Wednesday afternoon, Jordan is free. Please check the calendar before you suggest a meeting.
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P04-L1 · Change the bike appointment
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p04-l1 · 50 seconds
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Transcript · after your attempt
Customer: Hello. I have a bike appointment on Tuesday morning, but I work then. Can I change it?
Staff: Of course. What is your name?
Customer: Alex Stone. The appointment is at ten.
Staff: I can see it here. We have a free time on Thursday at eleven thirty.
Customer: Thursday morning is difficult. Do you have a time in the afternoon?
Staff: Yes. Thursday at two fifteen is free.
Customer: That is good. Thursday at two fifteen, please.
Staff: Yes. Please bring your bike to the side door.
Customer: The side door. Thank you. See you on Thursday.
Speak
P04-S1 · Find one time together
Plan a short study meeting. Keep your calendars separate. Ask about three possible times. Agree a time when both of you are free and ask for the room.
ROLE A — learner. You are free Monday at 4:00, Tuesday at 10:00 and Wednesday at 5:00. You can use the learning centre on one of these days. You do not know the partner’s calendar or the room. Ask and agree a meeting.
- Read your own availability, not your partner’s.
- Ask “Are you free…?” and listen to each answer.
- Confirm the day, time and room together.
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ROLE B — learner. You are busy Monday at 4:00 and Tuesday at 10:00. You are free Wednesday at 5:00. The learning centre has room 6 for your meeting. Do not show your calendar. Ask Role A which times work and give room 6 after you agree.
Studying alone
Solo rehearsal only. Record three questions using the days and times on your card. Then practise replying to “Sorry, I’m busy” and asking about the next time. A real partner is needed to agree a meeting.
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- I asked about availability instead of assuming it.
- I checked which suggested times worked for both of us.
- I agreed one time when both of us were free.
- I asked for and confirmed the room as well as the day and time.
One possible exchange · after your attempt
A: Are you free on Monday at four?
B: Sorry, I’m busy.
A: What about Tuesday at ten?
B: I’m busy then too. Are you free on Wednesday at five?
A: Yes. Let’s meet then. What room?
B: Room six.
A: Wednesday at five, room six.
B: Yes. See you then.
Write
P04-W1 · Reply to an invitation
Your friend invites you to the park on Saturday at 10:00. Write about 25–40 words. Thank the friend, say you are busy then, suggest Sunday at 10:00 at the same park and ask if that is OK. The length is a guide.
- Write without the model.
- Check that old and new days are different.
- Add a clear question for your friend.
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- I thanked the friend.
- I said Saturday morning does not work.
- I suggested Sunday at 10:00 at the park.
- I asked the friend to agree.
Review: Keep the new day and time in one clear sentence.
One possible response · after your attempt
Thanks for your invitation. I am busy on Saturday morning. Can we meet at the park on Sunday at ten instead? Is that OK for you?
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