Meeting a friend in English
You and a friend are making plans. Agree on the details so neither of you has to guess.
Meeting a friend
Meet tomorrow at three outside the coffee shop.
You’ll practice in English. Instructions, hints and feedback appear in the language you choose.
Conversation guide
Separate the day, time, and place
A plan is easier to confirm when both people know the day, the time, and the meeting spot. If your friend has already agreed on the day and asks about the time, answer that part first. Mention the day again near the end if you want to confirm the whole plan together.
Give a useful landmark
A place name alone can be vague when there are several entrances or branches. The entrance, the corner, or a spot next to a recognizable landmark is easier to find. For a mall or station, agree on a door or a nearby business that you can both identify.
Practice changing one detail
Imagine your friend is free on Saturday but can’t meet at noon. Keep the day and place, and suggest another time. Try saying the final plan aloud in one sentence so the detail that changed is easy to hear.
More conversations
Coffee shop
Order a small latte and ask for it to go.
Hotel check-in
Confirm your reservation, give your name and say how long you’re staying.
Buying a train ticket
Say where you’re going, pick a ticket and catch the next train.
Ordering at a restaurant
Order a meal and ask for the check when you’re done.
Asking for directions
Find the library on foot and double-check where to turn.
Shopping at a market
Ask for the produce you want and tell the vendor how you’ll pay.
At the pharmacy
Find a product, choose a pack and ask how much it costs.
Shopping for clothes
Ask for a color and size, then try the sweater on.
Returning a purchase
Explain the return, show your receipt and ask for a refund.
A little practice, wherever life takes you.
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