Let's do something!

Let's do something!

Making suggestions, and answering them. · Pre-intermediate · 30 minutes

1 · Key phrases 4 min

Making a suggestion

Answering a suggestion

2 · Listen & read 4 min

Two friends plan Saturday. Read it aloud in pairs, then swap roles.

SamHi Mia! Are you free on Saturday?
MiaYes, I am. Why?
SamLet's do something fun. How about going to the lake?
MiaHmm, it's a bit far, and the weather isn't great.
SamOK. What about visiting the new art museum?
MiaI'm not sure about that. I went there last month.
SamWhy don't we try the new sushi place, then?
MiaGood idea! I love sushi. Shall we go at 7?
SamPerfect. We could meet outside the metro.
MiaSounds great. See you on Saturday!

suggesting   answering

  1. How many suggestions does Sam make? Which one does Mia accept?
  2. How does Mia say "no" politely? Does she give a reason?
  3. Practise again. Change the place, the day and the time.

3 · Match the situation to the best suggestion 3 min

Click a situation, then click the suggestion that fits.

4 · Choose the correct form 3 min

Click your answer.

5 · What shall we do? 4 min

Flip a card. Make a suggestion for the situation. Your partner answers: say yes, or say no with a reason and suggest something else.

6 · Make it difficult 3 min

Press the button. Make three suggestions that fit the situation and the twist.

The situation

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The twist

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7 · Short conversations 6 min

Read your card only. Try to agree on a plan.

8 · Wrap-up 3 min

  1. Who usually makes the plans in your group of friends? Is it you?
  2. What is the best suggestion someone gave you this year?
  3. A friend visits your city for one day. What do you suggest?