Plans & invitations

English course · A2 · Elementary · 6 short videos

Goal — I can make plans and invite someone, and say yes or no politely.

Grammar — be going to, present continuous for arrangements, Would you like to…?, I'd love to.

Words — Saturday, barbecue, tonight, tomorrow, late, until, save, busy, plans, invite

The videos of this unit

Leo has a plan for Saturday.

Leo What are you doing on Saturday?

Mia Nothing. Why?

Leo I'm having a barbecue. Would you like to come?

Mia I'd love to! What time?

Leo At two. And bring Zoe!

Mia Great, see you then.

Useful expression Would you like to come? — A polite way to invite someone.

Zoe has a problem.

Zoe Are you going to the barbecue?

Mia Yes! Are you?

Zoe I'm going to be late. I'm working until four.

Mia No problem. I'm going to save you a burger.

Zoe Two burgers, please!

Useful expression I'm going to be late. — Use “going to” for something you already know.

The best yes in English.

Word I'd love to /aɪd lʌv tuː/ — Yes, happily. You say it when someone invites you.

You have a plan? Don't use “will”.

Common mistake ~~I will go to the cinema tonight. I have the tickets.~~ → I'm going to the cinema tonight.

Why: When the plan is already decided, use “going to” or “be + -ing”.

Yes or no? Listen to the vowel.

Word want /wɒnt/ / won't /wəʊnt/

Plans quiz: 4 questions!