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Conversation Beginner · Module 21 · Unit 102

Planning Together (Collaborative phrasing: "Shall we meet at…?")

A2 Beginner Upper

Learning Objectives

In today's lesson, you will focus on planning together and learn useful vocabulary for everyday coordination and communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. How do you usually coordinate plans with friends?
  2. When do you prefer to schedule meetings?
  3. Do you plan ahead or decide things last minute?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • coordinate

    verb

    /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/

    Meaning:To organize with others.

    We coordinated the plan for the trip.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common in both work and social planning in the US.

  • schedule

    verb/noun

    /ˈskedʒuːl/

    Meaning:To plan or set a time for something.

    We scheduled a meeting for Friday.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used frequently in professional and daily life.

  • plan ahead

    phrasal verb

    Meaning:To organize before time.

    We planned ahead for the trip.

    Real Life Tip:

    Important for avoiding last-minute stress.

  • sort out

    phrasal verb

    Meaning:To resolve or organize something.

    Let’s sort out the details later.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common informal expression in American English.

  • on the same page

    idiom

    Meaning:To have the same understanding.

    We need to be on the same page about the plan.

    Real Life Tip:

    Frequently used in teamwork and group planning.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are planning a weekend trip and coordinating details for time and location.
  • Daniel
    Let’s meet at the café at 3 PM.
  • Rachel
    Perfect, let’s coordinate everything before then.
  • Daniel
    Shall we schedule the trip for next week?

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Where do Daniel and Rachel meet?
  2. What are they planning together?
  3. What does Rachel say about planning?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What does coordinate mean?

  2. What does schedule mean?

  3. We will ____ the meeting for Friday.

  4. Let’s ____ ahead for the trip.

  5. at / 3 PM / meet / let's / café / the

  6. everything / confirm / I / will / later

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How do you usually coordinate plans?
  2. When do you plan ahead with friends?
  3. Ever had trouble scheduling group events?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How do you coordinate plans with friends?
  2. When do you schedule important meetings usually?
  3. Do you plan ahead for weekend trips?
  4. How do people sort out group plans?
  5. What makes you feel on the same page?
  6. Do you coordinate travel plans with family?
  7. How often do you reschedule meetings last minute?
  8. What tools help you schedule your day?
  9. How do you confirm plans with friends?
  10. Do you like to plan ahead trips?
Rachel
Yes, but let’s plan ahead this time.
  • Daniel
    I will call you later to confirm everything.
  • Rachel
    Great, we need to be on the same page.
  • Daniel
    I’ll sort out the transport details.
  • Rachel
    Nice, that makes everything easier.