원어민처럼 말하기 (기초 영어 회화) 6편: 약속 (Part 1)

English Conversation Bootcamp Part 6: Making Plans!

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I have plans.
I have a plan.

I have plans.
I’m sorry, but I have plans.
I’d really like to hang out later, but I have plans.

Do you have plans later?
Do you have plans for the weekend?

Do you have the time? (Same as asking “What time is it?” Not a pickup line.)

Dialogue 1 (7:11)
A: Hey, Mike. Wanna grab a beer after work?
B: Normally, I’d say yes, but I’ve got plans with the wife today.
A: OK. Well, next time then.

(Normally I’d be down.)

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To make plans

Make an appointment
Set up an appointment
What time do you wanna meet tomorrow?
What time is good for you?
When’s good for you?

Dialogue 2 (11:53)
A: Did you make plans with Dad for Christmas?
B: No, not yet. What time should we head over there?
A: Well, I have plans for lunch, so let’s meet up after that.
B: Sounds good.

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Appointments

Doctor’s appointment
Dentist’s appointment
An appointment with my lawyer
I wasn’t able to get an appointment with the doctor until 2016.

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I can’t make it!

I don’t think I’ll be able to make it to class next week.
I will not go (avoid this phrase)
I can’t keep our plans/appointment/promise
Cancel plans

I’ve gotta bail

Dialogue 3 (19:40)
A: Hey, man. I’m really sorry, but I don’t think I’ll be able to make it later.
B: Ah, don’t sweat it. Let’s try to meet up next week sometime.

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Let’s reschedule!

Rescheduling
Postpone
Put it off / hold off on decision
Push it back

Dialogue 4 (22:00)
A: I’m really sorry, but I think I’ll have to reschedule our coffee date.
B: Oh, really? That’s too bad. I was really looking forward to getting caught up.
A: Yeah, me too. Things have just been so hectic at work.
B: I completely understand. Just get in touch again when you’re available.

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She didn’t show up!

He didn’t show up for the meeting.
He was a no-show.
She stood me up!
She blew me off

Dialogue 5 (27:05)
A: How was the blind date?
B: It was a complete disaster: I waited for an hour, but she never showed up.
A: Oh, that’s terrible! Did she tell you why?
B: No, she hasn’t even been taking my calls.

Michael

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