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A1: Choosing Something Fun To Do With Friends

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Learn to ask, suggest, agree, and choose a fun activity with friends in simple English.

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Lesson Goal

to ask, and a fun with friends in simple English.

Introduction

with friends is good. But what to do.

One friend wants music. One friend wants a

You need simple words to together.

Key Idea

In this lesson, you will to ask what your friends want, one give a reason, and or Then you can a time and place.

These small work in real life.

Warm-Up Questions

  • What do you like to do with friends?

  • Do you like or

  • Who the in your group?

Introduction

Learn to ask, suggest, agree, and choose a fun activity with friends in simple English.

Free time with friends is good.

But sometimes nobody knows what to do.

One friend wants music.

One friend wants a walk.

You need simple words to choose together.

In this lesson, you will learn to ask what your friends want, suggest one activity, give a reason, and agree or disagree politely.

Then you can choose a time and place.

These small steps work in real life.

What do you like to do with friends?

Do you like quiet activities or active activities?

Who usually chooses the activity in your group?

Reading and Roleplay

Scene 1

Step 1: Ask What Your Friends Want

Situation

Start with a question.

Host job

Understand the situation, then practice the roleplay below.

Sample dialogue Role-play

Turn 1Friend A

What do you want to do today?

Turn 2Friend B

I don't know. What about you?

Turn 3Friend A

Let's think together.

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one detail.

Your turn:

one role. Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Scene 2

Step 2: Suggest One Activity And Give A Reason

Situation

Now make one idea.

Host job

Understand the situation, then practice the roleplay below.

Word quizChoose one

Suggest one activity now: "Let's ___."

Choose the meaning.

Practice this1 checks

What does suggest mean?

Sample dialogue Role-play

Turn 1Friend B

Let's in the The is nice.

Turn 2Friend A

Or we can get a I am

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one detail.

Your turn:

one role. Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Scene 3

Step 3: Agree Or Disagree Politely

Situation

you like the idea.

Host job

Understand the situation, then practice the roleplay below.

Word quizChoose one

Agree with this idea: "Let's get a drink." Say: "___, that sounds good."

Choose the meaning.

Practice this1 checks

What does agree mean?

Sample dialogue Role-play

Turn 1Friend A

Let's watch a short video.

Turn 2Friend B

Good idea. I like that.

Turn 3Friend A

Or a phone game?

Turn 4Friend B

not today. I am Maybe music?

Turn 5Friend A

that good.

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one detail.

Your turn:

one role. Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Scene 4

Step 4: Choose A Time And Place

Situation

You have an

Host job

Understand the situation, then practice the roleplay below.

Sample dialogue Role-play

Turn 1Friend B

So, music at my place?

Turn 2Friend A

Yes. What time?

Turn 3Friend B

Four

Turn 4Friend A

See you at four.

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one detail.

Your turn:

one role. Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Practice

What does Friend A ask first?

Friend A asks, "What do you want to do today?

How do you ask your friends about plans?

What reason does Friend B give for the park?

Friend B says the weather is nice.

What activity do you want to suggest today, and why?

How does Friend B say no politely?

Friend B says, "Sorry, not today," and gives a reason.

What do you say when you do not like an idea?

What time do they choose?

They choose four o'clock.

Where do you usually meet your friends?

Summary

Choosing an activity is not hard with the right steps.

Ask first.

Suggest one idea with a reason.

Agree or disagree politely.

Then choose a time and place.

Four small steps can make one good plan.

These phrases are simple, but they are real.

You can use them today, with old friends or new friends.

Good plans start with good questions.

Final Reflection

Choosing an is not hard with the right Ask first.

one idea with a reason. or

Then a time and place. Four small can make one good

These are simple, but they are real. You can use them today, with old friends or new friends.

Good start with good questions.

Useful Speaking Patterns

  • What do you want to do?

  • not today. Maybe ___?

  • What time? Where?

Final Speaking Task

Practice Questions

  • What is your with friends?

  • How do you an idea in your language?

  • Is it or hard for you to say no Why?

  • What time of day is best for friends?

  • What do you want to try next with friends?

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
say an idea
say yes
say no
a thing to do
kind and soft
pick one
a fixed idea
no work time
come together

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