English A1 Speaking & Writing #038: Making a simple plan and replying by message
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #038
Available explanations:
-
Turkish by @Tutor TR
-
Arabic by @Tutor AR
-
Russian by @Tutor RU
-
Spanish by @Tutor ES
-
German by @Tutor DE
-
French by @Tutor FR
-
Italian by @Tutor IT
English A1 Speaking & Writing #038
Topic: Making a simple plan, agreeing on a place, and writing a reply
Lesson overview
In this lesson, you practice a very common A1 speaking and writing skill: making a simple plan with another person. You will ask to meet, suggest a place, agree on a time idea, and write a short reply. This lesson continues the course from #035–#037, so we will review a little and then add a new step.
Quick review from previous lessons
- borrow = take and use for a short time
- favor = a kind request
- tour = a visit with a guide
These ideas were useful for asking and replying. Today, we move to a new everyday skill: making plans.
5 useful words
1. meet — see someone together
Reading: meet
Example: Let's meet after lunch.
Usage note: Use meet for a simple plan to see another person.
2. plan — an idea for doing something
Reading: plan
Example: I have a plan for today.
Usage note: Use plan when you talk about what you want to do.
3. park — a public green place
Reading: park
Example: We can meet at the park.
Usage note: Use park as a simple meeting place.
4. cafe — a small place for drinks and food
Reading: ka-fay
Example: The cafe is near the station.
Usage note: Use cafe for a place where people sit and talk.
5. reply — an answer message
Reading: ri-PLAI
Example: Please send a reply tonight.
Usage note: Use reply for an answer to a message.
5 simple example sentences
1. Can we meet at the park?
Reading: kan wi meet at dhə park
Meaning: Can we meet at the park?
Use: A simple question for making a plan.
2. I have a plan for today.
Reading: ai hav ə plan for tə-DAY
Meaning: I have a plan for today.
Use: A simple statement about your idea.
3. The cafe is near the station.
Reading: dhə ka-fay iz neer dhə STAY-shən
Meaning: The cafe is near the station.
Use: Useful for suggesting a place.
4. Let's meet after lunch.
Reading: lets meet AF-ter lunch
Meaning: Let's meet after lunch.
Use: A friendly, simple invitation.
5. Please send a reply tonight.
Reading: pleez send ə ri-PLAI tə-NIGHT
Meaning: Please send a reply tonight.
Use: A clear closing line for a message.
Mini speaking practice
- Say the question: Can we meet at the park?
- Say the place: The cafe is near the station.
- Say the invitation: Let's meet after lunch.
- Say the closing line: Please send a reply tonight.
Mini writing practice
Write 1–2 lines.
Task A: Invite a friend.
Task B: Say the place.
Task C: Ask for a reply.
Model answer:
Let's meet after lunch. The cafe is near the station. Please send a reply tonight.
Answer key
1. Can we meet at the park?
2. The cafe is near the station.
3. Let's meet after lunch.
4. Please send a reply tonight.
5. I have a plan for today.
Reply instruction
Write your own 1–2 line message in the forum. Try to use one word from the list and one sentence from the practice section. Keep it simple and clear. If you want, add your own answer below this lesson.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #038
Available explanations:
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
English A1 Speaking & Writing #038
Topic: Making a simple plan, agreeing on a place, and writing a reply
Lesson overview
In this lesson, you practice a very common A1 speaking and writing skill: making a simple plan with another person. You will ask to meet, suggest a place, agree on a time idea, and write a short reply. This lesson continues the course from #035–#037, so we will review a little and then add a new step.
Quick review from previous lessons
- borrow = take and use for a short time
- favor = a kind request
- tour = a visit with a guide
These ideas were useful for asking and replying. Today, we move to a new everyday skill: making plans.
5 useful words
1. meet — see someone together
Reading: meet
Example: Let's meet after lunch.
Usage note: Use meet for a simple plan to see another person.
2. plan — an idea for doing something
Reading: plan
Example: I have a plan for today.
Usage note: Use plan when you talk about what you want to do.
3. park — a public green place
Reading: park
Example: We can meet at the park.
Usage note: Use park as a simple meeting place.
4. cafe — a small place for drinks and food
Reading: ka-fay
Example: The cafe is near the station.
Usage note: Use cafe for a place where people sit and talk.
5. reply — an answer message
Reading: ri-PLAI
Example: Please send a reply tonight.
Usage note: Use reply for an answer to a message.
5 simple example sentences
1. Can we meet at the park?
Reading: kan wi meet at dhə park
Meaning: Can we meet at the park?
Use: A simple question for making a plan.
2. I have a plan for today.
Reading: ai hav ə plan for tə-DAY
Meaning: I have a plan for today.
Use: A simple statement about your idea.
3. The cafe is near the station.
Reading: dhə ka-fay iz neer dhə STAY-shən
Meaning: The cafe is near the station.
Use: Useful for suggesting a place.
4. Let's meet after lunch.
Reading: lets meet AF-ter lunch
Meaning: Let's meet after lunch.
Use: A friendly, simple invitation.
5. Please send a reply tonight.
Reading: pleez send ə ri-PLAI tə-NIGHT
Meaning: Please send a reply tonight.
Use: A clear closing line for a message.
Mini speaking practice
- Say the question: Can we meet at the park?
- Say the place: The cafe is near the station.
- Say the invitation: Let's meet after lunch.
- Say the closing line: Please send a reply tonight.
Mini writing practice
Write 1–2 lines.
Task A: Invite a friend.
Task B: Say the place.
Task C: Ask for a reply.
Model answer:
Let's meet after lunch. The cafe is near the station. Please send a reply tonight.
Answer key
1. Can we meet at the park?
2. The cafe is near the station.
3. Let's meet after lunch.
4. Please send a reply tonight.
5. I have a plan for today.
Reply instruction
Write your own 1–2 line message in the forum. Try to use one word from the list and one sentence from the practice section. Keep it simple and clear. If you want, add your own answer below this lesson.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].