Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Tips
- You don't have to write complete sentences in text messages.
- You can use short forms, e.g. thx (thanks) and pls (please).
- To cancel a plan, say I don't think I can make it. Add the date (e.g. I don't think I can make it tomorrow) and/or to + the activity (e.g. I don't think I can make it to the party tomorrow).
- To show sympathy, say Poor you and Hope you feel better soon.
- Exclamation marks (!) sound positive and they are used a lot in text messages. Two exclamation marks (!!) shows you really, really mean it!
Discussion
Language level
Pre-intermediate: A2
Comments
The last time was on the New Year holidays. I had some plans to ski and skate and to visit the New Year's fair, but this didn't happen. Because I had a cold and I stayed at home almost all the holidays.
The last time when I cancelled a plan was a few days ago. Me and my friend had a plan to go out to a swimming pool. I had to cancelled it, because of my hurt of shoulder.
last time that i cancelled a plan was two days ago. I should met my friends the day after and we should went togheter to met some of our high school teachers. But, in these days, i don't feel very well, my mood is not very good. So, i prefered to stay at home and i cancelled our plan. But i postponed our meeting for tomorrow.
One year ago, I decided to learn German Language and started that with a training application language. But after a while, I thought it is better to enhance my English language skills. For this reason, I canceled my previous decision.
Hello Teacher, can you check this sentence for me!!
I had a travel to Sapa with my best friends last Monday. However we had to cancel that trip because the weather forecast announced that the temperature there is downed to -12 degrees with avalanche. It was sad to can't go there . But in turn we had a small party at my house. it went quite well and deeply great.
Hello minh lộc
Although we usually do answer specific questions about specific sentences, I'm afraid we don't correct our user's writing -- we're simply too busy working on new materials to do this. I understand your paragraph without any trouble, but there are a few errors in it. For example, in the third sentence you need a negative infinitive after 'it was sad': 'It was sad not to be able to go there'.
I hope this helps you.
All the best
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
i didnt remember its accurate date, when it was, but i remember last year i had a sking planning with my friend, cause of feeling cold i canceled that, and my freinds enjoyed with out me....
I canceled a club-meeting yesterday because I felt very unwell.
Hello Teacher, can you check this sentence for me!!
I think I can’t make it tomorrow, my son has fever and I need to stay by his side all the night.
Hello Dawn,
That sentence looks fine to me apart from the last phrase. We say all night, not
all the night.Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
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