Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Reading text
Sandra
online
Hey! Want to meet for a drink after work?
14:16
Cool, what time do you finish?
14:21
Late as always 
14:22
Me too. Msg me when you leave
14:22
OK. Where do you want to go?
14:23
IDK. I might be hungry tho
14:24
Good point.
14:25
I'll think of somewhere to eat.
14:25
I know what you're like when you're hungry! 
14:27
LOL, I'm not that bad!
14:31
Don't worry. We can meet at the bus stop and decide then.
14:31
See you later
14:32
Tips
- You don't need to write complete sentences.
- You can use abbreviations like LOL (= laugh out loud) or IDK (= I don't know) to save time.
- Use emojis
to add feelings. - You don't need to use full stops (.) at the end of messages.
to add feelings.Discussion
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Actually I prefer speak to my frinds in real life or by phone to make invitations.
It depends on when the conversation happens. During working hours, I prefer to send text messages, yet if I am on break time I will speak with my friends directly.
I usually text my friends whenever we plan to eat out for lunch or dinner, mostly on Facebook, cuz we are online most of the time of day.
I don't prefer any of this. I can speak with friends in real life or just massage them. But speak in real life is just better
Before doing this task, I was always thinking about how to write a message to my friends. Now, I think it's easier than what I thought. Special thanks from British council for providing such a high-quality material.
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Generally I prefer talking. If the content is not important then, I would send msg.
I do like sending Msgs with lots of emoji! Lol
I mostly use messages to make plans with my friends.
But recently I started to use voice recordes on whatsapp.. I feel like it's between messages and calling, so it's easy to make plans❤
I mostly send messages. They are more available for messages because they usually work during that time.