Changing plans

Changing plans

Listen to two people talking about changing their plans to practise and improve your listening skills.

Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Preparation

Transcript

Francesco: Sachi? Sachi? Sachiko! 

Sachi: Francesco! Is everything OK?

Francesco: Yes. Yes. Sorry, I saw you and I was across the street … I ran.

Sachi: I see. What's up?

Francesco: Do you have the tickets … for the play?

Sachi: No, I don't. I'm going to buy them this afternoon.

Francesco: Oh good, good. Listen, don't buy tickets for this Friday.

Sachi: Oh? Why not?

Francesco: I can't go to the theatre on Friday. Something's come up. I have a concert this Friday.

Sachi: Another concert? But you said …

Francesco: I know, I know. I'm sorry. I forgot.

Sachi: Francesco! 

Francesco: How about next week? Are you free then? I can definitely go next Friday.

Sachi: Francesco. You did this two weeks ago, remember? I had cinema tickets for the new Marvel movie and you changed the plans then too. For band practice.

Francesco: I know, and I …

Sachi: We also missed my favourite dance group. Because your band was playing at some child's birthday party.

Francesco: It was my nephew's birthday …

Sachi: Ha! 

Francesco: OK, why don't we go out for dinner before my concert? Then, next Friday we can go to the play.

Sachi: Oh …

Francesco: Come on, Sachi. Just this one more time.

Sachi: OK, but promise me next Friday. OK?

Francesco: I promise. I promise!

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Submitted by ASSAMOI on Thu, 21/11/2024 - 11:56

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In my free time, I don't have a lot of plans. I prefer to stay at home to rest myself. either to read book or watch TV. 

I rarely go out in my free time but if I have go out, It's to the meeting with my colleague or to go to church to teach the childs since I am a monitor.

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Submitted by rena_wan66 on Mon, 11/11/2024 - 20:24

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I always make many plans for my free time. On saturdays I go to the swimming pool, visit my mother and spend time with my family. I go to the shopping. On Sudays I often walk with my dog and meet with my friends. We go to the restaurant in our city or we go on bicycle ride. 

Submitted by zahrazahira_ on Wed, 09/10/2024 - 10:25

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Hello! I’m Zahra Zahira. Yes, I make a lot of plans to fill my free time, such as reading books, exercising, listening to music, trying new culinary in different restaurants in my city. There are many delicious culinary in my country, Indonesia. me and my friend Zahira Awala Isya, we really like eating Bakso. Bakso can be said as meatballs, served with broth, vegetables, and noodles. It’s so delicious.

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Submitted by questorito_ on Wed, 09/10/2024 - 01:39

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I once made plans for a reunion with my high school friends because it had been a long time since we met, and we missed each other. We planned to meet at a restaurant near the high school, but some of us had other plans on the same day, so we decided to reschedule the reunion to another day. The reunion on that day was very fun, and I hope we can have another reunion someday.

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Submitted by questorito_ on Tue, 08/10/2024 - 17:31

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I once made plans for a reunion with my high school friends because it had been a long time since we met, and we missed each other. We planned to meet at a restaurant near the high school, but some of us had other plans on the same day, so we decided to reschedule the reunion to another day. The reunion on that day was very fun, and I hope we can have another reunion someday.

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Submitted by questorito_ on Tue, 08/10/2024 - 17:24

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I once made plans for a reunion with my high school friends because it had been a long time since we met, and we missed each other. We planned to meet at a restaurant near the high school, but some of us had other plans on the same day, so we decided to reschedule the reunion to another day. The reunion on that day was very fun, and I hope we can have another reunion someday.

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Submitted by bunganggrni on Tue, 08/10/2024 - 08:32

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Hello everyone, I am Bunga Anggaraeni Saputri. I am a student at a university, and I am from Indonesia. I am pleased to join here, I would like to join in this discussion.

I always have a plan for my free time. Every Sunday, I spend time with my family, such as going shopping with my mother or having a meal with my family. Besides that, I also enjoy spending time alone by going to the movies. Since I really love watching films, I make sure to watch a movie every week. Watching in the cinema or on my phone.

I think we should have a plan for our free time, as it can serve as a form of self-healing.

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Submitted by PHILIP'S WIJAYA on Mon, 07/10/2024 - 10:22

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Hello, Let me introduce myself, my name is Philip's Wijaya,I am 18 years old, And I am from Indonesia. I would like to join the discussion 

Do you make lots of plans for your free time?

Yes, I always make lots of plans when I have a free time, especially on Saturday and Sunday I often make a plan like hanging out with my friends, and sometimes I go to shopping at the supermarket. Honestly, after completing my plan and, If there is any remaining time, I will spend lots of time sleeping. But about 1 weeks ago, I planned to learn for mid semester test because I have mid semester test from 30th September to 4th October.

That's all from me, I hope this answer can be my best discussion for the first time. Thank you...

Submitted by hatice2 on Fri, 30/08/2024 - 06:35

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Do you make lots of plans for your free time?

Yes I always make lots of planst for my studies like learnging English or for exams . Also I manage my day. But recently I cant do this . Howewer I really alove manage my day and prepare a stduy and reading plan. So I found more time to do anythings when I make plans. Oh I often make plans with my friend Tuba to reading time

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Submitted by bero414 on Wed, 28/08/2024 - 07:38

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I usually read Quran and  learning English language in the morning, solve the homework with my daughter in the evening , and also I will start the excel course next month, so excited for it.