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I have no problem with both options, whether it’s text messages or to speak to friends. I usually do text messages to plan some simple things like a place for dinner, go to the movies, and any other simple things. But when it comes to making serious plans, I prefer to speak directly.
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I would prefer to text my friends to meet them and I would like to have a cop of coffee with them in a cafe. Otherwise, they call me sometimes for a cop of tea or rarely for a meal ;)
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I Prefer texting messages to friends Instead calling it saves money and time.
And the internet is Available in every were.
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I prefer to talk outside than a text Smg if important situation.
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I send lots of text messages to my friends to meet them somewhere. Sometimes, I prefer to speak to friends to make plans.
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Yes, I use a cell phone many hours a day, and prefer to send messages rather than call. For me it is more efficient in terms of time. With it, several tasks can be performed simultaneously.
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I definitely prefer to send messages in most aspects of my life. Everybody agrees that it is more convenient and cheaper or even for free. But on the other hand making plans requires many arrangements and setting the details. For that reason a phone call may be an easier way to find out what your friend's preferences are and faster way to find a compromise.
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To a group of friends I like messaging in the group chat. It save lots of time and everyone can give their ideas. If I want to meet a friend, I will phone him/her to decide promptly
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I usually use emails more often than text messages.......
As you see, I'm a bit a work-oriented person. ;)
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I usually prefer text messages when making a plan with my friends. It is easier and comfortable for me. You know, nowadays many people would rather prefer text messages than speaking like me. People usually use the app WhatsApp for it.
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As a Generation Z, it is needless to say that I used to send tons of messages and share a lot of memes on an everyday basis.
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I like to speak to friends than send messages to make plans. Because making plans need concentration, discussion, and final agreement. Direct speaking or making a phone call will save more time.
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I usually send massage. I found this faster and easier to me and the other.
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Nowadays it's hard don't communicate through messages. We use Whatsapp all the time to communicate different things in a different context. However, sometimes I prefer to call my friends and speak more time. Also when something is very important I prefer to call.
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I use both ways, for me doesn't matter which I used, important meet a friend
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Texting messages in 21st century affect almost everyone and every sphere of live and it decrease your personal time to make plans or arrange meeting with your friends. But by the way nothing can replace face-to-face conversation or meeting.
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I made conversations with msg to distance friends and online friends.
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Hmmmm,lot of messages.
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I prefer send a message. It´s easier when you are at work and need make plans with your friends.
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I wouldn't say I prefer one to the other. I'd rather say it depends on a lot things.
If I know the person to be a liar, I'll choose to text him. That way, he won't be able to deny our agreement and get away with it. When you call some people to make a plan, maybe for a meeting, and they don't want to honour your invitation, they can say they couldn't hear the time u mentioned. But if it's text, you'll ask them why they couldn't read the text again.
It also depends on how urgent the plan is. Text messages sometimes take time to deliver but calling is an immediate something. So if it's an urgent business, I call.
Sometimes, I text message because of bad network. If I try calling and the line isn't reachable, I send a text. That'll be delivered sooner or later.
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I always text formally with strange people , and don’t use abbreviations in my messages , but when i text my friends , i use a lotta of emojis , abbreviations and even secret words only my friends and i do understand.
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I used emojis a lot when texting, because if I don't use emojis, my friends would mistaken me for being cheeky.
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hello everyone, I prefer to call my friends than I send a message. I think that will be more quickly. I hate it when I send a message and wait for my friend to answer me. I just hate waiting. also when I msg my friends I think their minds are not with me, lol. So I call them to make them focus on what I am saying.
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hi,
I usually send msgs for meeting. I don't prefer to phone a lot.
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It depends.
But if it's a spontaneous hanging-out, say a coffee break or a drink, I prefer to call them, feel more closely and quicker (wait for them to reply over messages is way too long though).
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I arrange meetings with my friends most of the time through messages.
Its more comfortable and speed, because your friends can check them when they are available and you won't disturbs each other.
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It depends sometimes I prefer to text messages other times I call my friends to make a plan meeting. I always give others a chance to choose the best time for them.
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I used to call my friend a lot but now I prefer messages. Viber mostly or Messager. You will never know what people are doing when you call them so messages are a much more polite way to communicate. Especially when you at your almost 40s and became more introverted than you were at University.
Of course, if the case is urgent I don't waste time texting.
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I usually hangout with only close friends or family. Seldom do I make plans with my colleagues. When so it is usually a preplanned affair or a special ocaasion.I prefer calling them over messaging as I find it more personal and easy to decide.
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It depends on my mood and the person who chat or speak with.
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I prefer to msg my friends to make plans instead of speaking to them because most of time I forget what we have ended to so, it is easier to back to msgs than calling them again LOL.
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I prefer to speak to friends to make plans, which is easy and quick, but I have to be careful not to bother their time.
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Yes, I send a lot of text messages to friends for making plan.
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thanks for your tasks
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I prefer to sends lots of text messages to make plans. I have three reasons. First, we have not more considerate than speak. Friends understand your emotions with your voice when you don’t want to go or don’t like place. If you don't decide immediately, the subtle atmosphere will continue. I hate this time very much. Message can be sent back immediately after checking "where are you?" and other places. Message can be sent back of other place and “How about here? “ immediately after checking. No need for extra care and hate time and it is efficient. Of course, you have to be careful about the words. Second, we can set the plans according to the time. I think send messages frequently is important to organize the situation and more good places. It's more fun to have a good plan. At the end I don’t like phone. Friends can’t hear it because my voice is low and husky, It is my most complex and always embarrassed. That makes me very nervous. I don't usually use the phone. It's the same when making an appointment. I want to meet my friend after the coronavirus calms down.
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I prefer to send a lot of message to my friends for going to drink or have dinner. Because I don't like phones so much. Even my friends can get nervous on the phone, so I prefer to talk in text I also found it easier to speak in text. If you make a promise in writing, it will remain in the text, so if you forget it, you can check it immediately. If you have forgotten to make a verbal promise, you must ask the other person again.In order to avoid such an act, I feel that the written promise is number one.Nowadays, SNS such as LINE is developed, so if you want to invite more than one person, you can invite them to the same chat. It's difficult to make a phone call because you have to call each person.However, I use the telephone for emergency calls and invitations. I don't use text because I want a quick reply. For example, if I am late for the appointment time, if i feel unwell, if I want to change the appointment location or time, I can contact the other person by phone.By the way, If I go out into society, I will have more phone calls. As I said before, I'm not good at talking to people on the phone right now, so I'll practice little by little and try to cure my dislike of the phone.
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Usually I send messages to friends and work partners. Nowadays is easier to send messages or voice records.
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i prefer to send a message for making a plan. but just a short message
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Usually, I feel comfortable texting my friends than talking them face to face. but when it's time to make any plans then I would like to speak about what should we do or what we are going to do.
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I used to send a MSG because make a call it might gives more time to choose a design. send a MSG is more flexibility for us
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I prefer send a lot messages to my friends for going to have dinner. I seldom to talk directly with them because i don't want to disturb their activity
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I prefer sending message instead of speaking to my friends, for not disturb them while they are working or sleeping
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I do both, I send lot of mensagens and to speak with my friends for make any plans.
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I usually send voice messages when I want to start a real conversation. It ends up in a phone call.
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Hello there,
Wish you all the best
It' s depends on the situation. If he/she at something busy; I would like to send a text message if not I prefer to call them because I want to here their re- action or feeling with it.
thanks a lot
Mohammed :)
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I usually get messages from people I know and sometimes, I send some of them too, and I also like to talk to my aunt with cam
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in personality i perfer to send messages to my friends to adjust a plan but sometimes it can be tiring and i think to call and speak directly it's better than texting,
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I am more happy to talk rather than message because most of the time my friend away from phone.
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i prefer to speak to my friend i fell that butter the messages take time to write and replay also my friend and i have different point of view
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I prefer send a lot of message to my friends for going to drink or have dinner.
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