Inviting friends
Olivia invites her friend Bethany to play basketball and to go to a barbeque with her family…
Olivia: Hi Bethany! I’m going to play basketball with my cousin and some of her friends tomorrow - Would you like to join us?
Bethany: Sounds good! What time?
Olivia: We’re meeting at the leisure centre at two o’clock.
Bethany: I’d love to, but I can’t. I have to look after my little sister until my parents finish work at three o’clock.
Olivia: That’s a shame! Are you busy in the evening?
Bethany: No, I have no plans tomorrow evening.
Olivia: Well, we’re having a barbecue at our house. Do you fancy joining us?
Bethany: I’d love to, thanks! I’ll definitely be there. What food can I bring?
Olivia: Mm… my mum has everything sorted but you could bring something nice to drink if you like.
Bethany: No problem, I’ll bring some nice drinks. See you tomorrow evening!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To set about | To start to do something. |
| Future |
To look ahead | To think about what might happen in the future. | I’m trying to look ahead to see how I can expand the business. | Future |
To think ahead | To think about what might happen in the future | It’s time to think ahead and plan what we are going to do this year. | Future |
To carry something
out
| To do or complete something | I’m planning to carry out more research on digital technology for learning. | Future |
To look forward to | To be exciting about something that is going to happen. | I’m really looking forward to going on holiday this summer. | Future |