Changing arrangements

Changing arrangements

Listen to a conversation between two friends Pedro and Sara, and answer the questions

Why can't Sara meet tomorrow at lunchtime?

Why can't Pedro meet after work?

What has Sara arranged to do on Thursday?

Complete the extracts from the phone conversation.

There's been ______ .

I've got ________ tomorrow lunchtime.

How______ after work instead?

I'm really sorry, but I _____ then.

I'm ______ playing tennis with my sister.

I'll speak to her, then _____ you.

Replace three of the phrases in exercise wth these

more formal alternatives, using the Language for speaking box to help you

There's been a change of plan .

I've got something else at tomorrow lunchtime.

How about getting together after work instead?

I'm really sorry, but I can't mke it then.

I'm supposed to be playing tennis with my sister.

I'll speak to her, then I'll get back to you.

Choose one of these situations you have arranged to...

• go to the cinema

• have lunchtime meeting at a restaurant .

• work on a presention at work