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Picnic Plan

Learn how to discuss a picnic plan at the park. This lesson provides simple dialogues for talking about food, choosing a spot, and inviting a friend.

SpeakItGo1 year ago13 min

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BEGINNER

Making a Simple Picnic Plan

You :

Hi! Do you want to have a picnic today?

Friend :

Yes, that sounds fun! What should we bring?

You :

I can bring sandwiches and some juice.

Friend :

Great! I can bring some apples and cookies.

You :

Okay. Where should we go in the park?

Friend :

Let's find a spot under a big tree.

You :

Perfect. And we need a blanket.

Friend :

I have one in my bag. See you there!

You :

See you soon. Thanks for planning this!

Friend :

You're welcome! It will be a nice day.

Vocabulary

picnic :An outing where you eat a meal outdoors, often in a park.

"Let's have a picnic in the park."

blanket :A large piece of cloth used for lying on the ground during a picnic.

"We need a blanket for the picnic."

Using 'What should we...?'

The phrase 'What should we...?' is a perfect way to ask for a suggestion or make a plan together.

Corrections

✕Asking 'What we bring?'

✓What should we bring?

Key Takeaways

INTERMEDIATE

Choosing a Relaxing Spot

You :

Hi! The weather is perfect for a picnic today. Are you up for it?

Friend :

Absolutely! I was hoping we could do something like that. What are you thinking of bringing?

You :

I was planning on making some chicken salad sandwiches and a fruit salad. How does that sound?

Friend :

That sounds delicious! I can bring some drinks and a dessert.

You :

That's perfect. Do you have a favorite spot in the park?

Friend :

I was thinking we could go to the area by the lake. It's usually quiet there.

Vocabulary

up for it :Willing to do or participate in something.

"Are you up for a picnic?"

Plans with 'I was planning on...'

Use 'I was planning on + [verb]-ing' to politely propose a plan you've already considered.

Corrections

✕Using 'yes' instead of a descriptive answer.

✓Absolutely! I was hoping we could do that.

Key Takeaways

ADVANCED

A Sophisticated Outdoor Gathering

You :

Good morning. I was just about to contact you. I was thinking of organizing a small picnic. Would that be something you'd be amenable to?

Friend :

That's a delightful idea. I'm certainly amenable. What sort of fare were you contemplating?

You :

I was considering a selection of charcuterie, cheeses, and artisanal bread.

Friend :

That's a superb selection. I could contribute a bottle of sparkling juice and perhaps some homemade pastries.

Vocabulary

amenable :Willing to agree to something or be influenced by something.

"Would that be something you'd be amenable to?"

Sophisticated Introductions

Use 'I was just about to...' to introduce a request politely without appearing demanding.

Corrections

✕Using overly simple vocabulary in formal settings.

✓What sort of fare were you contemplating?