Practice a real-life scene
Learn English in context: A cozy apartment interior showing two separate panels. On the left, Alex sits on a modern sofa next to a desk with a paper calendar, h
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- message — 信息
I just sent you a message about the dinner.
- calendar — 日历
Check your calendar to see if you are free.
- apartment — 公寓
My apartment is on the second floor.
- dinner — 晚餐
I am cooking a special dinner for us.
- snacks — 零食
I'll buy some snacks before I come.
- drinks — 饮料
We need more drinks for the party.
- address — 地址
Here is my new address in the city.
- doorbell — 门铃
I will ring the doorbell when I arrive.
- come over — 过来/拜访
Why don't you come over this Saturday?
- be free — 有空
Will you be free on Saturday evening?
- bring something — 带点东西
Let me know if I should bring something.
- make plans — 制定计划
Let's make plans for the upcoming weekend.
- run late — 迟到/晚点
I'm stuck in traffic and might run late.
- rain check — 改期/改天再约
I'm sorry I can't make it; can I take a rain check?
- Saturday — 星期六
Are you busy this Saturday?
- around seven — 七点左右
I will be ready around seven.
- text me — 发短信给我
Just text me when you get here.
- all set — 准备就绪
The food is ready and I am all set.
- on my way — 在路上
I just left my house and I'm on my way.
- reschedule — 重新安排
We should reschedule if you are too busy.