Scenario of socializing
First of all
This topic will tablk about something below :
- say what should happen with be supposed to
- talk about weekend plans useing was/were going to
- talk about going out and formal events using get expressions
- use so to start or close topics, pause, or check understanding
About grammar
be supposed to
can meanThey say
,have to
andshould
a. it's supposed to be a barbecue.be supposed to
can also mean ``have toand
should` a. I'm supposed to eat chocalate.- It can contrast with waht should happen with what does or will happen. a. I'm supposed to stay out late(but I guess I will).
- with the verbs, the object always comes after the particle or preposition
a. Verb + particle + object, like : I'm not sure she'll get over it. b. Verb + particle + preposition + object, like : Can I get away with wearing pants?
About content
We can use So
in many ways, including :
- To start a topic, often with a question. Like : So, there's another work party on Friday.
- To check your understanding. Like : So perties aren't your things.
- To pause or let the other person draw a conclusion. Like : I'd rather talk one on one, So ...
- To close a topic. Like So, yeah. I'l just say I have other plans.
New words
- get out of
- get off
- get over
- get going
- get away with
- get used to doing
- get home
- get the feeling
- get through
- get to know
- get around to
New Phrases
- I don't get it.
- I'm one of people who ...
- When I go out, I always ...
- If I'm late for something, I usually ...
- If a friend cancels plans we made, ...