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Weekend Plans with Friends

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Alex plans to go hiking with friends, while Simon is thinking of hosting a BBQ on Saturday afternoon, suggesting they could also play football. Alex is interested and inquires who else will be attending, learning it'll be a mix of Simon's coworkers and neighbors. Simon asks Alex to bring drinks, to which Alex agrees to bring sodas and beer. Simon promises to send the details via text, and both look forward to the weekend plans, anticipating a fun time together.

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planning / ˈplænɪŋ /verb

the act or process of making a plan for something

I'm planning to go hiking.

intendaimarrange

awesome / ˈɔːsəm /adjective

extremely good or impressive; excellent

That's awesome!

excellentamazingwonderfulgreat

a mix / ə mɪks /noun

A combination of different things

It'll be a good mix of styles.

assortmentblendmedley

maybe / ˈmeɪbiː /adverb

possibly; perhaps

We can eat and then maybe play some football.

Saturday / ˈsæt.ə.deɪ /noun

The day of the week before Sunday and following Friday

We are planning to meet on Saturday.

weekendweekday

neighbours / ˈneɪbərz /noun

people who live near each other

A few people from work and some neighbours.

residentscommunity

the weekend / ðə ˌwiːkˈend /noun

The period from Friday evening through Sunday evening, especially regarded as a time for leisure

Weekend getaways are a great way to de-stress.

weekday

what about / wɒt əˈbaʊt /phrase

Used to ask for someone's opinion, feelings, or situation regarding a specific subject previously mentioned

What about you?

how aboutand you

looking forward / ˈlʊkɪŋ ˈfɔːrwərd /verb

Anticipating with pleasure

I am looking forward to the concert next week.

expectawait

perfect / ˈpɜːrfɪkt /adjective

Excellent; flawless

The performance was perfect!

idealflawlessexcellent

looking / ˈlʊkɪŋ /verb

To anticipate with pleasure; to await eagerly

I am looking forward to the vacation.

anticipateawaitexpect

hiking / ˈhaɪkɪŋ /verb

The activity of going for long walks, especially in the country or woods

We are going hiking in the mountains this weekend.

trekkingbackpacking

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