Lesson 21: Suggestions + Going Out

WARM UP

Think about your free time.

• What do you usually do when you go out with friends?
• Do you like to go shopping or go to the park?
• How often do you meet friends?
• Where do you usually meet at eight o’clock?
• Do you prefer to stay at home or go out? Why?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – GOING OUT

Going out activities

• go to / visit a museum – ir a / visitar un museo
Example: I want to go to a museum this weekend.

• go running – salir a correr
Example: I sometimes go running in the morning.

• go swimming – ir a nadar
Example: We go swimming in summer.

• go shopping – ir de compras
Example: I go shopping on Saturdays.

• go out with friends / colleagues – salir con amigos / compañeros
Example: I like to go out with friends on Friday.

• go to the park – ir al parque
Example: We go to the park in the afternoon.

• go to a restaurant – ir a un restaurante
Example: We go to a restaurant on special days.

• meet friends – quedar con amigos
Example: I usually meet friends after work.

• meet at eight o’clock – quedar a las ocho
Example: Let’s meet at eight o’clock.

• meet a famous person – conocer a una persona famosa
Example: I want to meet a famous person one day.

• see friends – ver a amigos
Example: I see friends every weekend.

• see a famous person – ver a una persona famosa
Example: I want to see a famous person in real life.

Say each phrase out loud.
Think about your real life.

GRAMMAR – SUGGESTIONS (LET’S / SHALL WE)

We use Let’s and Shall we to make suggestions.

• Use Let’s + verb to suggest something
• Use Shall we + verb to ask for a suggestion

Examples

• Let’s go to the park.
• Let’s go shopping.
• Let’s meet at eight o’clock.
• Let’s go to a restaurant.

• Shall we go running?
• Shall we go swimming?
• Shall we meet friends?
• Shall we go to a museum?

DIALOGUE – MAKING PLANS

Anna: What do you want to do today?
Mark: I don’t know. Shall we go to the park?

Anna: Good idea! Let’s meet at eight o’clock.
Mark: Perfect. Shall we go to a restaurant after?

Anna: Yes! Let’s go to a restaurant near the park.
Mark: Great. I want to see friends too.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

Today is Saturday, and I want to relax. I usually go out with friends or meet friends in the evening. Sometimes we go to a restaurant, or we go to the park. Today, we say, “Let’s meet at eight o’clock and go shopping.” Sometimes we also go swimming or go running. I enjoy my free time because I can see friends and have fun.

Read the article twice. Focus on Let’s and Shall we.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Making suggestions

• Let’s go to the park.
• Let’s meet at eight o’clock.
• Let’s go shopping.

Asking for suggestions

• Shall we go running?
• Shall we meet friends?
• Shall we go to a restaurant?

Full sentence model

• Let’s meet at eight o’clock and go to a restaurant.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• What do you like to do when you go out with friends?
• Do you prefer to go shopping or go to the park? Why?
• How often do you meet friends?
• Where do you usually meet at eight o’clock?
• Do you like to go to a restaurant? Why?
• Do you ever go running or go swimming?
• Would you like to meet a famous person? Who?
• Do you prefer to see friends or stay at home?
• What do you usually do at the weekend?
• What is your favourite way to relax?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 6 sentences:

• 3 sentences with Let’s
• 3 questions with Shall we

Recording

Read your sentences aloud clearly.
Practise natural intonation for suggestions.