MAKE SUGGESTIONS ABOUT ACTIVITIES AND PLANS

 Making suggestions is a useful skill for discussing activities and plans with others. It allows you to share ideas, propose options, and agree or disagree politely. This topic focuses on the use of phrases and grammar structures that help students make, accept, and reject suggestions. By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to suggest activities for different situations and respond appropriately.

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GRAMMAR

1. Making Suggestions

There are several common structures for making suggestions:

• Let’s + base verb
  Example: "Let’s go to the park."
• Why don’t we + base verb
  Example: "Why don’t we watch a movie?"
• How about/What about + verb-ing
  Example: "How about playing soccer?"
• Shall we + base verb (formal)
  Example: "Shall we visit the museum?"

2. Responding to Suggestions

• Accepting Suggestions

  • "That’s a great idea!"
  • "Yes, let’s do that."
  • "Sure, why not?"

• Rejecting Suggestions Politely

  • "I’m not sure about that."
  • "I don’t think that’s a good idea."
  • "Maybe another time."

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VOCABULARY

1. Plan: A detailed idea for doing something.
   Example: "We need a plan for the weekend."
2. Activity: Something you do for fun or work.
   Example: "My favorite activity is painting."
3. Suggestion: An idea or plan proposed to others.
   Example: "I have a suggestion for dinner."
4. Invite: To ask someone to join or do something.
   Example: "Let’s invite Sarah to the party."
5. Agree: To accept a suggestion or idea.
   Example: "I agree with your plan."
6. Disagree: To not accept a suggestion or idea.
   Example: "I disagree with going to the mall."
7. Option: A choice or alternative.
   Example: "We have two options: pizza or pasta."
8. Outing: A short trip or activity outside.
   Example: "Let’s go on an outing to the park."
9. Relax: To rest or take it easy.
   Example: "How about relaxing at home today?"
10. Schedule: A plan of activities with times.
    Example: "What’s on your schedule for tomorrow?"

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

1. "Let’s try __."
2. "Why don’t we __?"
3. "How about __?"
4. "Do you want to __?"
5. "That sounds fun!"
6. "I’m not sure about __."
7. "Maybe we could __ instead."
8. "I’d rather __."
9. "What’s your plan for __?"
10. "Can we do something else?"

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

• "Let’s go to the park this afternoon."
• "Why don’t we have dinner together tonight?"
• "How about visiting the museum tomorrow?"

Negative Sentences

• "I don’t think we should stay home all day."
• "Let’s not go to the beach; it’s too cold."
• "I’m not in the mood for a movie."

Questions

• "What should we do this weekend?"
• "Do you want to try a new restaurant?"
• "How about going shopping later?"

Answers

• "That sounds like a good plan!"
• "I’d rather go hiking instead."
• "No, I’m too tired for that today."

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CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends planning their weekend.

Emily: Hey, Liam! What should we do this weekend?
Liam: How about going to the beach?
Emily: Hmm, I’m not sure. The weather might be cold.
Liam: Okay, let’s watch a movie then.
Emily: That’s a great idea! Do you want to go to the cinema or watch something at home?
Liam: Let’s go to the cinema. I heard there’s a new action movie out.
Emily: Perfect! What time should we meet?
Liam: How about 4 p.m.?
Emily: Sounds good. See you then!

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READING

"A Busy Saturday"

On Saturdays, Lily and her friends always plan something fun to do. This Saturday, Lily suggested going to the zoo. "Let’s visit the zoo and see the animals," she said. Her friend Tom replied, "I’m not sure about that. It might be crowded."

Then, Sarah said, "How about going to the park for a picnic instead?" Everyone agreed it was a great idea. They packed some food, brought a blanket, and went to the park. At the park, they ate, played games, and relaxed.

In the evening, Lily suggested watching a movie at her house. "Why don’t we watch something funny?" she asked. Tom and Sarah agreed, and they had a great time laughing at a comedy film.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: What did Lily suggest doing first?
   A: She suggested visiting the zoo.

2. Q: Why didn’t they go to the zoo?
   A: Tom thought it might be crowded.

3. Q: What activity did they all agree on?
   A: They agreed to have a picnic at the park.

4. Q: What did they do at the park?
   A: They ate, played games, and relaxed.

5. Q: What did they do in the evening?
   A: They watched a comedy movie at Lily’s house.