WE'RE MEETING AT THE MOVIE THEATER TONIGHT AT 8:00 P.M.

In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about plans using the present continuous for future arrangements. You will also review present simple, past simple, going to, and modal verbs. The focus is on making plans with friends and discussing movies, times, and places.

Examples:

We’re meeting at the movie theater at 8:00 p.m.
She is going to buy the tickets online.
They went to the movies last weekend.
I usually go to the cinema on Fridays.

📙 GRAMMAR (with examples)

Present Continuous for Future Plans

I’m meeting Anna at 7:00 p.m.
We’re having dinner before the movie.

Present Simple

The movie starts at 8:30.
She always arrives early.

Past Simple

They watched a movie yesterday.
I didn’t like the ending.

Future (will / going to)

I will bring the popcorn.
We’re going to see an action film.

Modal Verbs

You should be on time.
You mustn’t talk during the movie.
Can we sit in the middle row?

Prepositions and Time Expressions

at 8:00 p.m.
before the show
after dinner

🗂️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

Meet – To come together with someone.
Theater – A place to watch movies.
Schedule – A plan of activities or events.
Plan – An idea of what to do.
Showtime – The time when a movie starts.
Buy – To pay for something.
Arrive – To get to a place.
Late – After the correct or expected time.
Ticket – A paper or digital pass to enter a place.
Snack – A small amount of food to eat between meals.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Let’s meet at the theater.
What time does the movie start?
I’ll be there at 8:00 p.m.
Do you want to grab a snack first?
We’re sitting in row B.

✏️ SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

We’re meeting at the movie theater tonight.
He is buying the tickets now.
They are going to watch a comedy.

Negative Sentences

I’m not meeting anyone before the movie.
She isn’t coming to the theater.
They didn’t enjoy the film last time.

Questions

Are we meeting at 8:00 or 8:30?
What time does the movie start?
Is she buying the tickets?

Answers

Yes, we’re meeting at 8:00 p.m.
It starts at 8:30.
No, I think he’s buying them.

🗣️ Long CONVERSATION

Emma: Hey Mike, are we still meeting at the theater tonight?

Mike: Yes! We’re meeting at 8:00 p.m. outside the entrance.

Emma: Great! What movie are we watching?

Mike: We’re going to see the new superhero movie.

Emma: Awesome! I love superhero films. Did you buy the tickets?

Mike: Yes, I bought them online. Row B, seats 7 and 8.

Emma: Perfect. Should we get snacks before the movie?

Mike: Good idea. I’ll get popcorn and soda.

Emma: See you there!

📖 Long READING

Anna and Carlos love going to the movies. They usually watch films on weekends. Today is Friday, and they have a plan. They are meeting at the movie theater at 8:00 p.m. to watch a new action movie.

Carlos is buying the tickets online. Anna is bringing some snacks. They are very excited because the movie has great reviews. It starts at 8:30 p.m., but they like to arrive early. After the movie, they will go for a walk and talk about it.

Making plans is important when going out. People use the present continuous to talk about future arrangements. It helps everyone know the time and place.