Speak 16
Phrase of the Day: THAT WORKS FOR ME
Your goal: Use that works for me to say that a plan or choice is suitable for you.
REVIEW
THAT WORKS FOR ME means that is okay for my schedule or needs.
“Can we meet at two?” — “That works for me.”
Use it when discussing times, places, and ways to do something.
CHOOSE TWO AND RESPOND
Read each question aloud. Choose two responses that make sense together. Use works for me in at least one. Say them together as your answer. Then try a different combination.
“Can we meet at two?”
That works for me.
I’ll be finished by then.
Two works for me.
I’ll see you there.
That time works for me.
I’ll add it to my calendar.
“Should we meet at the library?”
The library works for me.
It’s close to my home.
That works for me.
I know where it is.
That location works for me.
We can meet at the entrance.
“Can we practice after lunch?”
That works for me.
I’ll bring my notes.
After lunch works for me.
I’ll have some free time.
That time works for me.
We can use the meeting room.
“Would a phone call be okay?”
That works for me.
You have my number.
A phone call works for me.
I’ll be at home.
That plan works for me.
I’ll keep my phone nearby.
“Can we split the work?”
That works for me.
I can do the first part.
That arrangement works for me.
We can compare our work later.
That plan works for me.
Let’s decide who does each part.
COMPLETE THE RESPONSE
Choose a word from the box. You may use a word more than once. More than one answer may work.
time • location • plan • lunch • call • arrangement
“Is three o’clock okay?”
“That _____ works for me.”“Can we meet at the café?”
“That _____ works for me.”“Should we start today and finish tomorrow?”
“That _____ works for me.”“Can we practice after we eat?”
“After _____ works for me.”“Can we talk by phone?”
“A phone _____ works for me.”“I’ll write, and you can check.”
“That _____ works for me.”
EXTEND THE CONVERSATION
Choose an ending. Say the whole response aloud.
“Can we meet at two?”
“That works for me. _____”
I’ll see you then.
Where should we meet?
I’ll be ready.
“Should we use the library?”
“That works for me. _____”
It’s usually quiet.
I can get there easily.
Let’s meet at the entrance.
“Can we divide the work?”
“That works for me. _____”
I’ll take the first part.
Let’s make a list.
We can check everything together.
