Coffee with a Friend
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Answer the following questions
What activities did the friends do together during their meeting?
What phrase shows how much fun they had during their time at the café?
How did they choose to extend their time together after finishing their drinks?
What role did the weather play in the story’s mood?
What feeling or reminder does the ending of the story leave with the listener?
Read the transcript if needed
“This afternoon, I met my best friend at a local café after not seeing her for weeks. We ordered lattes, found a quiet table by the window, and began to talk. She shared funny stories from work, and I told her about my new classes. We laughed, teased each other, and really had a blast just catching up. After finishing our drinks, we decided to hang out for a while longer by walking through the park nearby. The weather was perfect, and the conversation never stopped. Spending a simple afternoon together reminded us how much we really enjoyed one another’s company.”
How would you use the following expressions?
Idiom: Have a blast – We use this idiom when describing a really fun or enjoyable experience.
Examples to use:
“We had a blast at the party last night.”
“She is having a blast on her vacation.”
“The kids had a blast playing outside.”
Phrasal Verb: Hang out – We use this phrasal verb when spending casual time with others.
Examples to use:
Present: “We often hang out after class.”
Past: “They hung out at the mall yesterday.”
Continuous: “He is hanging out with friends now.”
Future: “We will hang out this weekend.”
