Understanding 18
Coffee with a Friend
Listen to the following audio
Answer the following questions
Where did the two friends meet?
What idiom described their fun time?
What did they decide to do after coffee?
Sum up what happened as if you were explaining it to a friend.
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.”
