Making Arrangements In English

By chatting with people, you can get to know them better. The phrases given in this section will help you talk to your friends, relatives, colleagues and other people that you meet.

Making arrangements

To make an arrangement with a friend or a colleague, use We can…

We can have lunch at a restaurant.
We can have dinner together.
We can go the theatre.
We can go for a walk.
We can meet this evening.
We can go by bus.
We can take the train.

To explain an arrangement, use I’ll..

I’ll pay for the drinks.
I’ll buy the tickets.
I’ll come in the morning.
I’ll call you before I leave.
I’ll call you when I’m ready.
I’ll meet you at the library.
I’ll pick you up at six o’clock.
I’ll meet you outside the theatre.

To ask if somebody is happy with a certain arrangement, use Is…OK?

Is it OK to bring my brother?
Is 6 o’clock OK?
Is Tuesday OK with you?