Making an appointment

409
A: Would you like to join me for dinner tonight?
B: I'd love to.
A: What time is convenient for you?
B: Anytime after seven.

※ It's convenient for me in the afternoon. (O) 　
I'm convenient in the afternoon. (X)

410
A: How about a drink tonight?
B: How about tomorrow night?
A: Okay, what time shall we make it?
B: Anytime after work will be fine with me.

411
A: Are you free tomorrow?
B: Yes, I think so. Why?
A: There's something I'd like to discuss with you.
B: Sure. Why don't you come over to my office?

※ I discussed the matter with him. (O) 　 I discussed about the matter with him. (X)

Setting the time

412
A: I'd like to see you sometime tomorrow.
B: How about tomorrow evening?
A: Okay, can you come to my place?
B: Only if you cook dinner for me.

413
A: Have you set the date for the meeting?
B: Not yet, why?
A: I'm leaving Tuesday for two months.
B: Then how about sometime before you leave?

414
A: Can I talk to you in private?
B: What do you want to talk to me about?
A: It's about your boss.
B: My boss? Can it wait?

415
A: When do you have time?
B: Is three o'clock all right?
A: That'll be fine with me.
B: Okay. Then I'll come to your office.

416
A: What time would be convenient for you?
B: How would four o'clock be?
A: I get off work at six.
B: In that case, how about seven?
A: Great . I'll wait downstairs.

417
A: What time will you be free?
B: I won't be free till something this evening.
A: What time would that be?
B: I'm really not sure.
A: Then call me when you're finished.

418
A: What time will be best for you?
B: Anytime after five will be fine.
A: OK. I'll pick you up at 5:30.
B: Great. I'll wait in the lobby.

419
A: Are you free to have lunch with me?
B: I'd love to, but not today.
A: How about tomorrow?
B: I'm busy all week. Can I take a rain check?

420
A: Can I see you for a moment?
B: I'm tied up with something urgent right now.
A: OK. I will be back later.
B: Why don't you drop by after lunch?

421
A: Let's go out tonight.
B: I don't feel like it.
A: Then let's make it next week.
B: Sounds better. I'll be looking forward to it.

422
A: I've promised Cindy I would go out with her.
B: So why don't you come over afterwards?
A: I think we will be late.
B: I don't care. I'll be waiting for you.

423
A: Do you have anything planned for Christmas this year?
B: Let me see. No, I don't think I've made any plans yet. Why?
A: I'd like to invite you to our house.
B: I'd love to. Can I bring anything?

At the appointed place

424
A: I wonder what's keeping him.
B: What time did he say he would be here?
A: He said he would be here by 1:00.
B: It's almost 2:00!

425
A: I wonder what happened to him.
B: He is always late.
A: I wonder if he forgot.
B: You never know.

426
A: Who are you waiting for?
B: I am waiting for Mr. Johnson.
A: Does he know you are coming to se him?
B: Yes, he was supposed to meet me here.

427
A: Did you get there on time?
B: No, I was late because of traffic.
A: How late were you?
B: About half an hour.
A: That's too bad.

428
A: How long are you going to be gone?
B: I'll be back in an hour.
A: Don't be late.
B: Don't worry.

429
A: Good! You're early.
B: What's the rush?
A: We dicided to get a head start.
B: Why? What changed your mind?
A: We realized how little time we have.

Listen and repeat the short version.

1. I don't like coffee.
2. They don't remember us.
3. He doesn't live here.
4. It doesn't cost much.
5. I didn't know that.