English - Making Plans

Are you free ___?

Ask if someone is available for a plan

Meaning: Ask if someone is available for a plan.

When to use: Start a plan when you want to know if the other person has time.

Tip: Don't forget the preposition in fuller examples: say "Are you free on Saturday?" rather than "Are you free Saturday?" if you want to be clear.

How about ___?

Suggest a time, place, or activity

Meaning: Suggest a time, place, or activity.

When to use: Use to offer an idea when arranging a plan.

Let's meet at ___.

Suggest meeting at a specific time or place

Meaning: Suggest meeting at a specific time or place.

When to use: Use to propose a concrete meeting detail after discussing options.

What time works for you?

Ask for a suitable time

Meaning: Ask for a suitable time.

When to use: Use when you want the other person to choose a convenient time.

I can do ___.

State availability

Meaning: State availability.

When to use: Say this when a suggested time is good for you.

I can't make it.

Decline because of availability

Meaning: Decline because of availability.

When to use: Use to politely say you are not available.

Tip: This means you are unavailable — avoid saying it if you mean you can't do the activity itself (use "I can't do it" for ability).

Can we do ___ instead?

Suggest an alternative plan detail

Meaning: Suggest an alternative plan detail.

When to use: Use this to offer a different time or place when the first one doesn't work.

Let's plan for ___.

Confirm a plan decision

Meaning: Confirm a plan decision.

When to use: Use to finalize and agree on the plan.

What should we do?

Ask for a plan idea

Meaning: Ask for a plan idea.

When to use: Use when you want suggestions for an activity or plan.

Where should we meet?

Ask about the meeting place

Meaning: Ask about the meeting place.

When to use: Use to decide or confirm the location.

What day is best for you?

Ask about the meeting day

Meaning: Ask about the meeting day.

When to use: Use to choose which day works for the group or person.

Who else is coming?

Ask who will attend

Meaning: Ask who will attend.

When to use: Use when you want to know the guest list or who will join.

I'll be there at ___.

Confirm arrival time

Meaning: Confirm arrival time.

When to use: Use when you want to say the time you will arrive.