English - Making Plans

Can we meet somewhere near ___?

Suggest a nearby meeting place

Meaning: Suggest a nearby meeting place.

When to use: Ask this when you want a convenient place close to a landmark or person.

Tip: Don't add 'to' after 'near' (say 'near the station', not 'near to the station').

Sounds good to me.

Respond positively to a plan

Meaning: Respond positively to a plan.

When to use: Use this informal phrase to accept a suggestion quickly.

Maybe another time.

Postpone a plan politely

Meaning: Postpone a plan politely.

When to use: Say this when you want to decline now but stay polite about meeting later.

I'll let you know.

Delay a decision about plans

Meaning: Delay a decision about plans.

When to use: Use when you need time to check before confirming a plan.

Tip: Avoid saying 'I let you know' — include 'will' or contraction: 'I'll let you know.'

We could ___ .

Suggesting a possible activity for a social plan

Meaning: Suggest a possible activity.

When to use: Start an idea of what to do during the meeting; finish the sentence with an activity.

Tip: Remember to add an activity after 'We could' (e.g., 'We could meet at 6.'), not leave it empty.

Is ___ okay for you?

Checking if a proposed plan is acceptable

Meaning: Check if a proposed detail is acceptable.

When to use: Use to confirm time, place, or plan without sounding too formal.

What about ___?

Offering an alternative time or plan

Meaning: Offer an alternative time or plan.

When to use: Offer a different idea when the first option doesn't work.

It's a plan.

Confirming a plan is decided

Meaning: Confirm that a plan is decided.

When to use: Say this after everyone agrees to make the plan final.