The moment

Arjun and Sofia are friends in Toronto. It's Wednesday, and Arjun wants to see a new space movie called Silent Orbit on Friday. There are two problems: Sofia works late, and she isn't sure about three hours in space. Listen to how they find a plan that works for both of them.

The conversation

ArjunSofia
  1. Arjun
  2. Sofia
  3. Arjun
  4. Sofia
  5. Arjun
  6. Sofia
  7. Arjun
  8. Sofia
  9. Arjun
  10. Sofia
  11. Arjun
  12. Sofia

Words to know

in theaters now

people say it's very good

Saturday is a good time for me

I agree to that plan

Check yourself

1Why isn't Sofia happy with the Friday show?
2What does "Saturday works" mean?
3What does Sofia get in return for the long movie?

Practice · 3 min

Repeat each line in the gap. Then mute Sofia and say her part. Her "Hmm. I'm usually asleep by eleven" is a polite no; say it slowly, and notice she never uses the word "no."

  1. ArjunAre you free on Friday night?
  2. SofiaAfter eight, yes. Why?
  3. ArjunSilent Orbit is out. Do you want to see it?
  4. SofiaThe space one? Isn't it really long?
  5. ArjunAlmost three hours. But it's supposed to be amazing.
  6. SofiaHmm. I'm usually asleep by eleven.
  7. ArjunThere's a nine fifteen show at the mall.
  8. SofiaThat ends after midnight. I don't know.
  9. ArjunOK, what about Saturday at four?
  10. SofiaSaturday works. And I choose the snacks.
  11. ArjunDeal. I'll get the tickets tonight.
  12. SofiaGet seats in the middle, not the front.

Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.