General English A2 · Lesson 4B
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
keep an intention soft — no firm promise
prove the arrangement is real
underline that a plan can't easily be cancelled
protect a personal ritual
a place kept for you at a restaurant, hotel or event
a serious obligation you've promised to keep
a general intention — 'my plan is to stay home'
a small ritual I keep to protect my well-being
a formal fixed meeting — doctor, dentist, business
a plan involving another person, time and place
what you mean to do — often still soft, not fixed
the classic 'invitation opener'
impossible to cancel without cost or effort
a plan / a booking (= call it off)
a booking / a reservation (= check it's still on)
informal — 'don't treat this as a firm promise'
I've received positive recommendations, but not tried it yet
the arrangement is formally noted
not 100% fixed, but I've noted it
an appointment / a commitment (= not miss it)
buy yourself a moment before saying yes
an appointment / a booking / a plan
a meeting / a plan (= move it to a later date)
an appointment (= arrange a new time)