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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Talk about your weekend plans to colleagues naturally and build friendly rapport.
Exercise 1
Situation
Direction: Read the situation for today's lesson
It’s Friday afternoon, and Alex wants to connect with his colleagues before the weekend. Sarah is chatting about her weekend plans, and Alex joins in to share what he’s doing. Mr. Miller is busy but appreciates short, friendly exchanges. Omar asks Alex for ideas for fun activities he could try on the weekend. Alex learns to balance casual conversation with professionalism, using friendly language that encourages team bonding without interrupting work.
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor
Socialize
Verb
/ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪz/
Meaning:
To spend time talking and interacting with people.
- I like to socialize with my colleagues on Friday afternoons.

Catch up
Idiom
