Homework 7 — Wait, Did You Mean Sunday?

1First Listen — What went wrong?

Do not take notes. Listen once and choose the best summary.

Use Normal first. Slow is a rescue tool, not the first step.

2Second Listen — Track the corrections

Listen again. This time, write keywords only. Then check your memory.

Day they first mention

Day they finally confirm

Two times you hear

Final place

Final activity

Why does one person need to leave?

3Listen for the phrase

Choose the phrase that matches the function. Then listen to it and repeat.

4Hear → Respond

You will hear a short message. Pause and answer aloud before revealing a model. Your answer does not need to be identical.

English only. If you freeze: “Give me a second.” · “Could you repeat?” · “Let me check.”

5Shadowing Lab

Copy the rhythm, not each isolated word. Do each phrase three times: listen → speak with the audio → speak alone.

6Final Speaking Mission — Fix the plan

Do not write a full script. Use only the notes below, then speak for 60–75 seconds.

You remember:
Sunday · 6:30 · dinner · Harbor Kitchen

Your friend says:
Saturday · 7:00 · coffee · Harbor Café

Extra problem:
You need to leave by 8:15.

Your goal:
clarify all details and agree on one final plan.

Try to use at least 3:

Are we still on for...? Just to confirm... Did you mean ... or ...? I thought we said... Does ... work for you?

Need a speaking route?

1. Confirm the plan you remember.
2. Clarify the conflicting detail.
3. React to the other person’s version.
4. Mention your time problem.
5. Suggest a final plan.
6. Confirm day + time + place + activity.

⭐ Deep Practice — Extra listening

Do this section if you want a longer challenge.

Dictation: listen and write exactly what you hear.

Check dictation

1. Wait, did you mean Harbor Café or Harbor Kitchen?
2. Just to confirm, Sunday at six thirty, right?
3. I thought we said dinner, not coffee.

Transcript — open only after the listening work

Nora: Hey, Jade — quick check. Are we still on for the movie on Saturday at 6:45? Jade: Saturday? I have Sunday at 6:15 in my calendar. Nora: Really? I thought we said Saturday because you were free after work. Jade: We did at first, but then something came up. I texted you and asked if we could move it to Sunday. Nora: Oh, right. I remember that message now. Just to confirm, Sunday at 6:15, right? Jade: Yes. And we’re meeting at Harbor Cinema? Nora: Wait — did you mean Harbor Cinema or Harbor Center? The cinema is inside Harbor Center. Jade: Ah, yes. Harbor Center. I mixed up the names. Nora: Okay. And are we still watching the movie first, or are we getting dinner first? Jade: Dinner first. The movie starts at 8:10, and I can make it to the restaurant by 6:15. Nora: Perfect. I just need to leave right after the movie because I have an early meeting on Monday. Jade: No problem. So Sunday, 6:15, dinner at Harbor Center, then the movie at 8:10. Nora: Exactly. And if anything comes up, I’ll text you. Jade: Great. See you Sunday.