Real Talk #024 – How to cancel a plan
Episode description
It’s not always a fun thing to do, but sometimes we need to cancel plans we have already made. Doing it tactfully is very important. In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew and Suzanne give you the best expressions for cancelling plans.
Fun fact
Early in this episode, Suzanne mentions she recently switched from drinking coffee to drinking tea. Which of the two drinks do you think is more popular worldwide? If you guessed coffee, you’re right! In only a few countries is tea more popular than coffee, notably the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Expressions included in the study guide
- Cheap
- Something’s come up
- Space cadet
- To double-book
- To take a close look
- On one’s radar
- To take the blame
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Real Talk #024 – How to cancel a plan
Episode description
It’s not always a fun thing to do, but sometimes we need to cancel plans we have already made. Doing it tactfully is very important. In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew and Suzanne give you the best expressions for cancelling plans.Fun fact
Early in this episode, Suzanne mentions she recently switched from drinking coffee to drinking tea. Which of the two drinks do you think is more popular worldwide? If you guessed coffee, you’re right! In only a few countries is tea more popular than coffee, notably the United Kingdom and Ireland.Expressions included in the study guide
- Cheap
- Something’s come up
- Space cadet
- To double-book
- To take a close look
- On one’s radar
- To take the blame
Sign in to access Transcript
Sign inSign in to access Glossary
Sign inSign in to access Writing & Discussion Questions
Sign inSign in to access Quiz
Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Suzanne Cerreta
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Matty Warnock
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Project manager: Jessica Cox
Image: Estée Janssens (Unsplash.com)
Popular Podcasts
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our English learning platform.
- They are Canadian and American
- Have master’s degrees and work in professions related to English education (Andrew is a university English professor, Suzanne is a pronunciation coach and voice actor, and Morag is a writer).
- Actively study second languages as adults. Our team understands the ups and downs of studying foreign languages as adults who live busy lives.