Useful vocabulary and phrases
| off (to…) | head off (to…) |
| pop out (to…) | step out (to…) |
| nip out (to…) |
*’Head off’ is used for starting a journey
Dialogues
Dialogue 1
“Oh, hey Anna. Where are you off to?”
“I’m going to work. How about you?”
“I’m off to work. See you tonight.”
Dialogue 2
“Hi Dave. How are things?”
“Oh, not bad.”
“Any plans for the summer?”
“Actually, my parents are off to Italy this summer, so I will be home alone.”
“Nice. House party?”
“Yep.”
Dialogue 3
“I’m just popping out to the shop. Want anything?”
“Crisps!”
“Ok. One bag of crisps.”
“And wine.”
“You can get your own wine.”
“Boo.”
Dialogue 4
“I’m just nipping out to the bank. I’ll be back in five minutes.”
“Ok. See you in five.”
Dialogue 5
“Do you have time to talk Dave?”
“I’m afraid not. I’m just heading off to work, but I will call you later, OK?”
“Yes, OK. But make sure that you do.”
Dialogue 6
“OK Gran, we’re heading off now. We’ll call you when we get home.”
“Alright. Have a safe journey.”
Dialogue 7
“Is Mr Johnson in?”
“I’m afraid he has just stepped out for a moment. He should be back in five minutes. Do you want to wait?”
“I’m afraid I can’t. Can I leave a message?”
“Of course.”
“Could you tell him that Samantha stopped by, and to give her a call as soon as possible?”
“Yes, sure.”
“Thank you.”