Meaning
A way of asking if you have time to talk, or possibly to get together, or maybe even to do someone a favor.
Today’s Sentences
- Are you free to talk?
- Are you free for drinks?
- Are you free this weekend?
- Are you free for lunch today?
- Are you free for coffee?
- Writer’s Note
01
Are you free to talk?
Situation 1
Hey, are you free to talk?
Yes I am.
What’s up?
I wanted to ask your opinion about the new project.
Sure.
Let’s have a quick meeting.
Situation 2
I’d really like to talk it over in person.
Are you free to talk now?
I can do a quick virtual meeting.
Send me the details and I’ll join the group.
02
Are you free for drinks?
Situation 1
What are you doing on Thursday?
Work but no plans after. Why?
Are you free for drinks?
Sounds great! I’m off at 7.
Situation 2
Hey, what are you doing this weekend?
I’m going to a family BBQ this Sunday.
Are you free for drinks on Saturday night?
I am.
May I ask if it’s a special occasion?
03
Are you free this weekend?
Situation 1
Hey!
It’s so nice bumping into you!
Hi!
I haven’t seen you in such a long time.
Are you free this weekend?
Let’s grab lunch.
I’d love to.
Give me your number and I’ll message you.
Situation 2
Are you free this weekend?
Of course, why do you ask?
I want to learn how to ride a bike.
Let’s take out the bike from the garage and we’ll go practice.
04
Are you free for lunch today?
Situation 1
I’d like to talk about an office issue.
Sure, it’s almost 12.
Are you free for lunch today?
Yes, we can talk over lunch.
Ok.
Let me free up my afternoon schedule.
Situation 2
Are you free for lunch today?
Yes I am.
Did you want to have lunch together?
I didn’t have breakfast and now I’m starving.
Sure, let’s go get some lunch!
05
Are you free for coffee?
Situation 1
Are you busy right now?
I’m a bit busy with this portfolio. Why?
Are you free for coffee?
Actually, I’d love a coffee break.
Situation 2
Are you free for coffee?
Sure, I could use a break.
Is everything ok?
I couldn’t sleep last night. So tired.
Writer’s Note
“Are you free to talk” can also mean that you are asking someone if they are available to communicate. It can be via phone or video call, messaging, or face-to-face. It’s very common to use this sentence in the workplace but also within interpersonal relationships. Try it out! Call a friend and ask them if they are free to talk. Ask your closest family member if they are free to talk. See how they answer differently or the same?
Welcome to Week 2! 👍 You made it here and that’s amazing progress. Good for you. It isn’t easy but you spent a whole week thinking, practicing, and training your brain to think in English. Another day, another week closer to your goal. You got this!
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