História: Negociar planos, prazos e expectativas

Nível: B2

A weekend cultural trip

Four friends wanted to visit an art festival in another city. The original plan was to leave on Friday evening, but one friend had a late class. Could we leave on Saturday morning instead? asked Daniel. The later departure was more convenient for one person, but the train tickets were more expensive.

Comparing the options

The bus was cheaper, whereas the train was faster and more comfortable. If they chose the bus, they would need to leave before six. If they chose the train, they could sleep a little longer and arrive before the first show. The group agreed that arriving rested was their main priority.

A practical compromise

Would everyone be able to share the extra cost? asked Luana. The friends made a compromise: they would take the train and bring food from home. That arrangement kept the trip affordable without changing the departure time. So they confirmed the train, the meeting point and the return time.

Notas de vocabulário

• Could we leave ... instead? — Could we abre um pedido de mudança sem impor uma decisão.
• If they chose the bus — A condição apresenta uma alternativa e sua consequência.
• Would everyone be able to ...? — A pergunta verifica uma restrição financeira com tato.

Prática com a história

1. Faça um pedido educado: Move the deadline to Monday.
2. Use if: We leave early. We arrive before the festival.
3. Compare: The bus costs less. The train takes less time.