English grammar
Shall we...? and What if we...?
Make a plan with someone.
From the scene Shall we meet at twelve?
In short
Suggest with Shall we + verb? and offer an idea with What if we + present? Arrange to see someone with meet.
Your turn
Which one goes with asking for a time?
Options: Shall we meet at twelve? (NOT "Do we stay?") · What if we wait? (no "to") · What time shall we meet?
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asking for a time → What time shall we meet?
How it works
To suggest meeting, use shall we + base verb: Shall we meet at twelve? What time shall we meet?
Good to know
What if we / I + present tense offers an idea: What if we wait?, What if I bring churros?
Good to know
To arrange to see someone, the verb is meet, NOT stay: NOT "Do we stay at twelve?". Never put to after what if: NOT "what if we to wait".
suggesting a time Shall we meet at twelve? (NOT "Do we stay?")
Nuria
Shall we meet at twelve, on the third floor?
¿Quedamos a las doce, en el tercero?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank), on the third floor?
Options: What if we wait · Shall we meet at twelve · What time shall we meet
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Nuria
Shall we meet at twelve, on the third floor?
¿Quedamos a las doce, en el tercero?
asking for a time What time shall we meet?
Elena
Very good. What time shall we meet?
Muy bien. ¿A qué hora quedamos?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Very good. (blank)?
Options: What time shall we meet · Shall we meet at twelve · What if we wait
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Elena
Very good. What time shall we meet?
Muy bien. ¿A qué hora quedamos?
an idea for us What if we wait? (no "to")
Nuria
What if we wait on the stairs tonight?
¿Qué tal si esperamos en la escalera esta noche?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank) on the stairs tonight?
Options: What time shall we meet · What if we wait · Shall we meet at twelve
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Nuria
What if we wait on the stairs tonight?
¿Qué tal si esperamos en la escalera esta noche?
an offer from me What if I bring…?
Elena
And what if I bring churros?
¿Y qué tal si llevo churros?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
And (blank) churros?
Options: Shall we meet at twelve · What time shall we meet · what if I bring
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Elena
And what if I bring churros?
¿Y qué tal si llevo churros?
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| suggesting a time | Shall we meet at twelve? (NOT "Do we stay?") |
|---|---|
| asking for a time | What time shall we meet? |
| an idea for us | What if we wait? (no "to") |
| an offer from me | What if I bring…? |
More lines from the story
- ElenaPerfect. We need a torch.Perfecto. Necesitamos una linterna.
- ElenaOf course. It's a trap! The thief likes my churros.Claro. ¡Es una trampa! Al ladrón le gustan mis churros.