curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-manage-a-conversation/67dd6e931a972af9da77367e.md
Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
What does Alice want to do today?
Start working on the first phase.
Alice doesn't mention beginning the work.
Cancel the meeting with James.
There's no mention of a meeting being canceled.
Talk to James about the deadline for the first phase.
Send the final report.
Alice doesn't mention sending anything.
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I was hoping is a polite and soft way to express a desire or intention, often used when making a suggestion or request. For example:
I was hoping we could meet after lunch. – This politely suggests meeting later without sounding too direct.
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