Easy Phrasal Verbs: Learn English verbs through conversations

27.7 be talking to (present continuous for

future scheduled plans)

27.7.1 Ruby is an architect for company ABC Ltd. She wants to set up a meeting with her

colleague, Jing.

Ruby: Hi Jing. Can we meet tomorrow afternoon to discuss the Johnson

building plans?

Jing:  Sorry,  but  I’m  talking  to  JAS  tomorrow  afternoon  about  a  new

contract. How about the morning?

Ruby: Sure. Ten?

Jing: Ten o'clock sounds good.

Ruby: Ok. I'll email you a reminder.

Jing: Thanks.

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27.8 have talked to (present perfect)

27.8.1 Rob is talking with his partner about their Christmas holiday plans.This year, they

are going to travel overseas and won't spend the holiday with their parents.

Rob: Have you talked to your parents about our Christmas holiday plans?

Partner:  No.  I  haven’t  talked  to  them  yet.  They’re  going  to  be  so

disappointed we’ve decided to go overseas for Christmas.

Rob: Well, you have to do it sometime.

Partner: I know. I’ll call them tomorrow.

27.8.2 Cooper and Ben go to the same English language school. They are sitting together