Lesson
A2ENWeekend plans
Make the most of your weekends in English! This lesson covers essential vocabulary for free time activities, grammar for talking about routines, and fun speaking activities. Perfect for A2 learners who want to talk about their weekend plans and experiences.
Weekend Vocabulary
Swipe Battle
Relax
To rest and do nothing stressful
Sleep in
To wake up earlier than usual
Go for a walk
To walk outside for pleasure
Watch a movie
To see a film at home or at the cinema
Cook at home
To order food from a restaurant
Go shopping
To visit shops to buy things
Meet friends
To spend time alone at home
Visit family
To spend time with relatives
Play sports
To read books about physical activities
Read a book
To spend time reading for pleasure
Go to a restaurant
To cook a meal in your own kitchen
Go hiking
To walk in nature, usually on trails
Listen to music
To record your own songs
Do nothing
To have a completely free and lazy day
Watch TV
To spend time watching television programmes
Clean the house
To decorate your home with new furniture
Go to the gym
To exercise at a sports centre
Play video games
To spend time playing electronic games
Go to a café
To work in a coffee shop as a waiter
Go to the park
To spend time in an outdoor public space
Weekend Facts
True or False
- Most people prefer to sleep longer on weekends.True
- In the UK, shops are usually closed all day on Sundays.False
- Weekend means Saturday and Sunday in most countries.True
- More people exercise on weekdays than on weekends.False
- Watching TV is one of the most popular weekend activities worldwide.True
- In some countries, Friday is part of the weekend.True
- Most restaurants are busier on weekdays than weekends.False
- People generally feel happier on Saturdays than any other day of the week.True
Speaking about weekend
Talk Time
- What do you usually do on Saturday morning?
- Describe your perfect weekend day from morning to evening.
- Do you prefer to stay at home or go out on weekends? Why?
- What is your favourite weekend activity and why do you enjoy it?
- Describe a recent weekend that you really enjoyed.
- What would you do this weekend if you had no plans and lots of money?
Present Simple Grammar
Word Choice
- She usually staystaysstayingstayed at home on Sunday mornings.
- My friends and I gogoesgoingwent to the park every Saturday.
- He never workworksworkedworking on weekends because he likes to relax.
- My sister watchwatchedwatcheswatching her favourite TV show every Sunday.
- We always hashadhavehaving breakfast together as a family on weekends.
- It often rainedrainingrainsrain on weekends in this city.
- I goingwentgoesgo to the gym twice a week, usually on Saturdays.
Weekend Story
Story Builder
Story prompt
Write a story together about a group of friends planning the perfect weekend. Start with Friday evening and see where the story goes! Each person adds one sentence to continue the story.