Weekends are a great time to relax, meet friends, and enjoy different activities. In this lesson, you’ll follow a natural conversation about making weekend plans, inviting friends, deciding what to do, and talking about time, places, and preferences.
Pro Tip: Native English speakers often make plans using simple, friendly language like “Are you free this weekend?” or “Sounds good to me!” Focus on speaking naturally instead of trying to use difficult words.
Useful Expressions
- Are you free this weekend?
- Do you have any plans?
- What do you feel like doing?
- I’m in.
- That sounds like fun.
- Count me in.
- Let’s meet around 5 p.m.
- How about Saturday?
- We can decide later.
- I’m looking forward to it.
- That works for me.
- See you then.
- I’ll text you later.
- Let’s make it happen.
- It’s been a while.
Questions & Answers
1. Are you free this weekend?
Yes, I am. I don’t have any plans yet.
2. What are you doing on Saturday?
I’m meeting my friends in the evening.
3. Would you like to join us?
Sure. I’d love to.
4. Where should we meet?
Let’s meet at the shopping mall.
5. What time should we meet?
Around 5 p.m. sounds good.
6. What do you feel like doing?
I’d like to watch a movie.
7. Should we eat dinner together?
Yes, that’s a great idea.
8. Can you come a little earlier?
Yes, I can.
9. Is everyone coming?
Almost everyone is coming.
10. Are you excited about the weekend?
Yes! I’m really looking forward to it.
Conversation
Emma: Are you free this weekend?
Ryan: Yes. Do you have any plans?
Emma: Not yet. I was thinking about meeting everyone.
Ryan: That sounds like fun.
Emma: How about Saturday evening?
Ryan: That works for me.
Emma: Maybe we can watch a movie first.
Ryan: Great idea. Then we can have dinner.
Emma: Perfect. Let’s meet at the mall around 5 p.m.
Ryan: Sure. I’ll message the others.
Emma: Awesome. See you then!
Ryan: Looking forward to it.
Real-Life Conversation
Ava: Hey, are you busy this weekend?
Liam: Not really. Why?
Ava: I was thinking we should do something together.
Liam: Sounds good. What do you have in mind?
Ava: Maybe we could watch the new movie.
Liam: I’d love that.
Ava: Should we invite Emma and Noah too?
Liam: Yes, the more, the better.
Ava: Great. I’ll create a group chat.
Liam: Good idea.
Ava: Is Saturday okay for everyone?
Liam: Saturday afternoon works for me.
Ava: How about meeting at 4:30?
Liam: Perfect.
Ava: We can grab some snacks before the movie.
Liam: Definitely. I always want popcorn.
Ava: After the movie, we could have dinner.
Liam: I’m in.
Ava: Do you know a good restaurant nearby?
Liam: Yes. There’s a nice pizza place.
Ava: Excellent! I’ll make a reservation.
Liam: Thanks for organizing everything.
Ava: No problem. It will be fun.
Liam: I can’t wait.
Ava: See you on Saturday!
Quick Practice
A. Change the words
- Let’s meet on Saturday. → Let’s meet on Sunday.
- We are going to watch a movie. → We are going to play bowling.
- Meet me at the mall. → Meet me at the park.
- We will meet at 5 p.m. → We will meet at 6 p.m.
- We are having pizza. → We are having burgers.
B. Answer the questions
- What are your weekend plans?
- Who do you usually spend weekends with?
- Where do you like to meet your friends?
- What is your favorite weekend activity?
- What time do you usually go out?
C. Complete the sentences
- I usually spend my weekends __________.
- My friends and I enjoy __________.
- We are planning to __________ this Saturday.
- Let’s meet at __________.
- I’m looking forward to __________.
Speaking Challenge
Imagine your friend asks, “What are your weekend plans?”
Speak for 45–60 seconds without stopping.
Include these points:
- What day you’re free.
- Who you’re meeting.
- Where you’re going.
- What activities you’ll do.
- What time you’ll meet.
- Why you’re excited.
Common Mistakes
| Incorrect | Correct |
|---|---|
| I have plan this weekend. | I have plans this weekend. |
| We meet on 5 p.m. | We meet at 5 p.m. |
| I’m exciting for Saturday. | I’m excited for Saturday. |
| Let’s goes together. | Let’s go together. |
| I look forward see you. | I look forward to seeing you. |
Lesson Summary
Key Expressions
- Are you free this weekend?
- Do you have any plans?
- What do you feel like doing?
- That sounds like fun.
- I’m in.
- Count me in.
- That works for me.
- Let’s meet around 5 p.m.
- I’m looking forward to it.
- See you then.
- I’ll text you later.
- Let’s make it happen.
