Discussing weekend plans

Everyday English Conversations

A printable worksheet for conversation-based English lessons.

Difficulty: Intermediate B1

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Warm-up

What do you do in your free time?

Vocabulary Match

trail •• training
usually •• outside
actually •• in fact
outdoors •• path
practice •• take part
join •• normally

Vocabulary Answers

trailpath
usuallynormally
actuallyin fact
outdoorsoutside
practicetraining
jointake part

Conversation

Fill in the blanks with words from above.

Anna and Ben talk about their weekend plans. She wants to hike, and he might cycle if the weather is good.
Anna:Hi Ben, do you have any plans for the weekend?
Ben:Not really, but I have to drive my kids to baseball ________. How about you?
Anna:I'm thinking of going hiking with a friend. We found a new ________ near the river.
Ben:That sounds nice! Do you often go hiking?
Anna:Not really, but I like spending time ________ when the weather is nice.
Ben:Me, too. ________, I might go cycling on Sunday if it doesn't rain.
Anna:Cycling is fun. Do you ________ go by yourself?
Ben:Usually, yeah, but you can ________ me if you want.
Anna:Hi Ben, do you have any plans for the weekend?
Ben:Not really, but I have to drive my kids to baseball practice. How about you?
Anna:I'm thinking of going hiking with a friend. We found a new trail near the river.
Ben:That sounds nice! Do you often go hiking?
Anna:Not really, but I like spending time outdoors when the weather is nice.
Ben:Me, too. actually, I might go cycling on Sunday if it doesn't rain.
Anna:Cycling is fun. Do you usually go by yourself?
Ben:Usually, yeah, but you can join me if you want.

Quiz

  1. What does Ben have to do with his kids?
  2. Where is Anna thinking of going hiking?
  3. What does Ben like to do if the weather is nice?
  4. Who can join Ben for cycling?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. Drive them to baseball practice.
  2. Near the river.
  3. Go cycling.
  4. Anna.

True or False

  1. Ben has big plans for the weekend. T F
  2. Anna often goes hiking. T F
  3. Ben might ride his bike on Sunday. T F

True or False Answers

  1. False
  2. False
  3. True

Discussion

  1. What do you usually do on Saturday night?
  2. Do you prefer staying indoors or going outdoors?
  3. Have you ever tried hiking or cycling?
  4. What is your favourite outdoor activity?
  5. Do you often make plans with friends or family on weekends?

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