Talk About Your Weekend Plans in English
Talk about your weekend plans in English. Kiora and Ethan show you how to say what you are doing, invite a friend, and talk about last weekend too.
The lesson
Asking About the Weekend
When you want to know someone's weekend plans, the most common question is "What are you doing this weekend?" You can also ask "Do you have any plans for the weekend?" or "Any plans this weekend?" in a more casual way. People usually answer with one or two activities, like "Not much, just relaxing" or "I'm visiting my parents." Listening for this question is a great way to start a friendly conversation.
Talking About Future Plans
To talk about plans you already decided, use "be going to" with a verb, for example "I'm going to clean the house" or "We're going to see a movie." If a plan is not sure yet, you can say "I will probably stay home" or "I might go to the beach." The present continuous also works for fixed arrangements, like "I'm meeting friends on Saturday." These forms help you sound natural when you describe what is coming next.
Saturday, Sunday, Rest and Activities
Many people split the weekend into two different days with two different moods. On Saturday they often do activities, such as "On Saturday, I'm going hiking" or "I'm going shopping downtown." On Sunday they prefer to rest and relax, so they say "On Sunday, I usually sleep in" or "I just want to chill at home." Talking about both days makes your answer richer and more interesting.
Inviting Someone and Sharing Last Weekend
Tip: When you have a plan, invite a friend with "Do you want to come?" or "Would you like to join us?" To talk about the past weekend, use the simple past, like "I went to a concert" or "I stayed home and read a book." Add a feeling at the end, such as "I had a great time" or "It was so relaxing." Mixing a future invitation with a past story keeps the conversation flowing both ways.
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Key vocabulary
weekend
/ˈwiːkɛnd/Saturday and Sunday, the two days when most people do not work or study.
“I am so tired, I really need this weekend to relax.”
Traduction
le week-end
plans
/plænz/Things you have decided or arranged to do in the future.
“Do you have any plans for Saturday night?”
Traduction
des projets, des plans
relax
/rɪˈlæks/To rest and stop feeling busy, worried, or stressed.
“On Sunday I just want to relax and watch TV.”
Traduction
se détendre, se reposer
hang out
/ˌhæŋ ˈaʊt/To spend casual, relaxed time with friends.
“We're going to hang out at the park on Saturday afternoon.”
Traduction
traîner, passer du temps (avec des amis)
sleep in
/ˌsliːp ˈɪn/To stay in bed and sleep later than usual in the morning.
“I love to sleep in on Sundays because I have no work.”
Traduction
faire la grasse matinée
invite
/ɪnˈvaɪt/To ask someone to come somewhere or join an activity with you.
“I want to invite you to my birthday party this weekend.”
Traduction
inviter
probably
/ˈprɒbəbli/Used to say that something is likely but not completely sure.
“I will probably stay home and cook dinner on Friday.”
Traduction
probablement, sans doute
Test yourself
1. Which question best asks about someone's weekend plans?
2. Choose the best sentence for a plan you already decided.
3. Which sentence shows a plan that is NOT sure yet?
4. How can you invite a friend to your plan?
5. Which sentence correctly talks about LAST weekend?