Lesson 5: Planning for

the Weekend

DIALOGUE
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: Planning for the
Weekend. First, read the following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch
roles and try again.
Kevin and Dorothy are talking about weekend plans.

Kevin: What are you up to this weekend?

Dorothy: I‘m thinking about having a picnic with some friends.

Kevin: That sounds like fun.

Dorothy: What plans do you have?

Kevin: Oh, nothing special.

Dorothy: You‘re welcome to join us if you are free. We’re meeting up

at Dolores Park Saturday afternoon.

Kevin: Sure, let me just check with Gina. She mentioned something
about a music festival.

Dorothy: Feel free to invite her and more friends if you want.

Kevin: Do you need me to bring anything?

Dorothy: Some drinks and snacks would be nice, and don’t forget
your sunscreen.

VOCABULARY
Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the
word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you
do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know
how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition Example

be up to… have plans to do… I wonder what Mark is up to.

Might be plan to do… My friends are thinking about

thinking about going to a movie.
+ (~ing)

picnic a trip or party that This weekend I have a

includes a meal eaten family picnic.
outdoors

be welcome – Your friends are welcome

 to… to come over as well.

meet up at … to come together The boys met up at the school.

check with ask someone if it’s okay I need to check with my

someone to do… boss if I can take a day off.

mention to talk about, write about, She’s

or refer to (something or never mentioned anything to me
someone) especially in a about her husband.
brief way

festival a special time or event Each year, a festival was held

when people gather to to celebrate the harvest.
celebrate something

feel free to… -don’t be afraid to Please feel free to ask any
questions you have.

sunscreen a lotion that you put on This sunscreen has 100 SPF.
your skin to prevent
sunburn by blocking out
some of the sun’s rays

EXERCISE
Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the
sample answers to come up with your own answer.

1. What are you up to this weekend?

1. I am thinking about going for a short trip.
2. I have a family reunion.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
2. Do you normally have plans for the weekends?
1. Yes, I like to plan activities for my weekends.
2. No, I usually don’t have any plans.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
3. Who are you meeting up with this weekend?
1. I am having dinner with my sister.
2. I don’t have any plans yet.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
4. Do you like to spend your weekend with friends?
1. Yes, and weekends are the only time I can meet up with my friends.
2. I prefer to stay at home and read.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
5. Have you ever planned any weekend trips?

1. I used to go camping just outside the city.

2. I think a normal weekend is too short for a trip.
3. Your answer:_______________________________

CONVERSATION
Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation
with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting
comes up.

1. What did you do last weekend?

2. Are you happy with a two-day weekend or should it be three days?
3. What do you want to do for the next long weekend?
4. What would life be like without weekends?
5. Do you know what ‘Monday blues’ means?