Talking about weekend activities is a great way for learners to practice using the simple present tense to describe routines and habits. This topic encourages students to share information about their lives, listen to others, and expand their vocabulary related to hobbies, leisure activities, and everyday routines.
By exploring this topic, learners will become comfortable answering and asking questions about weekend plans, describing what they typically do, and expressing preferences in a simple yet meaningful way.
GRAMMAR
Using the Simple Present Tense for Routines
Form: Subject + base verb (+ s/es for third-person singular).
- Example: "I play soccer on the weekends."
Negative: Subject + do/does not + base verb.
- Example: "She doesn’t watch TV on Sundays."
Questions: Do/Does + subject + base verb?
- Example: "What do you do on the weekends?"
Time Expressions for Weekends
- Common expressions:
- "On Saturdays/Sundays"
- "Every weekend"
- "In the afternoon/morning/evening"
VOCABULARY
- Relax: To rest and enjoy free time.
Example: "I relax at home on Sundays." - Exercise: Physical activity to stay fit.
Example: "I do some exercise in the morning." - Clean: To make a place tidy.
Example: "I clean my room on the weekends." - Shop: To buy things at stores.
Example: "We shop for groceries on Saturdays." - Hang out: To spend time with friends or family.
Example: "I hang out with my friends on Sundays." - Watch: To look at something, like TV or movies.
Example: "She watches movies on Saturday nights." - Cook: To prepare food.
Example: "I cook breakfast for my family." - Travel: To go to another place for fun.
Example: "Sometimes we travel to the beach." - Read: To look at and understand words in a book.
Example: "I read a new book every weekend." - Play: To participate in a game or sport.
Example: "They play basketball at the park."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "What do you usually do on the weekends?"
- "I like to relax and watch TV."
- "We often go out for dinner."
- "On Saturdays, I wake up late."
- "I don’t usually do much on Sundays."
- "Sometimes I visit my grandparents."
- "Do you have any special plans for the weekend?"
- "I spend time with my family on Sundays."
- "I go for a walk in the park."
- "The weekends are my favorite time to unwind."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "I relax at home on Saturdays."
- "We visit our friends every weekend."
- "She plays soccer in the afternoon."
Negative Sentences
- "I don’t go out on Sundays."
- "He doesn’t watch TV on the weekends."
- "We don’t usually travel on Saturdays."
Questions
- "What do you do on the weekends?"
- "Do you usually stay home on Saturdays?"
- "Does she cook on Sundays?"
Answers
- Positive: "Yes, I usually cook on Sundays."
- Negative: "No, I don’t usually stay home on Saturdays."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends talking about their weekend routines.
Lisa: Hey, Mark! What do you usually do on the weekends?
Mark: Hi, Lisa! On Saturdays, I go to the gym in the morning. In the afternoon, I usually meet my friends. What about you?
Lisa: I usually relax at home. On Sundays, I like to go to the park with my dog.
Mark: That sounds nice! Do you ever go out on Saturday nights?
Lisa: Not often, but sometimes I go to the movies. How about you?
Mark: I like to stay in and watch a good series.
READING
"A Perfect Weekend"
For Anna, weekends are the best time of the week. On Saturday mornings, she likes to wake up late and have a big breakfast. After breakfast, she often goes shopping with her sister. In the afternoon, they sometimes go to the park and enjoy the fresh air.
On Sundays, Anna spends most of her time with her family. They cook lunch together and talk about their week. After lunch, Anna likes to read or watch a movie.
Anna doesn’t usually do much in the evenings. She prefers to relax and get ready for the week ahead.
Questions and Answers
Q: What does Anna like to do on Saturday mornings?
A: She likes to wake up late and have a big breakfast.Q: Who does Anna go shopping with?
A: She goes shopping with her sister.Q: What does Anna do on Sundays?
A: She spends time with her family, cooks lunch, and relaxes.Q: Does Anna do a lot in the evenings?
A: No, she prefers to relax in the evenings.
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