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Conversation Beginner · Module 17 · Unit 82

Talking About Weekend Activities (Describing past events & leisure)

A2 Beginner

Learning Objectives

In today's lesson, you will talk about weekend activities and past experiences.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What did you do last weekend?
  2. Did you relax at home or go out?
  3. Did you watch any movies recently?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • hike

    verb

    /haɪk/

    Meaning:To walk in nature for exercise.

    We hike every Sunday.

    Real Life Tip:

    Popular outdoor activity in the US.

  • barbecue

    noun

    /ˈbɑːrbɪkjuː/

    Meaning:Cooking food outside.

    We had a barbecue yesterday.

    Real Life Tip:

    Common weekend social event.

  • chill out

    phrasal verb

    /ʧɪl aʊt/

    Meaning:To relax.

    I chilled out at home.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very common informal slang.

  • hang out

    phrasal verb

    /hæŋ aʊt/

    Meaning:To spend time socially.

    We hung out at the mall.

    Real Life Tip:

    Casual everyday phrase.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel talk about their weekend activities.
  • Daniel
    How was your weekend, Rachel?
  • Rachel
    I went hiking in the mountains.
  • Daniel
    Wow, I just chilled out at home.
  • Rachel

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Where did Rachel go hiking?
  2. What did Daniel do at home?
  3. Did Daniel hang out with friends?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. We ___ in the mountains last weekend.

  2. They ___ a barbecue yesterday.

  3. I ___ out with friends.

  4. She ___ at home all day.

  5. weekend / I / relaxed / last

  6. mall / went / we / the / to

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Where do you usually chill out on weekends?
  2. Who do you hang out with most?
  3. What do you do after a long week?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Where do you usually chill out?
  2. Who do you hang out with?
  3. What did you do last weekend?
  4. Do you prefer hiking or relaxing?
  5. What was your last barbecue like?
  6. Where do you go to relax?
  7. Do you like staying home or going out?
  8. What movies do you watch to chill out?
  9. Who do you usually go out with?
  10. What is your perfect weekend plan?
That sounds relaxing too.
  • Daniel
    Yeah, I watched movies all day.
  • Rachel
    Did you hang out with anyone?
  • Daniel
    No, just stayed home.
  • Rachel
    Sometimes that's the best plan!