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Weekend plans B1

Working out what to do with your free time.

Talking about your time

free time — spare timeA: What do you usually do in your free time?
B: I usually go for a walk or watch movies.

spend time — use timeA: What did you do over the weekend?
B: I spent time with my family at the park.

take a break — restA: You look tired. Do you want to take a break?
B: Yeah, I think I need one. Let's grab some coffee.

Suggesting an activity

go for a walk — walk for leisureA: I'm feeling a bit stressed.
B: Why don't we go for a walk and talk about it?

write down — record in writingA: What did the teacher say about the homework?
B: I wrote it down in my notebook, want to see?

What are you up to this weekend? — ask weekend plansDo you have any plans for the weekend? (polite)
What are you up to this weekend? (casual)

Making a plan

Amy: Have you got much on this weekend, or a bit of free time?

Dan: Pretty free, actually. Why, what's the plan?

Amy: The weather's meant to be nice — fancy going for a walk down by the river?

Dan: Sounds lovely. Let's do that Saturday morning.

Sorting the details

Dan: Shall we spend time at that new café after, too?

Amy: Definitely. I could really do with a proper break.

Dan: Same here. I'll write down the time so we don't forget.

Amy: Perfect — see you Saturday, then.

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