How do you usually spend your weekends when it comes to socialising?

B Natural answer

My weekends are usually a mix of quiet time and social time. I often make plans in advance so I know whether I'm seeing friends or visiting family. If we go out, we usually go out for dinner or meet somewhere easy, like a cafe or a park. During the week we're all busy, so weekends are when I really stay in touch with people properly. I don't need to do something exciting every time; I just like having a chance to talk face to face and hear what's going on in everyone's life.

Key phrases in this answer

• make plans in advance — arrange something before the day arrives“I like to make plans in advance so I don't feel rushed.”
• go out for dinner — leave home to eat at a restaurant“We might go out for dinner on Friday.”
• stay in touch — continue communicating with someone regularly“I try to stay in touch with my cousins.”
• catch up with my friends — see friends and talk about what has happened recently“I usually catch up with my friends on Saturday afternoon.”
• grab a coffee — meet briefly for coffee in a casual way“We can grab a coffee after work.”
• keep it low-key — make plans calm, simple, and not too busy“This weekend I want to keep it low-key.”