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Making weekend plans in English
Everyday English for making weekend plans. Key line: “Do you have any plans for the weekend?”
Full script
Lin
Do you have any plans for the weekend?
Them
I'm meeting friends, unless my dog steals the day.
Lin
That sounds fun. I'm thinking of a hike Sunday.
Them
Nice, if it doesn't rain. The forecast keeps changing.
Lin
Want to join me, or are you on dog duty?
Them
I'd love to, but she books my whole Saturday.
Lin
Wow, her social calendar is busier than mine.
Them
Totally. If she approves, I'm free after three.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask about plans
✓ Do you have any plans for the weekend?Ask about their weekend plans
A natural weekend opener
Keep it going
✓ That sounds fun.Say it sounds enjoyable.
A simple follow-up reply
Invite
✓ Want to join me?Invite them to come
Common and relaxed in speech
Polite refusal
✓ I'd love to, but...Polite no + reason
Polite refusal; add a reason
Quick answers
Ask about plans: what to say in English
Say “Do you have any plans for the weekend?” — ask about their weekend plans. A natural weekend opener.
Keep it going: what to say in English
Say “That sounds fun.” — say it sounds enjoyable. A simple follow-up reply.
Invite: what to say in English
Say “Want to join me?” — invite them to come. Common and relaxed in speech.
Polite refusal: what to say in English
Say “I'd love to, but...” — polite no + reason. Polite refusal; add a reason.