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Talking about the weekend on Monday in English (advanced)

Advanced English for talking about the weekend on Monday. Key line: “Did you *go* anywhere, or just *recharge* at home?”

Full script

Lin
So, how did your weekend treat you, Maya?
Them
Honestly, pretty well—I had plans, then my couch staged a comeback.
Lin
I get that. Did you go anywhere, or just recharge at home?
Them
A bit of both. I brunched with friends, then accidentally took a three-hour nap.
Lin
That's not an accident; that's your body filing a formal complaint.
Them
Exactly. I woke up convinced it was Tuesday, which felt rude, honestly.
Lin
Same here. I said I'd reset for Monday, then binge-watched a cooking show.
Them
So we're both thriving—you learned recipes, and I became one with the couch.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

went
✓ How did your weekend treat you?

Casual way to ask about their weekend

More casual than How was

recharge
✓ recharge at home

Relax and get energy back at home

More natural than rest in chat

complaint
✓ file a formal complaint

Make a complaint, jokingly

Funny exaggeration: you're very tired

Monday reset
✓ reset for Monday

Get yourself back on track for Monday

Can mean routine or mindset

Quick answers

went: what to say in English

Say “How did your weekend treat you?” — casual way to ask about their weekend. More casual than How was.

recharge: what to say in English

Say “recharge at home” — relax and get energy back at home. More natural than rest in chat.

complaint: what to say in English

Say “file a formal complaint” — make a complaint, jokingly. Funny exaggeration: you're very tired.

Monday reset: what to say in English

Say “reset for Monday” — get yourself back on track for Monday. Can mean routine or mindset.

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