Learn how to talk about weekend plans in English with practical listening and speaking practice. Join us to describe your plans, explain what isn't decided yet, and answer follow-up questions in an A2–B1 English conversation.
“What are your plans for the weekend?” You have an answer in your own language, but in English you only say, “I'm going out.” Practise adding the details that help a real conversation continue—whether you're meeting a friend, taking a walk, or staying home.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL PRACTISE
• Talking about future plans with “I'm planning to” and “I'm going to”
• Explaining the difference between an agreed plan and a possibility
• Saying “I might” and “I haven't decided yet” naturally
• Clarifying a plan before someone buys tickets
• Building a four- or five-sentence answer from three personal keywords
• Responding to a follow-up question without a prepared script
USEFUL PHRASES
I'm planning to… • I'm going to… • I might…
I haven't decided yet. • I'm meeting… • We're thinking of…
It depends on… • I'll let you know.
HOW TO PRACTISE
Listen to Jessie and Alex's model conversations, repeat useful phrases, and speak during the pauses. Try the final challenge with your own real plans, then compare the example answers. Staying in counts as a plan, too.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Talk about weekend plans in English
01:03 A weekend conversation: bookshop, lunch and a walk
02:36 “I'm planning to” and “I'm going to”
04:08 “I might” and details you haven't decided
05:22 Arranged plans and things you're considering
07:16 Clear up a misunderstanding before buying tickets
09:16 A quiet weekend: staying home and cooking
11:07 Build your answer from three keywords
13:11 Your speaking challenge and a follow-up question
15:35 Share your weekend plan in the comments
YOUR TURN
What are you planning to do this weekend? Write one true sentence:
“I'm planning to ____, but ____ isn't decided yet.”
Example: “I'm planning to visit a friend, but the time isn't decided yet.”
KEEP PRACTISING
English Conversation Listening Practice | Making Plans:
https://youtu.be/LZUzMjj8zSY
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Watch this episode with English captions on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/BhCRbBW81kI
