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Exercise 1
Useful Expressions
Direction: Read the useful expressions with your tutor.
Got any plans for the weekend?
I’m thinking of taking it easy.
Let’s catch up sometime soon!
I’m up for anything fun!
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
Take it easy
/teɪk ɪt ˈiː.zi/
Meaning:
Relax and not work too hard
- I plan to take it easy this weekend and watch movies.
Paint the town red
/peɪnt ðə taʊn rɛd/
Meaning:
Go out and have a lively time
- We’re going to paint the town red on Saturday night!
Couch potato
/kaʊʧ pəˈteɪ.toʊ/
Meaning:
Someone who watches a lot of TV
- I was a couch potato all weekend and didn’t leave the house.
Have a blast
/hæv ə blæst/
Meaning:
Have a great time
- We had a blast at the concert last weekend!
Exercise 3
Practice
Read each sentence and choose the word or phrase that means the opposite (antonym)
This weekend, I just want to take it easy and relax.
work hard
travel
exercise
rest
We’re planning to paint the town red after payday!
stay home
go partying
dance
celebrate
I turned into a total couch potato on Sunday.
active person
TV watcher
reader
gamer
They really had a blast at the beach party!
had fun
felt bored
laughed
enjoyed
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Have a blast
Paint the town red
Couch potato
Take it easy
Situation: Two coworkers chat about weekend plans during lunch.
Olha
Word Bank: paint, plans, weekend, town, catch up, take it easy, blast, couch potato.
Got any ________ for the weekend?
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Ben
Word Bank: paint, plans, weekend, town, catch up, take it easy, blast, couch potato.
Not much, I might just ________ and watch some shows.
Olha
Word Bank: paint, plans, weekend, town, catch up, take it easy, blast, couch potato.
That sounds relaxing! I’m planning to ________ the town with friends.
Ben
Word Bank: paint, plans, weekend, town, catch up, take it easy, blast, couch potato.
Wow, sounds fun! I hope you have a ________.
Olha
Word Bank: paint, plans, weekend, town, catch up, take it easy, blast, couch potato.
Thanks! Maybe we can ________ next week?
Ben
Word Bank: paint, plans, weekend, town, catch up, take it easy, blast, couch potato.
Yes, I’d love that. Sometimes I feel like a ________ after a busy week.
Olha
Word Bank: paint, plans, weekend, town, catch up, take it easy, blast, couch potato.
We all need days to take it easy.
Ben
Word Bank: paint, plans, weekend, town, catch up, take it easy, blast, couch potato.
Definitely! Enjoy your weekend!
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
How to Start a Conversation About Weekend Plans
1. Ask Casual Questions
Start with simple, friendly questions such as “Got any plans for the weekend?” or “What are you up to this weekend?” to invite the other person to share.
2. Share Your Plans
Use idioms to describe your own weekend plans. For example, say “I’m going to take it easy this weekend” or “I’m planning to paint the town red on Saturday.”
3. Practice Speaking Aloud
Repeat these idioms and sentences aloud to improve your confidence and fluency in everyday conversation.
4. Listen to Conversations
Watch videos or listen to podcasts where people talk about their weekend plans to hear how idioms are naturally used.
Listening Practice
1. What does “take it easy” mean?
A. Relax and not work hard
B. Work a lot
C. Go hiking
D. Party all night
2. What does “paint the town red” mean?
A. Go out and have fun
B. Paint a wall
C. Stay at home
D. Watch TV
3. Who was a “couch potato” last weekend?
A. Anna
B. Ben
C. Both
D. Neither
4. What does “have a blast” mean?
A. Have a great time
B. Make noise
C. Sleep early
D. Go to work
Exercise 6
Discussion
Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
1. Got any plans for this weekend?
2. What’s your favorite way to relax after a busy week?
3. Have you ever “painted the town red”? What did you do?
4. Are you more of a couch potato or an active person on weekends?
5. What was the best weekend you ever had?
6. How do you usually spend your weekends?
7. Do you like to make plans or be spontaneous on weekends?
8. How can you invite someone to hang out using casual expressions?
