Catching Up on Weekend Activities
Friends are just meeting up and starting their conversation by asking about each other's recent weekend activities and plans.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
chill
Means relaxed or low-key, often used to describe a calm and easy weekend without much activity. Example: 'My weekend was chill' means it was peaceful.
binged
Short for 'binge-watched,' meaning to watch many episodes of a TV show in one sitting. It's casual slang for enjoying media intensively.
hiking
Walking in nature, like mountains or trails, for exercise and fun. It's a popular outdoor activity to stay active.
sore
Feeling pain or discomfort in muscles after physical activity. Use it like 'I'm sore from exercising' to describe post-workout tiredness.
contrast
A big difference between two things. Here, it highlights how hiking (active) differs from reading (relaxed). Useful for comparing activities.
attempted
Tried to do something, often implying it wasn't perfect. It's a polite way to say you gave it a go, like in learning new skills.
masterpiece
A work of art or creation that's impressive, often used humorously for something not perfect. Good for friendly compliments on efforts.
deal
Agreement, like saying 'okay, agreed!' in casual talk. Short for 'it's a deal,' used to confirm plans enthusiastically.
catch up
To talk and share recent news with someone you haven't seen in a while. Common in social chats like 'Let's catch up over coffee.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey! Long time no see. How was your weekend?
A friendly greeting to start a casual chat. 'Long time no see' is an idiom for not seeing someone recently. Use it when reuniting with friends to ask about their recent time off.
My weekend was pretty chill, actually.
Describes a relaxed weekend simply. 'Pretty' means quite or fairly, and 'actually' adds a casual tone. Useful for sharing low-key activities without details.
What about you?
A short way to ask 'And you?' or 'How about your weekend?' It's polite and keeps the conversation going by turning the question back.
That sounds nice and relaxing!
Shows interest and positivity about what someone said. Use it to respond empathetically in chats, agreeing or appreciating their experience.
I'm still feeling a bit sore!
Expresses mild ongoing discomfort from activity. 'A bit' softens the feeling. Good for casual complaints that invite sympathy or questions.
How was the pottery class? Did you make anything cool?
Asks for details with follow-up questions. Shows engagement. Use open questions like this to encourage more sharing in conversations.
That's awesome you tried something new.
Compliments effort positively. 'Awesome' means great. Useful for encouraging friends who step out of their comfort zone.
Are you free sometime next week for dinner?
Suggests making plans politely. 'Sometime' means any time, keeping it flexible. Essential for inviting friends to future meetups.
How about Wednesday or Thursday?
Offers specific options for plans. It's a common way to negotiate schedules. Use it after someone asks about availability to suggest alternatives.
Let's aim for Wednesday then! I'll text you with the details.
Confirms plans decisively. 'Aim for' means target or plan for. 'Text you' uses modern communication. Wraps up agreements clearly.