Weekend Activity Recommendation
A colleague recommends a place they visited or an activity they did over the weekend, inviting others to try it.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
chores
Household tasks like cleaning or laundry that need to be done regularly. Use it when talking about everyday home duties.
get up to
An informal phrase meaning 'what activities did you do?' It's commonly used in casual conversations to ask about someone's recent actions.
botanical garden
A public garden where many different types of plants are grown and displayed for education and enjoyment. Mention it when recommending nature spots.
gorgeous
Very beautiful or attractive, often used for places, people, or things. It's a strong positive word to express admiration.
worth checking out
Means it's valuable or interesting enough to visit or try. Use this phrase when asking for or giving advice on new experiences.
peaceful
Calm and quiet, without noise or stress. Describe relaxing places like parks or gardens with this word.
escape
To get away from something unpleasant, like city noise. In this context, it's used for finding a relaxing break from daily life.
recommendation
A suggestion of something good, like a place or activity. Thank someone for it when they share helpful ideas.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
How was everyone's weekend?
This is a friendly greeting to start a conversation about the past weekend. Use it in group settings like work meetings to invite sharing. It's simple present perfect tense for recent past events.
What did you get up to?
An informal way to ask about someone's activities over the weekend. 'Get up to' is a phrasal verb for casual inquiries. Useful in friendly chats to keep the conversation going.
It's absolutely gorgeous!
Expresses strong positive feeling about something beautiful. 'Absolutely' intensifies the adjective 'gorgeous.' Use it to enthusiastically describe places or experiences.
Is it worth checking out?
Asks if something is valuable to visit or try. 'Worth' followed by a gerund shows if an action is beneficial. Great for seeking advice on new activities.
That sounds amazing.
A positive response to someone's description, meaning it seems wonderful. Use 'sounds' for opinions based on hearing about something. Common in conversations to show interest.
You've sold me!
Idiomatic expression meaning 'you've convinced me to try it.' It's like being persuaded by a good sales pitch. Use it humorously when someone recommends something appealing.
Thanks for the recommendation!
Expresses gratitude for a suggestion. 'Recommendation' is a noun for advice given. Say this after receiving helpful tips to be polite.
Let me know if you end up going.
Invites someone to share their experience later. 'End up' means 'finally do something.' Use it to build ongoing conversations and show interest in others.