Planning a Weekend Workout
Friends discuss and decide on a physical activity to do together over the weekend, such as a hike, a bike ride, or a game of basketball.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
active
Active means doing physical exercise or movement to stay healthy. In the dialogue, Emily says 'doing something active' to mean planning an exercise like hiking.
hike
A hike is a long walk in nature, often on trails, for exercise or enjoyment. Emily suggests 'a hike' as a fun outdoor activity.
trail
A trail is a path or route in the countryside for walking, hiking, or biking. The dialogue mentions a 'nice trail near the lake' for outdoor recreation.
bike ride
A bike ride means riding a bicycle for fun, exercise, or travel. John offers 'a bike ride' as an alternative to hiking.
challenging
Challenging means difficult or requiring a lot of effort. Emily asks if the trail is 'super challenging' to check if it's too hard.
leisurely
Leisurely means relaxed and not rushed, often used for enjoyable activities. John describes the ride as 'leisurely' to show it's easy and fun.
trailhead
Trailhead is the starting point of a hiking or biking trail. John suggests meeting at the 'trailhead' for their activity.
snacks
Snacks are small, quick foods like nuts or fruit eaten between meals. John offers to bring 'snacks and water' for their hike.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey John, got any plans for the weekend?
This is an informal way to ask a friend about their weekend schedule. Use it to start a casual conversation about free time. 'Got any' is a contraction of 'have you got any' for natural spoken English.
I'm open to suggestions.
This means you are willing to listen to and consider other people's ideas. It's useful when planning activities with friends to show flexibility. The phrase helps keep the discussion positive.
How about a hike?
This is a common way to suggest an idea or activity politely. 'How about' introduces a proposal, and it's great for offering options in planning conversations. Use it to make suggestions sound friendly.
I'm definitely up for that.
This expresses strong agreement and enthusiasm for an idea. 'Up for' means ready or willing to do something. It's a casual idiom useful in social planning to show excitement.
What time works for you?
This asks for someone's convenient time without being too direct. It's practical for scheduling meetups. The structure uses 'what' for options and 'works for you' to consider the other person's schedule.
How about 9 AM?
Similar to suggesting activities, this proposes a specific time. 'How about' makes it polite and open to discussion. Use this pattern when arranging plans to invite agreement.
Looking forward to it!
This means you are excited about a future event. It's a positive way to end a planning conversation. The gerund 'looking forward' shows anticipation and is common in friendly English.
See you Saturday!
This is a casual goodbye when you have a planned meeting. It implies 'I'll see you then.' Use it to confirm and close informal plans with friends.