Speaking - Your Weekend Activities vs. Your Weekday Routine

VOCABULARY

• Routine: regular daily schedule
• My morning routine includes coffee and reading.

• Weekdays: Monday to Friday
• I work from 9 to 5 on weekdays.

• Weekend: Saturday and Sunday
• I relax and spend time with family on weekends.

• Free time: time when you’re not working/studying
• I play video games in my free time.

• Sleep in: wake up later than usual
• I sleep in on Sundays.

• Go out: leave the house for fun
• I go out with friends on Saturday nights.

• Do chores: do housework like cleaning, cooking
• I usually do chores on Saturday morning.

 

KEY QUESTIONS

What is your weekday routine like?
On weekdays, I usually ____________.
Example: On weekdays, I usually wake up at 7, have breakfast, and go to work.

What do you do on the weekend? 
On weekends, I ____________.
Example: On weekends, I sleep in, clean the house, and go out with my friends.

Do you prefer weekdays or weekends? Why?
I prefer ____________ because ____________.
Example: I prefer weekends because I have more free time.

Is your routine very different on weekends?
Yes, on weekends I ____________, but on weekdays I ____________.
Example: Yes, on weekends I relax, but on weekdays I’m always busy.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

“During the week…”

“My weekend routine is…”

“In my free time, I like to…”

“I usually / sometimes / never…”

“My weekdays are busy, but weekends are relaxing.”

ACTIVITY

Record a 1–2 minute audio comparing your weekday and weekend routines. Include:

• A short description of your typical weekday
• A short description of your weekend activities
• Say which one you prefer and why

📝 Start like this: "On weekdays, I usually... But on weekends, I like to..."