17.11_Weekdays and Weekends_Present Simple vs Present Continuous

🌞 Weekdays and Weekends – Everyday Life vs This Weekend

1. Warm-up (5 min)

 Talk about your week

• What do you usually do on weekdays?

• What do you usually do at the weekends?

• What are you doing this weekend?

Example sentences:

A: I usually work until five o’clock, but today I’m finishing early.

B: I usually relax on Sundays, but this weekend I’m visiting my grandparents.

2. Grammar Reminder – Present Simple vs Present Continuous

💬 Example sentences:

• I usually stay at home on Sunday, but today I’m visiting my friend.

• He always has lunch at work, but this week he’s eating out.

• We don’t work on Saturdays. We’re going to the cinema this weekend.

3. Vocabulary – Weekday and Weekend Activities

4. Questions for Practice (with Sample Answers)

What do you usually do on weekdays?

 I usually go to work and cook dinner in the evening.

What do you usually do at the weekends?

 I usually meet my friends or visit my family.

What are you doing this weekend?

 I’m going hiking with my friends.

What time do you get up at the weekends?

 I usually get up at ten o’clock.

Who do you usually spend time with?

 I usually spend time with my family.

Where do you usually go on Saturdays?

 I often go shopping or to a café.

What new activity would you like to try this weekend?

 I’d like to try swimming in the lake.

What are your friends doing this weekend?

 They’re going to the cinema on Saturday.

Do you like busy or quiet weekends?

 I prefer quiet weekends to relax.

What’s your perfect Sunday like?

 My perfect Sunday is sleeping in, having a big breakfast, and watching a film.