Understanding Weekend Plans in French

Vocabulary

• Week-end - weekend
• Prévoir - to plan
• Faire - to do/make
• Sortir - to go out
• Rester - to stay

Listening Comprehension

When you listen to a conversation about weekend plans, pay attention to:

• Key Questions: What are they going to do? Are they going out or staying in?

• Phrases to Listen For:

  • "Qu'est-ce que tu fais ce week-end?" (What are you doing this weekend?)
  • "Je prévois de sortir." (I plan to go out.)
  • "Je vais rester à la maison." (I will stay home.)

Speaking Fluently

Try using the vocabulary in your sentences:

• "Ce week-end, je fais du jardinage." (This weekend, I am gardening.)

• "On sort samedi." (We are going out on Saturday.)

Writing Practice

Write a few short sentences about your weekend plans. For example:

• "Ce week-end, je vais voir un film et rester chez moi." (This weekend, I will watch a movie and stay at home.)

Role-Play

Practice a small conversation with a partner:

• A: "Qu'est-ce que tu fais ce week-end?" (What are you doing this weekend?)

• B: "Je prévois de faire du vélo avec des amis." (I plan to go biking with friends.)

Key Takeaway

Summarize the conversation by finding the main ideas, like what activities people want to do. This helps you practice listening, speaking, and writing skills in French!