Setting: Friday afternoon at a café near their workplace. Lena, Carlos, and Maya are sitting around a table with coffee, making plans for the weekend. (About 5 minutes of pair speaking practice.)
Carlos: So, what’s everyone doing this weekend? I need some good ideas!
Maya: Hmm, I’m going to a pottery class on Saturday. It’s my third time. I love it!
Lena: That sounds nice, but messy. I think I’ll just stay home and read. I’ve had a long week.
Carlos: Read? Come on, Lena, it’s the weekend! Let’s do something exciting — hiking, maybe?
Lena: (Laughs) Hiking? That sounds like more work! I want to relax. My legs are still tired from last weekend’s shopping trip.
Maya: I agree with both of you. Pottery helps me relax and be active. You shape the clay, and it feels so calming.
Carlos: Sounds artsy! But I like moving. I was thinking of biking or going to the lake.
Lena: Maybe I’ll try pottery someday. But not this weekend. I need my sofa, my tea, and my book.
Maya: What about Sunday? Maybe we can do something together — just for a few hours?
Carlos: Oh! How about we go to the park? We can have a little picnic, maybe play frisbee or volleyball?
Lena: That’s not a bad idea. I could bring some sandwiches. But no running, okay?
Maya: Deal! I’ll bring fruit and drinks. And Carlos brings the games.
Carlos: Perfect! I’ll bring my speaker too — some music will make it more fun! Maybe even some salsa!
Lena: (Smiling) I guess I’m not staying home all weekend after all.
Maya: We all need a little fun and fresh air. It’s good for the brain!
Carlos: And the heart! What time works best for everyone?
Lena: Hmm... How about 11 in the morning?
Maya: Sounds good to me. Riverside Park?
Carlos: Yes! Sunday at 11 it is!
Lena: Wait — what will we do if it rains? The forecast said there might be showers.
Maya: Good point. If it rains, we’ll move the picnic to my apartment. I have a big living room.
Carlos: And if the rain stops early, we’ll still go to the park. I’ll check the forecast Sunday morning and text you both.
Lena: Should we invite anyone else? What about Priya from work? She’s new in town.
Maya: Great idea! I’ll ask her tomorrow. If she says yes, I’ll tell her to bring a dessert.
Carlos: Let’s make it a potluck then — everyone brings one dish. If we all bring something, we’ll have plenty of food.
Lena: I love that plan. I’m really looking forward to Sunday now — rain or shine!
Maya: Me too! Okay, so Sunday at 11, Riverside Park — or my place if it rains.
Carlos: (Raising his cup) To the best weekend ever!
Lena and Maya: (Yay!) To the weekend!
(They all smile and clink their coffee cups together.)