Leisure Review: Weekend Plans and Opinions
In this lesson, we bring together everything you need to talk about your free time, hobbies, and weekend plans at an A2 level. You will practise using modal verbs to express what you want, can, or must do, and share your personal opinions.
Modal Verbs
- Volere (to want): Voglio giocare a tennis. (I want to play tennis.)
- Potere (to be able to / can): Possiamo andare al cinema. (We can go to the cinema.)
- Dovere (to have to / must): Devo studiare sabato. (I have to study on Saturday.)
Expressing Opinions
To give your opinion on hobbies and activities, use phrases like penso che (I think that) or simple adjectives:
- Secondo me, è divertente. (In my opinion, it's fun.)
- Non mi piace molto. (I don't like it much.)
Common Mistakes
Remember that modal verbs are followed directly by an infinitive verb without any preposition: say voglio nuotare, not voglio a nuotare.
Words
il tempo libero
free time
Nel mio tempo libero suono la chitarra.In my free time I play the guitar.
volere
to want
Voglio uscire con gli amici.I want to go out with friends.
potere
to be able to / can
Possiamo andare al mare domenica?Can we go to the beach on Sunday?
dovere
to have to / must
Devo finire un libro questo weekend.I have to finish a book this weekend.
secondo me
in my opinion
Secondo me, dipingere è rilassante.In my opinion, painting is relaxing.
divertente
fun / entertaining
Questo gioco è molto divertente.This game is a lot of fun.
rilassante
relaxing
Ascoltare la musica è rilassante.Listening to music is relaxing.
interessante
interesting
Trovo questo film molto interessante.I find this movie very interesting.
fare sport
to play sports / do exercise
Nel weekend preferisco fare sport.On the weekend I prefer to do sports.
preferire
to prefer
Preferisco stare a casa oggi.I prefer to stay home today.
Lessons are prepared with the help of AI.
Patterns
Voglio ___ questo weekend.
Used to state what you want to do this weekend.
Voglio riposare questo weekend.I want to rest this weekend.
Secondo me, ___ è molto ___.
Used to give an opinion about an activity or hobby.
Secondo me, leggere è molto interessante.In my opinion, reading is very interesting.
Possiamo ___ insieme?
Used to suggest a shared activity with someone.
Possiamo cucinare insieme?Can we cook together?