🎉 Talking About Your Weekend Plans – Intermediate Level (TOPIK 3–4)
🗓️ TGIF: How to Talk About Your Weekend Plans Naturally
Ready for the weekend? Whether you're hiking or hitting a cafe, Teacher Hoon breaks down the Future Intention patterns to make you sound like a fluent speaker.
The Most Common Icebreaker (EEAT Tip)
In Korea, "What are you doing this weekend?" is the universal Friday conversation starter. As a teacher with 20 years of experience, I always remind students: Don't just use future tense. Using patterns that show "intention" makes you sound much more engaged in the conversation. Let's look at the key toolkit for TOPIK 3-4.
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1. Intent: -(으)하려고 해요
Use this when you have a Goal or Thinking Process behind your plan. It translates to "I'm planning to..."
- ⛰️ 주말에 등산을 하려고 해요.
(I'm planning to go hiking on the weekend.) - 🤝 친구를 만나려고 해요.
(I'm planning to meet a friend.)
2. Future: -(으)ㄹ 거예요
Use this for Scheduled or Definite future actions. It's the standard "I will..." form.
- 🏠 집에서 푹 쉴 거예요.
(I will rest well at home.) - 🛍️ 쇼핑하러 갈 거예요.
(I am going to go shopping.)
💡 Teacher Hoon's Pro Distinction Tip
Many students ask: "Can I use both?" Yes! But if someone asks you "뭐 할 거예요?", answering with "-(으)려고 해요" sounds more like you've been putting effort into your planning. It's a great way to show enthusiasm!
🗣 Practice Dialogue: The Beach Trip
A: 이번 주말에 뭐 할 거예요?
(What will you do this weekend?)
B: 친구들이랑 바닷가에 갈 거예요. 수영도 하고 사진도 찍으려고 해요.
(I'm going to the beach. I'm planning to swim and take photos.)
A: 와, 재미있겠네요!
(Wow, sounds like fun!)
💡 Did You Know? The "2-Hour" Rule
According to 2024 travel data, over 70% of Koreans prefer weekend trips within 2 hours of their home, like Gangneung, Gapyeong, or Sokcho. This is why Sunday evening traffic on the highways is legendary! Many Koreans plan their weekend Gwi-seong (return) as early as Monday morning.
Want to Practice "Friday Chat" Roleplay?
Don't wait until Monday to recap your weekend! Book a 1:1 "Weekend & Hobbies" session with Hoon on italki. We'll practice making plans and reacting to them using real-life intermediate patterns until you sound perfectly natural.
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More Intermediate Lessons:
Plans & Intentions |
Describing Travel
