🇬🇧🇨🇳 weekend - 周末 : English Lesson

Meaning of "weekend" ("周末"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

The weekend is the special time at the end of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when most kids don’t have school and most adults don’t go to work, so they can rest, play, visit friends, and do fun activities.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I made a weekend to-do list: 1) Nothing. 2) Almost nothing. 3) Feel very proud of steps 1 and 2.

My weekend ended so fast I’m checking the security cameras to see where it went.

Teachers say, “Enjoy your weekend,” which secretly means, “Good luck remembering anything on Monday.”

The weekend is like a magic trick: now it’s Friday, now it’s Sunday night, and—poof—time for school.

I planned to exercise this weekend, but my snack cabinet planned a surprise party instead.

On Friday the child smiles. The weekend is near. On Saturday the child and friends go to the park for a weekend walk. On Sunday the family cooks and rests at home. The child does not go to school on the weekend and can play and sleep. The small dog is happy on the weekend. It loves weekend play.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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