How to Talk About Your Weekend Naturally: Stop Saying “Nothing” | English Steps

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Ever hear this question on Monday:
“How was your weekend?”
…and suddenly forget every English word you know?
You say: “Nothing special… stayed home…”
But native speakers never answer like that.
Welcome to real-life small talk.
In this episode of English Steps, Sam and Alex break down everyday English for talking about your weekend — simple phrases, natural expressions, and mini-stories you can actually use in conversations at work, school, or with friends.
We decode how natives really speak, explain the culture behind small talk, and help you sound relaxed and confident (without memorizing boring textbook sentences).
What you will learn in this video:
• Why “nothing” kills the conversation
• Easy phrases to describe simple weekends
• Natural verbs natives use (hang out, chill, catch up, run errands)
• How to turn small events into short stories
• Casual expressions for plans and free time
• How to keep small talk going instead of ending it
• Pronunciation and rhythm tips to sound more natural
Timestamps:
0:00 — Welcome to English Steps
0:40 — Why “How was your weekend?” feels hard
2:10 — The mistake: saying “nothing”
4:00 — Natural phrases natives actually use
6:20 — Talking about relaxing weekends
8:30 — Talking about busy weekends
10:40 — Mini-story examples you can copy
13:00 — Pronunciation tips
14:30 — Quick practice
Question of the day:
How do you usually answer “How was your weekend?”
Write your version in the comments — let’s practice together!
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