Lesson: Talking About Days and Schedules
Activity I: Vocabulary
- Day – a 24-hour period (e.g., Monday, Tuesday)
- Week – a period of seven days
- Weekend – Saturday and Sunday
- Schedule – a plan of activities or events and the times they happen
- Morning – the part of the day from sunrise to noon
- Afternoon – the part of the day from noon to evening
- Evening – the part of the day from late afternoon to bedtime
- Night – the time of darkness between sunset and sunrise
- Busy – having a lot to do; occupied
- Free – not busy; available
Activity II: Reading
Talking about days and schedules is an important part of daily conversations. When you meet someone, you might ask, “What are your plans for the weekend?” or “What’s your schedule like this week?” These questions help us understand what people are doing and when they are available.
To talk about specific days, we use prepositions. For example, we say “on Monday,” “on Tuesday morning,” or “on the weekend.” If you want to talk about times of the day, you can say “in the morning,” “in the afternoon,” or “in the evening.” For night, we usually say “at night.”
When discussing your schedule, you can say, “I’m busy on Wednesday afternoon,” or “I have a meeting on Friday morning.” If you don’t have plans, you can say, “I’m free on Saturday,” or “My evening is free tomorrow.”
People often talk about their routines. For instance, “Every morning, I drink coffee,” or “I go to the gym three times a week.” You can also ask about someone’s routine: “What do you usually do on Sundays?” or “Do you work on the weekend?”
Learning to talk about days and schedules helps you plan activities with others and understand their daily lives better. It’s a very practical skill for everyday communication!
Activity III: Role Play
Instructions: Practice the dialogue with a partner. Take turns being A and B. Speak clearly and try to add your own details.
A: Hi Tom! What are you doing this weekend?
B: Hey Maria! I’m pretty busy on Saturday. I have a soccer game in the morning and then a family dinner in the evening.
A: Oh, I see. What about Sunday?
B: Sunday is usually my free day. I don't have many plans.
A: Great! Would you like to go to the park on Sunday afternoon?
B: Yes, that sounds lovely! What time should we meet?
A: How about 3 PM?
B: Perfect! So, I’ll see you on Sunday afternoon at 3 PM.
A: See you then!
Activity IV: Let's Practice
Have a chat with your teacher and talk about your typical week and weekend schedule.
Follow the example in the role play and use the vocabulary you learned.