JHON'S SCHEDULE

 In this lesson, we will learn about John’s daily schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to practice talking about routines, times, and activities using the present simple tense. You’ll also expand your vocabulary related to time management and daily activities. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to talk about your own schedule and ask others about theirs.

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Grammar Focus:

Present Simple Tense

• We use the present simple to talk about habits, routines, and things that happen regularly.

Structure:

• Affirmative: Subject + verb (base form) (e.g., John works from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Negative: Subject + does not + verb (base form) (e.g., John does not work on weekends.)
• Question: Does + subject + verb (base form)? (e.g., Does John have a meeting today?)

Time Expressions:

• We use time expressions to talk about when activities happen: "in the morning," "at night," "on Monday," etc.

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Vocabulary:

• Routine – Activities that happen regularly.
• Appointment – A scheduled meeting or event.
• Break – A short rest from work or activities.
• Meeting – A gathering of people to discuss something.
• Task – A piece of work to be done.
• Commute – The time spent traveling to and from work or school.
• Lunch break – Time during the middle of the day for lunch.
• Shift – The set period when someone works, often used for jobs with rotating hours (e.g., morning shift, night shift).
• To-do list – A list of tasks to be completed.

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Useful Expressions:

• Talking about schedules:

  • "John starts work at 9 a.m."
  • "He has a meeting at 11 a.m."
  • "John usually finishes work by 6 p.m."

• Asking about someone's schedule:

  • "What time do you start work?"
  • "Do you have any appointments today?"
  • "When do you usually take a break?"

• Describing routines:

  • "John always wakes up early."
  • "He goes to the gym twice a week."
  • "He usually has lunch at 12:30 p.m."

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Sample Sentences:

1. "John wakes up at 6:30 a.m. every morning."
2. "He commutes to work by train."
3. "John has a team meeting at 10 a.m. every Monday."
4. "He usually finishes work at 5:30 p.m."
5. "On the weekends, John does not work and spends time with his family."

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Questions and Answers:

1. Q: What time does John wake up?
   A: He wakes up at 6:30 a.m.

2. Q: Does John have a meeting today?
   A: Yes, he has a meeting at 11 a.m.

3. Q: What time does John finish work?
   A: He finishes work at 5:30 p.m.

4. Q: When does John take his lunch break?
   A: He usually takes his lunch break at 12:30 p.m.

5. Q: Does John work on weekends?
   A: No, John does not work on weekends.

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Conversation Example:

A: Hey, do you know John’s schedule for today?
B: Yes, he starts work at 9 a.m. and has a meeting at 11 a.m.
A: What about his lunch break?
B: He usually takes a break around 12:30 p.m.
A: Does he finish late?
B: No, he usually finishes by 5:30 p.m.
A: Great, I’ll try to catch him after work. Thanks!
B: No problem!

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Reading:

Title: John’s Busy Day John’s day begins early. He wakes up at 6:30 a.m. and starts his morning routine. After a quick shower and breakfast, he leaves home at 7:30 a.m. and takes the train to work. His workday starts at 9 a.m. sharp. John works as a project manager, so his mornings are often filled with meetings and planning sessions. At 11 a.m., he has a team meeting where they discuss the progress of their current project.

John takes his lunch break at 12:30 p.m. He enjoys eating with his colleagues, and sometimes they go out to a nearby restaurant. After lunch, John spends the afternoon working on reports and organizing tasks for his team. By 5:30 p.m., his workday ends, and he heads home. In the evening, John relaxes by watching a movie or reading a book. He usually goes to bed by 10 p.m. to get enough rest for the next busy day.