WHAT'S YOUR PLAN FOR TODAY?

The question "What's your plan for today?" is a common way to ask about someone’s schedule or intentions for the day. It allows learners to practice discussing daily routines, future activities, and short-term plans. For A1 and A2 English learners, this topic introduces useful vocabulary, basic grammar structures, and everyday expressions that are essential for social interactions.

Understanding and answering this question helps students improve their conversational skills and enables them to describe their plans confidently. This topic also provides practice in using the present continuous tense for planned activities and introduces time-related vocabulary.

By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to ask about someone’s plans, describe their own, and engage in simple conversations about schedules.

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GRAMMAR

Present Continuous for Future Plans

• Structure:
  • Subject + be (am/is/are) + verb (-ing) + time reference.
  • Examples:
    • I am meeting my friend this afternoon.
    • She is going to the gym at 6 p.m.

Simple Present for Fixed Schedules

• Structure:
  • Subject + base verb + time reference.
  • Examples:
    • The bus leaves at 8 a.m.
    • The meeting starts at 10 a.m.

Questions

• Structure:
  • What + be (is/are) + subject + doing + time reference?
  • Examples:
    • What are you doing this evening?
    • What’s her plan for today?

Negative Statements

• Structure:
  • Subject + be (am/is/are) + not + verb (-ing).
  • Examples:
    • I am not going out today.
    • She isn’t working tonight.

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VOCABULARY

1. Plan: A detailed proposal for doing something. (Example: What’s your plan for today?)
2. Schedule: A timetable of planned activities. (Example: I have a busy schedule today.)
3. Appointment: A set time for a meeting or event. (Example: I have a doctor’s appointment at 3 p.m.)
4. Errand: A short trip to do a task. (Example: I need to run some errands this morning.)
5. Relax: To rest and take it easy. (Example: I plan to relax this afternoon.)
6. Chores: Household tasks. (Example: I’m doing chores in the morning.)
7. Meeting: A gathering of people for discussion. (Example: I have a meeting at work today.)
8. Event: A planned public or social occasion. (Example: There’s a special event at school today.)
9. Afternoon: The time between noon and evening. (Example: What are you doing this afternoon?)
10. Evening: The time from late afternoon to night. (Example: I’m having dinner with friends this evening.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Asking about plans:

  • What’s your plan for today?
  • What are you doing this morning/afternoon/evening?

• Describing plans:

  • I’m going shopping later.
  • I have a meeting at 10 a.m.

• Negative responses:

  • I don’t have any plans today.
  • I’m staying home all day.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

1. I’m going to the park this morning.
2. She’s having lunch with her friend at noon.

Negative:

1. I’m not doing anything special today.
2. He isn’t working this afternoon.

Questions:

1. What’s your plan for today?
2. Are you meeting anyone this evening?

Answers:

1. My plan is to study for my exam.
2. No, I’m not meeting anyone today.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Good morning! What’s your plan for today?
Ben: Hi, Anna! I have a busy day ahead. I’m running errands in the morning and meeting a friend for lunch. What about you?
Anna: Sounds productive! I’m working until 5 p.m., and then I’m going to the gym.
Ben: That’s great! Are you free in the evening?
Anna: Yes, I’m free after 7 p.m. Why?
Ben: Let’s grab dinner together.
Anna: That sounds perfect!

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READING

"Sarah’s Busy Day"

Sarah has a lot to do today. She starts her morning with a cup of coffee and checks her to-do list. First, she needs to go to the supermarket to buy groceries for the week. After that, she has an appointment with her dentist at 10 a.m.

In the afternoon, Sarah is meeting her colleague for lunch at a nearby café. They plan to discuss an important project for work. After lunch, she has to pick up her dry cleaning and go to the bank.

By the evening, Sarah hopes to relax. She is planning to watch her favorite TV show and read a book before going to bed. Even though her day is busy, she feels satisfied because she has managed her time well.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: What does Sarah do first in the morning?
   A: She goes to the supermarket to buy groceries.

2. Q: What time is Sarah’s dentist appointment?
   A: Her dentist appointment is at 10 a.m.

3. Q: Who is Sarah meeting for lunch?
   A: She is meeting her colleague.

4. Q: What does Sarah plan to do in the evening?
   A: She plans to watch her favorite TV show and read a book.

5. Q: How does Sarah feel about her busy day?
   A: She feels satisfied because she has managed her time well.