Sleeping in means waking up later than usual, often on weekends when people do not have to work or go to school. Many people enjoy sleeping in because it helps them feel rested and relaxed. However, some people prefer to wake up early, even on weekends, to have a productive day.
Example:
On weekdays, I wake up at 6:30 a.m., but on weekends, I sleep in until 9:00 a.m.
My brother never sleeps in. He always wakes up at 7:00 a.m., even on Saturdays!
GRAMMAR
We use the present simple tense to talk about routines and habits.
Structure:
Affirmative: Subject + verb (base form or with "s" for third person) + complement.
I sleep in on Saturdays.
She sleeps in on Sundays.
Negative: Subject + do/does not + verb (base form) + complement.
I don’t sleep in on weekends.
He doesn’t sleep in because he has to work.
Question: Do/Does + subject + verb (base form) + complement?
Do you sleep in on Sundays?
Does your mom sleep in on weekends?
VOCABULARY
Weekend – Saturday and Sunday.
Alarm clock – A device that wakes you up at a set time.
Nap – A short sleep during the day.
Tired – Feeling the need to rest or sleep.
Rest – To relax and stop working or moving.
Early – Before the usual time.
Late – After the usual time.
Routine – A habit or regular way of doing things.
Relax – To become calm and comfortable.
Productive – Getting a lot of work done.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I love sleeping in on Sundays!
I wake up late on weekends.
I don’t need an alarm clock on Saturdays.
She enjoys sleeping in after a long week.
Do you wake up early or late on weekends?
SENTENCES
Positive:
I sleep in on Saturdays.
My sister loves sleeping in on Sundays.
We don’t have to wake up early on weekends.
Negative:
I don’t sleep in on weekdays.
My dad never sleeps in, even on Sundays.
She doesn’t like to wake up late.
Questions & Answers:
Do you sleep in on weekends? – Yes, I do! / No, I don’t.
Does your brother sleep in on Sundays? – Yes, he does! / No, he doesn’t.
What time do you wake up on Saturdays? – I wake up at 10 a.m.
CONVERSATION
Tom: Hey, Lisa! Do you sleep in on the weekends?
Lisa: Yes, I do! I usually wake up at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. What about you?
Tom: I wake up early, even on weekends. I like to go for a morning run.
Lisa: That’s great! I prefer to relax in the morning.
Tom: Do you use an alarm clock?
Lisa: No, I don’t. I just wake up when I feel rested.
Tom: That sounds nice! Maybe I should try sleeping in sometimes.
READING
Sleeping in on the Weekends
Many people sleep in on Saturdays and Sundays because they do not have work or school. Some people wake up late to feel more rested. Others wake up early to do activities like exercising, cleaning, or spending time with family. Experts say that sleeping in sometimes is okay, but waking up at the same time every day is better for your health. If you sleep in too much, you may feel more tired during the week.
Questions:
Why do people sleep in on weekends?
What do some people do instead of sleeping in?
Is sleeping in good for your health?
Answers:
People sleep in to feel more rested.
Some people wake up early to exercise, clean, or spend time with family.
Sleeping in sometimes is okay, but waking up at the same time every day is healthier.
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