In this topic, students will talk about their daily routines, schedules, and how busy they are with lessons or activities. This topic helps learners describe time management, discuss how often they study or take lessons, and express their feelings about having or not having free time. They will use the present simple and present continuous to describe routines and current activities.
For example:
I take piano lessons every day.
She doesn’t have time to relax.
We are studying a lot this week.
Students will also learn to talk about their obligations and use adverbs of frequency and prepositions of time.
GRAMMAR
Present Simple (daily routine):
I take English lessons every day.
He doesn’t have much free time.
Present Continuous (now):
I am doing my homework now.
We are taking extra classes this week.
Past Simple:
Last year, I had more free time.
She studied only on weekends.
Future (Will / Going to):
I will have free time after exams.
I’m going to rest this weekend.
Modals (can, must, should):
You should take a break.
I can’t go out today.
I must finish my lesson first.
Adverbs of frequency:
always, usually, often, sometimes, never
I always study in the evening.
Prepositions of time:
in the morning, on Monday, at 6 PM, after class
VOCABULARY
Schedule – A plan of activities or lessons.
Homework – Work students do at home.
Break – A short rest from studying.
Routine – Things you do regularly.
Busy – Having many things to do.
Lesson – A period of learning.
Relax – To rest and feel calm.
Stress – A feeling of worry or pressure.
Tired – Needing rest.
Manage – To control or organize your time or activities.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I have a busy schedule.
I study every day after school.
There’s no time to relax.
I need to take a break.
I can’t go out because I have lessons.
I usually finish my homework at night.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I take lessons every day.
She studies hard every evening.
We are learning new things this week.
Negative:
I don’t have free time.
He doesn’t go out during the week.
They aren’t relaxing now.
Questions:
Do you take lessons every day?
What time do you start your homework?
Are you studying now?
Answers:
Yes, I have a class every day.
I usually start at 6 PM.
Yes, I’m doing math homework.
CONVERSATION
Sofia: Hey Luis, do you want to go to the park later?
Luis: I’d love to, but I can’t. I have a guitar lesson at 5 PM.
Sofia: Oh no! You’re always busy.
Luis: I know. I take lessons every day, and I have homework too.
Sofia: That’s a lot. Don’t you ever get tired?
Luis: Yes, sometimes I feel very tired. But I like learning new things.
Sofia: That’s great! But you should also take time to relax.
Luis: You’re right. Maybe I’ll take Sunday off.
LONG READING
Many students today have very full schedules. They go to school in the morning, and in the afternoon, they take extra lessons like music, dance, sports, or language classes. Some students take lessons every day and don’t have much free time.
Sophie is one of those students. She takes English lessons on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, she has piano class. On Saturday, she goes to swimming lessons. Sophie doesn’t have much time to relax. She usually finishes her homework at night and goes to bed late.
She likes learning, but sometimes she feels tired and stressed. Her parents tell her to rest more. Sophie hopes to have more free time during the summer break.
Questions and Answers:
What does Sophie do during the week? – She takes different lessons every day.
When does she take English lessons? – On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Does she have time to relax? – No, she doesn’t.
How does she feel sometimes? – Tired and stressed.
What does she hope for? – More free time during summer break.
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