WHEN DO THEY MEET?

 In this topic, students will learn how to ask and answer questions about meeting times and schedules. The focus is on using the present simple tense with time expressions and frequency adverbs to describe when people meet. This topic helps learners improve their communication about regular events, such as classes, meetings, or study groups.

For example:

• When do they meet?

• They meet on Mondays and Thursdays.

• The group meets every week at 4 p.m.

Students will also review time-related vocabulary, days of the week, and how to form simple questions using "when".

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple (for regular actions):

   • They meet on Fridays.

   • We have English class every Tuesday.

2. Wh- Questions with "When":

   • When do you meet your group?

   • When does the class start?

3. Time expressions and prepositions:

   • on Monday, at 5 p.m., in the evening

4. Adverbs of frequency:

   • always, usually, sometimes, never

5. Modal verbs (can, should):

   • You should come to the meeting.

   • Can we meet on Wednesday?

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VOCABULARY

1. Meet – To come together for an event or activity.

2. Group – A number of people who do something together.

3. Time – When something happens.

4. Schedule – A plan that shows times and activities.

5. Plan – To organize something before it happens.

6. Class – A lesson in school or a learning activity.

7. Start – The beginning of something.

8. Finish – The end of something.

9. Day – One of the seven parts of the week.

10. Evening – The time from the end of the afternoon to night.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• When do they meet?

• They meet every Monday.

• What time does the class start?

• The meeting is at 4 p.m.

• We usually meet in the evening.

• Can we change the meeting time?

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• They meet every Thursday at 6 p.m.

• The team meets twice a week.

• We start the class at 9 a.m.

Negative:

• They don’t meet on Sundays.

• The class doesn’t start at 10 a.m.

• I don’t meet with the group on Fridays.

Questions:

• When do they meet?

• What time does the lesson start?

• Do you meet your friends every week?

Answers:

• They meet on Monday and Wednesday.

• The class starts at 3 p.m.

• Yes, we meet every Saturday.

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CONVERSATION

Emma: Hi, Alex. When do you and your friends meet for the study group?

Alex: We usually meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. How about you?

Emma: I meet with my group on Mondays. We meet at 4 p.m.

Alex: That’s a good time. Do you meet at school?

Emma: Yes, in the library. Where do you meet?

Alex: We meet online because some of us live far away.

Emma: That’s smart! I want to try that too.

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LONG READING

Students often have group projects and need to meet regularly. Julia and her classmates meet every Wednesday at 4 p.m. They meet in the school library and talk about their science project. Julia brings her notebook and helps organize the information. Her group usually spends one hour working together. Sometimes, they meet again on the weekend if they need more time.

These meetings help students work as a team and finish their tasks. Julia likes working with her group because everyone shares ideas and helps each other. She thinks it’s important to meet on time and be prepared.

Questions and Answers:

1. When do Julia and her classmates meet? – Every Wednesday at 4 p.m.

2. Where do they meet? – In the school library.

3. What project are they working on? – A science project.

4. How long do they usually meet? – One hour.

5. Does Julia like working in a group? – Yes, she does.