I DO THE DISHES EVERY NIGHT AFTER DINNER

Doing the dishes means cleaning the plates, cups, forks, knives, and other items after eating. Many people do the dishes every day, especially after lunch or dinner. This activity is part of daily routines and helps keep the kitchen clean. For example:

I do the dishes every night after dinner.
My sister doesn’t like doing the dishes, but I don’t mind.
We always listen to music while doing the dishes.

Doing the dishes can also be a shared task at home. Sometimes, people take turns to do the dishes. Others use a dishwasher, but many still wash by hand.

📚 GRAMMAR

🟩 Present Simple

Used for routines and habits.

I do the dishes every night.
She does the dishes after lunch.
We don’t do the dishes in the morning.

🟦 Present Continuous

Used for actions happening now.

I am doing the dishes right now.
They are cleaning the kitchen.
He is not doing the dishes. He’s watching TV.

🟨 Past Simple

Used for completed actions in the past.

I did the dishes yesterday.
She didn’t do the dishes last night.
Did they do the dishes? Yes, they did.

🟧 Future (will / going to)

Used for plans and decisions.

I will do the dishes tomorrow.
He is going to do the dishes later.
Are you going to help? Yes, I am.

🟥 Modal Verbs

You should do the dishes after eating.
You must clean the kitchen.
You can’t leave dirty plates on the table.

🔵 Adverbs of Frequency

always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never

Examples:

I always do the dishes.
We sometimes use the dishwasher.
He never washes the pans.

🧠 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

Dishes – Plates, bowls, cups, and utensils used for eating.
Sink – The place where you wash the dishes.
Dish soap – The liquid used to clean dishes.
Sponge – A soft object used to scrub and wash dishes.
Dry – To remove water from the dishes.
Towel – Used to dry clean dishes.
Clean – Not dirty; to make something free of dirt.
Messy – Not tidy; dirty.
Routine – Something you do regularly.
Responsibility – Something you must do.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

It’s my turn to do the dishes.
Can you help me with the dishes?
Let’s do the dishes together.
I did them yesterday, it’s your turn today.
Don’t forget to rinse the plates.
Use more soap, they are still dirty.

📝 SENTENCES

✅ Positive

I do the dishes every night.
She washes the dishes quickly.

❌ Negative

He doesn’t like doing the dishes.
We don’t leave the sink dirty.

❓ Questions

Do you do the dishes after dinner?
Does she use a dishwasher?

✅❓ Answers

Yes, I do.
No, she doesn’t.
Yes, we always clean after eating.

🗣️ CONVERSATION

Tom: Hi Anna! What are you doing?

Anna: Hey! I’m doing the dishes. We just finished dinner.

Tom: Do you do the dishes every night?

Anna: Yes, it’s my job at home. My brother cooks and I clean.

Tom: That’s fair! I usually wash the dishes in the morning.

Anna: In the morning? That’s unusual!

Tom: I know. I work late, so I eat dinner alone and clean the next day.

Anna: Well, as long as the dishes are clean, it’s fine!

Tom: True! By the way, I think we should get a dishwasher.

Anna: Good idea. That will save us time!

📖 READING

My Evening Routine

Every night, after dinner, I do the dishes. It’s part of my evening routine. My sister and I share responsibilities. She sets the table and helps with cooking. I clean the table and wash the dishes. We don’t have a dishwasher, so I use the sink, dish soap, and a sponge. Sometimes, we listen to music or talk while we clean. Doing the dishes isn’t my favorite task, but it’s important. A clean kitchen makes me feel happy. Next week, we are going to buy a new sponge and towel. I will also teach my little brother how to do the dishes. He must learn to help too!