English A1 Daily Lesson #072: Planning a simple day
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: 5 Words, 5 Sentences and Practice
Lesson number: #072
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English A1 Daily Lesson #072
Topic: Planning a simple day
Review from previous lessons:
- We already know daily words like morning, breakfast, water, window, and door.
- We also know simple action words like wake, wash, eat, read, and sleep.
- Today we add words for talking about time order and a daily plan.
New words:
1) today — tuh-DAY — the present day
2) after — AF-ter — later than something
3) before — bi-FOR — earlier than something
4) plan — plan — a simple idea for what to do
5) busy — BIZ-ee — having many things to do
Word notes:
- today: use it for the day you are living now.
- after: use it for the next part of the day or the next action.
- before: use it for something that happens earlier.
- plan: use it for a simple idea about your day.
- busy: use it when your day has many tasks.
5 example sentences:
1) Today I have a plan.
Reading: tuh-DAY ay HAV uh plan
Meaning: Today I have a plan.
2) After lunch, I rest.
Reading: AF-ter lunch, ay rest
Meaning: After lunch, I rest.
3) Before dinner, I wash my hands.
Reading: bi-FOR DIN-er, ay wash may hands
Meaning: Before dinner, I wash my hands.
4) My day is busy.
Reading: may day iz BIZ-ee
Meaning: My day is busy.
5) I have a plan for today.
Reading: ay hav uh plan for tuh-DAY
Meaning: I have a plan for today.
Usage notes:
- Use after + activity: after lunch, after school, after work.
- Use before + activity: before dinner, before class, before bed.
- Plan is a very common word for a simple daily idea.
- Busy is useful for describing a full day.
Mini practice:
1) Choose the best word: ___ lunch, I rest.
2) Choose the best word: ___ dinner, I wash my hands.
3) What does busy mean?
4) Translate: Bugün bir planım var.
5) Fill in the blank: My day is ___.
Answer key:
1) After
2) Before
3) Having many things to do
4) Today I have a plan.
5) busy
Reply instruction:
Write your answers in one post. If you want, you can also make one new sentence with today, after, before, plan, or busy.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: 5 Words, 5 Sentences and Practice
Lesson number: #072
Available explanations:
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English A1 Daily Lesson #072
Topic: Planning a simple day
Review from previous lessons:
- We already know daily words like morning, breakfast, water, window, and door.
- We also know simple action words like wake, wash, eat, read, and sleep.
- Today we add words for talking about time order and a daily plan.
New words:
1) today — tuh-DAY — the present day
2) after — AF-ter — later than something
3) before — bi-FOR — earlier than something
4) plan — plan — a simple idea for what to do
5) busy — BIZ-ee — having many things to do
Word notes:
- today: use it for the day you are living now.
- after: use it for the next part of the day or the next action.
- before: use it for something that happens earlier.
- plan: use it for a simple idea about your day.
- busy: use it when your day has many tasks.
5 example sentences:
1) Today I have a plan.
Reading: tuh-DAY ay HAV uh plan
Meaning: Today I have a plan.
2) After lunch, I rest.
Reading: AF-ter lunch, ay rest
Meaning: After lunch, I rest.
3) Before dinner, I wash my hands.
Reading: bi-FOR DIN-er, ay wash may hands
Meaning: Before dinner, I wash my hands.
4) My day is busy.
Reading: may day iz BIZ-ee
Meaning: My day is busy.
5) I have a plan for today.
Reading: ay hav uh plan for tuh-DAY
Meaning: I have a plan for today.
Usage notes:
- Use after + activity: after lunch, after school, after work.
- Use before + activity: before dinner, before class, before bed.
- Plan is a very common word for a simple daily idea.
- Busy is useful for describing a full day.
Mini practice:
1) Choose the best word: ___ lunch, I rest.
2) Choose the best word: ___ dinner, I wash my hands.
3) What does busy mean?
4) Translate: Bugün bir planım var.
5) Fill in the blank: My day is ___.
Answer key:
1) After
2) Before
3) Having many things to do
4) Today I have a plan.
5) busy
Reply instruction:
Write your answers in one post. If you want, you can also make one new sentence with today, after, before, plan, or busy.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].