Let's Make a Plan (J7B)
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EN: We use the preposition 'at' for specific times (like 'at eight') and 'in' for periods of the day (like 'in the morning').
The meeting starts at nine in the evening.
EN: To talk about when something happens on a specific day and time of day, we use 'on [Day of the week] [Time of day]'. Note that we do not use 'in' or 'at' here; 'on' is the correct preposition for specific days.
We have English class on Tuesday morning.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific dates (e.g., May fifth) and days of the week.
The party is on July tenth.
EN: In English, dates are written with ordinal numbers (first, second, third, fifth, etc.) rather than cardinal numbers (one, two, three, five), even though they are sometimes written as 'May 5'.
EN: Use 'Let's' (short for 'let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Let's eat lunch together.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when making plans, it is common to state the location before the time (e.g., 'at the library at three'). This is the opposite of many Asian languages, which typically state the time first.
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before months of the year (like January, October, December) to show when something happens.
My birthday is in May.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, school festivals or autumn carnivals are commonly held in October because the weather is cool and pleasant at the start of the school year.
EN: We use 'in the evening' to talk about activities that happen during the period of time between afternoon and night. Use 'in' with 'the evening'.
I watch TV in the evening.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (like Saturday) and parts of those days (like Saturday morning).
Are you free on Sunday afternoon?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Are you free on...?' is a very common and polite way to start planning a casual meetup or date with friends on the weekend.
EN: Use 'let's' (short for 'let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do an activity together.
Let's play basketball after school.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'at noon' specifically refers to 12:00 PM. It is a very common and friendly time to meet up for lunch or a quick activity like watching a movie during weekends.
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before specific times (like 'at nine') and 'on' before specific days or types of days (like 'on weekdays').
The library closes at six on Saturdays.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'weekdays' refers to Monday through Friday. Stores often have different, shorter hours on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
EN: Use 'in + [time period]' to talk about when something will happen in the future, counting from now.
We will go on vacation in three days.
EN: We use the preposition 'in' before seasons (spring, summer, autumn/fall, winter) to show when an action happens.
We go skiing in the winter.
EN: Use 'at' for specific locations (like 'at the park') and 'on' for days of the week (like 'on Sunday').
See you at the school on Monday!
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'See you...' is a very common and friendly way to say goodbye when you have plans to meet someone in the near future. It sounds much more natural and warm than a formal 'Goodbye'.
EN: The structure 'busy but well planned' uses the conjunction 'but' to connect two contrasting adjectives describing the schedule. 'Well' is an adverb modifying the past participle 'planned' (acting as an adjective), meaning 'done in a good way'.
His room is small but well organized.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before specific times (e.g., at eight), and 'in the' before periods of the day (e.g., in the morning).
The meeting starts at nine in the morning.
EN: Use 'On' followed by a plural day of the week (e.g., 'Mondays') to show that an action happens regularly every week on that day.
On Saturdays, I play basketball with my friends.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific days of the week (like Wednesday, Monday, etc.).
I play soccer on Friday.
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before specific times (like 'at four') and 'on' before days of the week (like 'on Friday'). When combining them, we usually state the time first, followed by the day.
The train arrives at three on Saturday.
EN: In English-speaking schools, 'clubs' (like English club, drama club, or sports clubs) are very popular extracurricular activities. They usually meet once or twice a week after regular classes end.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' with 'weekends' (e.g., 'on weekends' or 'on the weekend') to talk about activities we regularly do during those days.
On weekends, I usually sleep in.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before specific dates (like July tenth), and 'in' before seasons (like summer) or months.
My birthday is on October third, in the cool autumn.
EN: In English, dates are usually written with ordinal numbers (first, second, third... tenth) and spoken as such, even if sometimes written just as numbers (e.g., July 10). Also, describing the season (like 'warm summer') adds a personal, warm touch to conversations about birthdays.
EN: Adverbs of frequency (like 'always') are used to show how often an action happens. They usually go before the main verb (like 'have') but after the 'be' verb.
She always drinks milk in the morning.
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause to its result or purpose. It means 'therefore' or 'in order that'.
I study hard so I can pass the test.
EN: Use 'When is...' to ask about the time or date of an event.
When is the party?
EN: In English-speaking schools, a 'school trip' (also called a 'field trip') is a common and exciting event where students visit educational places like museums, zoos, or parks outside of the classroom.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before days of the week (e.g., on Friday), and 'in' before periods of the day (e.g., in the morning). When combining them, we use a comma to separate the two time phrases.
The meeting is on Monday, in the afternoon.
EN: Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Let's go to the park.
EN: To ask about someone's schedule or state, use the pattern 'Are you + adjective?'. When adding a specific time, place the time expression (like 'on Saturday afternoon') at the end of the sentence. We use the preposition 'on' before specific days and parts of those days.
Are you free on Sunday morning?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when asking 'Are you busy on...?', it is often a polite prelude to inviting someone to an event or hangout. It gives the other person a chance to share their availability before a direct invitation is made.
EN: Use the preposition 'at' before a specific time (e.g., at two, at 5:30) to show when an event happens.
The movie starts at seven.
EN: The phrase 'How about...?' is used to make a suggestion or ask for someone's opinion about an option.
How about Saturday morning?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, when planning social activities, it is common to suggest a specific day first, followed by a general time of day (like 'in the evening' or 'afternoon') to keep the invitation flexible and polite.
EN: Use 'Let's' (short for 'let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do an activity together.
Let's watch a movie tonight.
EN: We use the preposition 'at' before specific times (like 'at five') and 'on' before days of the week or weekends (like 'on weekends').
The train arrives at six on Saturdays.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, museums and shops often have shorter operating hours on weekends compared to weekdays, or they might close early on Sundays. It is always a good idea to check the schedule beforehand.
EN: We use the preposition 'in' with 'the morning', 'the afternoon', and 'the evening' to talk about parts of the day.
I usually drink coffee in the morning.
EN: We use the preposition 'on' before days of the week (e.g., on Sunday) and 'at' before specific times (e.g., at nine).
See you on Monday at ten.
EN: In English-speaking countries, when making plans, it is common to confirm both the day and the specific time clearly to avoid confusion. 'See you...' is a very friendly and standard way to end a conversation after making plans.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To complete school assignments at home.
To pass time in a specific way or with a particular person.
The period of time following the end of the school day.