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English Learning: Days of the Week

Dialogue

Alice: Bob, are you still coming to the movie night on Friday?

Bob: Friday? Oh no, Alice, I thought it was Thursday! My brain’s a calendar catastrophe.

Alice: A calendar catastrophe? It’s literally written on the invite! Friday, 7 PM. You mixed up Tuesday and Wednesday last week too.

Bob: Did I? I swear I thought Tuesday was ‘Taco Tuesday,’ not ‘Terrible Timetable Tuesday’ for my meeting.

Alice: Exactly! And then you showed up for brunch on Sunday thinking it was Saturday.

Bob: Okay, *that* one was forgivable. All weekend days feel the same when you’re relaxing!

Alice: Not when you’re hungry! So, Friday for the movie. Got it?

Bob: Friday. F-R-I-D-A-Y. The day before Saturday, the day after Thursday. Yes, I think I’m getting there.

Alice: Good. Because if you miss it, you’ll have to wait until next Monday for another chance to socialize with us.

Bob: Monday? Ugh, don’t even say the M-word. Monday feels like the universe’s way of telling us the fun is officially over.

Alice: Tell me about it. But then there’s Tuesday, a bit better, and Wednesday, ‘hump day’ – almost to the weekend!

Bob: And Thursday is just Friday’s warm-up act. It’s like, ‘Almost there, but not quite!’

Alice: Haha, true. So, to recap: Friday movie, not Thursday. Don’t show up on Wednesday.

Bob: Understood. My internal calendar has been temporarily recalibrated. I promise not to show up on a Sunday.

Alice: Excellent. See you then, Bob! And maybe check your phone’s calendar once in a while.

Current Situation

The days of the week are fundamental to daily life, organizing everything from work schedules and appointments to social gatherings and holidays. They are a universal concept for time management, helping us structure our lives and communicate effectively about when things happen. In English-speaking cultures, the week typically consists of five ‘weekdays’ (Monday to Friday) and ‘the weekend’ (Saturday and Sunday). Understanding and correctly using the days is crucial for effective communication and avoiding mix-ups, as humorously demonstrated in the dialogue!

Key Phrases

  • Monday: “I always feel sluggish on Monday mornings.”
  • Tuesday: “We have our team meeting every Tuesday.”
  • Wednesday: “Wednesday is often called ‘hump day’ because it’s the middle of the work week.”
  • Thursday: “Don’t forget the presentation on Thursday!”
  • Friday: “Thank goodness it’s Friday! The weekend is finally here.”
  • Saturday: “We usually go hiking on Saturday.”
  • Sunday: “Sunday is a good day for relaxing and spending time with family.”
  • Weekdays: “Most offices are open during weekdays.”
  • The weekend: “What are your plans for the weekend?”
  • Hump day: “I’m looking forward to Wednesday; it’s hump day!”
  • What day is it?: “Excuse me, what day is it today?”
  • On [day]: “Let’s meet for coffee on Tuesday.”
  • Every [day]: “I go to the gym every Monday and Wednesday.”
  • Next [day]: “Our next appointment is next Monday.”
  • Last [day]: “I saw him last Friday.”

Grammar Points

Here are some important grammar rules to remember when using days of the week:

  1. Capitalization: Days of the week are proper nouns in English, meaning they always start with a capital letter.

    • Example: monday (incorrect) vs. Monday (correct).

  2. Preposition ‘On’: When referring to a specific day or a recurring action on a specific day, we usually use the preposition “on.”

    • Example (specific day): I have a meeting on Tuesday.
    • Example (recurring action): We go to the market on Saturdays.

  3. Referring to Recurring Actions: To talk about actions that happen regularly on a certain day, you can use “every” or add an “s” to the day with “on”.

    • Example: I go to the gym every Monday.
    • Example: I go to the gym on Mondays. (Both mean the same: regularly on Monday.)

  4. Omitting Prepositions with ‘Next’, ‘Last’, ‘This’: When using words like “next,” “last,” or “this” before a day of the week (or a time period like “weekend”), you generally do not need a preposition.

    • Example: See you next Friday. (Not: See you on next Friday.)
    • Example: We met last Sunday. (Not: We met on last Sunday.)
    • Example: What are you doing this weekend? (Not: What are you doing on this weekend?)

Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sequence of days:

  1. Monday, ______, Wednesday, ______, Friday, ______, Sunday
  2. Sunday, ______, Tuesday, ______, Thursday, ______, Saturday
  3. If today is Thursday, yesterday was ______, and tomorrow will be ______.

Exercise 2: Choose the Best Word(s)

Fill in the blank with “on”, “every”, or leave it blank (if no word is needed).

  1. We have our team meeting ______ Tuesday.
  2. The exhibition opens ______ Friday.
  3. He goes jogging ______ Saturday.
  4. What are your plans ______ this weekend?
  5. I usually work late ______ Mondays.

Exercise 3: Correct the Mistakes

Rewrite the sentences with the correct capitalization and grammar.

  1. i have a doctor’s appointment on tuesday.
  2. Lets meet for coffee on the monday.
  3. we often have pizza on saturdays.

Answers

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

  1. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  2. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  3. If today is Thursday, yesterday was Wednesday, and tomorrow will be Friday.

Exercise 2: Choose the Best Word(s)

  1. We have our team meeting every Tuesday.
  2. The exhibition opens on Friday.
  3. He goes jogging every Saturday.
  4. What are your plans ______ this weekend? (No word needed)
  5. I usually work late on Mondays.

Exercise 3: Correct the Mistakes

  1. I have a doctor’s appointment on Tuesday.
  2. Let’s meet for coffee on Monday.
  3. We often have pizza on Saturdays.

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