Days of the Week

Knowing the days of the week is essential for scheduling and discussing daily activities. This lesson covers the names of the days, their order, and common phrases associated with them.

Days of the Week

Names of the Days

  • Monday: The first day of the workweek.
  • Tuesday: The second day of the workweek.
  • Wednesday: The third day of the workweek.
  • Thursday: The fourth day of the workweek.
  • Friday: The fifth day of the workweek.
  • Saturday: The first day of the weekend.
  • Sunday: The second day of the weekend.

Order of the Days

  • Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Weekend: Saturday, Sunday

Common Phrases

Talking About Days

  • Today: The current day.
    • Example: "Today is Monday."
  • Tomorrow: The day after today.
    • Example: "Tomorrow is Tuesday."
  • Yesterday: The day before today.
    • Example: "Yesterday was Sunday."

Discussing Plans

  • Example: "I have a meeting on Wednesday."
  • Example: "Let's go out on Friday night."

Conclusion

Knowing the days of the week is essential for managing your schedule and making plans. Familiarity with these terms will help you communicate effectively about time and activities.