What Day Is It Today?
Days of the week, months & there is / there are. Leo plans his busy week — classes, work, and Omar's birthday party on the fifteenth.
📖 Reading: Leo's Weekly Planner
Leo has a busy week. He writes everything in his planner.
On Monday, there is an English class at 9 AM. On Tuesday, there is a meeting at his coffee shop job.
On Wednesday, there are two classes at university. On Thursday, there is a birthday party for his friend Omar.
On Friday, there is no work! Leo loves Friday.
"There are five days of work and study this week," says Leo. "But there is also a party on Thursday!"
Saturday and Sunday are the weekend. There are no classes on Saturday, but there is a family lunch on Sunday.
"What month is it?" asks Maya.
"It is October," says Leo. "And today is the fifteenth. Only sixteen days until November!"
🔑 Vocabulary Box
Eight key words from this lesson. Each word includes its meaning and an example sentence.
| Word | Meaning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| planner | A book or app where you write your schedule | n. — Leo writes in his planner. |
| busy | Having many things to do | adj. — Leo has a busy week. |
| meeting | A planned time when people come together to talk | n. — There is a meeting on Tuesday. |
| weekend | Saturday and Sunday | n. — Saturday and Sunday are the weekend. |
| party | A social event with friends to celebrate something | n. — There is a birthday party on Thursday. |
| until | Up to a point in time | prep. — Only sixteen days until November. |
| favourite | The one you like most | adj. — Friday is his favourite day. |
| schedule | A plan of things to do and when to do them | n. — Leo has a full schedule. |
📚 Key Verbs in This Lesson | |
there is | There is an English class on Monday. / There is no work on Friday. |
there are | There are two classes on Wednesday. / There are five days of work. |
to write | Leo writes in his planner. / She writes the dates. |
to love | Leo loves Friday. / I love the weekend. |
📚 Grammar Focus
Days of the Week
📚 Days of the Week | |
Weekdays | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Weekend | Saturday, Sunday |
On + day | On Monday / On Friday / On the weekend |
Months of the Year
📚 Months of the Year | |
Jan–Apr | January, February, March, April |
May–Aug | May, June, July, August |
Sep–Dec | September, October, November, December |
There is / There are
📚 There is / There are | |
Singular (+) | There is a class on Monday. |
Singular (-) | There is no class on Friday. |
Plural (+) | There are two classes on Wednesday. |
Plural (-) | There are no classes on Saturday. |
Question | Is there a class today? / Are there meetings? |
🎭 Dialogue: What Are You Doing This Week?
Maya asks Leo about his week. He shares his busy schedule and invites her to Omar's birthday party.
Leo, what is your week like?
Very busy! There is an English class on Monday and a party on Thursday.
A party? Whose birthday is it?
It is Omar's birthday. It is on the fifteenth — that is Thursday.
And the weekend? Are there any plans?
There is a family lunch on Sunday. What about you, Maya?
There are no big plans for me. Maybe I will study!
Come to Omar's party! It is on Thursday the fifteenth!
Practice Exercises
3 questionsNew exercises to reinforce what you learned. Different from the lesson material.
What does Leo have on Monday at 9 AM?
What is happening on Thursday?
Are there classes on Saturday?
Practice Exercises
3 questionsNew exercises to reinforce what you learned. Different from the lesson material.
After Monday comes ___.
After Wednesday comes ___.
After Friday comes ___.
🎭 Now It's Your Turn — Role Play
Practice with a partner. Use the dialogue as a model.
- Student A: You are planning your week. Tell your partner what is happening each day.
- Student B: Listen and ask: Is there a class on…? Are there any plans for…?
- Use: There is… / There are… / There is no… / On Monday/Tuesday…