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Conversation Beginner · Module 5 · Unit 22

Afternoon & Evening Activities (lunch, study, relax)

A1 Beginner

Learning Objectives

Today, you will learn about the afternoon and evening and practice vocabulary commonly used in daily life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Do you study in the afternoon?
  2. Do you watch TV at night?
  3. What do you do in the evening?

Listen and Repeat

  • I eat lunch at twelve o"clock.

  • I study in the afternoon.

  • I relax in the evening.

  • I go to bed at ten o"clock.

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • unwind

    Verb

    /ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/

    Meaning:To relax after a period of work.

    I like to unwind by reading.

    Real Life Tip:

    Perfect word for relaxing after a long day.

  • productive

    Adjective

    /prəˈdʌktɪv/

    Meaning:Achieving or producing a significant amount.

    I had a very productive afternoon.

    Real Life Tip:

    Used to describe a day where you got things done.

  • call it a day

    Idiom

    /kɔːl ɪt ə deɪ/

    Meaning:To stop what you are doing because you are finished.

    I am tired, let us call it a day.

    Real Life Tip:

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are discussing their afternoon plans.
  • Daniel
    Are you a productive person, Rachel?
  • Rachel
    Yes, I like to study in the afternoon.
  • Daniel
    I prefer to just chill out.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Does Rachel study in the afternoon?
  2. Is Daniel a night owl?
  3. Does Daniel sleep at ten?

Point and Tell Me

  • I eat lunch at ____ o"clock.

  • I study in the ____.

  • I relax in the ____.

  • I go to bed at ____ o"clock.

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. I like to ____ with a movie after work.

  2. I am a ____; I love working at night.

  3. It is late, let us ____ it a day.

  4. afternoon / in / study / the / I

  5. evening / I / the / in / relax

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Do you feel productive in the afternoon?
  2. How do you usually unwind in the evening?
  3. What time do you usually call it a day?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Do you study in the afternoon?
  2. Do you watch TV at night?
  3. What do you do in the evening?
  4. Do you do homework after school?
  5. Do you relax in the evening?
  6. What time do you go home?
  7. Do you eat dinner early or late?
  8. Do you help your family in the evening?

Common phrase used at the end of a shift.

  • chill out

    Phrasal Verb

    /tʃɪl aʊt/

    Meaning:To relax or calm down.

    I just want to chill out tonight.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very informal and popular with friends.

  • night owl

    Slang

    /naɪt aʊl/

    Meaning:A person who is active at night.

    My brother is a total night owl.

    Real Life Tip:

    The opposite of an early bird.

    • Rachel
    I understand. Do you unwind at night?
  • Daniel
    Yes, but I am a night owl.
  • Rachel
    Oh, so you do not sleep early?
  • Daniel
    No, I usually call it a day at midnight.
  • Rachel
    That is too late for me!