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Lesson 7: After Work
What do you do after work?

I can talk about after-work activities.

INTRODUCE

Some people go home right after work. Other people like to do activities after work.

PRESENT

STEP A VOCABULARY

I. Listen and repeat.

do after work

take [thing] lessons

get home

go for a drink

eat out

make dinner

II. Which of the things above are fun? Which are boring?

  • fun

  • boring

III. Practice reading the words.

/w/

/p/

work

pork

will

pill

we

pea

STEP B GRAMMAR TIP

Use who, what, when, where, and how to ask questions.

Use who to ask about people. Add with at the end of the question when you ask about activities that people do together.

  • Who’s that girl?
  • Who do you drink with?

Use what to ask about things or activities.

  • What does she drink?

Use when to ask about time.

  • When do you go to bed?

Use where to ask about places.

  • Where do they eat out?

Use how to ask about methods.

  • How do you get home?

UNDERSTAND

SPEAKING

The school day is done. Saori and her coworker Masa are chatting in the teachers’ lounge.

Masa:

So, Saori, what do you do after work?

Saori:

I usually eat out with my best friend, Catherine. Then, we go to karaoke.

Masa:

Sounds fun! Where do you usually eat out?

Saori:

Well, we go to different restaurants. But our favorite place is the Pearl Café.

Masa:

The Pearl Café? That’s far from your home, right? How do you get home?

Saori:

I take the bus. Catherine usually takes a taxi.

Masa:

Wow, your best friend’s rich! (laughs) Anyway, do you want to go for a drink tonight?

Saori:

Sorry, maybe next time. I have plans tonight.

TRIVIA

When people invite you somewhere, it’s rude to just say no. Instead, you should use the phrases sorry, maybe next time or sorry, maybe another time.

 

   A: Do you want to see a movie?

X B: No.

 

    A: Do you want to see a movie? 

O B: Sorry, maybe next time.

PRACTICE

STEP A EXERCISE

Unscramble the words in parentheses to make a question.

ex. (you / when / do) take ikebana lessons?
When do you take ikebana lessons?

 

  1. (when / they / do) eat out?
  2. (she / does / where) go after work?
  3. (who / you / do) go to karaoke with?
  4. (does / how / she) get home?
  5. (do / what / you) do after work?

STEP B EXERCISE

Complete the conversation using the words in the box. Not every word will be used.

who
what
when
where
how
Student:

_____ do you usually do after work?

Tutor:

I like to try new restaurants for dinner.

Student:

Nice! _____ do you eat out with?

Tutor:

I eat out with my husband.

Student:

_____ do you usually go? Do you eat around here?

Tutor:

No, we usually go to Ebisu. There are lots of good restaurants there!

Student:

Oh, nice! _____ do you get there? Do you take the train or walk from here?

Tutor:

We usually take the train. We’re actually going to try a new restaurant tonight. Do you want to go with us?

Student:

Sorry, maybe another time! I have to work late tonight.

CHALLENGE

Challenge 1

You are on a first date.


Answer your date’s questions about what you usually do after work. Ask your date questions as well.

Today's grammar tip

  • who
  • what
  • when
  • where
  • how

Challenge 2

Discuss your ideas.

If Time
Allows
1

AFTER WORK

2

COWORKERS

1

AFTER WORK

  1. Do you prefer to relax at home or go out and have fun after work?
  2. Do you sometimes do household chores after work?
  3. Do you sometimes cancel plans after work?
  4. How do you get home after work (ex. take the train, walk)?

2COWORKERS

  1. How many coworkers do you have?
  2. Do you have a best friend at work?
  3. Do you eat out with your coworkers?
  4. Do you do any activities with your coworkers outside of work (ex. take English lessons together, play futsal)?

FEEDBACK

I can talk about after-work activities.

LESSON GOAL ACHIEVEMENT

  • 4
    Very Good

    Could complete the task with ease

  • 3
    Good

    Could complete the task with some clarifications

  • 2
    Fair

    Could complete the task with additional instructions

  • 1
    Poor

    Could somehow complete the task with difficulty

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK