AFTER THAT, HE GOES HOME AT 10:00 P.M.

 This topic introduces a common phrase used to describe daily routines and time. "After that, he goes home at 10:00 p.m." refers to the sequence of actions in someone's day, focusing on what happens after a particular event. It can be used to practice how we talk about routines, time expressions, and linking actions in a sequence.

Grammar Focus

1. Present Simple Tense: We use the present simple to talk about routines, habits, and facts.
   • Example: He goes home at 10:00 p.m.
2. Time Expressions: "After that" is a linking phrase used to describe the order of events.
   • Example: After that, he eats dinner.
3. Prepositions of Time: We use "at" with specific times (hours).
   • Example: at 10:00 p.m.
4. Third Person Singular (he/she/it): When speaking about another person in the present simple, we add an "s" to the verb.
   • Example: He goes to the gym every day.

Vocabulary

• After: later in time than something else
• That: referring to a previous action or event
• Home: the place where you live
• Goes: moves or travels to a different place
• P.M.: post meridiem, used to refer to the time between noon and midnight (12:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.)
• Routine: a usual way of doing things

Useful Expressions

• After that: used to show what happens next in a sequence.

  • Example: First, he finishes work. After that, he goes home.

• He goes home: describes the action of returning to one's house.

  • Example: He goes home to rest after a long day.

• At 10:00 p.m.: a specific time when an action takes place.

  • Example: The store closes at 10:00 p.m.

Sentences

1. He finishes work at 9:00 p.m. After that, he goes home.
2. She eats dinner at 7:30 p.m. After that, she watches TV.
3. I study until 8:00 p.m. After that, I relax with my family.
4. They meet their friends at the café. After that, they go home together.
5. The bus arrives at 9:45 p.m. After that, we walk home.

Questions and Answers

1. What time does he go home?
   He goes home at 10:00 p.m.

2. What does he do after work?
   After work, he goes home.

3. Does he go home before or after 10:00 p.m.?
   He goes home after 10:00 p.m.

4. What does he do after he gets home?
   After he gets home, he eats dinner.

5. Is 10:00 p.m. too late to go home?
   It depends on his schedule, but for him, it’s normal.

Conversation

Alice: What time does John usually go home?
Sam: He goes home around 10:00 p.m.
Alice: Wow, that’s late! What does he do before that?
Sam: Well, he finishes work at 9:00 p.m., then sometimes grabs a quick bite to eat. After that, he heads home.
Alice: Does he have time to relax after such a long day?
Sam: Yes, he usually watches TV for a bit before going to bed.
Alice: Sounds like he has a busy schedule!

Reading Practice

John has a busy routine. He works at a restaurant until 9:00 p.m. After work, he sometimes meets his friends for a quick dinner or goes to the gym. After that, he goes home at 10:00 p.m. His house is not far from his workplace, so the commute is quick. When he gets home, he relaxes, watches a movie, or reads a book before going to bed. Even though he finishes late, he enjoys having time to unwind after work.