HIS CLASSES START AT 1:00 P.M. AND FINISH AT 6:00 P.M.

 This topic focuses on the schedule of classes, specifically emphasizing the start and end times. It provides learners with the necessary vocabulary and grammatical structures to discuss time, class schedules, and related activities.

Grammar

1. Present Simple Tense: Used to describe regular actions or events.

   • Structure: Subject + base form of the verb + object.
   • Example: "His classes start at 1:00 p.m."

2. Time Expressions:

   • "at" for specific times: "at 1:00 p.m."
   • "from... to..." for duration: "from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m."

3. Adverbs of Frequency: To describe how often classes occur.

   • Always, usually, sometimes, rarely, never.
   • Example: "He usually attends his classes."

Vocabulary

• Class: A session of instruction.
• Schedule: A plan for carrying out a process or procedure.
• Duration: The time taken for something.
• Start: To begin.
• Finish: To complete or end.

Useful Expressions

• Asking about the schedule:
  • "What time do your classes start?"
  • "When do your classes finish?"
• Giving information about the schedule:
  • "His classes start at 1:00 p.m."
  • "They finish at 6:00 p.m."
• Talking about duration:
  • "The classes last for five hours."
  • "He has a long day of classes."

Sentences

1. His classes start at 1:00 p.m. and finish at 6:00 p.m.
2. She always arrives at her class on time.
3. The class lasts for five hours.
4. He studies for an hour before his classes start.
5. After class, he goes to the library.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: What time do his classes start?
   A: His classes start at 1:00 p.m.

2. Q: What time do his classes finish?
   A: His classes finish at 6:00 p.m.

3. Q: How long are his classes?
   A: His classes last for five hours.

4. Q: Does he have a break during his classes?
   A: Yes, he has a break between classes.

Conversation

A: What time do your classes start?
B: My classes start at 1:00 p.m.
A: And what time do they finish?
B: They finish at 6:00 p.m.
A: That sounds like a long day!
B: It is, but I enjoy my classes.

Reading

Schedule Example:

John is a student at Learning English Project. His classes start at 1:00 p.m. and finish at 6:00 p.m. During this time, he attends three different classes. The first class is English Grammar, which starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. After a short break, he has Vocabulary from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Finally, his last class is Speaking Skills, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. John likes his classes because they help him improve his English.