IT'S ON TUESDAY NIGHT

 The phrase "It's on Tuesday night" is used to refer to an event or activity happening at a specific time and day of the week. In this lesson, learners will practice talking about events, days of the week, and times of day, using the present simple tense to describe schedules or plans. The focus is on using days of the week and specific times to provide information about when something occurs.

Grammar Focus

1. Present Simple Tense: Used to describe scheduled events or facts.
   • Example: The party is on Tuesday night.
2. Prepositions of Time:
   • On is used with days of the week.
     • Example: on Tuesday, on Monday morning
   • At is used for specific times.
     • Example: at 8:00 p.m.
3. Time of Day:
   • Night refers to the period after the evening, usually after 7:00 p.m.
   • Tuesday night: refers to the evening and nighttime hours of Tuesday.
4. It’s: A contraction of "It is," used to provide information.
   • Example: It’s on Tuesday night.

Vocabulary

• Tuesday: The second day of the working week (in most cultures).
• Night: The time between evening and morning, usually after sunset.
• Event: Something that happens, such as a party, meeting, or show.
• Schedule: A plan of times when things will happen.
• Plan: An intention or decision about what one is going to do.

Useful Expressions

• It’s on [day] [time of day]: Used to describe when something is happening.
  • Example: It’s on Tuesday night.
• What day is it on?: Used to ask when an event is happening.
  • Example: What day is the meeting? It’s on Monday afternoon.
• At night: Refers to the time after evening.
  • Example: She studies at night.

Sentences

1. The movie is on Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m.
2. Our meeting is on Tuesday night, so don’t forget to bring your notes.
3. They are hosting a dinner party on Tuesday night at their house.
4. The football match is on Tuesday night at the stadium.
5. I have a class on Tuesday night, but I’m free during the day.

Questions and Answers

1. When is the concert?
   It’s on Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m.

2. What day is your class?
   It’s on Tuesday night.

3. Is the event on Monday or Tuesday night?
   It’s on Tuesday night.

4. What time is the meeting on Tuesday night?
   It’s at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday night.

5. Do you have plans for Tuesday night?
   Yes, I’m going to a party on Tuesday night.

Conversation

Sarah: Are you going to the movie this week?
Mark: Yes, but when is it?
Sarah: It’s on Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m.
Mark: Oh, that’s perfect! I’m free on Tuesday night.
Sarah: Great! Let’s meet there around 7:45 p.m.
Mark: Sounds good. I’ll see you then!

Reading Practice

Tom and Lisa have been planning a night out for a while. Tom looked at the schedule and saw that the movie they wanted to see was playing on Tuesday night. “It’s on Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m.,” he told Lisa. Lisa smiled because Tuesday night was perfect for her; she didn’t have work the next morning, so staying out late wasn’t a problem. They decided to meet at the theater early to grab snacks and enjoy some time together before the movie started. For them, Tuesday night turned out to be the best option for their fun night out.