Lesson 16
Today’s lesson is 193 words.
Greetings
Today’s date is Wednesday, March 3, 2021. What are your plans today?
News
Boris Johnson announces his plan to end lockdowns in England. Starting on April 12, the government will begin to gradually reopen all stores. By June 21, the U.K. aims to end all restrictions.
Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. It was constructed in 1859.
Home
In quarantine, I've followed the same morning routine: I wake up at 7 am, do some stretches and exercises, and make breakfast. I start work at 8 and go until 5 pm. Afterwards, I like to rest and watch Netflix.
Verb spotlight: to watch
| Verb: to watch | Present | Present Participle | Past tense |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I watch | I am watching the news. | I watched |
| You | You watch | You are watching movies. | You watched |
| He/she | She watches | She is watching the clock strike midnight for New Year's! | They watched |
| We | We watch | We are watching a show. | We watched |
| They | They watch | They are watching the children. | They watched. |
Grammar Tips
How to use the prepositions “in” and “on” when talking about travel and transportation
Unfortunately, English is bit tricky with prepositions related to travel.
For large methods of transportation, you generally use “on”.
Examples:
I'm traveling on a plane.
She is getting on the train (also called the “subway”).
He is on a boat, and she is on a cruise ship.
They got on the bus.
On average, 700,000 people ride the DC metro system every day.
For small vehicles, you generally use “in”.
Examples:
I'm traveling in a car.
He is traveling in a van.
Writing Prompt
Prompt: How do you get around town? Do you walk, drive, bike, or take the train? Do you enjoy your commute to work?
Class Discussion
What did you think of today’s lesson? Did you learn any new vocabulary? Do you have grammar questions? Let us know below!