Lesson 49
Today’s lesson is 197 words.
Vocabulary words are bolded.
Greetings
Hello everyone! Good afternoon! What’s new with you guys? (Leave us a comment below)
News
What can we expect after the pandemic? Many researchers are predicting how the world will change once the pandemic is over. Extra reading.
Many mothers have to work while taking care of their children simultaneously.
A lot of people think that companies will continue to let workers “work from home”. In a recent survey of Brazilian workers, 82% of people said they would prefer to work from home at least once a week. Extra reading.
Grammar Tips
Understanding when to use “after” versus “afterwards”:
After and afterwards both mean the same thing, but they are two words frequently used in different situations."After" is used to compare the time periods of two activities and is usually located in the middle of two words.
I play tennis after studying.
I take a shower after work.
“Afterwards" is used most of the time at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Afterwards, I play tennis.
I play tennis afterwards.
Quiz
Writing Prompt
Prompt: Describe your daily routine.
Class Discussion
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