How to Talk About Days of the Week in English: Time-Related Phrases and Expressions

Introduction 📅

The days of the week are essential vocabulary for everyday English conversation. Let’s explore useful expressions and phrases for talking about weekly schedules and plans!

Basic Expressions ⏰

Days of the Week

  • Monday: the start of the workweek
  • Tuesday: the second workday
  • Wednesday: “hump day”
  • Thursday: almost the weekend
  • Friday: the last workday
  • Saturday: first day of the weekend
  • Sunday: last day of the weekend
  • Weekday
  • Weekend
  • Week
  • Fortnight (two weeks)
  • Monthly
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Regular
  • Routine
  • Recurring
  • Upcoming
  • Previous

Useful Expressions and Examples 📝

When Talking About Regular Activities

Example 1:

“I go to the gym every Monday.”

“We have team meetings on Wednesdays.”

When Making Plans

Example 2:

“Are you free this Sunday?”

“Let’s meet up next Friday.”

When Discussing Schedules

Example 3:

“I work from Monday through Friday.”

“The shop is closed on Sundays.”

Conversation Examples 💬

Making Weekend Plans

A: “What are you up to this weekend?”

B: “I’m free on Saturday, but I’m busy on Sunday.”

A: “Perfect! Would you like to grab lunch on Saturday?”

B: “That works for me!”

Discussing Weekly Routines

A: “When do you usually go grocery shopping?”

B: “I typically go on Wednesday evenings.”

A: “Why Wednesdays?”

B: “The store is less crowded on weekdays.”

Grammar Points 📚

Using Prepositions with Days

  1. on + specific day Example: “The meeting is on Monday.”

  2. in + part of the day Example: “Let’s meet in the morning.”

  3. at + specific time Example: “The class starts at 9 AM on Thursdays.”

Common Mistakes ❌

Incorrect: “in Monday” Correct: “on Monday”

Incorrect: “at Monday morning” Correct: “on Monday morning”

Days of the Week

  • “the day after tomorrow”
  • “the day before yesterday”
  • “next week”
  • “last week”
  • “every other week”

Frequency Words

  • “daily”
  • “weekly”
  • “biweekly”
  • “monthly”
  • “annually”

Common Expressions 🌟

  • “working days”
  • “business days”
  • “day off”
  • “long weekend”
  • “bank holiday”
  • “pencil you in”
  • “mark your calendar”
  • “save the date”
  • “rain check”
  • “double-booked”

Informal Expressions 🎭

Casual Ways to Talk About Days

  • “Monday blues”
  • “TGIF” (Thank God It’s Friday)
  • “hump day” (Wednesday)
  • “weekend vibes”
  • “lazy Sunday”

Calendar Terms 📊

Helpful Calendar Vocabulary

  • “appointment”
  • “schedule”
  • “availability”
  • “booking”
  • “reservation”

Summary ✨

Key Points to Remember

  1. Always use “on” with days of the week
  2. Learn common time-related expressions
  3. Practice schedule-related conversations

Remember these phrases and patterns to confidently discuss days of the week and make plans in English!



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