TELLING PAST EVENTS | ESL Lesson

Summary

In this conversation, two people share highlights from their weekend. Monica went to the theater with her parents to see *Cinderella*, enjoyed a picnic, and had a relaxing day despite the rain. Her friend shopped for a birthday dress, attended a fun party with games and cake, and spent time with grandparents fishing by a lake. They also reflect on their school day, with one struggling through a math test but enjoying recess with friends. The script captures a lighthearted exchange of personal experiences and school life, showcasing family, fun, and friendships.

Takeaways

• 😀 Monica had a great weekend, spending Saturday at the theater with her parents to see 'Cinderella'.
• 🎭 Monica enjoyed the costumes and songs in the play, which she found amazing.
• 📚 On Sunday, Monica read a book in the morning and did her homework, though she didn't feel like it.
• 🌞 Monica went on a picnic in the afternoon, enjoying sandwiches and fresh orange juice in the warm weather.
• 🦆 After lunch, Monica and her family fed ducks at a stream and took a stroll through the park before it started to rain.
• 🚶‍♀️ Monica had a relaxing time, taking a hot bath after running from the rain.
• 🛍️ Another person spent Saturday shopping for a dress with their mom for a cousin's birthday party.
• 🎉 The birthday party was fun, with beautiful decorations, delicious cake, and lots of games. The person won many times.
• 🍰 Despite overeating and drinking too much juice, the person felt better after drinking tea at home.
• 🚂 On Saturday, another person traveled by train with their family to visit grandparents, enjoying the scenic journey.
• 🎣 The person went fishing with their grandpa for the first time, catching a lot of fish and enjoying a grilled fish dinner later.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The person had a wonderful time with their grandparents and was sad to say goodbye.
• 🏫 At school, the person enjoyed the grammar lesson and PE but struggled with a math test, making a few mistakes.
• 😊 The best part of the school day was spending time with friends during recess.

Q & A

What did Monica do on Saturday?

Monica went to the theater with her parents and saw the play 'Cinderella'.

What did Monica like most about the play?

Monica liked the costumes and the songs in the play.

How did Monica spend her Sunday morning?

Monica spent her Sunday morning reading a book.

What did Monica do in the afternoon on Sunday?

Monica went on a picnic in the park, where they ate sandwiches, drank fresh orange juice, fed ducks, and took a stroll.

What happened when Monica was at the park?

It started to rain, so Monica and her family ran to shelter.

What did Monica do after getting home on Sunday?

Monica took a hot bath after getting home from the park.

What did the speaker do on Saturday?

The speaker went shopping with their mom to find a dress for a cousin's birthday party.

How did the birthday party go?

The birthday party was fun, with decorations, a delicious cake, singing, and games. The speaker won many games.

How did the speaker feel after the party?

The speaker felt a little sick from eating too much food and drinking too much juice but felt better after drinking tea at home.

What did the speaker do on Saturday morning?

The speaker traveled by train with their family to visit their grandparents.

What activity did the speaker do with their grandpa?

The speaker went fishing with their grandpa on a boat at a nearby lake.

What happened after the fishing trip?

The speaker caught many fish, and they had grilled fish for dinner.

How did the speaker feel when leaving their grandparents?

The speaker felt sad when they had to say goodbye to their grandparents.

How was the speaker's school day?

The speaker had an okay day at school, enjoying the grammar and PE lessons but not doing well on the math test.

What was the best part of the speaker's school day?

The best part of the speaker's school day was spending time with friends during recess.