Present simple tense - English grammar lessons

Summary

The script revolves around a character struggling to find time for a romantic interest, Jack, due to a busy schedule filled with swimming, Taekwondo, and tennis. Jack, who enjoys old films and books, is also occupied with work and a book club. The narrator's mother is on a trip to Thailand and plans to trek in Chang Mai, despite her dislike for walking unless it's for shopping. The characters discuss their personal interests and the challenges of balancing them with relationships.

Takeaways

• 🏊‍♂️ The speaker has a busy week with swimming practice on Mondays.
• 🥋 On Tuesdays, the speaker participates in Taekwondo.
• 🎾 Thursdays are reserved for tennis practice.
• 🎥 Jack, a person the speaker likes, is unavailable on Wednesdays due to his Cinema Club.
• 🎬 Jack's Cinema Club watches both old and foreign films with subtitles.
• 📚 Jack works at a bookshop on Saturdays and goes out with his mom from the book club on Saturday evenings.
• 🏰 Jack has a strong interest in old films and books but not in sports, considering chess as a sport.
• 📺 He occasionally watches football on TV but doesn't play sports.
• 🚂 The speaker's mom is in Thailand and is planning to go on a 3-day trek in Changai.
• 🏨 The mom's hotel contact details are on the fridge, and she is staying in room 37.
• 👋 The speaker is asked to remind Daisy to call the mom later.

Q & A

What is the main issue the speaker is facing with Jack?

The main issue is that their schedules do not align well, making it difficult to spend time together due to various commitments.

What activities does the speaker have during the week?

The speaker has swimming practice on Mondays, Taekwondo on Tuesdays, and tennis on Thursdays.

What does Jack do on Wednesdays that prevents him from seeing the speaker?

Jack watches black and white films, including foreign ones with subtitles, at his Cinema Club on Wednesdays.

What is Jack's occupation and how does it affect their weekend plans?

Jack works in a Bookshop all day on Saturdays, which limits their time together during the day, and he goes out with his mother from the book club on Saturday evenings.

What is the speaker's mother's current location and activity?

The speaker's mother is in Thailand, and she is planning to go on a 3-day trek in Chang Mai.

What is the speaker's mother's travel schedule?

She is leaving for Chang Mai the next day, and the train for the trek departs at 5 in the morning.

What is the speaker's mother's hotel room number?

The mother is staying in room number 37.

Why does the speaker's mother need to be cautious about snakes?

The mother is going trekking in Chang Mai, an area where snakes might be present, hence the need for caution.

What does the speaker's mother prefer to do instead of walking for long periods?

The speaker's mother prefers walking only when it's to go shopping on the High Street, indicating she doesn't enjoy long walks for the sake of walking.

What does the speaker think about the idea of spending three days in the jungle?

The speaker finds the idea of spending three days in the jungle to be cool and something they can't imagine their mom doing.

What does the speaker's friend Daisy do on Thursdays?

Daisy has tennis on Thursdays, which is the same day the speaker has their own tennis practice.