Past Simple in Conversation | What Did You Do Yesterday?

Summary

Julie from English Panda News interviews various individuals about their activities the previous day. Bob, an office worker and fitness enthusiast, shared his morning gym routine and busy workday. A mother detailed her household chores and family time. A vacationer enjoyed sightseeing and a lively music show with locals. A student described his study-filled day and a test. Lastly, a person took a day off for errands and home relaxation. The segment invites viewers to share their own experiences.

Takeaways

• 😀 Bob enjoys exercising before work and starts his day with cardio and weightlifting.
• 💼 Bob had a busy day at work with meetings in the morning and project work in the afternoon.
• 🍽 Bob had dinner with a friend, enjoying steak while his friend had pasta.
• 👩‍👧‍👦 A mom prepared breakfast, did household chores, and spent time with her kids after school, including taking them to a swimming lesson.
• 📚 The mom helped her kids with their homework before putting them to bed.
• 🏖 A vacationer slept in, had coffee, and enjoyed sightseeing, including taking photos and meeting locals at a café.
• 🎶 The vacationer was invited to a live music show in the evening, where they had a great time with new friends.
• 📖 John, a student, had a busy day of studying, attending class, and preparing for an important test.
• 🛍 Another person took the day off work to run errands like grocery shopping, buying a birthday gift, and fixing internet issues.
• 📷 The video host, Julie, interviewed several people about their day and signed off encouraging viewers to comment, like, and subscribe.

Q & A

Who is Julie, and what is she doing in the script?

Julie is a reporter from English Panda News, and she is on the street asking people about what they did yesterday.

What is Bob's routine before going to work?

Bob wakes up early to exercise. He leaves home at 5 am, walks to the gym, does cardio (stationary bike and jogging), and lifts weights for an hour.

How does Bob spend his day after his workout?

Bob goes to work after his workout, where he has meetings in the morning and works on a project in the afternoon. He finishes work at 5 pm, meets a friend for dinner, and then goes home to watch TV.

How does the second interviewee describe her day with her family?

The second interviewee starts her day by making pancakes for her family, sends her kids to school with her husband, and spends her morning doing household chores like laundry, dishes, and vacuuming.

Did the second interviewee get any time to relax during her day?

Yes, after completing her chores, she relaxed by reading a book for 20 minutes before picking up her kids from school and taking them to a swimming lesson.

How did the third interviewee spend their day on vacation?

The third interviewee slept in until 10 am, had two cups of coffee, went to a restaurant for breakfast, and spent the day sightseeing and taking pictures of the city's architecture, statues, and parks.

Did the third interviewee socialize during their vacation day?

Yes, the interviewee met a group of locals at a café, and they later invited them to a live music show in the evening. They enjoyed food, drinks, and conversation at a bar with a great band.

What was John's day like as a student?

John stayed up late studying the night before and had to attend class at 7 am. He spent most of his day in the library studying, doing homework, and preparing for a test.

How did John manage his meals during his busy study day?

Despite his busy schedule, John took breaks during the day and gave himself an hour to have a nice lunch.

What kind of errands did the final interviewee complete on their day off work?

The final interviewee went grocery shopping, bought a birthday gift for a friend, picked up a package from the post office, and called the internet company to fix their connection. They ended the day by cooking a meal and listening to music.