Days of the Week in English
In this lesson, you will learn the seven days of the week in English, how to use them correctly in sentences, and essential expressions for talking about your weekly schedule.
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Lesson Explanation
In English, the week starts on Monday in most of Europe and the Arab world — but in the United States and some other countries, the week starts on Sunday. Either way, knowing all seven days and how to use them is essential for everyday communication.
Important rules to remember:
✦ Always write days with a capital letter — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday…
✦ Use “on” before a day — “I work on Monday.”
✦ Use “last / next / this” to say when — “I saw her last Tuesday.”
Pro Tip: A common mistake is saying “in Monday” or “at Monday” — always use “on Monday”. Remember: on + day, in + month/year, at + time.
The Seven Days of the Week
| Day | Meaning | Abbreviation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | الاثنين | Mon | I start my week on Monday. |
| Tuesday | الثلاثاء | Tue | I have an English class on Tuesday. |
| Wednesday | الأربعاء | Wed | We meet every Wednesday afternoon. |
| Thursday | الخميس | Thu | The report is due on Thursday. |
| Friday | الجمعة | Fri | Friday is a special day for us. |
| Saturday | السبت | Sat | I love relaxing on Saturday mornings. |
| Sunday | الأحد | Sun | We visit family on Sunday. |
Useful Expressions with Days
| Expression | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| on Monday | يوم الاثنين | I have a meeting on Monday. |
| last Tuesday | الثلاثاء الماضي | I visited her last Tuesday. |
| next Wednesday | الأربعاء القادم | The exam is next Wednesday. |
| this Friday | هذه الجمعة / الجمعة القريبة | Are you free this Friday? |
| every Saturday | كل سبت | I go to the market every Saturday. |
| on weekdays | أيام الأسبوع (الاثنين-الجمعة) | I work on weekdays and rest on weekends. |
| on weekends | في عطلة نهاية الأسبوع | I love spending time with family on weekends. |
| What day is it today? | ما هو اليوم؟ | What day is it today? — It’s Thursday. |
Example Dialogue
Planning the week
Lina
What day is it today?
Omar
It’s Tuesday. Why?
Lina
I need to submit my project. Is the deadline this Thursday or next Thursday?
Omar
This Thursday — so you have two days!
Lina
Oh no! I need to work every day this week then. What about you — are you free on Wednesday?
Omar
Yes, I’m free on Wednesday afternoon. I can help you!
Lina
That would be amazing. Let’s meet on Wednesday at three o’clock.
Omar
Perfect. See you then!
Practice Exercise
1. Which preposition do we use before a day of the week?
2. What is the correct abbreviation for Wednesday?
3. “I saw her ______ Tuesday” — she visited last week. Which word fits?
4. Monday to Friday are called ______.
✅ 1. C — on Monday | ✅ 2. C — Wed | ✅ 3. C — last | ✅ 4. C — weekdays
Listen and Repeat
Listen to the pronunciation of the days of the week:
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