When you need this

The hours between the last bell and dinner are where most family planning happens: who's picking up whom, whether homework comes before screens, and which kid has practice on which day. Parents trade favors constantly in these conversations, so you'll hear a lot of "Could you...?" and "Would you mind...?"

Pay attention to the phrasal verbs. You pick up a child, drop them off at practice, and sign them up for an activity. They're short and fast in speech, and they carry most of the meaning.

Phrases

supervised care at school after classes end

a regular training session for a sport or instrument

register a child for an activity

a planned visit so two children can play together

share rides with other parents

a small bit of food between meals

begin a task

time spent on phones, tablets or TV

be later than planned

do something for someone who can't do it

very tired

finished

Say it out loud

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Practice · 3 min

Say one natural line for each situation.

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Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.