Günlük işler, yani "errands", İngilizcede günlük hayatta yaptığımız kısa süreli işleri ifade eder. Markete gitmek, ekmek almak, postaya mektup vermek gibi...
Anne: Hello, dear! Where are you going?
Çocuk: I am going to the store, Mom.
Anne: What are you going to buy?
Çocuk: I am going to buy bread and milk.
Anne: Okay, be careful!
Aşağıdaki cümleleri İngilizce'ye çevirin:
(Melodi: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)
Go to store, buy some bread,
Mail a letter, then to bed.
Do the laundry, clean the house,
Quiet as a little mouse.
Errands done, the day is through,
Now it's time for me and you!