It’s quite common to talk about daily routines in English exams and also in casual conversations you might have with native speakers of English.
In this podcast, you’ll learn some advanced vocabulary that goes beyond the words ‘get up’, ‘work’, ‘eat’, ‘study’, ‘go to bed’ so that you can talk about your daily routines more effectively.
Voice message from Dayana from Ecuador
‘Moreover’ is a bit too formal in most informal spoken English contexts (also, another thing is, and…)
expertise (pronunciation)
We’re going to compare our routines at different times during the day.
1. Morning routine
2. Lunchtime routine
3. Afternoon routine
4. Evening routine
1. Morning routine
Craig
get going
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tidy up
get down to, focus on (check calendar and to-do list)
mid-morning break, elevenses
Reza
get out of bed
splash my face with water
make a pot of tea
a spot of breakfast
check my diary
get cracking
do exercise
2. Lunchtime routine
Reza
prepare something to eat
have a decent meal
listen to a podcast
wash up/do the dishes
Craig
get some exercise, go for a walk, work out, get the blood flowing
a sit-down meal
clear up
have a nap
3. Afternoon routine
Craig
make a nice cup of tea
catch up on emails
do mindless tasks, not too taxing
check my to-do list
More often than not I teach in the afternoon and evening
Reza
have a coffee
do corrections
get ready for classes
reply to work emails
watch/read/catch up on the news
catch a bus to work
4. Evening routine
Reza
get home from work
slip into more comfortable clothes
tie up loose ends
prepare something quick to eat
catch a film
chill out
turn in
Craig
wrap up, plan ahead, reflect on
grab a bite to eat, light meal
settle down to watch or read
Unwind/wind down, kick back
Recharge my batteries
Hit the sack!
Discussion
Do you prefer having a fixed routine or a flexible schedule? Why? (I try to stick to my routine
spontaneous, flexible, set in stone)
What is the most productive part of your day, and why?
Which is your favourite/least favourite part of the day, and why?
How does your routine change on/at weekends or holidays?
…and now it’s your turn to practise your English. How do you get through your day? Are your daily routines very different from ours? If they are, we’d love to hear about them.
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