Lesson No 21A –– – Describing Routines in Detail

Describing Routines in Detail

Here are some phrases and expressions you can use to describe your daily routines:

General Routines

• I usually… (e.g., I usually wake up at 7 AM.)
• Every day, I… (e.g., Every day, I take a shower and get dressed.)
• Typically, I… (e.g., Typically, I eat breakfast at 8 AM.)
• My daily routine is… (e.g., My daily routine is to go to work at 9 AM and come home at 6 PM.)

Specific Routines

• In the morning, I… (e.g., In the morning, I exercise and eat breakfast.)
• After work, I… (e.g., After work, I cook dinner and watch TV.)
• Before bed, I… (e.g., Before bed, I read a book and brush my teeth.)
• On weekends, I like to… (e.g., On weekends, I like to go hiking or visit friends.)

Expressing Frequency

• Always: I always brush my teeth before bed.
• Often: I often go for a walk in the park.
• Sometimes: Sometimes I eat out.
• Rarely: I rarely watch TV.
• Never: I never eat meat.

Here are some sample conversations you can practice:

Discussing Hobbies and Interests

• Friend 1: What do you like to do in your free time?
• Friend 2: I love to read and watch movies.
• Friend 1: What’s your favorite book or movie?
• Friend 2: My favorite book is “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

Talking About Plans

• Coworker 1: Are you doing anything fun this weekend?
• Coworker 2: Yes, I’m going to the beach with my friends.
• Coworker 1: That sounds fun! I’m just going to relax at home.

Sharing News

• Family Member: Did you hear about the new restaurant that opened downtown?
• You: No, I didn’t. What’s it called?
• Family Member: It’s called “The Olive Garden.”
• You: Oh, I’ve heard good things about it.

Making Small Talk

• Stranger: Nice day, isn’t it?
• You: Yes, it is. It’s perfect weather for a walk.
• Stranger: Have you been to the new coffee shop downtown?
• You: No, I haven’t. I’ll have to check it out.

Here’s a vocabulary list based on the topics we’ve discussed:

General Vocabulary

• Conversation: A talk between two or more people.
• Topic: A subject of discussion.
• Phrase: A group of words that express a complete thought.
• Scenario: A situation that could happen.
• Role-playing: Acting out a different role or character.

Specific Topics

• Travel: airport, train, hotel, ticket, luggage, destination, itinerary
• Emergency: fire, police, ambulance, emergency room, first aid, CPR
• Sports: tournament, league, match, game, athlete, coach
• Fitness: exercise, gym, running, swimming, yoga, weightlifting
• Media: journalist, editor, reporter, news channel, newspaper, magazine, website
• Entertainment: movie, TV show, play, music, singer, actor, director
• Culture: tradition, custom, belief, value, language
• Business: company, job, career, meeting, project
• Education: school, teacher, student, lesson, homework