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
