Talking about daily routines is a fundamental part of learning English. Being able to describe your daily activities will help you communicate more effectively in everyday conversations. In this lesson, we’ll learn key vocabulary related to daily routines, along with definitions, example sentences, and useful phrases.
Vocabulary List
| Vocabulary | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Wake up | Stop sleeping. | I wake up at 7:00 AM every morning. |
| Get up | Rise from bed. | I get up as soon as my alarm goes off. |
| Brush (your) teeth | Clean teeth. | I brush my teeth twice a day. |
| Take a shower | Wash your body. | I take a shower before breakfast. |
| Get dressed | Put on clothes. | After I get dressed, I make breakfast. |
| Eat breakfast | Have the first meal of the day. | I usually eat breakfast at 8:00 AM. |
| Go to work | Leave for your job. | I go to work by bus every day. |
| Start work | Begin working. | I start work at 9:00 AM. |
| Have lunch | Eat midday meal. | I have lunch with my colleagues at noon. |
| Finish work | End your workday. | I finish work at 5:00 PM. |
| Go home | Return to your house. | I go home and relax for a while. |
| Make dinner | Prepare the evening meal. | I make dinner around 7:00 PM. |
| Eat dinner | Have your evening meal. | My family eats dinner together every night. |
| Do the dishes | Wash used dishes. | I always do the dishes after dinner. |
| Watch TV | View television. | I watch TV for an hour before bed. |
| Read a book | Read for leisure. | I like to read a book before going to sleep. |
| Go to bed | Lie down to sleep. | I usually go to bed at 10:00 PM. |
| Fall asleep | Begin sleeping. | I fall asleep quickly after a long day. |
| Exercise | Engage in physical activity. | I exercise for 30 minutes every morning. |
| Make the bed | Arrange bedding neatly. | I always make the bed before leaving the house. |
| Check emails | Read and respond to emails. | I check my emails as soon as I get to work. |
| Take a break | Pause to rest. | I take a break every two hours. |
| Do homework | Complete school assignments. | I help my kids with their homework after dinner. |
| Feed the pets | Give food to pets. | I feed the dog in the morning. |
| Go for a walk | Walk outside. | I go for a walk in the park every evening. |
| Clean the house | Tidy the home. | I clean the house on the weekends. |
| Take out the trash | Remove garbage. | I take out the trash before going to bed. |
| Set an alarm | Program the alarm clock. | I always set an alarm for 6:30 AM. |
Key Phrases for Talking About Daily Routines
Here are some phrases you can use when discussing your daily activities:
- I usually…
Example: I usually wake up at 6:30 AM. - In the morning, I…
Example: In the morning, I take a shower and have breakfast. - I always…
Example: I always check my emails when I get to work. - After work, I…
Example: After work, I go home and make dinner. - Before bed, I…
Example: Before bed, I read a book or watch TV.
Example of a Daily Routine
Here’s how you can describe your daily routine:
“I wake up at 7:00 AM and get up immediately. After brushing my teeth and taking a shower, I eat breakfast and get dressed. I go to work by car and start work at 9:00 AM. I have lunch at noon and finish work at 5:00 PM. In the evening, I cook dinner, eat with my family, and watch TV. I go to bed at 10:00 PM and fall asleep quickly.”
Common Questions About Daily Routines
Practice asking or answering these questions:
What do you do before bed?
Example: I read a book before bed.
What time do you wake up?
Example: I wake up at 7:00 AM.
Do you exercise in the morning?
Example: Yes, I do yoga every morning.
What do you do after work?
Example: After work, I usually go for a walk.
When do you eat dinner?
Example: I eat dinner at 7:30 PM.