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1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- I usually get up at six thirty. Say when you start your day. 'Usually' means most days.
- I have breakfast and then I get ready. 'Get ready' = have a shower, get dressed and so on.
- I leave home at about eight. 'At about' means not at an exact time.
- I start work at nine and finish at five. Talk about work, school or a shift.
- On weekdays, I take the train. Weekdays are Monday to Friday.
- I always cook dinner at home. Always, usually, often, sometimes, never: how often you do something.
- In the evening, I like to relax. Talk about your free time.
- What's a normal day like for you? Ask someone about their routine.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Hamid" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for a day in my life: talking about your routine?
'I usually get up at six thirty.' (say when you start your day. 'Usually' means most days). 'I have breakfast and then I get ready.' ('Get ready' = have a shower, get dressed and so on). 'I leave home at about eight.' ('At about' means not at an exact time). 'I start work at nine and finish at five.' (talk about work, school or a shift).
How can I practise a day in my life: talking about your routine in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.
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