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Everyday English · Lesson 37 · Out and about · A1–A2
A day in my life: talking about your routine
Describe a normal day, say how often you do things and ask about other people's routines.
Welcome, !
Warm-up · talk with a partner
When do you need English for a day in my life: talking about your routine? What words do you already know?
Key phrase 1 of 8
I usually get up at six thirty.
Say when you start your day. 'Usually' means most days.
Key phrase 2 of 8
I have breakfast and then I get ready.
'Get ready' = have a shower, get dressed and so on.
Key phrase 3 of 8
I leave home at about eight.
'At about' means not at an exact time.
Key phrase 4 of 8
I start work at nine and finish at five.
Talk about work, school or a shift.
Key phrase 5 of 8
On weekdays, I take the train.
Weekdays are Monday to Friday.
Key phrase 6 of 8
I always cook dinner at home.
Always, usually, often, sometimes, never: how often you do something.
Key phrase 7 of 8
In the evening, I like to relax.
Talk about your free time.
Key phrase 8 of 8
What's a normal day like for you?
Ask someone about their routine.
Conversation
Chloe and Hamid
Listen to the whole conversation first. Then we go line by line.
Conversation · line 1 of 10
Chloe
So Hamid, what's a normal day like for you?
Conversation · line 2 of 10
Chloe: So Hamid, what's a normal day like for you?
Hamid
Pretty busy! I usually get up at six thirty and have breakfast with my kids.
Conversation · line 3 of 10
Hamid: Pretty busy! I usually get up at six thirty and have breakfast with my kids.
Chloe
Do you take them to school?
Conversation · line 4 of 10
Chloe: Do you take them to school?
Hamid
Yes, I drop them off at about eight thirty. Then I take the train to work.
Conversation · line 5 of 10
Hamid: Yes, I drop them off at about eight thirty. Then I take the train to work.
Chloe
What time do you start?
Conversation · line 6 of 10
Chloe: What time do you start?
Hamid
I start at nine and finish at five. On Fridays I sometimes finish early.
Conversation · line 7 of 10
Hamid: I start at nine and finish at five. On Fridays I sometimes finish early.
Chloe
And in the evening?
Conversation · line 8 of 10
Chloe: And in the evening?
Hamid
I always cook dinner. After that, I help the kids with their homework and relax a bit.
Conversation · line 9 of 10
Hamid: I always cook dinner. After that, I help the kids with their homework and relax a bit.
Chloe
Do you go out on weeknights?
Conversation · line 10 of 10
Chloe: Do you go out on weeknights?
Hamid
Not often. I usually go to bed at about ten. Weekends are for fun!
Your turn · role-play
Work with a partner
Student A is Chloe. Student B is Hamid. Read the conversation together, then swap. Then try it again with your own details.
Your turn · say it 1 of 3
I usually get up at …
Use your own details where you see “…”. Say it to your partner, then listen to theirs.
Your turn · say it 2 of 3
I start work at … and finish at …
Use your own details where you see “…”. Say it to your partner, then listen to theirs.
Your turn · say it 3 of 3
What's a normal day like for you?
Say it to your partner, then listen to theirs.
Quiz · question 1 of 5
Choose the correct sentence.
- A She get up at seven.
- B She gets up at seven.
- C She getting up at seven.
✓ B: In the present simple, add -s after he, she or it: she gets up.
Quiz · question 2 of 5
'I drop the kids off at school' means…
- A I take them there and leave them
- B I collect them from school
- C I forget them at school
✓ A: Drop off = take someone somewhere and leave them there. Pick up = collect them.
Quiz · question 3 of 5
Which word means 'not often'?
- A always
- B usually
- C rarely
✓ C: Rarely = not often. 'Always' is every time and 'usually' is most of the time.
Quiz · question 4 of 5
Choose the sentence with the correct word order.
- A I take usually the train.
- B I usually take the train.
- C I the train usually take.
✓ B: Words like usually, always and often go before the main verb.
Quiz · question 5 of 5
'Weekdays' are…
- A Monday to Friday
- B Saturday and Sunday
- C public holidays
✓ A: Weekdays are Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Culture talk
How does this work in your country? Tell your partner.
Well done, !
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Teacher notes
Level: Out and about · A1–A2 · Time: about 60 minutes · You need: this page on a screen with sound, and one printed worksheet per learner.
Warm-up (5 minutes)
Show the warm-up slide and ask: "When do you need English for a day in my life: talking about your routine? What words do you already know?" Learners talk in pairs for two minutes, then a few share with the class.
Three steps
- Key phrases (15 minutes). Show each phrase, press ▶ and let learners listen once, then repeat together, then one by one. Check meaning with the note on the slide: "When would you say this?"
- The conversation (15 minutes). Play the whole conversation once with worksheets face down. Then go line by line while learners fill the gaps in part B of the worksheet. Check answers, then learners read it in pairs.
- Your turn and the quiz (20 minutes). Learners say the "Your turn" sentences with their own details, do the role-play below, then answer the quiz slides in pairs before you press "Show answer". Finish with part D of the worksheet (their own sentences).
Pair work
Student A is Chloe and student B is Hamid. Pairs read the conversation, swap roles, then turn the worksheet over and do it again from memory, changing the details (names, times, places, prices). Stronger pairs add two lines of their own; newer learners can keep the worksheet in front of them.
Using the audio
- Every phrase and conversation line is recorded with natural AI voices: Chloe is read by Josh and Hamid by Mel. Press ▶ on a slide or press P.
- Play each phrase twice: once to listen, once for the class to repeat. On the conversation slides, pause after each line so learners can repeat it.
- Test the sound before class. If the internet is slow, open the slides a few minutes early and play the first phrase once.
Culture talk
End by asking learners how this works in their country. It's a natural way to practise the new phrases and to learn from each other.
After class
- Learners can do the full lesson at home, free and with no sign-up: A day in my life: talking about your routine. The last slide has a QR code to it.
- Running a course? Print certificates of participation when your group finishes a level.
Printable worksheet
One A4 worksheet per learner: the key phrases and the conversation with gaps, the quiz, and space for their own sentences. The answer key prints on a separate page.
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Everyday English · Lesson 37: A day in my life: talking about your routine
Describe a normal day, say how often you do things and ask about other people's routines.
A. Key phrases: fill the gaps
Word bank: always · breakfast · evening · finish · leave · normal · usually · weekdays
- I get up at six thirty. (Say when you start your day. 'Usually' means most days)
- I have and then I get ready. ('Get ready' = have a shower, get dressed and so on)
- I home at about eight. ('At about' means not at an exact time)
- I start work at nine and at five. (Talk about work, school or a shift)
- On , I take the train. (Weekdays are Monday to Friday)
- I cook dinner at home. (Always, usually, often, sometimes, never: how often you do something)
- In the , I like to relax. (Talk about your free time)
- What's a day like for you? (Ask someone about their routine)
B. Listen to the conversation and fill the gaps
- Chloe: So Hamid, what's a normal day for you?
- Hamid: Pretty busy! I usually get up at six and have breakfast with my kids.
- Chloe: Do you take them to ?
- Hamid: Yes, I drop them off at about eight . Then I take the train to work.
- Chloe: What time do you ?
- Hamid: I start at nine and finish at five. On Fridays I finish early.
- Chloe: And in evening?
- Hamid: I always cook dinner. After that, I help the kids with their and relax a bit.
- Chloe: Do you go out on ?
- Hamid: Not . I usually go to bed at about ten. Weekends are for fun!
C. Quick quiz: circle the best answer
Choose the correct sentence.
a) She get up at seven.b) She gets up at seven.c) She getting up at seven.
'I drop the kids off at school' means…
a) I take them there and leave themb) I collect them from schoolc) I forget them at school
Which word means 'not often'?
a) alwaysb) usuallyc) rarely
Choose the sentence with the correct word order.
a) I take usually the train.b) I usually take the train.c) I the train usually take.
'Weekdays' are…
a) Monday to Fridayb) Saturday and Sundayc) public holidays
D. My sentences
Finish these with your own details. Then write two more sentences you can use this week.
- I usually get up at
- I start work at and finish at
- What's a normal day like for you?
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Answer key · Lesson 37: A day in my life: talking about your routine
A. Key phrases
- I usually get up at six thirty.
- I have breakfast and then I get ready.
- I leave home at about eight.
- I start work at nine and finish at five.
- On weekdays, I take the train.
- I always cook dinner at home.
- In the evening, I like to relax.
- What's a normal day like for you?
B. Conversation gaps
- like
- thirty
- school
- thirty
- start
- sometimes
- the
- homework
- weeknights
- often
C. Quiz
- b) She gets up at seven.
- a) I take them there and leave them
- c) rarely
- b) I usually take the train.
- a) Monday to Friday
englishcoaching.co/learn-english/everyday-english/talking-about-your-daily-routine/
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Frequently asked questions
How do I teach a day in my life: talking about your routine to adult English learners?
Start with a warm-up question, present the 8 key phrases with the recorded audio, play the conversation line by line, let learners role-play it with their own details, and finish with the quiz. The teacher notes on this page give timings for a 60-minute class.
What level is this lesson?
Out and about level, about CEFR A1–A2. It is lesson 37 of 42 in our free Everyday English course, so you can follow the course week by week or pick the topics your learners need.
Do learners need an account?
No. Learners can do the same lesson at home for free, with no sign-up, at /learn-english/everyday-english/talking-about-your-daily-routine/. Their progress is saved only on their own device.
Can I print the worksheet?
Yes. Press 'Print the worksheet' to print it or save it as a PDF on A4 paper. It has the key phrases and the conversation with gaps, the quiz, space for learners' own sentences and an answer key on a separate page.
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