Daily routines are a fundamental part of our lives, providing structure and consistency. Understanding how to talk about daily activities is essential for A2 learners, as it helps improve conversational skills in English. In this lesson, you will practice listening to different speakers describe their daily routines. This exercise will enhance your vocabulary related to everyday activities and allow you to express your own daily habits confidently. Pay attention to the phrases and vocabulary used by the speakers, as they represent common ways to discuss daily life.
Read the vocabulary list to familiarize yourself with key terms.
Watch the video once without worrying about filling in the gaps.
Fill in the gaps while watching the video again.
Read the full text and watch again to consolidate.
The first meal of the day.
A place where you do your job.
A set of written pages bound together.
A meal eaten in the middle of the day.
A bath in which water is sprayed on the body.
A digital audio file available for streaming or download.
A public green space for recreation.
A recording of moving images.
A form of transport that runs on tracks.
Physical activity to improve health.
Sliced bread browned on both sides.
A common breakfast food made from processed grains.
The sweet or savory product of a tree or plant.
A creamy food made from fermented milk.
A warm cereal dish made by boiling oats in milk or water.
In many cultures, breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. It provides energy and helps to kickstart your metabolism. Different cultures have unique breakfast foods, such as toast in Western countries or rice in Asian countries.
In this transcript, pay attention to the pronunciation of key vocabulary such as 'breakfast' and 'exercise.' The initial sound in 'breakfast' can be tricky; make sure to pronounce both syllables clearly. Notice the linking in phrases like 'have a shower,' where the 'a' blends into 'shower.' Practicing these small details can greatly improve your fluency.
To make the most of this lesson, start by listening to the transcript without looking at the text. This will help you focus on listening comprehension. On your first pass, try to fill in the gaps with the missing vocabulary. Afterward, review the vocabulary list and practice using each word in your own sentences. When you feel comfortable, practice shadowing by repeating the phrases aloud to improve your pronunciation and fluency. Make sure to revisit the open questions and think about how you can answer them to practice speaking.
Transcript adapted by ListenLoop for language learners. Read alongside the video to consolidate comprehension.
What do you do every day? Hello, Sian. Hi, Buli. How are you? I'm well, thanks. — How are you? — I'm good too. What do you do every day? I wake up. I eat breakfast. I go jogging. I get the bus to work. I read a book on the bus. I eat lunch. After I finish work, I swim in the sea. I eat dinner. I have a shower. Then I go to sleep. How about you? What do you do every day? I wake up. I have a shower. I eat breakfast. I drive to work. I listen to a podcast. Welcome to Real Easy English. — I'm Beth. — And I'm Neil. I eat lunch. After work, I go to the park. I go home and cook dinner. After dinner, I play video games. Lastly, I go to sleep. Learn how to give directions in the next video. Go straight. Go straight. Now, back to the lesson! — Tim? — Yes? What do you do every day? I wake up. I eat breakfast. I have a shower. I walk to work. I listen to music. I eat lunch. I go home and watch a film. I eat dinner. Then, I read a book and go to sleep. Georgie? Are you there? Yep? What do you do every day? I wake up. I have a shower. I eat breakfast. I get the train to work. I read the news on the train. I eat lunch. After I finish work, I do some exercise. I eat dinner. And then, I go to sleep. What about you? What do you do every day? I wake up. I eat breakfast. I eat lunch. I eat dinner. I go to sleep. What do you eat for breakfast, Tim? I eat toast for breakfast. What about you, Georgie? What do you eat for breakfast? I eat cereal for breakfast. What do you eat for breakfast, Sian? I eat fruit and yoghurt for breakfast. What do you eat for breakfast, Buli? I eat porridge for breakfast. What do you eat for breakfast? What do you do every day? Write your answer in the comments. Click this subscribe button and see you in the next video. Bye! Bye!
