Stories about Daily Routines
Daily Routines is a topic that helps learners talk about activities they do every day, such as waking up, having breakfast, going to school, or going to work. It is a familiar and useful topic for practicing how to describe daily schedules and everyday life.
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Stories about Daily Routines
My Morning Before School
Do you wake up early every morning? I wake up at seven [o'clock]. I wash my face with cold water. Then I brush my teeth. My mom makes breakfast for me. I eat rice and eggs. Food gives me energy for th...
What I Do Every Day
Do you do the same things every day? Many people have a daily routine. I wake up early every morning. I wash my face and brush my teeth. Then I eat breakfast with my family. I go to school by bus. At...
A Busy Day at Home
Do you have a busy day at home? Many people do the same things every day. They rise early in the morning. They eat breakfast at the table. Then they brush their teeth. They wash their face with cold w...
Getting Ready for Work
Every morning, a loud alarm wakes you up. You get ready for a big day at work. First, you go to the bathroom. You wash your face and brush your teeth. Then you take a shower. You put on clean clothes....
How to Start the Morning
Do you know the best way to start your day? A good morning makes the whole day better. Open your eyes and look at the light. Morning light tells your brain to wake up. First, drink a glass of water. Y...
My Night Before Bed
Do you have a special routine before bed? I do the same things every night. First, I turn off all the lights in my room. Then I go to the bathroom to wash my face. I brush my teeth for two minutes. Ne...
Small Jobs at Home
A clean home does not clean itself! Many small jobs help keep a home nice. Every morning, you can make your bed. A neat bed makes the room look good. You can wash the dishes after every meal. Clean di...
What Time Do You Wake Up?
Do you wake up early or late? Many people wake up at different times every day. Some people wake up at five in the morning. They like the quiet time before the day begins. Other people wake up at eigh...
Why I Make My Bed
A messy bed can ruin your whole morning. I make my bed every day. It takes only two minutes. I fix the blanket first. Then I fix the pillow. My room looks clean and nice. A clean room helps me think w...
A Quiet Hour After Work
Your body works hard all day. A quiet hour after work changes everything. Many people feel very tired after work. They sit down and close their eyes. Some people drink a warm cup of tea. The room is q...
Breakfast, Work, and Dinner
Do you do the same things every day? A daily routine makes your life easy. Many people wake up early in the morning. They eat breakfast before they go to work. Breakfast gives your body energy. Some p...
How to Keep a Routine
Do you forget what to do in the morning? A routine helps you every day. A routine is a plan you do again and again. It makes your day feel easy. You wake up at the same time each morning. Then you was...
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Key Vocabulary
Alarm (n) An anxious awareness of danger.UK: əˈlɑːmUS: əˈlɑːrmLearn more
Arrive (v) Reach a place at the end of a journey or a stage in a journey.UK: əˈraɪvUS: əˈraɪvLearn more
Bathroom (n) A room containing a bath or shower and typically also a washbasin and a toilet.UK: ˈbɑːθruːmUS: ˈbæθruːmLearn more
Blanket (n) A large piece of woollen or similar material used as a covering on a bed or elsewhere for warmth.UK: ˈblæŋkɪtUS: ˈblæŋkɪtLearn more
Breakfast (n) A meal eaten in the morning, the first of the day.UK: ˈbrekfəstUS: ˈbrekfəstLearn more
Breath (n) The air taken into or expelled from the lungs.UK: breθUS: breθLearn more
Bus (n) A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, typically one serving the public on a fixed route and for a fare.UK: bʌsUS: bʌsLearn more
Calm (n) Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.UK: kɑːmUS: kɑːmLearn more
Clean (v) Free from dirt, marks, or stains.UK: kliːnUS: kliːnLearn more
Closet (n) A tall cupboard or wardrobe with a door, used for storage.UK: ˈklɒzɪtUS: ˈklɑːzɪtLearn more
Cloth (n) Woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fibre.UK: klɒθUS: klɔːθLearn more
Clothes (n) Items worn to cover the body.UK: kləʊðzUS: kloʊðzLearn more
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