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 Favorite Time of Day
Do you have a favorite time of day? Many people love the morning best. The sun comes up in the morning. Birds start to sing. The air feels cool and fresh. I wake up and wash my face. Then I eat a good...

A Good Day Starts Early
Many people feel great in the morning. A good morning routine helps your day. Some people wake up at six [o'clock]. They wash their face with cold water. Then they eat a good breakfast. Eggs and bread...

How I Clean My Room
Do you know where your socks are right now? I clean my room every week. First, I pick up all things from the floor. I put my clothes in the closet. I put my books on the shelf. Then, I clean my desk....

Things I Do Before Sleep
Do you know good sleep starts before bed? I do many things before I go to bed. First, I wash my face with water. Then I brush my teeth. I put on my soft pyjamas. I drink a small glass of warm milk. Ne...

When the Bus Comes Late
Has your bus ever been very late? You stand at the bus stop and wait. The street is cold and quiet. You look left and right, but no bus comes. Two minutes pass, then five, then ten. You check your wat...
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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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