Speaking practice: answer out loud for one minute
What time do you usually get up?
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12 conversation questions about daily routine
- 1What time do you usually get up?
- 2What do you eat for breakfast?
- 3How do you get to work or school?
- 4What do you do in the evening?
- 5What time do you usually go to bed?
- 6Which part of the day do you like best?
- 7Do you drink tea or coffee in the morning?
- 8Who do you usually have dinner with?
- 9What do you do on your lunch break?
- 10Is your routine different at the weekend?
- 11What is the busiest part of your day?
- 12Is there anything you want to change about your routine?
Useful phrases
- I usually...
- After that, I...
- In the evening, I like to...
- At about seven o'clock...
- Every day, I...
- I never... before...
- On weekdays...
- My favourite part of the day is...
Key vocabulary
- wake up
- stop sleeping
- commute
- the trip to work or school
- lunch break
- a short rest in the middle of the day to eat
- get ready
- wash, dress and prepare to go out
- chores
- small jobs at home, like washing dishes
- relax
- rest and do something easy
Sample answer
What time do you usually get up?
I usually get up at about half past six. First, I have a quick shower and then I make tea. On weekdays I wake up early because I take the bus to work, and it takes about forty minutes. At the weekend I sleep a little longer, maybe until eight.
Practise "Daily routine" with a real partner
Questions are easier to remember once you've answered them out loud. Start a live 1-on-1 video call and use this topic to get the conversation going.
Practise this topic liveHow to practise this topic
- Answer each question in at least two or three sentences.
- Try to use two of the useful phrases and one new word in every answer.
- With a partner, ask a follow-up question like "Why?" or "Can you give an example?"
- Alone, record your one-minute answer and listen back for one thing to improve.