Talk About Your Daily Schedule in English | Easy English Conversation Practice

Hi everyone, welcome to our Leo English podcast. I'm Emma >> and I'm Jack. We are so happy to see you again today. >> Yes, thank you for joining us. If you are new here, please subscribe to our channel and like this video. It really helps us a lot. So, Jack, how are you today? >> I'm good, thanks. Actually, I'm a little tired today. >> Oh, really? Why are you tired? >> Well, I woke up very early this morning. I woke up at 5:30. >> 5:30? That's very early. Why did you wake up so early? >> I wanted to go for a run before work, but then I couldn't go back to sleep after that. >> I see. So, your morning was different from your normal morning. >> Yes, exactly. My normal routine is very different. I usually wake up at 7. >> That's interesting. You said routine. I like that word. >> Yes, routine. It means the things you do every day in the same order. >> That's a nice word. And you know what? It's actually connected to today's topic. >> Oh, you're right. Today we're going to talk about daily schedules. >> Yes. Today's topic is how to talk about your daily schedule in English. >> This is a very useful topic for English learners. >> I agree. When you meet new people, they often ask about your daily life, >> right? People ask questions like, "What time do you wake up?" or "What do you do in the evening?" >> Exactly. So, today we're going to practice these conversations together. >> We'll talk about our mornings, our afternoons, and our evenings. >> And we'll also talk about weekends because weekends are often different. >> That's true. My weekend schedule is very different from my weekday schedule. >> Same for me. Okay. Should we start? Yes. Let's start. Emma, let me ask you first. What time do you usually wake up? >> I usually wake up at 6:30 on weekdays. >> 6:30? That's pretty early. >> Yes, but I like mornings. I feel good in the morning. >> That's nice. Do you use an alarm clock? >> Yes, I always use an alarm clock. I set my alarm for 6:30. >> Do you wake up right away or do you press snooze? >> Oh, I sometimes press snooze. Maybe one or two times. [laughter] >> Me, too. The snooze button is my best friend. >> That's funny. So, then I get out of bed around 6:40. >> What do you do first thing in the morning? >> First, I go to the bathroom. I wash my face and brush my teeth. >> That sounds normal. I do the same thing. >> Then, I go to the kitchen and make coffee. >> Oh, you drink coffee in the morning? >> Yes, I always drink coffee in the morning. I love coffee. How many cups do you have? >> Usually just one cup. Sometimes two cups if I'm very tired. >> I understand. Coffee helps you wake up. >> Exactly. What about you, Jack? Do you drink coffee? >> No, actually, I prefer tea. >> Oh, you prefer tea. That's interesting. >> Yes, I prefer tea because coffee is too strong for me. >> I see. So, you drink tea every morning? Yes, I have a cup of tea every morning. It helps me relax and wake up slowly. >> That's nice. Okay, so after coffee, I usually have breakfast. >> What do you eat for breakfast? >> It depends on the day. Sometimes I have toast with butter and jam. >> That sounds good. >> Sometimes I have cereal with milk and sometimes I have eggs. >> Do you cook eggs every day? >> No, not every day. Cooking takes time. I usually only cook eggs on weekends. >> That makes sense. On weekdays, we don't have much time, >> right? On weekdays, I eat something quick and easy. >> Me, too. I usually eat toast or cereal on weekdays. >> What do you put on your toast? >> I put butter and sometimes peanut butter. >> Oh, I love peanut butter, too. It's delicious. >> It is. And it gives me energy for the morning. >> That's a good point. Breakfast gives us energy. Yes, breakfast is important. I never skip breakfast. >> Same for me. I always eat something in the morning. >> Okay, so after breakfast, what do you do >> after breakfast? I get dressed. >> Do you choose your clothes in the morning or the night before? >> Good question. I sometimes choose my clothes the night before. >> Really? Why? >> Because it saves time in the morning. I don't have to think about it. >> That's smart. I usually choose my clothes in the morning. >> Does it take a long time? >> Sometimes. Yes. Sometimes I can't decide what to wear. >> I understand that feeling. It's hard to decide sometimes. >> Yes, especially when I'm tired. >> Okay. So, after I get dressed, I put on a little makeup. >> How long does that take? >> Usually about 10 minutes. I don't wear a lot of makeup. >> I see. That's not too long. >> No, I like to keep my morning routine simple. That's a good idea. A simple routine is easier to follow. >> Exactly. What about you? What do you do after breakfast? >> After breakfast, I take a shower. >> Oh, you take a shower in the morning? >> Yes, I prefer to shower in the morning. It helps me wake up. >> Interesting. I prefer to shower at night. >> Really? Why? >> Because I feel clean before I go to bed and mornings are faster. >> That makes sense. People are different. >> Yes, everyone has their own routine. >> So, I take a shower, then I get dressed, then I check my phone. >> What do you check on your phone? >> I check my emails and I look at the news. >> Do you spend a lot of time on your phone in the morning? >> I try not to. Maybe 15 minutes, but sometimes more. >> That happens to me, too. The phone can take a lot of time. Yes, it's easy to lose track of time. >> So, what time do you leave the house? >> I usually leave the house around 8:15. >> And what time do you start work? >> I start work at 9:00. >> So, you have about 45 minutes to get to work. >> Yes, that's right. I take the bus to work. >> How long is the bus ride? >> It's about 30 minutes. Sometimes longer if there's traffic. >> I understand. Traffic can be a problem. >> Yes. So, I try to leave a little early just in case. >> That's a good habit. What do you do on the bus? >> I usually listen to music or I listen to podcasts. >> Oh, do you listen to English podcasts >> sometimes? Yes. It's good practice. >> That's a great idea for our viewers, too. Listening to English on the bus is great practice. >> Yes, you can learn while you travel. >> What about you, Emma? How do you get to work? >> Oh, you're asking me now. >> [laughter] >> Oops. I asked myself. [laughter] >> That's funny. Okay, let me ask you. How do you get to work? >> I walk to work. >> You walk? That's nice. Is it far? >> No, it's not far. It's about 20 minutes. >> That's perfect. You get exercise every day. >> Yes, exactly. I like walking. It's good for my health. >> And it's free. You don't need to pay for the bus. >> That's true. I save money, too. What time do you leave the house? >> I leave at about 8:30 and I arrive at work around 8:50. >> So, you start work at 9:2. >> Yes, I start at 9:00. Most people in my office start at 9:00. >> That's a common start time. >> Yes. 9 to5 is a common work schedule. >> 9 to5. That's a good phrase. It means you work from 9 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon. >> Exactly. Many office jobs are 9 to5. >> Okay. So, now let's talk about your day at work. What do you do when you arrive? >> When I arrive, I turn on my computer and check my emails. >> How many emails do you get every day? >> A lot. Maybe 30 or 40 emails a day. >> That's a lot of emails. >> Yes. Some days I spend a lot of time answering emails. >> I understand email can take a lot of time. What about you? Do you get a lot of emails? >> Not as many as you. Maybe 10 or 15 emails a day. >> That sounds easier to manage. >> Yes, but I have a lot of meetings. >> Oh, you have meetings. How many meetings do you have? >> It depends on the day. Sometimes two or three meetings. >> That's a lot of time in meetings. >> Yes. Some days I feel like I'm always in meetings. I know that feeling. Meetings can be tiring. >> They can, but meetings are important for teamwork. >> That's true. Okay, let me ask you about breaks. Do you take breaks during the day? >> Yes, I take breaks. I usually take a short break in the morning. >> What time? >> Around 10:30. I have a break and drink some water. >> That's good. It's important to take breaks. >> Yes, breaks help me focus. After a break, I can think better. >> I agree. I also take a break around 11:00. I sometimes eat a small snack. >> What kind of snack? >> Usually fruit, like an apple or a banana. >> Healthy snack. That's good. >> Yes, I try to eat healthy snacks. Candy makes me tired later. >> That's true. Sugar gives you energy, but then you feel tired. >> Exactly. So, I prefer fruit. >> Okay. Now, let's talk about lunch. What time do you have lunch? >> I usually have lunch at 12:30. Is that your lunch break? >> Yes, my lunch break is from 12:30 to 1:30. >> So, you have It depends on the day. Sometimes 2 or three meetings. >> That's a lot of time in meetings. >> Yes. Some days I feel like I'm always in meetings. >> I know that feeling. Meetings can be tiring. >> They can, but meetings are important for teamwork. >> That's true. Okay. Let me ask you about breaks. Do you take breaks during the day? Yes, I take breaks. I usually take a short break in the morning. >> What time? >> Around 10:30. I have a break and drink some water. >> That's good. It's important to take breaks. >> Yes, breaks help me focus. After a break, I can think better. >> I agree. I also take a break around 11. I sometimes eat a small snack. >> What kind of snack? >> Usually fruit, like an apple or a banana. >> Healthy snack. That's good. >> Yes. I try to eat healthy snacks. Candy makes me tired later. >> That's true. Sugar gives you energy, but then you feel tired. >> Exactly. So, I prefer fruit. >> Okay. Now, let's talk about lunch. What time do you have lunch? >> I usually have lunch at 12:30. >> Is that your lunch break? >> Yes, my lunch break is from 12:30 to 1:30. >> So, you have 1 hour for lunch? Yes, 1 hour. It's enough time to eat and relax a little. >> Where do you eat lunch? >> Sometimes I eat in the office. We have a small kitchen. >> Do you bring lunch from home? >> Yes, I usually bring lunch from home. I pack my lunch in the morning. >> What do you usually bring? >> I usually bring a sandwich or sometimes leftovers from dinner. >> Leftovers are a good idea. It saves time. >> Yes. And it saves money, too. Buying lunch every day is expensive. >> That's true. Restaurant food is not cheap. >> Do you bring lunch, Jack? >> Sometimes, but I sometimes go out for lunch. >> Where do you go? >> There's a nice cafe near my office. I go there once or twice a week. >> What do you eat there? >> I usually get a sandwich or a salad. >> That sounds nice. It's good to go out sometimes. >> Yes, it's nice to take a walk and get fresh air. I agree. Fresh air helps you feel better. >> What do you do during your lunch break if you don't eat out? >> I eat my lunch and then I sometimes read. >> What do you read? >> I read books on my phone or I read news articles. >> Do you read in English >> sometimes? Yes. It's good practice. >> That's a great way to learn English during your break. >> Yes. Even 10 or 15 minutes of reading helps. >> I agree. A little practice every day is very helpful. >> Okay. So after lunch I go back to work. >> What do you usually do in the afternoon? >> In the afternoon I work on different projects. I have meetings sometimes. >> Do you feel tired in the afternoon? >> Yes. Sometimes around 2 or 3:00 I feel a little tired. >> Me too. That happens to a lot of people. >> Yes. It's very common. I sometimes have another cup of coffee. >> Coffee helps in the afternoon. >> Or I take a short walk, just 5 minutes. >> That's a good idea. You change into comfortable clothes? >> Yes, I put on comfortable clothes like sweatpants and a t-shirt. >> Me, too. I change into comfortable clothes right away. >> It feels good to relax in comfortable clothes. >> Yes. What do you do next? >> Then I usually cook dinner. >> Do you cook every day? Almost every day. Yes. I like cooking. >> That's nice. What do you usually cook? >> I cook simple things like pasta or rice with vegetables. >> Do you cook meat? >> Sometimes I cook chicken or fish sometimes. >> Those are healthy choices. >> Yes, I try to eat healthy, but sometimes I order takeout. >> Takeout is nice sometimes. What kind of takeout do you like? I like pizza and Chinese food. >> M Chinese food is delicious. >> Yes. I especially like noodles. >> Me, too. Okay. What time do you usually eat dinner? >> I usually eat dinner around 7:00. >> That's a normal time. I eat around 7, too. >> What about you? Do you cook? >> Honestly, not every day. I'm not the best cook. >> That's okay. What do you eat then? I cook simple things like eggs or pasta and I order takeout a lot. >> There's nothing wrong with that. >> My girlfriend cooks sometimes, too. She's a better cook than me. >> Oh, that's nice. You shared the cooking? >> Yes, we take turns. Sometimes she cooks, sometimes I cook. >> That's a good system. >> It works for us. Okay. What do you do after dinner? >> After dinner, I usually relax. >> How do you relax? I watch TV or I watch videos on my phone. >> What kind of TV shows do you like? >> I like dramas and comedy shows. >> Do you watch shows in English? >> Sometimes. Yes. I watch American shows with subtitles. >> That's great for learning English. >> Yes, I think so, too. I learn new words and phrases. >> What shows do you like? >> Right now, I'm watching a comedy show. It's very funny. >> That sounds fun. I like comedy, too. >> What do you do to relax, Jack? >> I like to play video games. >> Oh, video games. What kind of games? >> I like adventure games and sports games. >> Do you play every day? >> Not every day. Maybe three or four times a week. >> How long do you play? >> Usually about 1 hour. Sometimes more on weekends. >> That's a nice way to relax. >> Yes, it helps me forget about work. I understand. We all need ways to relax after work. >> Definitely. What else do you do in the evening? >> Sometimes I call my family. >> That's nice. Where does your family live? >> They live in another city, so I call them on the phone. >> How often do you call them? >> I call my mom once or twice a week. >> That's nice. It's important to stay in touch with family. >> Yes, I miss them sometimes, but calling helps. Do you video call or just phone call? >> Usually video call. It's nice to see their faces. >> I agree. Video calling is great for staying close to family. >> What about you? Do you call your family? >> Yes, I call my parents every week, usually on Sundays. >> That's a nice routine. >> Yes, Sunday is a good day to catch up. >> Okay, let's talk about bedtime. What time do you usually go to bed? I usually go to bed around 11:00. >> 11 is a good time. Do you fall asleep quickly? >> Usually, yes. Sometimes I read before bed. >> What do you read? >> I read books. Fiction books mostly. >> Reading before bed is relaxing. >> Yes. It helps me sleep better. >> Do you read paper books or ebooks? >> I read ebooks on my tablet. It's easier. >> I prefer paper books, but ebooks are convenient. That's true. What time do you go to bed? >> I usually go to bed around 10:30. >> That's a little earlier than me. >> Yes, because I wake up at 6:30. I need enough sleep. >> How many hours of sleep do you get? >> About 8 hours. I need 8 hours to feel good. >> That's healthy. I get about 7 hours. >> That's not bad. Some people only get five or 6 hours. >> That's not enough. Sleep is important for your health. >> I agree. Okay, let's talk about weekends now. Are your weekends different? >> Yes, very different. I love weekends. >> Me, too. What time do you wake up on weekends? >> That sounds relaxing. >> Yes, Sunday is my day to rest. >> Do you go outside at all? >> Sometimes I go for a walk in the park. >> That's nice. Fresh air is good for you. >> Yes, I like walking in nature. It helps me feel peaceful. What about you, Jack? What do you do on Sundays? >> Wait, I asked myself again. >> You did it again. >> Sorry. Okay. What do you do on Sundays? >> On Sundays, I like to sleep late. >> Even later than Saturday. >> Sometimes, yes, maybe until 11:00. >> That's very late. >> I know, but I feel so relaxed. >> What do you do after you wake up? I have breakfast and then watch sports on TV. >> What sports do you watch? >> I like watching football and tennis sometimes. >> Do you play sports, too? >> Yes, I sometimes play football with my friends on Sunday afternoons. >> That's great exercise. >> Yes, it's fun and healthy. >> Where do you play? >> We play in a park near my house. There's a big field there. >> That sounds nice. How long do you play? About one or two hours. It depends. >> Do you play every Sunday? >> Not every Sunday. Maybe two or three times a month. >> That's still good. You're getting regular exercise. >> I try. Okay. Emma, what time do you go to bed on weekends? >> On weekends, I go to bed later. Maybe around midnight. >> Midnight is much later than your weekday bedtime. >> Yes. Because I don't have to wake up early the next day. That makes sense. I stay up late, too. Sometimes until 1:00 in the morning. >> What do you do so late? >> I play video games or watch movies. >> That's nice. Weekends are for fun. >> Exactly. Okay, I have another question. Do you ever exercise in your daily routine? >> Yes, I forgot to mention that. I do yoga. >> Yoga? When do you do yoga? I do yoga in the evening around 6:30 >> every day. >> Not at perfect. So we have always, usually, sometimes, and never. >> Those are four very important words for talking about routines. >> Okay. The next word is prefer. Jack, what does prefer mean? >> Prefer means you like one thing more than another thing. >> Can you give an example? >> Yes. I prefer tea to coffee. That means I like tea more than coffee. >> Good. Another example. I prefer walking to taking the bus. >> That means you like walking more. >> Yes. Prefer is useful when you're comparing two things. >> We can also say I'd prefer. Like I'd prefer to stay home tonight. >> That means you want to stay home more than going out. >> Exactly. It's a polite way to say what you want. >> Great. What's our next word? >> How about relax? That's an important word. >> Good choice. What does relax mean? >> Relax means to rest and feel calm, to stop working or being busy. >> Example, >> I like to relax after work. I watch TV and play games. >> Another example, on Sundays, I relax at home. Relax is important for talking about free time. >> Yes, we all need time to relax. >> Related to relax, we can say relaxing like yoga is relaxing. >> Good point. Relaxing describes something that makes you feel calm. >> Reading is relaxing. Walking in the park is relaxing. >> Perfect. Okay, next word. How about routine? >> Great word. We mentioned it at the beginning. >> Yes. What does routine mean? >> A routine is a set of things you do regularly in the same order. >> Can you give an example? >> Yes. My morning routine is wake up, shower, eat breakfast, and go to work. >> I do the same things every morning. That's my routine. >> People also say daily routine. That means all the things you do every day. >> Or bedtime routine. That's what you do before you go to sleep. >> I like having a routine. It makes life easier. >> I agree. When you have a routine, you don't have to think too much. >> Okay, we have one more word. How about schedule? >> Perfect. That's in our video title today. >> What does schedule mean? >> A schedule is a plan that shows when things happen. It shows times and activities >> like a work schedule. It shows when you work >> or a class schedule. It shows when you have classes. >> Can you give a sentence example? >> My schedule is very busy this week. I have many meetings. >> His schedule is flexible. That means he can change his times easily. >> Schedule and routine are a little different. >> How are they different? >> How are they different? A schedule is more about specific times. A routine is more about the order of activities. >> I see. Both are useful for talking about daily life. >> Yes. Okay. Let me quickly review all the words we learned today. >> Good idea. >> So today we learned that usually means most of the time. >> Always means every time, 100%. Sometimes means only on some occasions, not very often. >> Never means 0%. Not at all. >> Prefer means you like one thing more than another thing. >> Relax means to rest and feel calm after being busy. >> Routine is a set of things you do regularly in the same order. >> And schedule is a plan that shows when things happen. Those are all very useful words for talking about your daily life. >> Yes. Try to use these words when you practice English. >> That was a very useful list of words. Now, let's think about what we learned today. >> Good idea. Let's do a quick recap. >> Today, we talked about how to describe your daily schedule in English. >> We talked about many parts of the day, morning, afternoon, evening, and night. >> We talked about what time we wake up and go to bed. We talked about breakfast, lunch, and dinner. >> We discussed work and how we get to work. >> And we talked about free time and how we relax. >> We also talked about weekends and how they are different from weekdays. >> Now, you can describe your own daily schedule in English. >> You can talk about what you do in the morning. >> You can explain your work routine. >> You can describe how you spend your evenings. You can tell people about your weekends. >> We also learned some important vocabulary words >> like usually, always, sometimes, and never. >> Prefer, relax, routine, and schedule. >> Those words will help you speak more naturally. >> Okay, Jack, I think it's time for our question of the day. >> Yes, we want to hear from you, our viewers. Our question of the day is, what does your morning routine look like? >> Tell us in the comments, what time do you wake up? >> What do you do first? Do you have coffee or tea? >> Try to write two or three sentences. >> And try to use at least one of our vocabulary words from today. >> For example, you can say, I usually wake up at 7 >> or I prefer coffee to tea. >> Or my morning routine is very simple. We would love to read your answers. >> And here's another idea. You can read other learners comments, too.