Talk About Your Morning Routine | Easy English Conversation for Beginners

Hi, everyone. Welcome back to Everyday English Talk, the podcast where we help you practice simple English for real life. I'm Anna. And I'm Ben. Thanks for tuning in again. Whether you're at home, on the bus, or going for a walk, we're happy you're here with us. Today's episode is all about something we all do every day, our morning routine. Yes. We'll share what we usually do every morning, step by step. What time we wake up, what we eat, how we get ready, everything. And the best part is, you can listen, learn useful phrases, and practice talking about your own morning routine in English. That's right. At the end, we'll also give you a small listening challenge. So ready to start? Let's go. On weekdays, I usually wake up at 7.15 a.m. But to be honest, sometimes I wake up later, like 7.30 or even 7.45 if I'm feeling lazy. I get it. For me, my alarm goes off at 6.30 a.m. I try to get up right away, but sometimes I hit the snooze button. Me too. Actually, I set two alarms, one at 7.15 and another at 7.30, just in case I don't wake up the first time. Smart. Do you feel tired in the morning? Almost always, especially if I go to bed late. Some mornings, I wake up and think, do I really have to get out of bed today? Same here. But once I get up and move around, I feel better. Same. And honestly, sometimes I lie in bed for a few minutes, just checking my phone. Ah, that's the first thing I do too. I check WhatsApp, emails, sometimes I scroll through Instagram or TikTok, even before I get out of bed. Yeah, I know it's not a good habit, but I do it anyway. So first thing, wake up, then check the phone, and finally, get out of bed. Okay Ben, after you get out of bed, what's the first thing you do? I go straight to the bathroom, I brush my teeth, then wash my face with cold water. Cold water? That must really help you wake up. Yes, it makes me feel fresh. And after that, I sometimes do a quick face massage, just to wake up my skin. That's nice. For me, after brushing my teeth, I also wash my face, but I use a gentle face cleanser. Then I pat my face dry with a towel. Very good. Do you take a shower in the morning? It depends. On hot days, yes. I take a quick shower to feel clean and fresh. But on cold days, I wait until the evening. For me, I almost always take a shower in the morning. That's smart. After my face routine, I usually put on some moisturizer and sunscreen, even if I'm staying indoors. That's a good habit. I just put on a little face lotion, that's it. Simple is good too. And after that, I go back to my room and make my bed. Oh wow, you make your bed every day? I try to. It makes me feel more organized. Plus, the room looks cleaner. I agree. I do it maybe three times a week. That's better than nothing. Now let's talk about breakfast, my favorite part of the morning. Same. So Ben, what do you usually eat for breakfast? On weekdays, I like to keep it simple. Usually I have a bowl of cereal with milk. Sometimes I'll have toast with peanut butter and banana slices on top. And always a big cup of coffee. That sounds great. For me, I usually have a slice of toast with butter and jam. Or if I have more time, I'll cook scrambled eggs. Yum. Do you eat at the table or in your room? I usually eat at the kitchen table. I like to sit near the window so I can look outside while I eat. Nice. I usually eat at the small table near my couch. And while I eat, I often listen to music. Oh, I like to listen to podcasts in the morning. Sometimes English-learning podcasts or sometimes lifestyle ones. Great way to practice listening. And what about drinks, coffee, tea? I love tea in the morning, usually green tea or herbal tea. But on busy days, I grab instant coffee. I'm definitely a coffee person. Also, if I'm running late, I sometimes skip breakfast and just grab a banana or a granola bar. Same here. Or sometimes I just have a protein shake if I'm in a rush. Oh, healthy. Do you ever eat breakfast outside, like from a shop? Maybe on weekends. But weekdays, I eat at home. Me too. Saves time and money. All right, after breakfast, time to get dressed. Yes, so what do you usually wear to work? Usually something casual but smart. Maybe a polo shirt with jeans or a button-up shirt with black pants. Nice. For me, I wear a simple blouse and black pants or sometimes a dress if it's hot. Do you prepare your clothes the night before? Honestly, no. I choose in the morning. I open my closet, look at the weather, and decide. Same here. Sometimes I change my mind. I pick one shirt, then I look at the mirror and say, Hmm, no, maybe this other one. That's me too. And after choosing clothes, I do my hair. Yes, I usually brush my hair, apply a bit of hair wax, and that's it. I brush my hair too. And if I have time, I'll do a simple hairstyle, like a ponytail or leave it down. After that, I check my bag. Me too. I make sure I have everything. Wallet, keys, phone, charger, water bottle, and maybe a snack. Oh yes, I always carry a water bottle with me. Hydration is important. Definitely. And have you ever left something important at home? Yes. Last week, I forgot my laptop charger. I had to borrow one from a friend at the office. That's the worst. One time, I forgot my ID card and I couldn't enter my office building. Oh no. That's why I always double-check my bag before leaving. So finally, what time do you usually leave home? On most days, I leave around 8.15 a.m. But if I have an early meeting, I leave by 7.45 a.m. I usually leave at 8 a.m. sharp. That gives me enough time to walk to the bus stop. Do you walk or take a bus? I take the bus most days. It's about a 20-minute ride to my office. I usually take the train. It's about 25 minutes, and then I walk 10 minutes from the station to my office. Do you listen to anything on the way? Yes. I always listen to music or English podcasts. Me too. Sometimes I listen to news podcasts, sometimes just pop music to wake me up more. If the train isn't too crowded, I like to read a book on my phone. That's a good idea. I sometimes play mobile games or just check social media. And that's how my morning usually goes. Wake up, get ready, eat, pack, and go. Same for me. It sounds simple, but each morning feels a little different. That's true. Sometimes relaxed, sometimes rushed, but always a part of daily life. Absolutely. All right, Ben. We've talked a lot about our mornings today. Let's do a quick summary for our listeners. Yes, great idea. So let's think step by step. Step one, waking up. We talked about what time we usually wake up. For me, it's around 7.15 a.m., sometimes a little later. And for me, around 6.30 a.m. Sometimes I hit the snooze button. Sometimes I don't. Me too. And then we both check our phones first thing in the morning. That's right, checking messages, emails, and a little bit of social media. Step two, getting up and bathroom routine. So after getting out of bed, we both go to the bathroom. Yes, we brush our teeth, wash our faces, and sometimes take a shower, especially on hot days. I also mentioned my skincare routine, using moisturizer and sunscreen. For me, just face lotion. Simple and fast. Step three, making the bed. I always try to make my bed before starting the day. I do it sometimes. Step four, breakfast time. We both love breakfast. You usually have cereal with milk or toast with peanut butter and banana. Yes, and of course coffee. You usually eat toast, scrambled eggs, or sometimes just a banana and tea. Exactly. We also talked about listening to music or podcasts while eating. Step five, getting dressed and ready. After breakfast, we choose our clothes for the day. I wear blouses, pants, or dresses, depending on the weather. And I go for casual shirts and jeans, or button-up shirts if I need to look formal. Then we pack our bags. Phone, wallet, keys, charger, water bottle, and maybe a snack. Oh, and don't forget your ID card. Yes, very important. Step six, leaving the house. We both usually leave home between 8 a.m. and 8.15 a.m. You take the bus, I take the train. And we both listen to music, podcasts, or read something on the way. Exactly, so that's our full morning routine. Before we finish, let's go over some of the useful vocabulary and phrases we used today. Here's a list for you listeners. These are phrases you can use when you talk about your own morning routine. I wake up at 7.15 a.m. I hit the snooze button. I check my phone, social media, messages. I brush my teeth. I wash my face. I take a shower. I use moisturizer, sunscreen. I make my bed. For breakfast I have, I drink coffee, tea, juice. I get dressed. I pack my bag. I check my wallet, keys, phone. I leave home at. I take the bus, train, car, bike. I listen to music, podcasts, the news. You can practice using these phrases by talking about your morning. You can write your routine or say it out loud. And here's a small tip. You don't have to memorize everything. Just choose three or four phrases and start using them. Good idea. And remember, practice makes progress. That's right. All right, Ben. Now it's time for one of my favorite parts of the episode. Oh, yes. It's challenge time for our listeners. That's right. We want to help you, our listeners, really remember the useful phrases and vocabulary from today's topic. So here's your challenge. We invite you to listen to this episode again from the beginning. While you're listening, try to listen carefully for the phrases we use to describe our morning routines. For example, when did we say, I wake up at? Or when did we talk about brushing our teeth? Can you hear when I said, I check my phone or I make my bed? And when did I talk about my coffee with breakfast or packing my bag? Also, listen for feeling words. When did we say, I feel tired or I feel fresh? That's a good point. And here's an extra tip. If you want, you can pause the episode at any time and repeat the sentences out loud. Yes. Even saying one or two sentences aloud will help you remember them better. And if you have a notebook, you can also write down five new words or phrases you heard today. That's a great idea. For example, write something like, today I learned the phrase, I hit the smooze button or new word moisturizer. You can even try to write your own morning routine using the new phrases. Absolutely. For example, I wake up at 6.30 AM. I brush my teeth. I drink coffee. I pack my bag. It doesn't need to be long. Even four or five simple sentences is great practice. And if you wanna practice more, you can record yourself speaking. Then listen and check, did I use the phrases from the podcast? That's a fantastic exercise for improving speaking and listening. Also, don't forget, you can replay this episode as many times as you like. The more you listen, the easier it gets. And if you enjoyed this challenge, please let us know. You can send us a message or leave a comment telling us, what's your morning routine? We would love to hear your answers. Maybe we'll even read some of them in a future episode. That's a great idea. So good luck with the challenge. Remember, practice a little every day. Your English will get better step by step. All right, are you ready for the challenge? We believe in you, let's go. Okay, press that replay button and start listening again. On weekdays, I usually wake up at 7.15 a.m. But to be honest, sometimes I wake up later, like 7.30 or even 7.45 if I'm feeling lazy. I get it. For me, my alarm goes off at 6.30 a.m. I try to get up right away, but sometimes I hit the snooze button. Me too. Actually, I set two alarms, one at 7.15 and another at 7.30, just in case I don't wake up the first time. Smart, do you feel tired in the morning? Almost always, especially if I go to bed late. Some mornings I wake up and think, do I really have to get out of bed today? Same here. But once I get up and move around, I feel better. Same. And honestly, sometimes I lie in bed for a few minutes, just checking my phone. Ah, that's the first thing I do too. I check WhatsApp, emails, sometimes I scroll through Instagram or TikTok, even before I get out of bed. Yeah, I know it's not a good habit, but I do it anyway. So first thing, wake up, then check the phone and finally get out of bed. Okay, Ben, after you get out of bed, what's the first thing you do? I go straight to the bathroom, I brush my teeth, then wash my face with cold water. Cold water? That must really help you wake up. Yes, it makes me feel fresh. And after that, I sometimes do a quick face massage just to wake up my skin. That's nice. For me, after brushing my teeth, I also wash my face, but I use a gentle face cleanser. Then I pat my face dry with a towel. Very good. Do you take a shower in the morning? It depends. On hot days, yes. I take a quick shower to feel clean and fresh. But on cold days, I wait until the evening. For me, I almost always take a shower in the morning. A hot shower in winter and a cool shower in summer. That's smart. After my face routine, I usually put on some moisturizer and sunscreen, even if I'm staying indoors. That's a good habit. I just put on a little face lotion. That's it. Simple is good, too. And after that, I go back to my room and make my bed. Oh, wow. You make your bed every day? I try to. It makes me feel more organized. Plus, the room looks cleaner. I agree. I do it maybe three times a week. That's better than nothing. Now, let's talk about breakfast, my favorite part of the morning. Same. So, Ben, what do you usually eat for breakfast? On weekdays, I like to keep it simple. Usually, I have a bowl of cereal with milk. Sometimes, I'll have toast with peanut butter and banana slices on top. And always, a big cup of coffee. That sounds great. For me, I usually have a slice of toast with butter and jam. Or if I have more time, I'll cook scrambled eggs. Yum. Do you eat at the table or in your room? I usually eat at the kitchen table. I like to sit near the window so I can look outside while I eat. Nice. I usually eat at the small table near my couch. And while I eat, I often listen to music. Oh, I like to listen to podcasts in the morning, sometimes English-learning podcasts or sometimes lifestyle ones. Great way to practice listening. And what about drinks, coffee, tea? I love tea in the morning, usually green tea or herbal tea. But on busy days, I grab instant coffee. I'm definitely a coffee person. Also, if I'm running late, I sometimes skip breakfast and just grab a banana or a granola bar. Same here. Or sometimes I just have a protein shake if I'm in a rush. Oh, healthy. Do you ever eat breakfast outside, like from a shop? Maybe on weekends. But weekdays, I eat at home. Me too. Saves time and money. All right, after breakfast, time to get dressed. Yes. So what do you usually wear to work? Usually something casual but smart. Maybe a polo shirt with jeans or a button-up shirt with black pants. Nice. For me, I wear a simple blouse and black pants or sometimes a dress if it's hot. Do you prepare your clothes the night before? Honestly, no. I choose in the morning. I open my closet, look at the weather, and decide. Same here. Sometimes I change my mind. I pick one shirt, then I look at the mirror and say, hmm, no, maybe this other one. That's me too. And after choosing clothes, I do my hair. Yes. I usually brush my hair, apply a bit of hair wax, and that's it. I brush my hair too, and if I have time, I'll do a simple hairstyle like a ponytail or leave it down. After that, I check my bag. Me too. I make sure I have everything. Wallet, keys, phone, charger, water bottle, and maybe a snack. Oh yes, I always carry a water bottle with me. Hydration is important. Definitely. And have you ever left something important at home? Yes. Last week, I forgot my laptop charger. I had to borrow one from a friend at the office. That's the worst. One time, I forgot my ID card and I couldn't enter my office building. Oh no. That's why I always double-check my bag before leaving. So finally, what time do you usually leave home? On most days, I leave around 8.15 a.m., but if I have an early meeting, I leave by 7.45 a.m. I usually leave at 8 a.m. sharp. That gives me enough time to walk to the bus stop. Do you walk or take a bus? I take the bus most days. It's about a 20-minute ride to my office. I usually take the train. It's about 25 minutes, and then I walk 10 minutes from the station to my office. Do you listen to anything on the way? Yes. I always listen to music or English podcasts. Me too. Sometimes I listen to news podcasts. Sometimes just pop music to wake me up more. If the train isn't too crowded, I like to read a book on my phone. That's a good idea. I sometimes play mobile games or just check social media. And that's how my morning usually goes. Wake up, get ready, eat, pack, and go. Same for me. It sounds simple, but each morning feels a little different. That's true. Sometimes relaxed, sometimes rushed, but always a part of daily life. Absolutely. All right, that brings us to the end of today's episode. Wow, we covered a lot today, from waking up to eating breakfast to leaving the house. I hope our listeners enjoyed hearing about our morning routines. And more importantly, we hope you learned new English words and phrases that you can use to talk about your own morning. Exactly. And remember, if you want to improve your English, you can listen to this episode again. The more you listen, the more you'll understand. Also, try to practice speaking. Even if you're speaking alone in your room, it's great practice. Yes, and if you want, you can write down your own morning routine in English. It can be simple, like, I wake up at 7, I brush my teeth, I eat breakfast, I leave home at 8. Or you can try making it a little longer. Maybe talk about what you eat, how you feel, or what music you listen to in the morning. If you want to, you can also send us your sentences. Yes, we love hearing from our listeners. And if you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe our podcast. Also, if you have time, please leave us a review. It helps other people find our show. Now, before we go, let's tell our listeners about our next episode. Oh, yes. In the next episode, we'll talk about our weekend activities. That's gonna be fun. We'll share what we like to do on Saturdays and Sundays, relaxing, hobbies, meeting friends, going out, and more. And of course, we'll teach you more useful English phrases. So if you wanna learn how to talk about your weekends in English, don't miss our next episode. All right, that's it for today. Thank you so much for listening to Everyday English Talk. We'll see you next time. Bye, everyone. Bye.