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Daily routine and time: 16 words

Words to talk about your day and the time. Listen, practise with flashcards, then check yourself.

Updated 2026-10-15

πŸ“˜ Part of the Complete English Course Β· Beginner (A1), week 3

1. Learn the words

Press πŸ”Š to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.

WordMeaningExample
wake upstop sleepingI wake up at six.
get upget out of bedI get up at half past six.
have a showerwash your body under waterI have a shower every morning.
get dressedput on your clothesI get dressed after breakfast.
breakfastthe morning mealI have toast for breakfast.
lunchthe midday mealWe have lunch at one.
dinnerthe evening mealDinner is at seven.
go to worktravel to your jobI go to work by train.
finishstop doing somethingI finish work at five.
relaxrest and do easy thingsI relax in the evening.
go to bedget into bed to sleepI go to bed at ten.
morningthe early part of the dayI study in the morning.
afternoonafter 12 o'clock until eveningI'm free this afternoon.
eveningthe end of the dayWe watch TV in the evening.
weekendSaturday and SundayWhat do you do on the weekend?
usuallymost of the timeI usually walk to work.

2. Practise with flashcards

Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.

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3. Check yourself

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most useful English words for daily routine and time?

Start with these 16 words, including wake up, get up, have a shower, get dressed. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.

What's the best way to learn new English words?

Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.

What level are these words?

They're Beginner (A1) words, from week 3 of the free Complete English Course.