Do you often talk about your daily routine in English?
Questions about this are common on IELTS.
You need to be ready with high-scoring vocabulary!
Today you’ll learn the phrases you need and get 2 sample answers.
Daily routine on IELTS
Part 1 questions:
- What is your typical day like?
- Do you prefer mornings or evenings?
- Is your daily routine the same every day?
Part 2 questions:
- Describe your daily routine
- Describe a daily activity you enjoy
- Describe a change in your daily routine
Your vocabulary will be more informal for Part 1 and Part 2.
This is especially true for questions about your personal life.
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#1: Morning & Start of the Day
ease into the day: start the day gradually, without stress
- I like to ease into the day with a cup of coffee while reading the news.
get a head start: begin early to gain an advantage
- I get a head start on my day by squeezing in a quick workout.
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#2: Work / Study Routine
stick to a routine: follow a regular schedule
- I try to stick to a routine because it helps me stay productive.
be tied up with: be very busy with something
- I’m usually tied up with meetings in the afternoon.
power through: continue despite being tired or bored
- On busy days, I just power through my tasks until everything is done.
#3: Evening & Wind-Down
wind down: relax after a busy day
- In the evening, I wind down by watching a series or listening to music.
call it a day: stop working / go to bed
- By around 9 p.m., I usually call it a day.
Sample Part 1 answers
Listen to the audio of the episode for Lindsay and Aubrey’s answers.
Lindsay answers: What is your typical day like?
Aubrey answers: Do you prefer mornings or evenings?
Note their use of these high-scoring phrases.
Practice answering these with details about your own routine!
Takeaway
Daily routine questions are extremely common on IELTS, so having a range of natural, flexible phrases is key.
These will help you sound fluent and score higher.
Instead of giving basic answers, use vivid expressions like ease into the day, power through, and wind down to clearly describe your habits and add personality to your responses.
Examiners are listening for variety, precision, and natural flow, so practice talking about both your routine and how it changes.
Being able to describe your day in a detailed, engaging way will help you stand out and move closer to a Band 7+ or higher.
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