Here are B2-level phrases and expressions to describe your daily routine. They will be useful to elevate your answers in Speaking part 1. 

Starting the day

• “I tend to start my day by…”

• “My day usually begins with…”

Morning routine

• “Once I’m up, I usually…”

• “I make a point of…” (e.g. I make a point of doing some stretching.)

School / Studies

• “I spend most of the day at school, where…”

• “During the school day, I’m usually involved in…”

Breaks and meals

• “I normally take a break around…”

• “I prefer to have a proper meal rather than ….”

Afternoon

• “In the afternoon, I tend to focus on…”

• “That’s usually when I  …”

Free time

• “Whenever I have some spare time, I…”

• “I like to unwind by…”

Evening routine

• “In the evenings, I usually end up…”

• “I often spend the evening…”

Night / Ending the day

• “Before calling it a day, I…”

• “I try to get to bed by… although/so that….”

 

Self-study activity:

Practise these questions by yourself.

Don’t be discouraged if you feel your answer was not up to the task. Try again!

Questions

1. How do you usually start your day on weekdays?

2. What part of the school day do you find most productive? Why?

3. What do you tend to do when you get home in the afternoon?

4. How do you usually relax in the evenings?

5. Is your daily routine different at weekends? In what way?

Thanks for reading!