Changes in My Routine!
§ To be able to talk about your habits and changes
happening around now using the present simple and
present continuous.
Objective § Learn new vocabulary
§ [Link]
my-routine-vocabulary
§ Practice:
Vocabulary [Link]
my-routine-vocabulary-practice
§ Choose 4 words and put them in sentences.
Hi! My name is Laila. I usually wake up at 7 a.m. and have a quick shower. I always
eat breakfast with my little brother, and we sometimes watch cartoons while eating. I
walk to work because I live close to my office. I usually finish work at 5 p.m., but I
don’t often stay late. After work, I often cook dinner and read a book. I never go to
bed after midnight.
But this week, things are a bit different! I’m getting used to waking up at 6 a.m.
because I’ve picked up a new morning workout habit. I’m not eating breakfast at
✨ Sample Text: home these days—I’m grabbing a smoothie on the way to work. My boss is on
Meet Laila! holiday, so I’m working longer hours, and I’m not reading books at night anymore.
I’m trying to make time for relaxing shows, so I’m watching a new series on Netflix.
I’m also cutting down on coffee and have set a goal to drink more water.
❓ Comprehension Question
§ What’s Laila’s routine and what are some changes in Laila's routine?
Grammar Focus Tense Use Examples from Laila Adverbs of
Frequency (Present
Simple only)
Present Simple Present Simple Habits and routines • I usually wake up at 7 a.m. always, usually,
vs. • I don’t often stay late. often, sometimes,
rarely, never
Present
Continuous
Present Temporary actions • I am trying a new routine. –
Continuous happening now / • I am not eating breakfast at home.
around now
🔹 Write a paragraph about your usual habits (present simple).
🔹 Then write a second paragraph about what you are doing
✍ Wri:ng differently these days (present continuous).
Prac:ce: Talk Use:
About You § always, usually, hardly ever, never, ….
§ negative forms too! (e.g. "I don’t usually go out on weekdays." /
"I'm not watching TV this week.")
🗣 Peer Check 🙋 Read your paragraphs out loud to your partner.
– Read & Fix 🔍 Help each other correct mistakes.
🤝 Ask your partner about their habits and changes using both
present simple and present continuous questions.
📝 Example questions:
👀 Compare § What time do you usually wake up?
with Others § Do you often eat breakfast at home?
§ Are you doing anything different these days?
§ What are you watching or reading this week?
🧣 Share 3 things you remember about your partner with the
class.
🧐 Think of your sibling, parent, or best friend.
✍ Write two paragraphs: one about their usual habits, and one about
what they are doing differently these days.
🎤 Record a voice note pretending to be them.
📌 Reminder: Follow the speaking steps!
Task! § Study & write.
§ Correct mistakes.
§ Read aloud.
§ Record a voice note (don’t read!).
§ Listen, take notes, correct.
§ Repeat until perfect.
✅ Send the final VN on the group.