Waking Up
In this short lesson, we'll look at the natural expressions native speakers use every single morning when starting their day. Listen to the video clip above, practice saying each phrase out loud, and complete the quick speaking challenge at the end!
Let's start with a few common words.
“I usually wake up at 6:30.”
“I wake up at six, but I do not get out of bed until 6:15.”
“I hit the snooze button when I am still tired.”
“I like to sleep in on Sunday.”
“I get dressed after I take a shower.”
“I brush my teeth before breakfast.”
In this short lesson, we'll look at the natural expressions native speakers use every single morning when starting their day. Listen to the video clip above, practice saying each phrase out loud, and complete the quick speaking challenge at the end!
Speak: Answer Aloud
Answer each question out loud using complete sentences about your actual life.
What time do you usually wake up on weekdays?
Do you ever hit the snooze button, or do you get up immediately?
What do you do first right after you get out of bed?
Do you like to sleep in on weekends? Why or why not?
Which expression means to stay in bed and sleep later than usual?
Choose the most natural phrase:
Describe your morning routine for about 30 seconds. Try to use at least three expressions from the lesson.