We use the present simple for things we do regularly, for facts and for permanent situations. The verb is in its base form: I work, you work, we work, they work.

With he, she and it we add -s: he works, she lives, it rains. After -s, -sh, -ch, -x and -o we add -es: she watches, he goes, it fixes. After a consonant + y, we change y to ies: study → studies, try → tries.

Negatives: use don’t (do not) or doesn’t (does not) + base verb: I don’t eat meat. He doesn’t eat meat. Never add -s after doesn’t. Questions: Do you…? Does she…? and the answer: Yes, I do. No, she doesn’t.

These words say how often something happens. From 100% to 0%: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never.

Position: before the main verb (“I always drink tea”), but after the verb “to be” (“She is never late”). “Sometimes” can also go at the beginning or the end of the sentence.

We can also use time expressions: every day, once a week, twice a month, three times a year, on Mondays, at the weekend. They usually go at the end of the sentence.

• What time do you usually wake up?
• What do you have for breakfast?
• How do you get to work or to your classes?
• What do you usually do after dinner?
• Do you have a morning routine? What is it?
• How often do you cook?
• What time do you go to bed on weekdays?
• Do you take naps in the afternoon?
• How often do you talk to your family?
• What do you do on Sunday mornings?
• What do you drink in the morning?
• Which day of the week is your favourite?

• Describe your perfect morning from the moment you wake up.
• What is the hardest part of your day? Why?
• Which parts of your routine do you enjoy most and least?
• Do you plan your day, or do you just let it happen?
• How is your weekend routine different from your weekday routine?
• Who do you spend most of your day with?
• What sounds do you hear at different times of your day?
• What smells remind you of the morning, the afternoon and the evening?
• How often do you do something new?
• What habit would you like to start? What habit would you like to stop?
• How does the weather change your routine?
• Tell me about the daily routine of someone in your family.

• Are you a person who likes routine, or do you like change? Why?
• What does a “perfect day” look like for you from morning to night?
• Do you think a strong morning routine makes people more successful?
• Is it better to do difficult tasks in the morning or in the evening?
• How would your day change if you worked only four days a week?
• How do apps and voice assistants help you with your day?
• Which small daily habit has the biggest effect on your mood?
• If you could change one thing in your daily routine, what would it be, and why?

• What is the first thing you do in the morning?
• How do you get to work or school?
• What do you usually do in the evening?
• How often do you cook at home?
• Do you always eat breakfast? Why or why not?
• What do you do on a normal Monday?
• What do you never do on Sundays?
• How many hours do you sleep every night?
• Who do you talk to every day?
• What do you do when you can’t sleep?
• How often do you exercise or go for a walk?
• What time do you usually go to bed?

• What is the best time of day for you? Why?
• Is a strict routine good or boring?
• Would you like to change something in your daily routine?
• Do you think people today are too busy?
• What does a perfect day look like for you?
• Do you prefer working in the morning or in the evening?
• How is your weekend routine different from your weekday routine?
• What small habit makes your day better?

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