Questions and sample answers
What is your daily routine like?
I get up around seven, have breakfast and go to class or work by nine. In the afternoon I study or do errands, and in the evening I relax with family before going to bed around eleven.
Do you prefer mornings or evenings?
Evenings. My mind is sharper and I feel more creative, so I do my best work after dinner. Early mornings are always a struggle for me.
Is there anything you would like to change about your routine?
I would like to exercise more regularly. At the moment I am too busy during the week, so I need to find a way to fit a short workout into the morning.
Do you think routines are important?
Yes. A regular schedule helps you use time wisely and reduces stress, though a little flexibility keeps life from becoming boring.
What do you usually do on weekends?
I sleep in a little, meet friends and sometimes go hiking. Sundays are mostly for family and preparing for the week ahead.
Has your routine changed in the past few years?
Considerably. Since I started university my days are less predictable, and I have learned to manage my time instead of following a fixed timetable.
Useful vocabulary
- get up — leave your bed
- run errands — do small necessary tasks
- hectic — very busy
- unwind — relax
- a night owl — someone active late at night
- an early bird — someone who wakes up early
- stick to a schedule — follow a plan
Tips for this topic
- Use sequence words: first, then, after that, finally.
- Use frequency adverbs correctly: usually, rarely, occasionally.
- Do not list every minute. Choose two or three details.
Study guides
How Is IELTS Scored in Speaking and Writing? Criteria, Weighting and Rounding
The short answer first, then the Speaking and Writing criteria tables, how Task 1 and Task 2 combine and how the overall band is rounded.
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors Explained in Plain English
The IELTS Speaking test is marked on four criteria. Here is what each one means at bands 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with short examples you can compare with your own answers.
IELTS Speaking Part 2: How Many Minutes to Speak (With a Practice Timer)
How long Part 2 lasts (1 minute to prepare, 1–2 minutes to speak), a practice timer, a four-step structure and a model answer.