Present Simple e desenvolver a fluência. Mas, em vez de decorar palavras isoladas, você pode aprender de forma mais eficiente através dos chunks — combinações de palavras usadas naturalmente pelos falantes nativos, como wake up early, have breakfast e go to work.
De acordo com a Abordagem Lexical, aprender essas expressões completas ajuda você a compreender e falar inglês com mais naturalidade. Neste artigo, você encontrará um texto de leitura, vocabulário, perguntas de compreensão e atividades para praticar o inglês em contexto real.
Reading: My Daily Routine
Hello! My name is Sarah, and this is my daily routine. I wake up at 6:30 every morning. First, I brush my teeth and wash my face. Then, I have breakfast with my family. I usually eat bread, fruit, and drink coffee. At 7:30, I go to work. I work in an office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
During my lunch break, I eat with my coworkers and sometimes take a short walk. After work, I go home and relax for a while. In the evening, I cook dinner and watch TV. Sometimes, I read a book or talk to my friends online.Before going to bed, I take a shower and prepare my things for the next day. I usually go to bed at 10:30 p.m. I like my routine because it helps me stay organized and productive.
Vocabulary
- Wake up = acordar
- Brush my teeth = escovar os dentes
- Wash my face = lavar o rosto
- Have breakfast = tomar café da manhã
- Go to work = ir ao trabalho
- Office = escritório
- Lunch break = intervalo para almoço
- Coworkers = colegas de trabalho
- Relax = relaxar
- Cook dinner = preparar o jantar
- Watch TV = assistir TV
- Read a book = ler um livro
- Go to bed = ir para a cama
- Organized = organizado
- Productive = produtivo
Comprehension Questions
What time does Sarah wake up?
What does she eat for breakfast?
Where does she work?
What does she do after work? Why does she like her routine?
Speaking Practice
What time do you wake up every day?
What do you usually do after work or school?
What is your favorite part of your daily routine?
Reading: A Busy but Balanced Day
My daily routine is quite busy, but I try to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life. I usually get up at 6:00 a.m. and spend a few minutes checking my emails and planning my day. After having breakfast, I head to work. As an English teacher, I teach several classes throughout the day and spend some time preparing lessons and correcting assignments.
During my lunch break, I often read articles or listen to podcasts to improve my professional skills. In the afternoon, I continue working until around 5:30 p.m. Once I get home, I like to exercise or go for a walk to clear my mind. In the evening, I prepare dinner and spend time with my family. I also dedicate some time to studying, reading, or working on personal projects.
Although my schedule can be demanding, I believe that having a structured routine helps me stay focused and achieve my goals. It also allows me to manage my time effectively and reduce stress.
Vocabulary
- Maintain = manter
- Healthy balance = equilíbrio saudável
- Check emails = verificar e-mails
- Plan my day = planejar o dia
- Head to work = ir para o trabalho
- Throughout the day = ao longo do dia
- Prepare lessons = preparar aulas
- Correct assignments = corrigir tarefas
- Professional skills = habilidades profissionais
- Go for a walk = fazer uma caminhada
- Clear my mind = relaxar a mente
- Personal projects = projetos pessoais
- Structured routine = rotina estruturada
- Achieve goals = alcançar objetivos
- Reduce stress = reduzir o estresse
Comprehension Questions
What does the writer do for a living?
How does the writer use the lunch break?
What activities does the writer do after work?
Why does the writer believe a structured routine is important?
What helps the writer reduce stress?
Speaking Practice
How do you organize your daily routine? What activities help you stay productive? Do you think routines are important? Why or why not?