By Jacob M in Listening — 18 Feb 2026

Listening: Daily Routines

Boost A2 ESL students' listening comprehension with these three interactive daily routine activities. Perfect for practicing morning schedules, afternoon habits, and evening routines through engaging audio transcripts.

{ "title": "A Busy Morning Routine", "lang": "en-US", "intro": { "text": "Listen to a woman talk about her morning schedule before work. Pay attention to the times she mentions.", "context": "You are listening to a morning radio interview." }, "vocab": [ { "word": "alarm", "definition": "a clock that makes a loud sound to wake you up", "example": "My alarm rings at 6:00 AM every morning." }, { "word": "wake up", "definition": "to stop sleeping", "example": "I usually wake up early on weekdays." }, { "word": "commute", "definition": "to travel between home and work", "example": "My commute to the office takes an hour." }, { "word": "stress", "definition": "worry caused by a difficult situation", "example": "I feel stress when I have too much work." }, { "word": "relax", "definition": "to rest and become calm", "example": "I like to relax on the sofa after work." } ], "listening": { "transcript": "Interviewer: Tell us about your morning, Sarah.\nSarah: Well, my alarm goes off at 6:00 AM every day. I usually wake up and stay in bed for ten minutes. Then, I get up and take a quick shower. After that, I get dressed and go to the kitchen. I always eat a healthy breakfast. Usually, it is just toast and coffee. At 7:00 AM, I brush my teeth and pack my bag. Finally, I leave the house at 7:15 AM to commute to work. I take the bus, and it takes about forty-five minutes. I like to read a book on the bus. I arrive at the office at 8:00 AM, ready to start my day.\nInterviewer: Wow, that is a very early start!\nSarah: Yes, but I like mornings. If I wake up late, I feel very stressed. The early start gives me time to relax before the busy day begins. I even have time to water my plants!", "questions": [ { "question": "What time does Sarah's alarm go off?", "options": ["6:00 AM", "7:00 AM", "7:15 AM", "8:00 AM"], "correct": "6:00 AM" }, { "question": "What does Sarah usually have for breakfast?", "options": ["Eggs and juice", "Cereal and milk", "Toast and coffee", "Fruit and tea"], "correct": "Toast and coffee" }, { "question": "How does Sarah commute to work?", "options": ["She drives a car", "She walks", "She takes the train", "She takes the bus"], "correct": "She takes the bus" }, { "question": "What does she like to do during her commute?", "options": ["Listen to music", "Read a book", "Sleep", "Talk on the phone"], "correct": "Read a book" } ] } }

{ "title": "A Student's Afternoon", "lang": "en-US", "intro": { "text": "Listen to a university student describe what he does after his classes end.", "context": "You are watching a student vlog online." }, "vocab": [ { "word": "finish", "definition": "to come to the end of something", "example": "I finish work at 5:00 PM." }, { "word": "library", "definition": "a place where you can borrow or read books", "example": "She studies quietly in the university library." }, { "word": "gym", "definition": "a building or room for physical exercise", "example": "We go to the gym twice a week." }, { "word": "comfortable", "definition": "making you feel physically relaxed", "example": "I love wearing comfortable clothes at home." }, { "word": "simple", "definition": "easy to understand or do", "example": "The recipe for this soup is very simple." } ], "listening": { "transcript": "Student: Hi everyone! Welcome to my audio vlog. Today I want to talk about my afternoon routine. I finish my university classes at 2:00 PM on most days. First, I go straight to the library for two hours. I like to do my homework there because it is very quiet. Around 4:00 PM, I leave the library and go to the gym. I exercise for about an hour to stay healthy. It helps me clear my mind after studying. After the gym, I walk back to my apartment. I take a shower and put on comfortable clothes. Then, it is time to relax. I usually watch a TV show or play video games with my roommate for a bit. Finally, at 7:00 PM, we cook dinner together. We usually make something simple, like pasta or chicken with rice. Cooking together is a fun way to end the afternoon before evening classes.", "questions": [ { "question": "What time does the student finish his classes?", "options": ["12:00 PM", "2:00 PM", "4:00 PM", "7:00 PM"], "correct": "2:00 PM" }, { "question": "Why does he do his homework in the library?", "options": ["Because it is quiet", "Because he works there", "Because his friends are there", "Because it is close to the gym"], "correct": "Because it is quiet" }, { "question": "How long does he exercise at the gym?", "options": ["Two hours", "Half an hour", "About an hour", "Four hours"], "correct": "About an hour" }, { "question": "What do he and his roommate cook for dinner?", "options": ["Steak and potatoes", "Pizza and salad", "Fish and vegetables", "Pasta or chicken"], "correct": "Pasta or chicken" } ] } }

{ "title": "Evening Family Schedule", "lang": "en-US", "intro": { "text": "Listen to a father talk about what his family does in the evening.", "context": "You are listening to a podcast about healthy sleep habits." }, "vocab": [ { "word": "strict", "definition": "exactly following a rule", "example": "My parents are very strict about bedtime." }, { "word": "prepare", "definition": "to get ready for something", "example": "It takes me ten minutes to prepare for work." }, { "word": "pajamas", "definition": "soft clothes you wear to sleep", "example": "The children put on their warm pajamas." }, { "word": "asleep", "definition": "sleeping", "example": "The baby fell asleep in her bed." }, { "word": "quiet", "definition": "making very little noise", "example": "The house is very quiet at night." } ], "listening": { "transcript": "Host: Welcome to the show. Today, Mark is here to share his family's evening routine.\nMark: Thanks for having me. Evenings in our house are very busy, but we follow a strict schedule. We usually eat dinner at 6:30 PM. After dinner, my wife and I wash the dishes, and the children clean the table. At 7:30 PM, it is time for the kids to prepare for bed. They take a bath and put on their pajamas. By 8:00 PM, we all sit in the living room and read a story together. We never watch TV before bed because it makes it hard to sleep. At 8:30 PM, the kids go to their bedrooms. I sing them a short song, and they fall asleep very quickly. After that, my wife and I finally have some quiet time. We drink tea and talk about our day before going to bed at 10:30 PM.", "questions": [ { "question": "What is the family doing at 6:30 PM?", "options": ["Washing dishes", "Eating dinner", "Reading a story", "Taking a bath"], "correct": "Eating dinner" }, { "question": "Who cleans the table after dinner?", "options": ["The children", "The father", "The wife", "Nobody"], "correct": "The children" }, { "question": "Why does the family avoid watching TV before bed?", "options": ["They don't have a TV", "It makes it hard to sleep", "They prefer listening to music", "The children don't like TV"], "correct": "It makes it hard to sleep" }, { "question": "What do the parents do after the children are asleep?", "options": ["They watch TV", "They clean the house", "They drink tea and talk", "They go for a walk"], "correct": "They drink tea and talk" } ] } }

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