Daily Routine Paragraphs — 10 Model Paragraphs (A1–A2) + Speaking Prompts (with Simple Hindi Meanings)
Who is this for?
- Absolute beginners to lower‑intermediate learners (A1–A2)
- Indian learners who want easy daily‑routine English
- Goal: Read short paragraphs, copy patterns, and speak about your day
How to Use
- Read each paragraph aloud twice
- Note the time words: in the morning, at 7 a.m., after lunch, in the evening
- Answer the speaking prompts under each paragraph
10 Model Paragraphs (A1–A2)
Table: Key Time Phrases
| Phrase | Meaning | Hindi (easy) |
|---|---|---|
| in the morning | 5–11 a.m. | subah |
| at noon | 12 p.m. | dopahar 12 baje |
| in the afternoon | 1–4 p.m. | dopahar |
| in the evening | 5–8 p.m. | shaam |
| at night | 9 p.m. onwards | raat |
| on weekdays | Mon–Fri | hafte ke din |
| on weekends | Sat–Sun | weekend |
1) Student (Weekday Schedule)
- I wake up at 6:30 a.m. I make my bed and brush my teeth.
- I have breakfast at 7 a.m., then I go to school at 8 a.m.
- Classes start at 9 a.m. I study English, math, and science.
- I return home at 3 p.m., do my homework, and relax.
- In the evening, I help at home and watch TV. I sleep at 10 p.m.
(Hindi gist: Subah jaldi uthna, school jana, homework, shaam me aaraam, 10 baje sona)
Speaking prompts:
- What time do you wake up on weekdays?
- Which subjects do you study?
2) Office Worker (Simple)
- I get up at 7 a.m. and go for a short walk.
- I start work at 10 a.m. I answer emails and join meetings.
- I have lunch at 1:30 p.m. with my team.
- I finish work at 6 p.m. and travel home by metro.
- At night, I read for 20 minutes and sleep by 11 p.m.
(Hindi gist: 7 baje uthna, 10 baje kaam, lunch 1:30, 6 baje chhutti, 11 baje sona)
Speaking prompts:
- How do you go to work?
- What do you do after work?
3) Homemaker (Balanced Day)
- I wake up at 6 a.m. and make tea for the family.
- I cook breakfast and pack tiffins.
- I clean the house and do some shopping in the late morning.
- In the afternoon, I rest and watch a show.
- In the evening, I prepare dinner and talk with my family.
(Hindi gist: Subah chai, khana banana, saaf‑safai, dopahar aaraam, shaam dinner)
Speaking prompts:
- What chores do you do daily?
- When do you rest?
4) College Student (With Study Blocks)
- I wake up at 7 a.m. and check my timetable.
- I attend lectures from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- After lunch, I study for two hours in the library.
- In the evening, I go to the gym or play badminton.
- I review notes at night and sleep by 12 a.m.
(Hindi gist: Lectures, library study, shaam me khel, raat me notes)
Speaking prompts:
- Where do you study best?
- Do you exercise in the evening?
5) Freelancer (Flexible Routine)
- I start my day at 8 a.m. with coffee and planning.
- I work in blocks: 9–11 a.m., 1–3 p.m., and 5–7 p.m.
- I take short breaks to stretch and drink water.
- I cook dinner at 8 p.m. and call my friends.
- I sleep around 12:30 a.m.
(Hindi gist: Flexible kaam blocks, breaks, raat ko thoda late sona)
Speaking prompts:
- What time blocks do you like for work?
- How often do you take breaks?
6) School Kid (Very Simple, A1)
- I get up at 6 a.m.
- I brush, bathe, and eat breakfast.
- I go to school at 8 a.m.
- I play in the evening.
- I eat dinner and sleep at 9:30 p.m.
(Hindi gist: Bahut saral routine: school, khel, dinner, sona)
Speaking prompts:
- What time is your dinner?
- What game do you play?
7) Weekend Routine
- On Saturdays, I wake up late at 8:30 a.m.
- I clean my room and do laundry.
- In the afternoon, I meet friends or watch a movie.
- On Sundays, I visit my relatives or go to the market.
- I plan my week on Sunday night.
(Hindi gist: Weekend me der se uthna, saaf‑safai, doston se milna, planning)
Speaking prompts:
- What do you do on weekends?
- Do you plan your week?
8) Health‑Focused Day
- I drink warm water after I wake up.
- I walk for 30 minutes in the morning.
- I eat simple meals: dal, rice, salad, and fruit.
- I avoid screens for one hour before sleep.
- I sleep for seven hours every night.
(Hindi gist: Sehat par dhyan: pani, walk, simple khana, screen time kam)
Speaking prompts:
- What healthy habits do you have?
- How many hours do you sleep?
9) English Practice Day
- I learn English for 20 minutes in the morning.
- I listen to a short podcast while traveling.
- I write five new sentences after lunch.
- I speak with a friend for 10 minutes in the evening.
- I review vocabulary before bed.
(Hindi gist: Roz English practice: sunna, likhna, bolna, revise)
Speaking prompts:
- When do you practice English?
- What do you listen to?
10) Busy Parent Routine
- I wake up at 5:45 a.m. and prepare breakfast and lunch boxes.
- I drop the kids at school by 8 a.m.
- I work from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- In the evening, I help with homework and cook dinner.
- I sleep by 11 p.m. after a short walk.
(Hindi gist: Bachchon ki taiyari, office, homework help, dinner, chhoti walk)
Speaking prompts:
- What is the busiest time of your day?
- Do you walk after dinner?
Useful Routine Connectors and Time Words
Table: Connectors
| Word | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| first/then/after that/finally | sequence | First I make tea, then I read news. |
| usually/often/sometimes/rarely | frequency | I usually sleep by 11 p.m. |
| before/after | order | After dinner, I read a book. |
| every day/once a week/twice a week | frequency | I exercise twice a week. |
Mini Dialogue (Practice)
- A: What is your daily routine?
- B: I wake up at 6:30, go to work at 9, and study English at night.
- A: Nice! When do you relax?
- B: I relax on weekends, usually on Sunday evening.
(Hindi gist: Daily routine puchhna, simple jawab dena)
20 Quick Speaking Prompts (Answer in 2–3 lines)
- Describe your morning routine.
- What time do you start work or study?
- What do you eat for breakfast?
- How do you travel every day?
- What do you do after lunch?
- When do you exercise?
- Do you take a nap?
- What do you do in the evening?
- What time do you have dinner?
- When do you sleep?
- What is one healthy habit you follow?
- What is one habit you want to change?
- What do you do on Saturdays?
- Who helps you at home?
- Do you use a planner or calendar?
- How much time do you spend on your phone?
- What do you read or watch daily?
- When do you practice English?
- What is your favorite part of the day?
- Describe your Sunday in five sentences.
3‑Minute Drill
- Pick 1 model paragraph and read it aloud twice (1 min)
- Replace times/activities with your own (1 min)
- Record yourself and check clarity and pauses (1 min)
Want a printable worksheet + audio?
- Tell me your level (A1 or A2) and I’ll format these paragraphs into a one‑page PDF with recording tips and a fill‑in‑the‑blanks practice.