Everyday Life

1. Morning routine

• Wake up – usually around 6:30 / 7:00 on school days.
• Get out of bed, brush teeth, wash face, take a shower, get dressed.
• Breakfast – tea / coffee, bread, cereals, yogurt.
• Check phone (messages, news, weather).
• Leave for school / work by bus / on foot / by bike.

2. At school / work

• Lessons from 8:00 to ~14:00, with short breaks.
• Lunch in the canteen / restaurant.
• Focus on tasks, projects, presentations.
• Talk with classmates / colleagues during breaks.

3. Afternoon

• Return home, change clothes, have a snack.
• Do homework / projects / study for tests.
• Sport – football, gym, running.
• Hobbies – music, art, programming, gaming.
• Help at home – chores.

4. Evening

• Dinner with family at home, or eat out.
• Free time – TV, films, books, social media, friends.
• Plan the next day.
• Go to bed around 22:00–24:00 (depends on workload).

5. Weekly routine

• Monday–Friday: school, work, sport, routine.
• Weekends: more sleep, hobbies, friends, family time, trips, chata / chalupa, shopping.
• Different activities at different times of year (skiing in winter, swimming in summer, etc.).

6. Household chores

• Cleaning – hoover, dust, mop the floor, clean windows.
• Kitchen – cooking, washing up, taking out rubbish.
• Laundry – wash, dry, fold, iron.
• Shopping – food, household items.
• Garden – mowing, watering (if applicable).
• Most families share chores between members.

7. Eating habits

• 3 main meals + 1–2 snacks is typical.
• Czech tradition: warm cooked lunch (oběd) is the main meal.
• Coffee in the morning + after lunch.
• Family dinner often together at the table.
• Eating out more common on weekends or special occasions.

8. Use of technology in daily life

• Smartphone is at the centre of daily life – alarms, calendar, messaging, navigation, payments, music, news, social media.
• Laptop / desktop for school / work.
• TV / streaming for entertainment.
• Smart home devices – smart bulbs, robot vacuum, voice assistants.
• We spend several hours a day in front of screens, which has both benefits (information, communication) and drawbacks (less sleep, eye strain, addiction).

9. Transport in daily life

• Most commute by public transport (bus, tram, metro in Prague).
• Some go by car, bike, scooter, or on foot.
• Average commute in CZ: 20–40 minutes.

10. Differences across age groups

• Children: school, after-school clubs, parents organise their day.
• Teenagers: school, friends, sport, hobbies, screens.
• Working adults: strict 9–5 / shifts, plus family duties.
• Retired people: more relaxed days, hobbies, grandchildren, gardening.

11. Things that break the routine

• Public holidays, vacations, family events, birthdays.
• Weekends at the cottage.
• Travel abroad.
• Illness or unexpected events.

12. Pros and cons of routine

• Pros: structure, productivity, less stress, healthy habits.
• Cons: can become boring, predictable, may need refreshing now and then.

13. Useful phrases

• I usually get up at… / I have to get up early because…
• On weekdays I…, but at the weekend I…
• I always have… for breakfast.
• In the evening I like to…
• Before going to bed I…

14. Speaking strategy

Walk through a typical weekday from morning to evening. Then mention what weekends look like. Show how technology shapes your day. Mention chores and how the family shares them. Finish with the pros and cons of having a routine.