IELTS Speaking Lesson about Daily Life
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Talking about daily life is one of the most common topics in the IELTS Speaking test. Whether it’s your morning routine, eating habits, or free time activities, being able to describe your everyday life naturally helps you sound more fluent and confident.
In this lesson, you’ll hear Jack, share what his Saturdays usually look like — from sleeping in and enjoying brunch to relaxing in the evening. You’ll also learn some useful vocabulary chunks and idioms that will make your English sound more natural and closer to that of a native speaker.
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Morning Routines
Jack is an IT expert. But today is Saturday, so he doesn’t have to work.
Watch Jack talk about his morning routine.
Cool, today’s Saturday, so I don’t have to rush anywhere. You know, I usually get up around seven during the week, but today I had a bit of a lie-in.
I know! I eventually got out of bed around tennish, made myself a cup of coffee, and sat on the balcony for a while. I like starting the day slowly, as you can see.
Around ten thirty, I had a shower and got dressed. You know, work is so busy lately, so weekends are the only time I can really relax, slow down and, well, enjoy my morning routine.
Vocabulary Chunks
1. To rush (v.) = to go somewhere or do something quickly
I don’t have to rush anywhere.
I am rushing to finish my homework before ‘Squid Games’ starts.
- To rush somewhere
- To rush home
- To rush to work
- To be in a rush
2. To have a lie-in (n.) = to choose to stay in bed longer than usual
Today I had a bit of a lie-in.
- To lie in (v.)
- To sleep in (v.)
3. Ten-ish = more or less ten o’clock. We can use ‘-ish’ after a number or some adjectives to mean ‘more or less’.
I get up at seven-ish
This jumper is blue-ish
Food and Eating Habits
Watch Jack talking about food.
I’m trying to eat more healthily these days. So, for breakfast, I usually have oatmeal with yogurt and fruit — and that keeps me going until lunchtime. At the weekend, though, I sometimes throw caution to the wind and enjoy a big brunch.
So, this morning, I’m meeting my friend Emma at a new American restaurant in town. I don’t eat out very often, but today is special – hey, it is Saturday, after all!
Vocabulary Chunks
1. To keep [someone] going = to help someone continue doing something difficult.
And that keeps me going until lunchtime.
It’s hard studying late at night, so I drink coffee to keep me going.
2. To throw caution to the wind (idiom) = To ignore any risk
I sometimes throw caution to the wind and enjoy a big brunch.
3. Brunch (n.) = breakfast + lunch together (often around 11am – 2pm)
I am going out for brunch today.
4. To eat out (v.) = to eat in a restaurant.
I eat out from time to time.
Free Time Activities
Watch Jack talk about what he does in his free time.
On Saturday afternoons, I typically go for a walk in the park. It’s nice to stretch my legs and get some fresh air.
In the evenings, I really want to disconnect from work, so sometimes I meet friends for a drink, but tonight – I am staying in.
To be honest, I’ve been watching a new series on Netflix, and I want to finish the last episode.
I love spending quiet evenings like this — no stress, no deadlines, just me and my sofa!
Vocabulary Chunks
1. To stretch my legs = to go for a short walk (after being sitting for too long)
It’s nice to stretch my legs and get some fresh air.
2. A deadline (n.) = a time by which something must be done
no stress, no deadlines, just me and my sofa!
My boss set a deadline to finish the project by June. I think we can meet the deadline without any problem.
- To meet a deadline
- To set a deadline
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FAQs
This lesson focuses on the topic of Daily Life, including common subtopics such as morning routines, food and eating habits, and free time activities.
You can use useful phrases and idioms that native speakers use every day, such as:
to have a lie-in
to rush to work
to throw caution to the wind
to stretch my legs
to meet a deadline
In this lesson, each expression comes with examples so you can understand how to use them correctly.
These phrases help you speak more naturally and fluently about familiar topics — something IELTS examiners look for when scoring Lexical Resource and Fluency and Coherence.