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Daily Habits Conversation Questions (B1–C1)

Morning routines, bad habits and the small changes that stick.

Age
Ages 13+
Level
B1–C1
Skill
Speaking
Format
Teacher guide

Warm-up

In pairs, describe your morning routine in exactly five sentences. Your partner listens and finds two things you do differently from them.

Pick a question

B1 · 1 of 12

What does a typical weekday morning look like for you?

2-minute timer

All 12 questions

B1

  1. What does a typical weekday morning look like for you?
  2. What is one habit that makes your day better?
  3. Are you an early bird or a night owl? How can you tell?
  4. What do you usually do in the evening to relax?

B2

  1. Why is it so hard to break a bad habit, even when we know it's bad for us?
  2. How have your daily routines changed over the last few years, and why?
  3. Is it better to plan every part of your day or to leave room for surprises? Explain.
  4. How do phones affect everyday habits like sleeping, eating and talking to people?

C1

  1. To what extent do our habits reflect our character, and to what extent our circumstances?
  2. Some people track everything from sleep to steps. Does this lead to healthier lives or to unnecessary anxiety?
  3. How much of what we call willpower is really just a well-designed environment? Give examples.
  4. How far should schools and workplaces be responsible for helping people build healthy routines?

Wrap-up

Each student chooses one small habit to try for a week and explains it to a partner, who will check on their progress next lesson.

Printable question cards

Twelve cut-out cards with the level on each, plus the phrases and vocabulary.