Textos personales

We can describe a routine as the tasks and activities we typically do. We usually have a similar schedule every day, so we are used to doing things at the same time daily.

When you write about a routine, it is not necessary to mention the exact time you do every single thing. However, it is important to show your reader the order of the actions. You can do that by using connectors.

There are things we do every day, others just sometimes, and some we never do. It is common to use adverbs of frequency to express the frequency we do things. The Adverbs of Frequency are adverbs of time. There are many different adverbs of frequency, but for now, we can use the more common ones: always, usually, sometimes, hardly ever, and never.

Be careful!

The order of the sentence changes depending on the verb used. They go before the main verb, except for the verb be. In this case, they go after the verb:

Example of a routine:

I have a similar routine every day. Every morning I wake up at 8 am. The first thing I do is brush my teeth, and right after that, I take a shower. Next, I dress up, and I put on some makeup. Then, I go to the kitchen, and I prepare my breakfast. After I eat, I brush my teeth again, and I leave for work. I always listen to music on the bus. I usually work until 6 pm, and I go home after that. I go jogging three times a week, and I play video games sometimes. Finally, I go to bed at 11 o’clock.