Daily English Lesson 2 (Beginner) – Getting Up

Welcome to Daily English Lesson 2: Getting Up.

Learning how to talk about your daily routines in English is very useful. Today, we’ll focus on getting up in the morning, starting your day, and describing simple actions. Understanding this helps you explain your routine and practice everyday vocabulary naturally.

👉 This lesson is also available at the intermediate level. Click here to view it.

☀️My Morning

Hi, my name is Daniel. Every morning, I wake up at 6:30 a.m. The alarm clock rings, and I press the snooze button once or twice before getting out of bed. I stretch my arms and legs to shake off sleep and then walk to the bathroom. I brush my teeth and wash my face to feel refreshed.

After that, I go to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. I usually eat toast with peanut butter and drink a cup of coffee. While eating, I check my phone for messages and news. Once breakfast is done, I get dressed for the day. On weekdays, I usually wear casual clothes to work, but on Mondays, I wear something a bit more formal.

Some mornings, I like to go for a short jog outside. It helps me wake up fully and feel energetic. If the weather is bad, I do a few stretches and light exercises at home instead.

Before leaving the house, I make sure I have everything I need: wallet, keys, and my phone. Then I step outside, ready to start my day. Getting up early is not always easy, but with practice, it becomes a habit that makes my mornings calm and organized.

🗣️ Vocabulary & Explanation

Our story begins by me saying, “Let me tell you a little about my morning routine.”

I start by saying, “I wake up at 6:30 a.m.” “To wake up” (wake up) means to stop sleeping. For example, “I wake up at 7:00 a.m. every day.”

Next, I say, “The alarm clock rings, and I press the snooze button.” An “alarm clock” (alarm clock) is a device that makes a sound to help you wake up. A “snooze button” (snooze button) allows you to sleep a little longer before the alarm rings again.

I stretch my arms and legs. “To stretch” (stretch) means to extend your body to relax your muscles. Example: “I stretch before exercising.”

I walk to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. “Brush your teeth” (brush) means to clean your teeth. “Wash your face” (wash) means to clean your face with water and soap.

After that, I go to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. “Breakfast” (breakfast) is the first meal of the day. Example: “I eat cereal for breakfast.” I eat toast with peanut butter and drink coffee.

I check my phone. “Check” (check) here means to look at something carefully. Example: “I check my emails every morning.”

Then, I get dressed. “Get dressed” (get dressed) means to put on clothes. Example: “I get dressed quickly after showering.”

Sometimes I go for a jog outside. “Jog” (jog) means to run slowly for exercise. Example: “I jog for 20 minutes every morning.”

If the weather is bad, I do stretches and light exercises at home. “Exercises” (exercise) are physical activities to stay healthy.

Before leaving the house, I make sure I have my wallet, keys, and phone. “Make sure” (make sure) means to check that something is correct or ready. Example: “I make sure my bag is packed before going out.”

Finally, I step outside, ready to start my day. “Step outside” (step outside) means to go out of the house. Example: “I step outside to enjoy the fresh air.”

📝 Vocabulary and Phrases

Here are 12 useful words and phrases from the story:

1. Wake up – stop sleeping.
   Example: I wake up at 6 a.m.
2. Alarm clock – device that rings to wake you.
   Example: My alarm clock rings at 7 a.m.
3. Snooze button – allows a few extra minutes of sleep.
   Example: I press the snooze button twice.
4. Stretch – extend your body to relax muscles.
   Example: I stretch before exercising.
5. Brush your teeth – clean your teeth.
   Example: I brush my teeth every morning.
6. Wash your face – clean your face.
   Example: I wash my face after waking up.
7. Breakfast – the first meal of the day.
   Example: I eat eggs for breakfast.
8. Get dressed – put on clothes.
   Example: I get dressed before leaving home.
9. Jog – run slowly for exercise.
   Example: I jog for 15 minutes every morning.
10. Exercise – physical activity to stay healthy.
    Example: I exercise three times a week.
11. Make sure – check that something is ready or correct.
    Example: I make sure my bag is packed.
12. Step outside – go out of the house.
    Example: I step outside to get some fresh air.

🔁 Recap of the Story (Simple Retelling)

My name is Daniel. Every morning I wake up at 6:30 a.m. I stretch, brush my teeth, and wash my face to feel awake. Then I prepare breakfast, usually toast with peanut butter and coffee. I get dressed, sometimes for a jog, sometimes just light exercises at home if the weather is bad.

Before leaving, I make sure I have my wallet, keys, and phone. Finally, I step outside, ready to start the day. Getting up early can be hard, but practicing it makes mornings calm, organized, and productive.

📘 Glossary

• Wake up – stop sleeping
• Alarm clock – device that rings to wake you
• Snooze button – allows a few more minutes of sleep
• Stretch – extend your body to relax
• Brush your teeth – clean your teeth
• Wash your face – clean your face
• Breakfast – first meal of the day
• Get dressed – put on clothes
• Jog – run slowly for exercise
• Exercise – physical activity to stay healthy
• Make sure – check that something is ready or correct
• Step outside – go out of the house

✍️ Practice Task

Write 6–8 sentences about your morning routine. Try to use today’s vocabulary, for example:

“At first, it is hard, but I make sure to get up on time.”

“I wake up at…”

“I brush my teeth and wash my face.”

If you missed the first lesson, you can read it here: Daily English Lesson 1: Introducing Yourself

Great job today! Try using today’s words in your own sentences or conversations. Keep practicing a little every day, and you’ll notice your English improving quickly!