Topic 31: Daily Routines and Productivity

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What time do you usually wake up?

2. Do you eat breakfast every morning? What do you eat?

3. What is the first thing you do when you wake up?

4. How do you go to work or school?

5. Do you prefer morning or night? Why?

6. What do you usually do after work or school?

7. What time do you go to bed?

8. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

9. Do you have a daily exercise routine? What do you do?

10. What do you do on weekends?

11. Do you think routines are important? Why?

12. What is your favorite part of the day? Why?

13. How do you feel if you don’t follow your daily routine?

14. Do you check your phone in the morning? Why or why not?

15. What do you do before going to sleep?

16. If you could change one thing in your daily routine, what would it be?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How does having a routine help people be more productive?

18. What are some good habits for a productive morning?

19. How can people stay motivated to follow a routine?

20. Do you prefer a strict schedule or a flexible routine? Why?

21. What are the benefits of planning your day in advance?

22. How do successful people organize their daily routines?

23. What is your most productive time of the day? Why?

24. How do distractions affect productivity?

25. Do you think multitasking is a good or bad habit? Why?

26. How can people avoid wasting time during the day?

27. Do you use a planner or to-do list? Why or why not?

28. What role does sleep play in daily productivity?

29. How can someone improve their focus while working or studying?

30. What are some small changes that can make a big difference in productivity?

31. Do you think technology helps or harms productivity? Why?

32. How does exercise affect daily energy levels?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does routine influence mental health and well-being?

34. What is the relationship between discipline and productivity?

35. Should people have the same routine every day, or should they change it regularly? Why?

36. How do cultural differences affect daily routines and productivity?

37. What are the long-term effects of an unhealthy routine?

38. How do work-life balance and daily routines connect?

39. Should companies allow employees to create their own work schedules? Why or why not?

40. How do different personality types approach productivity?

41. Can routines limit creativity? Why or why not?

42. What strategies do high-performing individuals use to maximize their day?

43. How does digital detoxing (taking a break from screens) impact productivity?

44. Should schools teach students how to manage time effectively? Why or why not?

45. How do routines change with age and different life stages?

46. What are the psychological effects of procrastination?

47. How does sleep deprivation impact workplace productivity?

48. If you could design your ideal daily routine, what would it look like and why?