Speaking Practice – Self-introduction, Daily Routine

Speaking English confidently starts with talking about yourself and your daily life. These are the most common conversation starters and are often asked in interviews, classrooms, and casual talks.

In this mini-course, you'll learn:

How to introduce yourself formally and informally
How to talk about your daily routine clearly
Vocabulary and sentence structures
Question-answer practice
Sample answers and exercises

🔹 Part 1: Self-Introduction

✅ Structure for Self-Introduction

Greeting
Name
Place of living
Education or profession
Hobbies/interests
Ambition or goal (optional)
Closing line

🧑‍🏫 Sample Self-Introduction (General)

Hello!
My name is Ravi Sharma.
I am from Guwahati, Assam.
I have completed my Bachelor's degree in English.
Currently, I work as a Content Editor in a publishing company.
My hobbies are reading books, writing poems, and listening to music.
I want to improve my English and grow in my career.
Thank you!

👩‍🎓 Sample Self-Introduction (For Students)

Hi, I’m Ritika Das.
I live in Udalguri.
I study in Class 10 at St. Mary’s School.
My favourite subjects are English and Science.
I love to draw, dance, and read storybooks.
My dream is to become a doctor.
That’s all about me!

🧩 Useful Vocabulary & Phrases

I am currently...
I have completed...
I enjoy...
My dream is to...
I’m passionate about...

❓ Common Self-Introduction Questions

Question	Sample Answer
What is your name?	My name is Arjun Prasad.
Where are you from?	I am from Barpeta, Assam.
What do you do?	I am a school teacher.
What are your hobbies?	I love playing the tabla and writing poems.
Why do you want to learn English?	I want to speak fluently and improve my career opportunities.

🔹 Part 2: Daily Routine

✅ Structure for Talking About Your Daily Routine

Wake-up time
Morning routine
Work/school schedule
Lunch break
Evening activities
Dinner and sleep

🧑‍🏫 Sample Daily Routine (General)

I usually wake up at 6 AM.
First, I brush my teeth and take a shower.
Then, I have my breakfast and read the newspaper.
I leave for work at 9 AM and return by 6 PM.
I have lunch around 1 PM and take a short break.
In the evening, I go for a walk or watch TV.
I have dinner at 8 PM and go to bed by 10 PM.

👩‍🎓 Sample Daily Routine (For Students)

I get up at 6:30 AM.
I brush my teeth, take a bath, and eat breakfast.
I leave for school by 8 AM.
My classes run from 9 AM to 3 PM.
After returning home, I rest and study.
I play with my friends in the evening.
I eat dinner at 9 PM and go to bed around 10 PM.

🧩 Daily Routine Vocabulary

Wake up / Get up
Take a bath / Brush teeth
Have breakfast/lunch/dinner
Go to school/office
Come back / Return home
Take rest / Relax
Watch TV / Go for a walk
Go to bed / Fall asleep

❓ Common Daily Routine Questions

Question	Sample Answer
What time do you wake up?	I wake up at 6:30 in the morning.
What do you do in the morning?	I brush my teeth, take a bath, and eat breakfast.
When do you go to work/school?	I leave home by 8 AM.
What do you do after school/work?	I relax, play, and study.
What time do you go to bed?	I sleep around 10 PM.

🧠 Speaking Practice Activities with Solution Descriptions

🔸 Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks (Self-Introduction)

Template:
Hello! My name is ________.
I am from ________.
I am a ________ (student/teacher/etc.).
My hobbies are ________ and ________.
I want to ________.
Thank you!

Sample Answer:
Hello! My name is Rahul Roy.
I am from Dibrugarh, Assam.
I am a student.
My hobbies are playing football and watching cartoons.
I want to become an engineer.
Thank you!

Solution Description:

Use clear and simple vocabulary to describe yourself.
Be honest about your hobbies and ambitions.
Include at least two hobbies to show personality.
Use “want to + verb” to express your goal.
End with a polite closing line like “Thank you”.

🔸 Activity 2: Rearrange the Sentences (Daily Routine)

Instructions: Arrange the sentences below in the correct time order.

Sentences (Mixed Order):

I go to bed at 10 PM.
I take my lunch at 1 PM.
I go to school at 8 AM.
I wake up at 6:30 AM.
I play with my friends in the evening.

Correct Order:
4 → 3 → 2 → 5 → 1