Listening - Personal Life & Routines
Browse by Category
Beginner
A conversation between two friends about Ben's bedroom and its furniture.
Present simple to describe objects, using "there is/are" and asking simple questions about possessions and location
A conversation between two friends about Tom's daily routine and his dog.
Present simple to describe routines and hobbies, using "do/does" for questions
Two friends talk about their favourite things related to Christmas, including food, decorations, and traditions.
Present simple for describing likes and traditions, using "love" and "like" to express preferences
Emily describes her typical daily routine as a college student.
Daily routines, telling time, sequencing events using time expressions
David talks about the things he can and cannot do well (drawing, running, singing, cooking).
Talking about abilities ("can"/"can't"), hobbies; Present Simple
Anna talks about why she loves summer: the weather, going to the beach, swimming, long days, and ice cream.
Expressing preferences ("love", "favourite"); describing seasons and weather; describing activities; time references
Take Your Listening Further - from ESL Lounge
- Full listening courses from A1 right through to C2.
- Interactive tasks with instant scores and progress tracking.
- 365-day access — study at your own pace, on any device.
🎧 Try a free sample course — no signup needed
Our Courses | FAQ | Sign Up!
Amy (an early bird) and Sam (not a morning person) compare their different morning routines before work.
Talking about daily routines (Present Simple); telling time; frequency adverbs; transport; comparing habits
Chloe and Ben talk about what they can and can't do (playing instruments, cooking, swimming, speaking languages).
Talking about abilities ("can"/"can't" + verb); expressing likes/dislikes (Present Simple); asking about abilities
Omar can't find his keys before leaving. Fatima helps him check the pockets of his jacket and trousers, where he finds them. She also comments on his new shoes.
Asking for location ("Where are...?"); identifying clothes; colours; possessives; Present Continuous for current action
Elementary
Rock star describes day's routine.
Present simple to talk about daily routine of a famous musician
Survey about sleeping and dreaming.
Present simple questions, adverbs of frequency
Advanced
A woman describes leaving a well-paid consulting job after realising she had stopped caring about the work, and starting over as a high school teacher.
Extended personal narrative; corporate vocabulary and self-reflection
A man reflects on how Sunday mornings have changed over his lifetime, from church and closed shops to brunch culture and open laptops.
Comparing past and present; nostalgia and social change
