O tema esta semana é Rotina Diária- The theme this week is Daily routine.
Here are some useful phrases about our daily routine.
tomo duche - I take a shower
tomo o pequeno almoço - I eat (take) (the) breakfast
faço compras - I do shoping
faço as tarefas domésticas - I do the housework
encontro-me com os amigos - I meet friends
vou ao cinema - I go to the cinema
vou ao ginásio - I go to the gym
trabalho - I work
estudo - I study
tomo café - I have (take) coffee
vejo televisão - I watch TV
Here’s a link to a Quizlet set with the words for you to play about with.
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AND because we learn really well from stories and seeing examples of correct language, every week I put together 3 stories or dialogues on the week’s theme with examples of the week’s words and phrases in a useful context. I strongly believe that we can learn a lot from reading, these mini-texts with translations are just the right length for you to digest easily. (look at the translations first if that helps!)
A0/ A1 O dia da Ana
A Ana acorda às sete horas. Ela lava a cara e escova os dentes. Depois, toma o pequenoalmoço: pão com manteiga e café com leite. Vai para o trabalho de autocarro às oito. Trabalha num escritório até às cinco da tarde. Almoça sempre ao meio-dia. Depois do trabalho, vai ao supermercado. Às sete, janta com a família. Vê televisão ou lê um livro. Deita-se às dez da noite.
A2 Rotina do João durante a semana
Durante a semana, o João acorda cedo, por volta das seis e meia. Ele faz exercício físico em casa durante trinta minutos. Depois, toma banho, veste-se e toma o pequeno-almoço. Sai de casa às oito menos um quarto e apanha o comboio para Lisboa. Trabalha num banco das nove às cinco e meia. Almoça com os colegas num restaurante perto do trabalho. Quando chega a casa, prepara o jantar e fala com os filhos. Normalmente, vai dormir por volta das onze.
B1+ A rotina equilibrada da Marta
A Marta é professora de inglês e tem uma rotina bastante equilibrada. Acorda todos os dias às sete e quinze, toma um duche rápido e prepara um pequeno-almoço saudável. Come fruta, iogurte e cereais. Ensina em duas escolas diferentes, por isso passa muito tempo em deslocações. Ao final da tarde, gosta de caminhar no parque perto de casa para relaxar. Ao fim de semana, aproveita para descansar, ler e encontrar-se com os amigos. Ela acredita que manter uma boa rotina ajuda a ter uma vida mais feliz e produtiva
Translations of the stories:A0 / A1 Ana’s DayAna wakes up at seven o’clock. She washes her face and brushes her teeth. Then, she has breakfast: bread with butter and coffee with milk. She goes to work by bus at eight. She works in an office until five in the afternoon. She always has lunch at midday. After work, she goes to the supermarket. At seven, she has dinner with her family. She watches television or reads a book. She goes to bed at ten at night.A2 João’s Weekday RoutineDuring the week, João wakes up early, around half past six. He does physical exercise at home for thirty minutes. Then, he takes a shower, gets dressed and has breakfast. He leaves the house at a quarter to eight and takes the train to Lisbon. He works in a bank from nine to half past five. He has lunch with his colleagues in a restaurant near work. When he gets home, he prepares dinner and talks with his children. Normally, he goes to bed around eleven.B1+ Marta’s Balanced RoutineMarta is an English teacher and has a very balanced routine. She wakes up every day at quarter past seven, takes a quick shower and prepares a healthy breakfast. She eats fruit, yoghurt and cereals. She teaches at two different schools, so she spends a lot of time commuting. In the late afternoon, she likes to walk in the park near her house to relax. At the weekend, she takes the opportunity to rest, read and meet up with friends. She believes that keeping a good routine helps to have a happier and more productive life