Dialogue 1 - Vocabulary + Examples

Weekend - Saturday and Sunday

Example: I always look forward to the weekend because I can relax.


Routine - a sequence of actions regularly followed, often as part of one's daily life. 

Example: My morning routine consists of waking up early, exercising, and having breakfast before work.


Meal Prep - preparing meals in advance, often for several days, in order to save time and make healthier food choices.

Example: I spend my Sunday afternoons doing meal prep for the upcoming week.


Caught up - to be up-to-date or current with a task. 

Example: I finally caught up on all my emails. 


Productive - achieving or producing a significant amount of work or results.

Example: Today was a very productive day, I finished all my assignments and completed some extra work too.


Usual - what is commonly or normally expected or done. 

Example: My usual routine after work is to go to the gym and then come home and cook dinner.


Sticking to a schedule - following a predetermined plan.

Example: I find it easier to get everything done when I stick to a schedule.


On track - making progress as expected or planned. 

Example: I am on track to finish my project by the end of the week.


In control - having the ability to manage or direct something. 

Example: I feel in control of my workload.


Relate - to establish a connection or association with someone or something.

Example: I can relate to your struggles, as I have faced the same thing.


Thrown off - to be disrupted or disturbed from a planned course of action. 

Example: I was thrown off by the unexpected snowstorm and had to reschedule my plans.


Unexpected Events - events that are not anticipated or planned for.

Example: We were caught off guard by the unexpected events that occurred during our trip.


Stay Consistent - maintaining a regular pattern of behavior or performance. 

Example: To achieve success, it's important to stay consistent with your efforts.


Approach - a method or way of dealing with something. 

Example: My approach to time management is to prioritize my tasks and create a schedule.


Give it a shot - to attempt something, often with an uncertain outcome. 

Example: I'm not sure if I'll like sushi, but I'm willing to give it a shot.


Worth it - deserving of time, effort, or resources. 

Example: The long hours spent studying for the exam were worth it when I received a high grade.


In the long run - referring to the future or over a period of time.

Example: Even though studying English is hard, it will pay off in the long run.