General English A2 · Lesson 2A
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
signal a mild surprise / a personal truth
a real, home-cooked meal (not a snack)
almost not at all
time for yourself (= find/protect time)
the journey between home and work/school
a bad habit (= start it without noticing)
immediately after waking up
very rarely, almost never
what really tells the truth about her
on the alarm (= press it to sleep more)
very rarely, almost never
I usually — as a general pattern
give it a warm, familiar atmosphere
when things go well (not the norm)
a small habit that feels important, almost sacred
the fixed pattern of your week / your work schedule / a block of working hours
your routine (= change it deliberately)
a routine (= keep to it, not break it)
as soon as, right when
stop feeling stressed
after a long day (= relax slowly)
gradually relax and slow down before sleep