General English A2 · Lesson 4A
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
signal that the situation is temporary
describe a temporary discovery about yourself
an action you repeat automatically — 'I have a bad habit of…'
something that happens only once — 'it was a one-off, don't worry'
the things you regularly do — 'my morning routine'
returning to the usual routine
a habit (= stop doing it)
temporarily, for now — 'I'm renting for the time being'
a phase (= live through a temporary period)
usually this isn't true for me
the classic 'two clocks' opener
I'm slowly adapting to something new
I'm in a temporary period of behaviour or mood
I'm slowly realising something new (temporary discovery)
reassure someone it's temporary
with interruptions — 'I've been studying French on and off for years'
a bad habit (= start doing it without noticing)
at this specific, temporary time
accept every invitation or opportunity
a new routine (= gradually adapt)
your routine (= change it deliberately)
keep them company quietly, without pressure
sleep very deeply, without waking
a routine (= keep it consistent)
in this current period of life — 'these days I'm calmer'