General English B1 · Lesson 2A
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
asks about a state that started in the past and is still true
self-labels a chronotype
gives duration with present perfect + since
offers a small kindness
Saturday and Sunday
the technical name for your morning/evening tendency
the daily journey to work or school
the dishes / the laundry / your hair
for a very long time (informal)
leave your bed in the morning
to bed / for a walk / online
breakfast / a shower / a nap
stay in bed later than usual, especially at the weekend
the body's natural sense of when to sleep and wake
the bed / coffee / a phone call
sometimes, but not often
Monday to Friday
occasionally
stop doing something before you finish it
do small practical tasks (bank, post office, shopping)
most focused and alert
the dog out / a break / the metro
relax after a stressful day
almost never
slowly relax before bed