The morning routine B1
Waking up and getting yourself out the door.
Getting up
wake up — stop sleepingA: What time did you wake up today?
B: Around eight, but I stayed in bed for a while.
go to bed — sleepA: You look tired. What time did you go to bed last night?
B: Not until after midnight—I was finishing my assignment.
Getting washed and dressed
take a shower — wash your body under running waterA: Where's Tom?
B: He's taking a shower. He'll be out in a few minutes.
put on — wearA: Are you ready?
B: Almost. Let me put on my shoes.
Running late
I'm running late — say you're behindI'm afraid I'm running a little late. (polite)
Running late, sorry! (casual)
Trying to get up
Mum: It's nearly eight — you need to wake up, love.
Tom: Five more minutes, I went to bed really late.
Mum: No, come on, you'll be late. Go to bed earlier tonight.
Tom: Fine, fine, I'm getting up.
Getting ready
Tom: Right, I'll just take a shower and I'm good to go.
Mum: Have you sorted out what you're wearing?
Tom: Yeah, I'll put on the blue shirt, it's clean.
Mum: Good. Breakfast's on the table whenever you're down.
Out the door in a rush
Tom: Mum, have you seen my keys? I can't find them anywhere.
Mum: By the kettle, where they always are. Everything alright?
Tom: Yeah, just I'm running late — the bus goes in five minutes.
Mum: Go on then, run! I'll text you if you've left anything.