What do you usually do to pass the time while travelling or commuting?

B Natural answer

During my commute, I usually split the time between a few small things. First, I catch up on messages so I’m not buried in them later. After that, I might look out the window and just watch the streets, which helps me slow down before work. If I’m on a longer trip, I also like to plan my day and think about what I need to do when I arrive. It’s not very exciting, but it keeps me calm and makes the journey feel useful instead of wasted.

Key phrases in this answer

• catch up on messages — to reply to texts or emails you have not answered yet“I catch up on messages before I get home.”
• look out the window — to gaze outside and watch what is happening around you“I like to look out the window on long bus rides.”
• plan my day — to think ahead about what you need to do later“I plan my day while I’m on the train.”
• listen to podcasts — to hear podcast episodes while doing something else“I usually listen to podcasts on the bus.”
• scroll through my phone — to look through apps, posts, or messages on a phone“I scroll through my phone when the ride is long.”
• put on a good playlist — to start listening to a selected list of songs“I put on a good playlist and relax.”