Advanced Speaking Practice 2
Level: B1
Skill: Speaking
Topic: Sleep
Time: 25–30 minutes
exercise 6: before bed
Say the sentences.
Before going to bed, I usually procrastinate about my day.
I’ve been procrastinating about my day before bed a lot this week.
Before going to bed, I usually plan the following day.
I’ve been planning the following day before bed most nights this week.
Before going to bed, I usually meditate.
I’ve been meditating before bed more than usual this week.
Repeat until it feels natural.
Now make your own answers.
procrastinate about my day · plan the following day · meditate · scroll social media · do some light reading · listen to a podcast · tidy up
What do you usually do before going to sleep in the evening?
What have you been doing before bed this week?
Repeat until it feels natural.
exercise 7: what I’ve noticed
Say the sentences.
I have noticed that when I procrastinate about my day, I sleep lightly.
I have noticed that when I plan the following day, I sleep straight through.
I have noticed that when I meditate, I wake up feeling rested.
Last night, I procrastinated about my day, and I tossed and turned.
The night before, I planned the following day, and I slept deeply.
Two nights ago, I meditated, and I woke up feeling rested.
Repeat until it feels natural.
Now make your own answers.
procrastinate about my day · plan the following day · meditate · scroll social media · do some light reading · listen to a podcast · tidy up
I have noticed that when I…, I…
Last night, I…
Repeat until it feels natural.
Learn more about sleep. Read the B1 article.
exercise 8: intentions
Say the sentences.
I intend to meditate before bed more often.
I intend to plan the following day earlier in the evening.
I intend to scroll social media less before bed.
Repeat until it feels natural.
Now make your own answers.
What do you intend to change before bed?
Repeat until it feels natural.
