English discussion questions:

Time

  • Do you feel that time seems to pass more quickly than when you were a kid? Why / Why not?

  • Do you prefer to have a standard routine every day? Why / Why not?

  • How important is your free time to you? Why?

  • The average global life expectancy is around 73 years. Is this long enough for you, or would you like to live longer? Why / Why not?

  • “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Why?

English vocabulary:

Time

Try using these words to express yourself naturally in English conversations about time.

  • (Noun) A regular way of doing things.


    Example: I like having a routine because it makes my life easier.

  • (Verb) To move or do something quickly.


    Example: When I rush, time seems to go faster.

  • (Noun) How long people are expected to live.


    Example: The life expectancy in Japan is one of the longest in the world.

  • (Adjective) Important and with value.


    Example: I want to spend my time on meaningful activities

  • (Noun) Something that is more important than other things.


    Example: Free time is a priority for me because I want to enjoy my life.

English idioms: Time

Try using these English idioms to make your spoken English more natural when you talk about time.

  • Time seems to pass very quickly.


    Example: Wow, it’s been 6 years since we last met. Time flies!

  • Time just for yourself.


    Example: I like to have some me time after work.

  • To do something while waiting.


    Example: I often read to kill time while I’m on the train.

  • A very enjoyable and happy time.


    Example: I had the time of my life on holiday. It was so much fun!

  • Very quickly.


    Example: The weekend was over in no time and I had to go back to work.