Getting a good night's sleep is important for our health and energy. Some people have trouble sleeping, so they try different things to sleep better. Some drink warm milk, others read a book, and some people listen to calm music. It is important to go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning.
For example:
I drink chamomile tea before bed to relax.
My sister turns off her phone one hour before sleeping.
John does yoga to help him sleep better.
GRAMMAR
Using the Present Simple to Talk About Routines
We use the present simple tense to talk about habits and routines.
Structure:
Subject + verb in present + complement
Examples:
I go to bed at 10 p.m. every day.
She listens to soft music to sleep better.
We avoid drinking coffee at night.
Negative form:
I don’t drink coffee before bed.
He doesn’t watch TV late at night.
They don’t eat heavy meals at night.
Questions:
What do you do to sleep better?
Do you exercise before bed?
Does she read before sleeping?
VOCABULARY
Relax - To become calm and comfortable.
Routine - A habit or a regular way of doing things.
Insomnia - Difficulty sleeping.
Meditation - A practice to relax the mind.
Bedtime - The time when you go to bed.
Warm - Not too hot, not too cold.
Darkness - A place without light.
Quiet - Without noise.
Stretching - Moving your body to relax muscles.
Pillow - A soft object to rest your head on in bed.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I go to bed early to sleep well.
Drinking tea helps me relax.
I avoid using my phone before bed.
A warm shower makes me sleepy.
I read a book before sleeping.
Listening to soft music is good for sleep.
A comfortable pillow is important for good sleep.
I keep my room dark and quiet at night.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I drink warm milk before bed.
She listens to calm music to relax.
We go to bed at 10 p.m. every night.
Negative:
I don’t watch TV before bed.
He doesn’t drink coffee late at night.
They don’t eat heavy meals before sleeping.
Questions and Answers:
What do you do to sleep better? – I drink chamomile tea.
Do you read before bed? – Yes, I do. I read for 10 minutes.
Does she do meditation? – Yes, she does.
CONVERSATION
Anna: Hi, Mike. You look tired. Did you sleep well last night?
Mike: Not really. I had trouble falling asleep.
Anna: Oh no! What do you do to sleep better?
Mike: I usually read a book before bed, but last night I used my phone too much.
Anna: Yes, the phone’s light can keep you awake. You should try turning it off earlier.
Mike: That’s a good idea. What do you do to sleep better?
Anna: I drink herbal tea and do some stretching.
Mike: That sounds nice! I will try it tonight.
READING
Emma had trouble sleeping for many weeks. She always went to bed late and used her phone before sleeping. She often felt tired in the morning. One day, she decided to change her habits. She started going to bed at 10 p.m. every night. She also stopped using her phone before bed and read a book instead. In addition, she drank chamomile tea to relax. After a few days, Emma noticed a big difference. She slept better and felt more energetic in the morning. Now, she enjoys her sleep and wakes up feeling happy.
Questions:
Why did Emma have trouble sleeping?
What did she do to improve her sleep?
How did Emma feel after changing her habits?
Answers:
She went to bed late and used her phone before sleeping.
She started going to bed early, stopped using her phone, and drank chamomile tea.
She slept better and felt more energetic in the morning.
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