Lesson 1: Introduction to Habits

 Level: B1 Adult

Objective: Understand the concept of habits and discuss how they influence daily life.

1. Warm-up 

  • Questions for discussion:

    1. What is a habit you do every day without thinking?

    2. Which of your habits are helpful for your health or work?

    3. Have you ever tried to change a habit? What happened?

    4. Do you think habits define a person? Why or why not?



2. Reading 

“Habits are the repeated actions that form the foundation of our daily lives. Many habits are automatic, meaning we perform them without conscious thought. For example, brushing your teeth in the morning or locking the door when you leave home. Some habits are beneficial—they improve your health, productivity, or relationships. Others are detrimental—they can harm your body, waste your time, or create stress.

Even small habits, repeated consistently over time, can lead to remarkable results. A tiny change, like taking a five-minute walk each day, can compound into significant improvements in health and mood. Understanding how habits work allows you to intentionally shape your behaviors. Habits are not just actions—they reflect your identity. Every small decision, repeated daily, tells a story about the person you are becoming.”

Comprehension Questions:

  1. What is a habit, and why is it important?

  2. Give two examples of automatic habits from the text.

  3. What is the difference between beneficial and detrimental habits?

  4. Explain what “compound” means in this context.

  5. How do habits relate to identity?

3. Vocabulary 



Vocabulary Exercise:

  • Fill in the blanks with the correct word:

    1. Reading every day is _______ for your English skills.

    2. Smoking is _______ to your lungs.

    3. I try to live _______ and avoid wasting time.

    4. Small steps _______ into big achievements over time.

    5. Your actions _______ your personality and priorities.

  • Make sentences of your own using 3 new words.

4. Grammar Focus: Present Simple for Routines



Exercise 1 – Sentence completion:

  • Complete the sentences about your routines:

    1. I usually __________ (wake up) at 7 a.m.

    2. She __________ (drink) coffee every morning.

    3. They __________ (take) a walk after dinner.

    4. My friend __________ (check) her emails before breakfast.

    5. We __________ (study) English three times a week.

Exercise 2 – Question formation:

  • Make questions using present simple:

    1. (you / exercise / every day) → ___________________________?

    2. (he / read / books / at night) → ___________________________?

    3. (they / go / to bed / early) → ___________________________?

Exercise 3 – Describe a habit:

  • Write 5 sentences describing your daily habits using present simple.

  • Include one positive habit and one habit you want to change.

5. Speaking

🔹 Discussion Questions: Habits & Identity

🔸 Automatic

  1. What habits in your life are completely automatic? When did they become automatic?

  2. Do you think automatic habits are more powerful than conscious decisions? Why?

  3. Can an automatic habit be dangerous? Give an example.

🔸 Detrimental

  1. What common habits in modern society are detrimental to mental health?

  2. Is social media use beneficial or detrimental? Why?

  3. Why do people continue habits even when they know they are detrimental?

🔸 Beneficial

  1. What habits are most beneficial for long-term success?

  2. Is waking up early always beneficial? Or does it depend on the person?

  3. What beneficial habit would you recommend to every adult?

🔸 Compound

  1. Can you think of a small habit that can compound into big results over time?

  2. Do negative habits also compound? Give examples.

  3. Why do people underestimate the compound effect of small actions?

🔸 Consciously

  1. What habits do you perform consciously, and which are automatic?

  2. Is it possible to live completely consciously, or do we need automatic behavior?

  3. Have you ever consciously changed a habit? What helped you?

🔸 Intentional

  1. Do you live your life intentionally, or do you just react to situations?

  2. What is one area of your life where you need more intentional behavior?

  3. Why is intentional change often difficult?

🔸 Foundation

  1. Do you agree that habits are the foundation of success? Why or why not?

  2. What habits create the foundation of a healthy relationship?

  3. What kind of foundation did your childhood habits create for you?

🔸 Remarkable

  1. Have you ever experienced remarkable results from a small change?

  2. What small habit could create remarkable improvement in your life?

  3. Do remarkable achievements always start with small habits?

🔸 Reflect

  1. Do your current habits reflect the person you want to become?

  2. What do your daily habits reflect about your priorities?

  3. If someone observed you for one week, what would your behavior reflect about you?

🔹 Higher-Level Reflection Questions (for strong B1)

  1. Are we the result of our habits, or do we control our habits?

  2. Can identity change without changing habits?

  3. If habits are the foundation of life, what does your foundation look like right now?

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