English at Home
Simple ways to use English in family life
Introduction
Using English at home doesn’t mean turning your house into a classroom.
It means taking real moments and adding small, simple English phrases to them.
You don’t need perfect English.
You don’t need to explain grammar.
You don’t even need to speak all the time.
What really works is:
- repetition
- routine
- and using the same phrases again and again
A few words every day are much more powerful than a long lesson once a week.
This guide will help you start using English naturally in everyday family life, without pressure and without stress.
How to Start
Before you begin, keep these simple ideas in mind:
- Use the same phrases every day
- Don’t worry about mistakes
- Don’t translate everything
- Use gestures and tone of voice
- Smile and exaggerate intonation
- Repetition is more important than correction
If your child understands you, you’re doing it right.
Everyday Home Expressions
All-day English you can use from morning to night
These are phrases you can use at any moment of the day.
They don’t belong to one specific situation — they belong to real life.
Morning & Getting Ready
- Morning!
- Rise and shine!
- Put on your clothes.
- Fix yourself.
- Breakfast is ready!
- I’m coming!
Use these phrases every morning. The more you repeat them, the more natural they will feel.
Leaving the House
- Are you done with that?
- Get in the car.
- Let’s go!
- Have a good day!
Short, clear and perfect for busy mornings.
After School
- How was your day?
- Did you have fun at school?
- What did you do today?
These questions help create a small English routine at the end of the day.
Lunch & Dinner Time
- Help me set the table.
- I’m starving!
- What’s for dinner?
- Let’s clear the table
- Mmmm, yummy!
Say them naturally, even if the rest of the conversation is in Spanish.
Evening & Relax Time
- What’s on TV?
- I’ll be back in a bit.
- Let’s play something
- It’s getting late.
- I’m beat.
This is real English — relaxed, informal and very common.
Bedtime
- Time to go to bed.
- I’m gonna hit the sack.
- Do you want me to read a story?
- Sleep tight.
Perfect phrases to end the day calmly in English.
Mealtimes
Meals are one of the best moments to use English because they happen every day.
Try using:
- Time to eat!
- Sit down, please.
- Do you want some more?
- Finish your dinner.
- All done?
You don’t need to say everything in English. Just choose two or three phrases and repeat them every day.
On the Way to School
Whether you’re walking or driving, this is a great moment for simple English.
- Let’s go!
- Hurry up!
- Put your coat on.
- Are you ready?
- Have a good day!
These phrases quickly become automatic.
At the Park
The park is full of action, so keep English simple and clear.
- Be careful!
- Your turn!
- Let’s play together.
- Do you want to try?
- Time to go home.
Movement and gestures help children understand without translation.
Doing the Shopping
Shopping gives you many natural opportunities to use English.
- We need some bread.
- Put it in the basket.
- Do you like this one?
- Let’s buy some fruit.
- That’s enough.
Say them naturally and keep going with your day.
Playing at Home
Games are perfect for repetition and fun.
- Your turn.
- My turn.
- Let’s start again.
- One more time!
- You win!
Games make English feel normal and relaxed.
Don’t Worry About Mistakes
Your child doesn’t need perfect English.
They need exposure, repetition and confidence.
Making mistakes is part of learning.
Mixing languages is normal.
The goal is communication, not correction.
If English is present at home, learning will happen naturally.
How to Use the Audios
The audios that come with this guide are designed to help you:
- hear natural pronunciation
- feel the rhythm of real English
- gain confidence before using the phrases
How to use them:
- Listen
- Repeat out loud
- Use the phrases during the day
You don’t need to memorise.
Just listen, repeat and use.
Final Message
You don’t need to change your routine.
You just need to add a little English to it.
Small phrases.
Everyday moments.
Real life.
That’s how English becomes natural at home.
Audios:
Morning & Getting Ready
Leaving The House
After School
Lunch & Dinner Time
Evening & Relax Time
Bedtime
Mealtimes
On The Way To School
At The Park
Doing The Shopping
Playing At Home
This is just a first step.
Real confidence comes from using English in real conversations.