A to-do list is a list of tasks you want to complete. In English, we use words like task, chore, and plan to talk about these items. We also use verbs like do, finish, and start to describe actions on the list. This module teaches key words for talking about your daily tasks.

A task is a piece of work you need to do. In daily life, tasks can be big or small, and they often go on a to-do list. The word item also means one thing on your list. Complete means you have finished a task.

Word/Phrase	Definition
task	A piece of work you need to do.
item	One thing on your to-do list.
complete	You have finished a task.
finish	You reach the end of a task.

A chore is a routine task, usually at home. Common chores include cleaning, washing, and cooking. In English, chores are often things you do on a regular schedule. We can say do the chores to talk about doing these tasks.

Word/Phrase	Definition
chore	A routine task you often do at home.
clean	You remove dirt or mess.
wash	You use water to clean something.
cook	You prepare food to eat.

To plan means to decide what you will do and when. A schedule is a plan for your time. A deadline is the time when a task must be finished. In English, we often use plan, schedule, and deadline when organizing tasks.

Word/Phrase	Definition
plan	You decide what you will do and when.
schedule	A plan that shows when tasks happen.
deadline	The time when a task must be finished.
organize	You put tasks in order to manage them.

Start means you begin a task. Break means you stop for a short time to rest. Check means you look to see if something is done. Mark off means you show that a task is finished, often by making a mark on your list.

Word/Phrase	Definition
start	You begin a task.
break	A short time to rest between tasks.
check	You look to see if a task is done.
mark off	You show that a task is finished on your list.

To talk about your to-do list in English, use words like task, chore, plan, schedule, and deadline. Use complete, finish, and mark off to describe finishing tasks. These words help you organize and describe your day clearly.