Pratique du Shadowing: Talk About Sleep- Feeling Sleepy And Bedtime Habits | Easy English Conversation for Beginners - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Hi, everyone.
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Welcome back to Everyday English Talk, the podcast that helps you practice everyday English for your real life.
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I'm Ben.
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And I'm Anna.
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Thank you for listening today.
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Whether you're in bed, on your way to work, going for a walk, or just relaxing at home… Our topic today is something very important
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and something that we all experience every single day… sleep.
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That's right.
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Today we're going to talk about feeling sleepy during the day, what makes us feel tired, and how we can sleep better at night.
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We'll also talk about our own sleep routines, share some simple bedtime habits, and give you some easy tips to help you feel more rested.
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And of course, at the end of the episode, we'll have a listening and speaking challenge for you, so you can practice speaking English by yourself.
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And here's a quick reminder, you can download the free PDF transcript for this episode.
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Yes, the PDF includes the full script with key vocabulary bolded, a vocabulary list with meanings, various exercises to help you practice,
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and some extra tips to support your learning.
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Just check the link in the description of this episode and get your free copy.
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It's perfect for review and self-study.
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All right, are you ready?
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Let's start by talking about our own sleep habits.
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Let's go.
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Okay, Anna, let me start with a simple question.
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When do you feel sleepy during the day?
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Hmm, I feel really sleepy in the afternoon.
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Usually after lunch, around 2 or 3 p.m.
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At that time, I just want to stop everything and close my eyes.
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Yes.
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Me too.
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That's a very common feeling.
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We call that the afternoon slump.
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Good phrase.
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An afternoon slump is when you feel slow, tired, and sleepy in the middle of the day.
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Especially after eating lunch.
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That's right.
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At that time, I often say, I need coffee.
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But sometimes I really think, I need a nap.
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Me too.
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Let's explain that word.
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A nap is a short sleep during the day.
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Maybe 15 minutes, 20 minutes, or 30 minutes.
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Yes.
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A nap is not the same as nighttime sleep.
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It's just a quick rest.
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Sometimes when I'm working from home, I take a nap after lunch.
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Just 15 minutes helps me feel better.
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That's great.
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I don't always take naps, But I think about it almost every day.
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Sometimes I say to myself, just 5 minutes on the sofa, and then I wake up 40 minutes later.
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That happens to me too.
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And not only in the afternoon, if I go to bed very late at night, I also feel really tired in the morning.
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Oh yes, if I don't sleep well, or if I sleep for less than 6 hours, I feel tired all day.
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Right, and when I'm tired, it's hard to concentrate, hard to work, and I even feel a little grumpy.
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Yes, being tired makes everything more difficult.
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So it's important to get good sleep at night so we don't feel sleepy during the day.
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Let's review useful sleep words from this part.
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Sleepy, you feel like sleeping.
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Tired, you don't have energy.
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Nap, a short sleep during the day.
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Slump, a time when your body feels slow and weak, often in the afternoon Didn't sleep well,
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when your sleep was bad or not enough Grumpy, a little angry or in a bad mood, because you're tired Alright listeners,
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now it's your turn to think When do you feel sleepy during the day?
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Is it in the morning, in the afternoon, or at night?
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We'd love to hear from you.
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Share your opinion with us in the comments.
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So Anna, now that we talked about feeling sleepy during the day, let's talk about why it happens.
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What are some bad habits that make us feel tired?
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Hmm.
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I think my number one bad habit is I stay up too late at night.
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Sometimes I watch YouTube or scroll through social media for a long time.
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Yes, I do that too.
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I lie in bed and I say just 10 more minutes.
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But then I look at the time and it's already midnight or even 1 a.m.
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I know that feeling.
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It's so easy to keep scrolling, watching videos, reading posts, and we don't notice the time.
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Right.
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So let's talk about that word.
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To scroll through your phone means to move your finger on the screen, looking at many things for a long time.
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Yes.
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And when we use the phone in bed, our brains stay active.
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That makes it hard to fall asleep.
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Good point.
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The blue light from screens can stop your brain from relaxing.
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Another bad habit is drinking coffee late in the day.
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Sometimes I drink coffee around 4 or 5 p.m and then I can't sleep at night.
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Yes, that's a big one.
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Caffeine can stay in your body for many hours.
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So it's better to drink coffee only in the morning or early afternoon.
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And for me, sometimes I feel stressed or worried about work and then I can't sleep.
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I lie in bed and think and think.
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Same here.
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When my brain is busy, I look at the ceiling, I turn on my side, I try to relax, but I just can't fall asleep.
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That's the worst.
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And the next day, I feel exhausted.
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Let's explain that word.
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Exhausted means you are very, very tired.
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More than just tired.
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Your body and your brain feel slow.
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And you just want to sleep all day.
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So, it's clear that some of our habits at night are making us tired the next day.
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Yes.
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So now, let's review some of those bad sleep habits and important words.
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Stay up late.
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Go to bed very late.
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Scroll through my phone.
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Use your phone for a long time, especially in bed.
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Drink coffee late.
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Caffeine too close to bedtime.
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Can't fall asleep.
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You try to sleep but your mind is too busy.
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Stressed, worried, thinking too much Exhausted, extremely tired So listeners, now it's your turn to think.
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Do you have any bad sleep habits?
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Do you go to bed late?
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Do you use your phone too much at night?
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Try to answer in one or two simple sentences and share your opinion with us in the comments.
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Let's share some simple tips for better sleep.
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Anna, do you have any ideas?
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Yes, my first tip is this.
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Go to bed at the same time every night, even on weekends.
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That helps your body know when it's time to sleep.
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That's a good one.
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Our bodies love a regular sleep schedule.
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If we sleep at 11 one night, then 2 the next night, it's confusing.
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Exactly.
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My second tip is turn off your phone 30 minutes before sleeping.
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The blue light from the screen can keep your brain awake.
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Yes, that's very important.
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I try to put my phone away and read a real book or just listen to soft music.
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Another tip, keep your bedroom quiet and dark.
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If there's too much light or noise from outside, it's harder to sleep.
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Right?
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Some people use earplugs or an eye mask to block noise and light.
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That can really help.
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Also, try not to drink caffeine at night.
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Coffee, tea, soda, or energy drinks can keep you awake.
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Yes, I used to drink tea at night, but now I drink herbal tea, like chamomile or peppermint.
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It's warm, but it doesn't have caffeine.
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Good idea.
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And here's another one.
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Try writing in a journal if your mind is too busy.
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Just write down your thoughts or your to-do list for tomorrow.
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That's smart.
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Sometimes I can't sleep because I keep thinking, but when I write it down, my brain feels calm.
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Also, try a little stretching or deep breathing before bed.
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It relaxes your body and helps you feel sleepy. So helpful.
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Okay, let's review our tips for better sleep.
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Here are some easy English phrases to talk about good sleep habits.
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Go to bed at the same time, sleep at the same hour every night.
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Turn off your phone.
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Stop using screens before bed.
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Keep the room dark and quiet.
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Create a calm sleep space.
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Use earplugs, eye mask, tools to block noise and light.
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Avoid caffeine at night.
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Don't drink coffee or energy drinks.
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Drink herbal tea, warm, relaxing tea with no caffeine?
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Write in a journal.
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Write down your thoughts to relax.
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Stretch or do deep breathing, gentle movements or slow breathing.
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Try one or two of these tips tonight and see how you feel in the morning.
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Sometimes small changes can make a big difference.
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So listeners, do you have a bedtime tip?
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What helps you sleep better?
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We'd love to hear from you.
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Share your opinion with us in the comments.
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Alright listeners, now it's your turn to practice your English with a fun challenge.
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Yes, this will help you remember what you learned and speak English with more confidence.
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Listen to this episode again and try to find three things that make us feel sleepy during the day, Three bad habits that make sleep difficult.
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Now try saying three to five sentences out loud in English.
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For example, I feel tired after lunch.
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I scroll through my phone before bed.
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I drink herbal tea at night.
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I go to bed at the same time every night.
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I feel exhausted when I don't sleep well. And final challenge.
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Write a short paragraph about your sleep habits.
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You can begin with at night, I usually, before bed I like to, to sleep better I try to.
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You can say it out loud or write it in your notebook.
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And don't forget, you can download the free PDF transcript of this episode.
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It includes the full script, a vocabulary list, and extra practice exercises to help you review and improve.
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Okay, Anna, let me start with a simple question.
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When do you feel sleepy during the day?
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Hmm, I feel really sleepy in the afternoon.
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Usually after lunch, around 2 or 3 p.m.
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At that time, I just want to stop everything and close my eyes.
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Yes, me too.
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That's a very common feeling.
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We call that the afternoon slump.
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Good phrase.
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An afternoon slump is when you feel slow, tired, and sleepy in the middle of the day.
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Especially after eating lunch.
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That's right.
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At that time, I often say, I need coffee.
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But sometimes I really think, I need a nap.
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Me too.
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Let's explain that word.
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A nap is a short sleep during the day.
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Maybe 15 minutes, 20 minutes, or 30 minutes.
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Yes.
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A nap is not the same as nighttime sleep.
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It's just a quick rest.
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Sometimes when I'm working from home, I take a nap after lunch.
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Just 15 minutes helps me feel better.
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That's great.
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I don't always take naps.
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But I think about it almost every day.
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Sometimes I say to myself, just five minutes on the sofa, and then I wake up 40 minutes later.
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That happens to me too.
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And not only in the afternoon, if I go to bed very late at night, I also feel really tired in the morning.
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Oh yes, if I don't sleep well, or if I sleep for less than six hours, I feel tired all day.
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Right, and when I'm tired, it's hard to concentrate, hard to work, and I even feel a little grumpy.
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Yes, being tired makes everything more difficult.
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So it's important to get good sleep at night
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so we don't feel sleepy during the day so anna now
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that we talked about feeling sleepy during the day let's talk about why it happens what are some bad habits
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that make us feel tired
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i think my number one bad habit is i stay up too late at night sometimes i watch youtube
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or scroll through social media for a long time.
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Yes, I do that too.
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I lie in bed and I say just 10 more minutes.
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But then I look at the time and it's already midnight or even 1am.
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I know that feeling.
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It's so easy to keep scrolling, watching videos, reading posts, and we don't notice the time.
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Right?
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So let's talk about that word.
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To scroll through your phone means to move your finger on the screen looking at many things for a long time.
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Yes, and when we use the phone in bed, our brains stay active.
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That makes it hard to fall asleep.
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Good point.
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The blue light from screens can stop your brain from relaxing.
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Another bad habit is drinking coffee late in the day.
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Sometimes I drink coffee around 4 or 5 p.m., and then I can't sleep at night.
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Yes, that's a big one.
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Caffeine can stay in your body for many hours.
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So it's better to drink coffee only in the morning or early afternoon.
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And for me, sometimes I feel stressed or worried about work and then I can't sleep.
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I lie in bed and think and think.
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Same here.
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When my brain is busy, I look at the ceiling, I turn on my side, I try to relax, but I just can't fall asleep.
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That's the worst.
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And the next day, I feel exhausted.
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Let's explain that word.
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Exhausted means you are very, very tired, more than just tired.
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Your body and your brain feel slow, and you just want to sleep all day.
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So, it's clear that some of our habits at night are making us tired the next day.
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Let's share some simple tips for better sleep.
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Anna, do you have any ideas?
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Yes.
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My first tip is this.
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Go to bed at the same time every night, even on weekends.
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that helps your body know when it's time to sleep.
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That's a good one.
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Our bodies love a regular sleep schedule.
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If we sleep at 11 one night, then 2 the next night, it's confusing.
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Exactly.
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My second tip is turn off your phone 30 minutes before sleeping.
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The blue light from the screen can keep your brain awake.
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Yes, that's very important.
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I try to put my phone away and read a real book or just listen to soft music.
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Another tip, keep your bedroom quiet and dark.
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If there's too much light or noise from outside, it's harder to sleep.
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Right?
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Some people use earplugs or an eye mask to block noise and light.
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That can really help.
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Also, try not to drink caffeine at night.
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Coffee, tea, soda, or energy drinks can keep you awake.
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Yes, I used to drink tea at night, but now I drink herbal tea, like chamomile or peppermint.
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It's warm, but it doesn't have caffeine.
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Good idea.
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And here's another one.
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Try writing in a journal if your mind is too busy.
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Just write down your thoughts or your to-do list for tomorrow.
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That's smart.
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Sometimes I can't sleep because I keep thinking.
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But when I write it down, my brain feels calm.
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Also, try a little stretching or deep breathing before bed.
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It relaxes your body and helps you feel sleepy.
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That's it for today's episode of Everyday English Talk.
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We hope this helped you learn more about sleep and how to talk about it in simple English.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review.
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It helps other learners find us too.
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And don't forget to download your free transcript from the link in the description.
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Sweet dreams and keep practicing English!
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Bye-bye.
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Bye-bye.

Context & Background

In this episode of "Everyday English Talk," hosts Ben and Anna delve into the common experience of sleep, an essential part of our daily lives. They discuss not only feelings of sleepiness throughout the day but also share personal bedtime habits and routines that contribute to better sleep. This dialogue is particularly beneficial for English learners who wish to engage in conversations about daily experiences and establish a natural flow in their speaking skills. The dialogue emphasizes relatable themes such as afternoon slumps and the impact of sleep on overall well-being, which are important topics for everyday discussions.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • Afternoon slump: A common term describing the tiredness felt after lunch.
  • I need a nap: A phrase indicating a desire for a short daytime sleep to recharge.
  • Close my eyes: A casual expression used when one is feeling sleepy or wishes to rest.
  • Hard to concentrate: A phrase that describes difficulty in focusing, often due to fatigue.
  • I feel a little grumpy: An expression that reflects a mood negatively impacted by lack of sleep.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To enhance your English speaking skills using the "Everyone Talk" podcast, you can use a method called shadowspeak. Here’s a structured approach to tackle the dialogue from this video:

  1. Listen Actively: Play the episode and listen carefully to the conversation. Pay attention to pronunciation, tone, and intonation.
  2. Transcribe Key Sections: Write down key phrases mentioned in the episode, such as those highlighted above. This will help reinforce vocabulary.
  3. Practice Shadowing: As you listen, repeat the phrases aloud while Ben and Anna speak. Try to mimic their pace and pronunciation.
  4. Record Yourself: After practicing with the audio, record your own voice saying the same phrases. Listen to compare your pronunciation with the original.
  5. Engage in Discussion: Use the new phrases in your daily conversations. Discuss your own feelings about sleep and your bedtime habits with friends or peers to improve your confidence.

By following this shadow speak guide, you will not only enhance your speaking proficiency but also have the opportunity to engage in meaningful, everyday conversations that can be particularly useful in IELTS speaking practice or casual interactions. For additional practice, consider revisiting the episode frequently and integrating your favorite phrases into your speech. Happy learning!

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.