Pratique du Shadowing: The Daily Dose English - Episode 7 - My Daily Routine - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Hello everyone!
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Welcome back to The Daily Dose English.
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I'm Lisa, your English teacher.
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And I'm Peter, your friend who's learning English.
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Today, we're going to talk about something you do every single day, your daily routine.
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Oh yes, I have a routine every day.
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But sometimes it's not the same on weekends.
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That's true for many people.
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So today, we'll talk about what we do on weekdays and what we do on weekends.
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Ready?
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Ready, Lisa.
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Let's start.
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So, Peter, what time do you usually get up?
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I usually get up at 7 o'clock in the morning.
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7 o'clock.
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Nice.
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And what's the first thing you do?
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The first thing I do is brush my teeth, then I wash my face.
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Good.
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Do you take a shower in the morning?
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Sometimes.
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If I feel sleepy, I take a shower.
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It helps me wake up.
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Great idea.
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After that, what do you do next?
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I eat breakfast.
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What do you usually have for breakfast?
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I like bread and eggs.
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Sometimes I eat fruit or drink coffee.
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Yum.
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I usually eat oatmeal with banana.
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And I always drink tea.
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You love tea, right?
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Yes, I do.
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It's part of my routine.
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Now, listeners, repeat after us.
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I get up at 7.
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I get up at 7.
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Good.
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I brush my teeth.
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I brush my teeth.
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Nice job.
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What do you do after breakfast, Peter?
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I go to work.
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I start work at 9 o'clock.
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What do you do at work?
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I work in an office.
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I write emails, have meetings, and talk with my team.
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Sounds busy.
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When do you have lunch?
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I usually have lunch at 12.30.
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What do you eat for lunch?
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I eat rice, vegetables, and chicken.
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Sometimes I have noodles.
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Oh, I love noodles.
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How long is your lunch break?
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About one hour.
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After lunch, I sometimes go for a short walk.
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That's great for your health.
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Yes, it helps me relax before I go back to work.
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When do you finish work?
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Around 5.30.
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That's a long day.
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What do you do after work?
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After work, I go home.
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I feel tired but happy.
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Let's practice again.
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Repeat after me.
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I start work at 9.
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I start work at 9.
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I have lunch at 12.30.
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I have lunch at 12.30.
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I finish work at 5.30.
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I finish work at 5.30.
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So Peter, what's your evening routine?
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I usually get home around 6.
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Then I take a shower and rest for a bit.
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Do you cook dinner?
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Yes.
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I like cooking.
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I usually make pasta or soup.
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That's nice.
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I also love cooking dinner after work.
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It's relaxing.
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True.
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After dinner, I sometimes watch TV or read a book.
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Do you watch English shows?
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Yes.
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I watch English shows to practice listening.
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Great strategy.
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What time do you go to bed?
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I usually go to bed at 11 o'clock.
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That's a good time.
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Not too late.
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Yeah, if I sleep early, I feel fresh the next day.
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Now everyone listening, let's repeat.
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I cook dinner.
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I cook dinner.
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I watch TV.
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I watch TV.
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I go to bed at 11.
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I go to bed at 11.
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Okay, Peter.
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What about your weekends?
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Ah, weekends are different.
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I wake up late, around 9 or 10 o'clock.
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I think many people do that.
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What do you do after you wake up?
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I make breakfast, maybe pancakes.
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Then I clean my room.
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That's productive.
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After that, I sometimes meet my friends.
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What do you do with your friends?
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We go to a cafe or watch a movie.
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Sounds fun.
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Yes.
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In the evening, I call my family and talk with my parents.
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That's very sweet, Peter.
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Family time is important.
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Repeat after me.
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I meet my friends.
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I meet my friends.
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I go to a cafe.
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I go to a cafe.
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I call my family.
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I call my family.
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Okay, let's review what we learned today.
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Yes, today we talked about our daily routine.
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Right.
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In the morning, get up, brush teeth, have breakfast.
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At work, start at 9, have lunch at 12.30, finish at 5.30.
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In the evening, take a shower, cook dinner, watch TV, go to bed at 11.
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And on weekends, wake up late, meet friends, and call family.
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Perfect.
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So, I think I can describe my day in English now.
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That's the goal.
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Thank you, Lisa.
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You're welcome, Peter.
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All right, everyone.
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That's it for today's episode of The Daily Dose English.
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Thank you for listening.
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Don't forget to practice speaking and repeat the words every day.
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Because learning a language is all about daily practice.
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That's right.
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See you next time on The Daily Dose English.

Context & Background

In Episode 7 of "The Daily Dose English," Lisa, an English teacher, and her friend Peter engage in a lively discussion about their daily routines. This episode serves not just to share personal habits but also to provide English learners with a practical context for everyday dialogue. By focusing on simple yet relevant topics, they create an opportunity for listeners to practice speaking and listening skills that are essential for real-life English communication.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • I get up at 7. - A simple statement to describe waking up time.
  • I brush my teeth. - A common morning routine activity.
  • What do you do after breakfast? - An excellent question to initiate conversation about daily activities.
  • I eat breakfast. - To express what you typically consume in the morning.
  • I work in an office. - A straightforward way to describe your job environment.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

Shadowing is a powerful technique for improving your English speaking skills. Here’s how to utilize the content from this episode effectively:

  1. Listen Actively: Start by listening to the episode carefully. Pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation of phrases related to daily routines.
  2. Select a Phrase: Choose one of the top 5 phrases provided above that resonates with you the most.
  3. Practice with Shadowspeak: Use the shadowing app or a recording device to practice repeating the selected phrase. Focus on mimicking the tone and speed of the speakers.
  4. Build Context: Expand on the phrase by creating your own sentences. For example, if you choose "I brush my teeth," you can say, "I brush my teeth after I wake up to feel fresh."
  5. Engage in Dialogue: Find a study partner or practice on your own. Ask and answer questions about daily routines. This enhances your ability to initiate conversations in real life.

By engaging in these steps, you can improve your fluency and confidence in speaking English. Incorporating these practices into your IELTS speaking practice can also significantly benefit your performance during the exam. Remember, consistent practice with shadowing, or shadowspeaks, will enhance your language skills over time.

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.