Shadowing Practice: Daily routine.A1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

This video is a goldmine for english speaking practice, especially if you’re building foundational A1 skills. You’ll learn to describe daily activities in clear, simple sentences—perfect for IELTS speaking practice or everyday conversations. Plus, it teaches you how to connect tasks using transition words like "then," "after that," and "finally," which makes your speech flow more naturally. By the end, you’ll feel confident talking about your own morning, afternoon, and evening routines, just like the speaker does.

Listen For These Sounds: Connected Speech Tips

Pay close attention to how the speaker links words—this is key for understanding and using connected speech. For example, "I wake up at 7am" might sound like "I wakeup at 7am" with the "p" and "u" blending. She also reduces "I am" to "I’m" (though not in this script, the rhythm shows how to keep sentences smooth). Notice how "brush my teeth" becomes "brushmy teeth"—linking the "sh" and "m" sounds. These small changes make your speech sound less robotic and more like a native.

Say It Like a Native: Rhythm and Stress

To mirror the speaker’s natural tone, use the shadowing technique (also called shadowspeak). Pause the video, repeat each sentence, and focus on stressing the right words. For instance, in "I usually eat bread, cheese and drink tea or coffee," stress "usually," "bread," "cheese," "tea," and "coffee" to emphasize the main details. The speaker keeps a steady, relaxed rhythm—don’t rush! Practice saying "I feel happy and tired after a busy day" with a slight pause after "tired" to match her flow. This technique helps you internalize natural speech patterns, making learn english with videos more effective than just memorizing words.

Ready to try? Grab a notebook, watch the video again, and shadow each line. Then, write your own daily routine using the phrases you learned—you’ll be surprised how quickly your speaking improves!