Shadowing Practice: Easy English Conversation: Talking About Your Day | Speaking Practice A2-B1 @GetSetEnglish - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello, everyone!
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Welcome back to Get Set English.
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I'm Maya.
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And I'm Neil.
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We're so happy you're here today.
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This is Get Set English, the podcast where we help you improve your English through real conversations.
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Every episode is designed to help A2 and B1 English learners become more confident speakers.
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Instead, we have real conversations, just like friends.
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We talk about everyday life, useful expressions, natural English, and topics you can use every day.
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Alright, Maya.
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What are we talking about today?
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Neil.
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Can I tell you something? Of course.
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Sometimes people ask me, "How's your day been?" And I don't know what to say.
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Really?
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Yes.
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I know the words, but my answer is always, "It's good." Then the conversation stops.
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I think many English learners do the same.
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Exactly.
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I want to say more, but I don't know how.
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Well, today's episode is perfect for you.
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Really?
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Yes.
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Today, we're going to practice talking about your day in English.
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Not with difficult grammar, not with long vocabulary lists, just simple, natural, everyday conversation.
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That sounds useful because people ask this question all the time.
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They really do.
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At work, at school, with friends, even when you meet someone for the first time.
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So, today we'll learn how to answer naturally?
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Exactly.
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We'll have a conversation, we'll share our days, we'll learn useful expressions, we'll play a fun game,
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and at the end, you'll be ready to talk about your own day in English.
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Perfect.
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Let's begin.
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Okay, Neil.
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How's your day been?
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It's been really good.
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Thanks for asking.
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How about yours?
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Mine's been good, too.
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Quite busy, but good.
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Busy isn't always bad.
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Sometimes a busy day is a productive day, That's true, I got lots of things done today.
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That's always a nice feeling.
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Neil, is "how's your day been" a common question?
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Very common.
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People ask it every day.
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It's a friendly way to start a conversation.
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So I don't need a long answer?
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No, a few sentences are enough.
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For example, "It's been great." It's been busy.
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It's been relaxing.
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It's been a little stressful.
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Oh, those are easy.
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Exactly!
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Simple English is often the best English.
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What if nothing special happened?
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That's okay.
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You can simply say, Nothing special today.
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It was a normal day it was pretty quiet.
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I like that, because not every day is exciting.
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Exactly.
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Most days are quite ordinary, and that's perfectly fine.
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Neil, can I ask another question?
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Go ahead.
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If someone says, "How's your day been?" Should I ask them too?
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Definitely.
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After you answer, ask, "How about you?" or "How's your day been?" Oh, that keeps the conversation going.
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Exactly.
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Good conversations go both ways.
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Let's try.
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How's your day been?
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It's been great.
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I finished my work early.
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I went for a short walk.
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And now I'm here with you.
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How about you?
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My day's been quite busy.
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I answered lots of emails, I had two meetings, but now I'm happy to relax.
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That sounds like a full day.
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It really was.
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Let's start at the beginning of the day.
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What time did you wake up this morning?
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I woke up around 7 o 'clock.
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Not too early, not too late.
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Are you a morning person?
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I think so.
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I enjoy quiet mornings.
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What about you?
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Hmm, it depends.
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Some mornings I have lots of energy.
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Other mornings I just want to stay in bed.
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I think many people feel that way.
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What's the first thing you do after you wake up?
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I make a cup of coffee, then I open the window.
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I like the fresh air.
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That sounds relaxing.
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I usually drink a glass of water first, then I get ready for the day.
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Nice!
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Everyone has a different morning routine.
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Do you eat breakfast every day?
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Yes, I never skip breakfast.
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It gives me energy.
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What about you?
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I usually eat breakfast, too.
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Sometimes I have toast, sometimes fruit, sometimes eggs.
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It depends.
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That sounds healthy.
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Neil, do you check your phone first thing in the morning?
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Sometimes.
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I'm trying not to.
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Really?
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Why?
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Because I want a calm morning.
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If I look at my phone straight away, I feel busy before my day even starts.
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That's a good point.
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I should try that.
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After breakfast, I usually make a plan for the day.
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Nothing complicated, just two or three things I want to finish.
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That's a good idea.
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Then you know what you need to do.
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Exactly.
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And when I finish everything, I feel happy.
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My mornings are different every day.
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Sometimes I'm very organized.
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Sometimes I'm looking for my keys five minutes before I leave.
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That happens to everyone.
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Really? Of course.
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Nobody has a perfect morning every single day.
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That's good to hear.
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Listeners, think about your morning.
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Can you answer these questions?
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What time did you wake up?
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What did you have for breakfast?
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How did you start your day?
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Try answering in English, Keep your answers simple.
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One or two sentences are enough.
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The more you practice, the easier it becomes.
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Coming up next...
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We'll talk about work, school studying,
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busy afternoons, and how to describe your day naturally in English
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so stay with us we'll be right back welcome back now let's talk about the middle of the day Neil?
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What did you do after breakfast?
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I started work.
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I answered a few emails, then I had a meeting.
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Was it a long meeting?
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Not really.
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It was about 30 minutes.
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That's not too bad.
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Some meetings feel much longer.
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That's true.
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What if someone doesn't work?
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Maybe they're a student?
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That's easy.
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They can say: I went to school.
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I had classes today.
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I studied English.
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I finished my homework.
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Nice!
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Those are useful sentences.
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Very useful.
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People often ask, "What did you do today?" Now you have lots of answers.
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What if I stayed at home?
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That's okay too.
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You could say, "I stayed at home today." I cleaned the house.
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I watched a film.
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I read a book.
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I cooked lunch.
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So every day is different.
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Exactly.
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And every day gives you something to talk about.
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Neil, do you enjoy busy days?
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Sometimes, if I'm doing something I enjoy, yes, but if I have too many things to do, I feel tired.
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I know that feeling.
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Sometimes I look at my list and think, "Wow, that's a lot." Heh, me too.
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What do you do when you're busy?
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I do one thing at a time.
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That helps me stay calm.
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That's good advice.
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Sometimes I try to do everything at once.
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Does it work?
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"Not really." Then maybe try one thing at a time.
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I also like talking to my friends during the day, even for five minutes.
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Me too.
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A short conversation can make your day better.
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Neil, let's talk about lunch.
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Did you have a nice lunch today?
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Yes, I did.
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I made something simple.
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It was quick and tasty.
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Do you always cook?
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Most of the time.
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Sometimes I eat out.
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But today I stayed at home.
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Nice!
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I usually take a short break at lunchtime.
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It helps me relax.
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That's important.
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Everyone needs a little break.
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What do you usually do after lunch?
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I go back to work.
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I try to finish my most important tasks.
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Are you more productive in the morning or the afternoon?
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Definitely in the morning.
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What about you?
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I'm the opposite.
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I have more energy in the afternoon.
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That's interesting.
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Everyone is different.
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Do you ever feel sleepy after lunch?
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Sometimes.
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Especially after a big meal.
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Me too.
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Then I make another cup of coffee.
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Or you could go for a short walk.
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That's probably the healthier choice.
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What was the best part of your afternoon today?
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Recording this podcast.
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Really? Of course!
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I enjoy talking with you, and I love helping people learn English.
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That's lovely.
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I feel the same.
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Sometimes people think their day isn't interesting.
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But every day has something to talk about.
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Maybe you learned something new.
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Maybe you met a friend.
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Maybe you finished an important task.
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Maybe you simply had a peaceful day.
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You're right.
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Not every story has to be exciting.
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Neil, can I ask you an honest question?
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Always.
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Do you have bad days? Of course.
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Everyone does.
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Some days everything goes well.
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Other days, nothing seems to go right.
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I'm glad you said that.
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Sometimes I think I'm the only one.
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Not at all.
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Bad days are part of life.
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What do you do when you have a bad day?
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First, I remind myself that tomorrow is a new day.
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Then I try to do something I enjoy.
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Maybe I go for a walk.
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Maybe I listen to music.
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Maybe I call a friend.
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That sounds like a good plan.
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What about you?
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I make a cup of tea.
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Then I read for a while.
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That helps me relax.
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Simple things can make a big difference.
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And what makes a really good day?
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A good conversation, a nice meal, finishing my work, and having time to relax in the evening.
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That sounds like a perfect day.
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Mine is quite similar.
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I also enjoy spending time with family and friends.
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You know, people often ask, "How was your day?" They aren't looking for a perfect answer.
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That's true.
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They just want to know how you're doing.
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Exactly.
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So don't worry about using perfect English, just be honest.
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Say, "It was a good day." It was busy.
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It was relaxing.
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It was a little difficult.
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Simple sentences.
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Real conversation.
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That's exactly what we're practicing today.
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Coming up next, we're going to play a fun game.
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It's called "Would You Rather?" Ooh, I like this game already.
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You'll have to make some difficult choices.
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I'm ready.
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Let's play.
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Would you rather wake up very early or stay up very late?
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I'd rather wake up early.
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I enjoy quiet mornings.
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The day feels longer.
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What about you?
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I'd rather stay up late.
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I'm usually full of energy in the evening.
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Would you rather have a very busy day or a very relaxing day?
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Hmm.
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I'd rather have a balanced they.
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A little work, a little rest, a little fun.
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That's a clever answer.
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I think I'd choose a relaxing day.
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Everyone needs one sometimes.
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Would you rather work from home or work in an office?
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I'd rather work from home.
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It's quieter and I don't have to travel.
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Good choice.
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I like both.
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Sometimes home, sometimes the office.
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It depends.
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Would you rather cook dinner or order food?
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Today?
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Order food.
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I'm tired.
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Fair enough.
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I'd cook.
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I enjoy trying new recipes.
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Last one.
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Would you rather have one free day every week or one extra holiday every month?
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Wow, that's difficult.
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I think I'd choose one extra holiday every month.
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Really?
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Yes, I love traveling.
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What about you?
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I'd choose one free day every week.
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I think I'd feel more relaxed.
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Good answer.
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Listeners, now it's your turn.
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Pause the podcast.
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Answer these questions in English.
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There are no right or wrong answers.
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Just keep talking.
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The more you speak, the more confident you become.
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Neil, today we've talked about our day, but I noticed something.
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What's that?
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That's because everyday conversations are usually simple.
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You don't need big words.
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You need useful expressions.
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Can you give us a few examples?
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day, you can say: That sounds nice.
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I like that.
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It's simple.
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Or, sounds like you had a busy day.
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That's very natural.
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If your friend says, "I'm really tired," you could say, "I hope you get some rest." That's kind.
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If someone says, "I had a great day," you can reply, "I'm happy to hear that." Or, "That's great." Exactly.
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Short and friendly.
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What if someone had a difficult day?
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You could say I'm sorry to hear that.
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Or, "I hope tomorrow is better." I really like that one.
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I hope tomorrow is better.
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Me too.
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It's warm and caring.
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Sometimes people tell me about something funny.
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I don't know what to say.
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You can simply say, "Really?" No way.
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That's funny.
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I can't believe it.
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Those are easy to remember.
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See?
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Good conversations aren't about using difficult English, they're about showing interest, listening carefully, and asking another question.
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That's probably the best tip from today's episode.
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Okay everyone, now it's your turn.
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We'll ask some questions.
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Pause the podcast after each one.
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Answer in English.
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Take your time.
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Question 1.
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How has your day been?
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Question 2: What was the first thing you did this morning?
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Question 3.
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What did you have for breakfast?
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Question 4: What was the best part of your day?
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Question 5: Did anything interesting happen today?
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Question 6: What are you going to do this evening?
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Excellent!
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If you answered those questions, you just practiced real English speaking.
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And remember, dear listeners, your answers don't have to be perfect.
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Just keep talking.
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Let's quickly remember today's conversation.
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We learned how to answer, "How's your day been?" We talked about our morning routines.
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We talked about work, school, and studying.
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We shared what we did in the afternoon.
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We talked about good days and difficult days.
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We played a fun game.
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and we learned useful expressions for everyday conversations.
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Remember, the next time someone asks, "How's your day been?" don't just say, "Good." Say a little more.
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Share one or two sentences.
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Then ask, "How about you?" That's how conversations grow.
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Alright everyone, we hope you enjoyed today's English podcast for easy English conversation practice.
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Today, we practice talking about your day in English through a natural daily English conversation.
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Now it's your turn to practice.
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Write three to five sentences in the comments.
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Tell us: how has your day been?
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What was the best part of your day?
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Did anything interesting happen today?
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What are you going to do this evening?
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Keep your English simple.
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Don't worry about mistakes.
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Every sentence you write is great practice.
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And don't forget to download your free PDF workbook for this episode.
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It includes the transcript, useful expressions, vocabulary, and practice exercises.
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You'll find the link in the description below.
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We hope it helps you review today's lesson and practice English anytime, anywhere.
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And tomorrow, we'll be back with another easy English conversation practice episode.
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We'll learn more useful English through another fun and natural conversation, so don't miss it!
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If you enjoyed today's episode, please like, subscribe, and share Get Set English with your friends, classmates, and family members who are learning English too!
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Thank you so much for listening.
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We love learning English together with you.
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Keep listening, keep practicing, and keep speaking English every day.
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We'll see you in the next episode.
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Take care.
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Bye, everyone.
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Goodbye!
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Easy English Conversation: Talking About Your Day”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: English, conversation, answer, busy, Neil. Deze video bevat 404 zinnen en 2535 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 18:07. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 140 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 86% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken. 73 van de 404 zinnen zijn vragen, dus het is goede oefening voor vraagintonatie en korte antwoorden.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| podcast zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | podcast |
| listener zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | luisteraar, toehoorder |
| depend werkwoord | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | afhangen |
| excite werkwoord | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | prikkelen, opwinden |
| vocabulary zelfstandig naamwoord | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | woordenschat, vocabulaire |
| pause zelfstandig naamwoord | /pɔːz/ | pauze |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
| productive bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ | productief |
| classmate zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈklæs.meɪt/ | klasgenoot, klasgenote |
| sleepy bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈsliːpi/ | slaperig |
| textbook zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ | studieboek, handboek |
| tasty bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈteɪsti/ | smakelijk |
| stressful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | stressvol |
| bore werkwoord | /boɹ/ | vervelen |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| wake up werkwoord | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | wakker worden, ontwaken |
| stay up werkwoord | opblijven |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- What are we talking about today?
- Can I tell you something?
- How's your day been?
- Neil, is "how's your day been" a common question?
- What do you do when you're busy?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | enjoy learning · practice talking · finish everything |
| Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groep | the best |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | Should I ask · should try |
| Toekomst met “will” will + werkwoord — een besluit, belofte of voorspelling | we'll learn · We'll have · you'll be |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 72 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals I'm, don't, we'll. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: depend /dɪˈpɛnd/, pause /pɔːz/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, productive /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, podcast /ˈpɑdˌkæst/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, classmate /ˈklæs.meɪt/, transcript /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/, goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als relax, podcast, listener.
Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?
Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.