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Hello everyone.
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Welcome to a new episode of Beau's Slow English.
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In today's episode, I would like to talk about what I did at work.
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Before we get started, please like this video to show your support and click subscribe to receive more English content.
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My goal is to help
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is to sound and speak like an American I am here for you.
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during your journey.
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Today is Monday and Mondays are usually difficult for most people.
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Yesterday was Sunday and I don't spend a lot of time on my day off relaxing.
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Or I should say, most people when they think of relaxing,
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they think of maybe reading a book or sitting on the couch and watching TV.
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But for me, it's my time to catch up on things that I did not get to do throughout the week.
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Do you know the term catch up?
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You can use catch up in several ways.
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So you could say that you're catching up on some tasks,
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which means you are completing tasks tasks or things that you were supposed to do that you did not get to do.
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Another way to use the term "catch up" is
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when you are meeting with friends that you have not seen in a while.
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Those are really good idioms to know.
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Last week, I worked Monday through Saturday.
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On Sunday, which was yesterday, I did a lot of YouTube,
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I worked out, and I worked on my online shop, which is on Etsy.
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Recently, we have many products that we are selling.
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We are selling mugs, which are cups for hot beverages.
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Most of our products are pet products.
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but they are custom or personalized.
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Do you know what that means?
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It means that a customer would send or submit a photo of their pet
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and we would put that pet's photo on the mug along with the design
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hours and hours every day, but more so on Sundays, which is both of our days off.
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So today is Monday.
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I was really tired last night,
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so I thought that when I woke up today I would be even more tired,
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but I don't know if it's the rain, it's raining a little bit today.
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It is giving me a lot of energy.
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And growing up in Baltimore, I experienced many rainy days.
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And I am my happiest when it's raining.
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It was a very busy day at work today.
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This is what I do on a normal basis at work.
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Bye.
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open the office when i say i open the office it usually means
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that you are getting the office ready it doesn't always mean
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that you are physically opening the door it means that you will
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come in it is ready for the day.
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If you did not know I work at a skincare clinic.
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We offer facials, lasers, and injections.
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Throughout the day I speak to clients
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and on the phone as well as in person about their skin goals and i will talk to them about
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different types of treatments or services to help them to meet their goal and sometimes Did you miss me?
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Oh my gosh.
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Hi.
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I think she's in a playful mood.
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She missed me.
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Sorry, I got distracted with my cute dog who is still trying to get my attention.
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Did you notice?
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She has a bandana on.
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She's matching mom.
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Sometimes I will talk to clients about their skincare routine or regimen.
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Routine and regimen, I think are pretty similar words.
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to take care of your skin, feel free to leave a comment
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and ask me what questions you have about your skin or tell me what your skin goals are.
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Everyone's skincare routine or regimen should have a cleanser and that should be done morning and night.
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You should cleanse your face twice a day.
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And then you should apply some kind of serum depending on your goals.
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Serums are usually in a form of a liquid, or
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something a little bit thicker than liquid and then you should do an eye cream if you would like to
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de -puff your under eyes puffy under eyes can happen because of your natural body's water can help with that.
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Excuse me.
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Excuse me.
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My cat seems to be very curious about the smell of my jacket.
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Maybe because he can smell the raindrops.
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After eye cream, I recommend to apply a moisturizer,
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But let's break down the word moisturizer.
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If you are familiar with the word moisture or moist,
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it's adding hydration so that your skin does not feel dry.
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Fine lines is another word for small wrinkles.
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And during the day on top of your moisturizer you should apply Sunscreen. Or...
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You might hear some people say "sunblock" However, I usually only
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use the word sunblock for when you are on the beach and you are specifically applying a cream
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that is meant to block the sun which is a little bit different compared to sunscreen because the
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Thank you.
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He's on my lap.
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This is his favorite place to be.
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At nighttime, you should do the same exact routine,
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except no sunscreen, because obviously you will not be in the sun.
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You will be sleeping in the dark.
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routine that I recommend for everyone.
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Me Personally, I do cleanser,
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about four to five different types of serums.
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a cream, an eye cream, a sunscreen, and then of course my body cream.
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And I do that again at night.
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Other things that I do at work is I...
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check in clients when they arrive.
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Check in means that the client comes to the appointment
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and I will go to the computer system and press a button or button that
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says they have arrived, which then will notify or let my co -workers know that their client is here.
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hear someone ask if they want still water.
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Still water and flat water are the same thing.
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Just so you know.
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Maybe it would be helpful if I said to you,
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how I normally ask a client if they would like something to drink so that you can hear it in normal speed.
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So I would say, would you like still or sparkling water?
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Would you like still or sparkling water?
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And then I will tell them that their room, their facial room, is ready.
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So then I would say, you can follow me this way.
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Your room is ready.
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You can follow me this way.
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Your room is ready.
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Then I would instruct for them to wear a robe and get under the bed.
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So I would say, "Go ahead and put on a robe and you can get under the bed."
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This probably sounds really fast, but this is what it sounds like when I talk to people.
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go ahead and put on a robe.
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So I said, go ahead and put on a robe and get into the bed.
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Get into the bed.
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Then I normally call clients who came in the day before to check on them,
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to ask how they were doing, if they received a strong treatment.
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When I say strong treatment,
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I mean a laser or injection like Botox or filler.
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It is my responsibility at work to make sure that the clients are
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taken care of which means that they are happy and they have everything that they need and they've
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asked all the questions they want to ask, but most importantly, it's all about their happiness.
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So throughout the day, I will call clients and check on them.
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I also will go over, which means
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cost of these treatments or quote them.
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Quote can be a physical noun,
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which is like a piece of paper that shows all the pricing, but
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Quoting can also be a verb or to quote is a verb
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which means that I am going over pricing or discuss pricing.
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Discussing pricing.
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I will also talk to clients about any complaints or concerns that they may have,
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and I will try to make it better.
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An advanced word, which means to make something better, is rectify.
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You rectify the situation.
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You make the situation better.
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So I will have to do that throughout the day.
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And sometimes the clients will, I don't want to say yell at me,
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but sometimes they get very impatient, sometimes a little bit mean and rude.
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where people pay a lot of money to look good and some people are never happy no matter what.
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But again, my job is to rectify the situation or make it better and I've been doing this for
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send some emails throughout the day and I will text clients throughout the day.
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If my boss or the owner is requiring some help, I will help wherever I need to.
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So I would love to know, what do you do at work.
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Give me three sentences of what you do at work.
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That way you can practice your writing skills as well as your spelling.
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I hope you learned some new verbs today, some new vocabulary.
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content where I am just speaking to the camera, I'm not moving around.
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Is this boring?
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Or are you okay with me not going outside and filming a different environment For me,
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as a language learner myself,
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I just need to hear how a native speaker speaks and I also would like to read the subtitles.
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Personally, I don't think it's necessary to always view a beautiful scenery.
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I just want the lesson.
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So let me know what you you are encouraged to learn on a daily basis.
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Please share this video.
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with your friends if they are also
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learning English and thank you for your support if you've watched all the way to the end.
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I will see you next time.
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Bye!
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice English speaking skills by focusing on a conversation where the speaker shares details about their work routine, personal time, and experiences. This content will help you become more familiar with everyday phrases and expressions, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in English. Through this practice, you will not only improve your English pronunciation but also gain confidence in speaking about daily activities and interactions.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Catch up: To complete tasks that were not done previously or to reconnect with friends.
- Open the office: Preparing the office for the day, not just opening the door.
- Facials: Skin treatments offered at a skincare clinic.
- Personalized: Custom-made products tailored to individual preferences.
- Skincare goals: Desired outcomes related to skin health and appearance.
- Work out: Engaging in exercise to maintain physical fitness.
Practice Tips
To effectively practice the content from this lesson, consider using a shadowing technique. This involves listening to the speaker and repeating what they say in real-time, which can help improve your English pronunciation and fluency. Since the video features a slower pace, it’s ideal for beginners and those looking to enhance their English speaking practice.
For an effective shadowing exercise, find a quiet space, use a shadowing app if available, or simply play the video on repeat. Focus on mimicking the intonation and rhythm of the speaker’s voice. Pay attention to phrases like "catch up" and "open the office" to understand their contextual use, and try to incorporate them into your daily conversations.
Remember that the goal is to develop a natural flow in your speech, so practice the shadow speech until you feel comfortable with it. Repetition will help solidify your understanding of the vocabulary and the overall language structure. Don’t hesitate to pause the video to repeat phrases as often as you need, allowing you to master each one before moving on. Happy practicing!
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.