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Welcome back to BBC English Online.

Do you want to speak English in daily life but you don't know what sentences to use?

Maybe you understand English, but when it is time to speak, your mind goes blank.

Don't worry.

In today's lesson, we will practice 100 daily use English sentences for beginners.

These sentences are simple, useful, and easy to repeat.

You can use them at home, at school, at work, with friends, while shopping, while traveling, and in many real-life situations.

This is also a shadowing practice lesson.

That means you will listen first, then repeat after me.

Please don't just watch silently.

Speak out loud.

Your mouth needs practice.

Your voice needs practice.

Your confidence needs practice.

If you practice these sentences every day, your English will become more natural, more fluent, and more confident.

So, are you ready?

Let's begin.

Part 1.

How to Practice Listen, repeat, speak.

Here is how to practice this lesson.

First, listen carefully.

Second, repeat after me.

Third, speak clearly.

Fourth, repeat the sentence if you need more practice.

Don't worry about mistakes.

Mistakes are part of learning.

When I say a sentence, you repeat it out loud.

For example, I am learning English.

Repeat after me.

I am learning English.

Good.

Now let's start with daily life sentences.

Part 2.

Morning Routine Sentences Morning Routine English These sentences are useful in the morning.

I wake up early.

Repeat after me.

I wake up early.

I brush my teeth.

Repeat after me.

I brush my teeth.

I wash my face.

Repeat after me.

I wash my face.

I take a shower.

Repeat after me.

I take a shower.

I get ready for the day.

Repeat after me.

I start

my day with a positive mind.

Repeat after me.

I start my day with a positive mind.

Excellent.

These are simple sentences, but they are very useful.

Try to use them every morning.

Part 3.

Home and Family Sentences.

Home and Family English.

Now let's practice sentences you can use at home.

I am at home.

Repeat after me.

I am at home.

I am helping my family.

Repeat after me.

I am helping my family.

I am cleaning my room.

Repeat after me.

I am cleaning my room.

I am cooking dinner.

Repeat after me.

I am cooking dinner.

I am washing the dishes.

Repeat after me.

I am washing home with my husband.

I'm doing my homework.

The rest

is after me.

Please turn off the light.

Very good.

These sentences are perfect for everyday home conversation.

Part 4.

Daily Conversation.

Sentences.

Daily Conversation English.

Now let's practice common daily conversation sentences.

How are you?

Repeat after me.

How are you?

I am fine.

Thank you.

Repeat after me.

I am fine.

Thank you.

What are you doing?

Repeat after me.

What are you doing?

I am learning English.

Repeat after me.

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Where are you going?

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I am going to work.

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What do you want?

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Repeat after me.

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What do you want?

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I want some water.

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Repeat after me.

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I want some water.

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Can you help me?

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Repeat after me.

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Can you help me?

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Yes, of course.

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Repeat after me.

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Yes, of course.

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I don't understand.

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Repeat after me.

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I don't understand.

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Please speak slowly.

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Repeat after me.

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Please speak slowly.

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Could you repeat that?

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Repeat after me.

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Could you repeat that?

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What do you mean?

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Repeat after me.

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What do you mean?

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That's a good idea.

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Repeat after me.

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That's a good idea.

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Great job.

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These sentences will help you speak in normal daily conversations.

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Part 5.

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Work and study sentences.

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Work and study English.

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Now let's practice English sentences for work and study.

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I am going to school.

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Repeat after me.

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I am going to school.

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I am going to the office.

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Repeat after me.

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I am going to the office.

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I have a lot of work today.

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Repeat after me.

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I have a lot of work today.

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I need to finish this task.

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Repeat after me.

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I need to finish this task.

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I am busy right now.

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Repeat after me.

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I am busy right now.

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I will call you later.

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I will call you later.

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I am studying English.

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Repeat after me.

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I am studying English.

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I want to improve my English.

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Repeat after me.

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I want to improve my English.

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I practice English every day.

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Repeat after me.

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I practice English every day.

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I am trying my best.

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Repeat after me.

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I am trying my best.

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I have a question.

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repeat after me I have a question please explain it again

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repeat after me please explain it again I finished my work

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repeat after me I finished my work I need more time

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repeat after me I need more time I will do it tomorrow repeat after me.

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I will do it tomorrow.

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Excellent.

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If you are a student or worker, these sentences will be very useful for you.

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Part 6.

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Sopping and Money Sentences.

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Shopping English.

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Now let's practice shopping sentences.

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How much is this?

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Repeat after me.

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How much is this?

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It is too expensive.

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Repeat after me.

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It is too expensive.

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Can you give me a discount?

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Repeat after me.

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Can you give me a discount?

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I want to buy this.

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I want to buy this.

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Do you have another color?

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Repeat after me.

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Do you have another color?

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Do you have a bigger size?

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Repeat after me.

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Do you have a bigger size?

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Do you accept cards?

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Repeat after me. Do you accept cards?

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I will pay in cash.

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I will pay in cash.

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Please give me the receipt.

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Repeat after me.

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Please give me the receipt.

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I am just looking.

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Repeat after me.

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I am just looking.

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Part 7.

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Food and Restaurant Sentences.

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Restaurant English.

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Now let's practice food and restaurant sentences.

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I am hungry.

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Repeat after me.

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I am hungry.

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I am thirsty.

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Repeat after me.

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I am thirsty.

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What would you like to eat?

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Repeat after me.

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What would you like to eat?

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I would like some rice.

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Repeat after me.

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I would like some rice.

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Can I see the menu?

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Repeat after me.

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Can I see the menu?

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I would like a cup of tea.

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I would like a cup of tea.

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The food is delicious.

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The food is delicious.

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This is too spicy.

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This is too spicy.

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Can I have the bill, please?

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Repeat after me.

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Can I have the bill, please?

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Thank you for the food.

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Repeat after me.

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Thank you for the food.

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Part 8.

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Travel and Outside Sentences.

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Travel English.

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Now let's practice sentences for travel and outside situations.

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Where is the bus stop?

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Repeat after me.

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Where is the bus stop?

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How can I go there?

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Repeat after me.

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How can I go there?

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Is it far from here?

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Repeat after me.

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Is it far from here?

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I need a taxi.

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Repeat after me, I need a taxi.

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Please take me to this address.

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Repeat after me.

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Please take me to this address.

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I am lost.

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Repeat after me, I am lost.

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Can you show me the way?

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Repeat after me, I am waiting for the bus.

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Repeat after me, I am waiting for the bus.

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Repeat after me, I reached home safely.

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Repeat after me, I reached home safely.

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Part 9, Feelings and Confidence.

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Sentences, feelings and confidence.

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Now let's practice sentences about feelings and confidence.

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I am happy today.

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Repeat after me.

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I am happy today.

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I am a little tired.

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Repeat after me.

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I am a little tired.

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I feel nervous.

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Repeat after me.

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I feel nervous.

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I feel confident.

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Repeat after me.

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I feel confident.

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I am not afraid of mistakes.

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Repeat after me.

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I am not afraid of mistakes.

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Mistakes help me learn.

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Repeat after me.

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Mistakes help me learn.

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I can speak slowly.

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Repeat after me.

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I can speak slowly.

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I can speak clearly.

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Repeat after me.

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I can speak clearly.

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I am improving every day.

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I am improving every day.

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I believe in myself.

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Repeat after me.

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I believe in myself.

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Part 10.

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Useful, polite sentences.

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Polite English sentences.

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Now let's practice polite English sentences.

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These are very important.

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Excuse me.

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Repeat after me.

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Excuse me.

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I am sorry.

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Repeat after me.

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I am sorry.

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Thank you so much.

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Repeat after me.

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Thank you so much.

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You are welcome.

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Repeat after me.

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You are welcome.

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Please wait a moment.

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Repeat after me.

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Please wait a moment.

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No problem.

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Repeat after me.

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No problem.

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That's okay.

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Repeat after me.

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That's okay.

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Have a nice day.

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Repeat after me.

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Have a nice day.

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See you later.

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Repeat after me.

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See you later.

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Take care.

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Repeat after me.

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Take care.

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Part 11.

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Final Shadowing Challenge Great job.

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You have practiced 100 daily use English sentences.

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Now let's do a quick final shadowing challenge.

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Repeat after me.

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I am learning English.

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I practice every day.

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I speak slowly and clearly.

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I am not afraid of mistakes.

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I am improving little by little.

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Excellent.

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If you repeated these sentences out loud, you are already improving your English speaking.

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Remember, speaking English is like exercise.

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If you practice every day, your speaking muscles become stronger.

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Part 12.

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Outro and Engagement.

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Thank you for practicing with me today.

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In this lesson, you learned 100 daily use English sentences for beginners.

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You practiced morning routine English, home English, daily conversation, work and study English, shopping English, restaurant English, travel English,

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feelings, confidence, and polite sentences.

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Now your homework is simple.

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Write this sentence in the comments.

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I am improving my English every day.

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Also, comment on practice if you repeated the sentences out loud.

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If you want a PDF of all 100 sentences, comment PDF below.

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Subscribe to BBC English online for more English-speaking practice, shadowing practice, daily use of English sentences, pronunciation lessons, and fluency tips.

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Don't be afraid of mistakes.

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Speak every day.

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Repeat out loud.

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And keep improving little by little.

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Thank you for watching.

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I'll see you in the next lesson.

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What This Video Helps You Achieve: Daily Fluency Milestones

Struggling to find the right words in real-life English conversations? This video is your key to breaking through that "blank mind" barrier. It targets a critical fluency milestone: using simple, everyday sentences naturally in contexts like morning routines, work, or shopping. Whether you’re a beginner or prepping for IELTS speaking practice, these 100 phrases bridge the gap between understanding English and speaking it confidently. Think of it as your daily workout for conversational skills—consistent practice here will make "thinking in English" feel effortless.

Your Go-To Phrase Bank: 10 Reusable Daily Sentences

Ready to build your "phrase toolbox"? Here are 10 must-remember sentences from the video, perfect for daily use:

I wake up early.
I brush my teeth.
I wash my face.
I take a shower.
I get ready for the day.
I am learning English.
Repeat after me.
Don’t worry about mistakes.
Mistakes are part of learning.
Speak out loud.

These aren’t just random phrases—they’re the building blocks of real communication. Use them at home, with friends, or even while traveling. Pro tip: Pair them with shadowspeak (repeating immediately after the speaker) to lock them into your memory.

Fix Your Weak Spots: Pronunciation, Rhythm, and Confidence

One of the biggest hurdles in speaking English is pronunciation and rhythm—but this video turns that challenge into a fun practice. The "shadowing" technique (listening, then repeating) trains your mouth and brain to mimic native speed and intonation. No more awkward pauses or mispronounced words! Even if you don’t have a shadowing app, this video lets you learn English with YouTube—just hit play, pause, and repeat. Over time, you’ll notice your pronunciation sharpening, and your confidence growing. Remember: Mistakes are part of the process, so speak up loud and proud. Whether you’re aiming for better IELTS scores or just want to chat comfortably, this video is your friendly tutor, guiding you to smoother, more natural speech.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group	my best
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form	practice shopping · keep improving
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	am learning · am helping · am cleaning
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction	will practice · will listen · will become

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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