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Hello and welcome back to Daily English Speaking Podcast.
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Hi everyone.
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We are very happy you are here with us today.
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I'm Emma.
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And I'm Jack.
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We make videos to help you speak English every day.
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Yes.
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Please like this video and subscribe to our channel.
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It helps us a lot.
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Today, we are talking about daily routines.
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We will practice listening, learn useful phrases, and have a fun conversation.
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Are you ready?
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Let's begin.
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Jack, how are you today?
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I am good, Hema, but I am a little sleepy.
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Oh no, sleepy.
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Why are you sleepy?
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I woke up very early today, at 6 a.m in the morning.
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6?
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That is very early.
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Yes, it is early, but I made a big breakfast.
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Oh, nice.
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What did you eat?
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I ate eggs and toast.
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That's a good start to the day.
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Yes, I think so.
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What time did you wake up?
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I woke up at 7.
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That's not too early.
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What did you do first?
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First, I brushed my teeth.
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Good.
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Then I drank a glass of water.
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Ah, that is healthy.
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I like that.
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Yes.
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So, daily routines are the things we do every day.
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Yes, we usually do the same things every morning.
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I think my routine is simple.
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Maybe a little boring.
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No, not boring.
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Comfortable.
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Yes, a good routine is comfortable.
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Tell me about your morning again, with more details.
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Okay.
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After I wake up, the first thing I do is turn off my alarm clock.
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Yes, that is very important.
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Turn off the alarm.
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Then I sit on my bed for one minute.
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Me too.
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I don't like to jump out of bed.
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Exactly.
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I wake up slowly.
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After that, I stand up and get out of bed.
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Do you make your bed?
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Sometimes.
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Not every day.
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Is that bad?
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No, it's not bad.
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I always make my bed.
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Why do you make your bed every day?
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It makes me feel good and ready for the day.
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Okay, I will try to make my bed more often.
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That's a small win for the day.
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Then I walk to the bathroom.
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What do you do in the bathroom?
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First, I brush my teeth.
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With cold water or warm water?
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Cold water.
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Always cold water.
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It wakes me up.
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I use warm water.
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We are different.
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Very different.
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Then I wash my face.
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Me too.
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I wash my face with soap.
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Yes, with soap.
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Then I look in the mirror.
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And you think, I need a haircut.
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How did you know?
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I think that every morning.
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Everyone thinks that.
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Then it's time for a shower.
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Yes, I take a quick hot shower.
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Do you sing in the shower?
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No, no, I don't sing.
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My singing is not good.
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I don't believe you.
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I think you sing very well.
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Maybe only when no one is listening.
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After the shower, what do you do?
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I dry myself with a towel.
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I dry my hair and get dressed.
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Yes, I put on my clothes.
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Underwear, socks, pants, and a shirt.
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What do you wear to work?
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Jeans and a t-shirt.
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Is your work casual?
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Yes, very casual.
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I can wear jeans every day.
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That's nice.
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My work clothes are funny.
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I wear a nice shirt on top for the video, but I wear pajama pants on the bottom.
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Really?
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That's very funny.
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It's a secret.
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Please don't tell my students.
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Don't worry.
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Your secret is safe with me.
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So you are dressed.
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Now it's time for breakfast.
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Yes.
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I already cooked my breakfast.
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A big breakfast.
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What did you make?
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I make eggs in a pan, and I put bread in the toaster.
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Toast.
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That sounds delicious.
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What about you?
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I eat cereal and yogurt.
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It's very fast.
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Fast is good, too.
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Do you eat at the table?
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No, I usually stand in the kitchen.
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It's a bad habit.
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I sit at a small table.
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I look out the window.
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That sounds nice.
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Yes, I drink my orange juice and relax for a moment.
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A peaceful moment.
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I like that.
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Yes, but then the problem begins.
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The problem?
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What problem?
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The leaving the house problem.
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Oh no, what happens?
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I can never find my things.
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What things do you lose?
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my keys my wallet
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and my phone every day I search for them Jack you
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need one special place for your things like what a bowl
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by the door a bowl that's a good idea yes you
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put your keys in the bowl every day I like
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that I pick up my keys from the bowl
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and leave the house exactly then I leave the house and lock the door.
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Very important.
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I always lock the door.
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Then I walk to my car.
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I get in the car.
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I start the engine.
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And you drive to work.
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Is the traffic bad?
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Sometimes.
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When the traffic is bad, I listen to the radio.
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What do you listen to?
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Music or the news.
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I like music in the morning.
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Nice.
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My commute is very different.
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How so?
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I walk from my kitchen to my desk.
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The best commute, no traffic.
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That's true.
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When I arrive at my desk, I turn on my computer.
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I do the same.
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I get to the office, say hello to my friends, and turn on my computer.
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What's the first thing you do on the computer?
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I check my calendar.
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I look at my meetings for the day.
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Smart!
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I check my schedule, too.
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Then I check my emails.
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So many emails!
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Always so many.
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I read them and answer the important ones.
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Do you drink coffee at your desk?
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Yes.
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My first cup of coffee is at my desk.
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While you read emails?
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Yes.
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It's a ritual.
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Ritual is a good word.
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A special habit you do every day.
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Exactly.
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What is your work ritual, Emma?
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After emails, I make a list.
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A to-do list?
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Yes.
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I write plan lesson, record video, call student.
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Very organized.
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It helps me focus.
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Then you teach your first lesson?
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Yes, at 9.30 in the morning.
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Who do you teach?
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Students from all over the world.
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That's very interesting.
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It is.
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They all have different routines.
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Really?
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Yes.
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My student in Japan wakes up very early.
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And in Brazil?
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My student in Brazil goes to work very late.
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Wow, the world has many different routines.
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It does.
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What about your morning at work?
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Meetings.
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Meetings?
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Yes.
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Usually a meeting at 10.
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What do you talk about?
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Our projects.
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I say, this is my progress.
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That's a useful sentence.
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I also say, I need help with this.
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Very useful for work.
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After the meeting, I work on my computer.
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What do you do?
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I write reports.
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That sounds quiet and focused.
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Sometimes it is too quiet at work, so I talk to my colleague, Sam.
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What do you talk about?
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Just small talk.
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Like what?
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I say, how was your weekend, or did you watch the football game?
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That's nice.
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Social time is important at work.
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Yes, it is.
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Then lunchtime comes.
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What time do you eat lunch?
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I feel hungry at 12.30, but I eat at 1.
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Why do you wait until 1?
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Because the cafeteria is very busy at 12.30.
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Oh, I see.
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At 1, it is quieter and more comfortable.
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That's smart.
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What is your favorite lunch?
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I like a chicken sandwich and soup.
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What kind of soup?
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Tomato soup.
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That sounds very good.
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I eat soup, too, sometimes.
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It is easy to make.
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Do you stop working when you eat lunch?
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I try to stop.
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I sit at my kitchen table.
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Do you look at your computer?
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No, I do not look at my computer during lunch.
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That is a good rule.
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Yes, you need a real break.
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I sometimes eat at my desk.
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That is not so good.
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You're right.
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After lunch, I feel slow.
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Me too.
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My energy is low in the afternoon.
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The afternoon slump.
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Yes, I know it well.
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What do you do then?
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I drink tea.
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Tea, not coffee?
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Yes, green tea.
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It has less caffeine.
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That's gentle on the body.
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Exactly.
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Maybe I will try green tea.
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My afternoon is more computer work. And meetings?
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Yes, sometimes another meeting.
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What time do you finish work?
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I finish at 5 o'clock.
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Nice.
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I turn off my computer and say goodbye to my friends.
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I finish work too.
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I pack my bag.
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Yes, I pack my bag and leave the office.
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Then the evening commute.
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Is it worse than the morning?
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Yes, much worse.
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There's more traffic.
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What do you do in the car?
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I listen to podcasts.
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That's a good idea.
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What kind of podcasts?
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Podcasts about science or history.
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I like to learn new things.
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I like that.
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You use your time well.
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Then I get home.
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What do you do first at home?
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I open the door and say, I'm home.
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Even when no one is there?
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Yes, it is a habit from childhood.
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That's nice.
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Then I put my bag down and take off my shoes.
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Me too.
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Then I change into comfortable clothes.
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Very important.
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I take off my jeans and put on sweatpants.
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The best feeling.
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It really is.
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Then you think about dinner.
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Yes.
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I ask myself, do I need to go to the store?
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I check the refrigerator.
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Me too.
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I open the refrigerator and look inside.
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You think, do we have vegetables?
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Do we have rice?
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Exactly.
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And if you don't have food, you make a shopping list.
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Yes.
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I write it on my phone.
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Like milk and onions?
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Yes.
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Then I go to the supermarket.
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What do you do there?
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I get a cart and walk through the aisles.
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Aisles are the spaces between the shelves.
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Right.
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I walk through the aisles and find what I need.
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Do you buy only what is on your list?
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No, never.
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Why not?
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Because I see chocolate and I buy chocolate.
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A little treat?
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Yes, a little treat for after dinner.
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Then you go home and cook?
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Yes.
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I cook simple food.
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Like what?
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I can cook pasta.
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I can cook rice with vegetables and chicken.
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That's very good.
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I boil water for pasta and cut the vegetables.
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Yes, I cut the vegetables.
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Sometimes I cut my finger a little.
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Oh no, please be careful.
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I am careful, but sometimes it happens.
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Cooking can be dangerous.
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Yes.
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Then I cook everything together in a pan.
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I'm sure it smells very good.
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I hope so.
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Then I eat my dinner.
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Where do you eat?
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Usually I eat in front of the TV.
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What do you watch?
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The news?
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No, I watch a funny show.
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That's good.
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I need to laugh after work.
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I understand.
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What about you?
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I eat at the table, but I watch something on my tablet.
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Same idea.
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Relax and enjoy dinner.
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Yes.
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After dinner comes the worst part.
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The dishes.
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Yes.
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I hate doing the dishes.
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I load the dishwasher.
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I don't have a dishwasher, so I wash dishes by hand.
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That takes a long time.
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Yes.
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You wash and I dry.
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Only in your dreams, Jack.
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Yes, in my dreams.
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I wash and dry everything myself.
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You are a good man.
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Thank you.
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After that, it's time to relax.
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Yes.
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I sit on the sofa.
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What do you do?
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Sometimes I call my parents.
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How often do you call them?
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About two times a week.
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What do you say?
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I say, hi, Mom.
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How was your day?
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That's nice.
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Family is very important.
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Yes, it is.
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What do you do after that?
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Maybe I play a video game for 30 minutes.
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Or you read.
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Yes, sometimes I read.
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What are you reading now?
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A mystery book.
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It is exciting.
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Nice choice.
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Then the night routine begins.
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What time is that?
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Around 10 at night, I start thinking about sleep.
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Do you take a shower at night?
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Sometimes, but usually I shower in the morning.
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I take a warm shower at night.
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It helps me relax and sleep.
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That sounds nice.
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Then you brush your teeth again. Of course.
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I brush my teeth every night.
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Do you floss?
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Yes.
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I floss my teeth.
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It is very important.
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Oh, flossing.
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I always forget.
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Try to remember, Emma.
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Okay.
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I will try.
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Then I do skin care.
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Skin care.
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Yes.
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I put lotion on my face and hands.
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For me, I just go to bed.
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That's okay, too.
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Then I set my alarm for the next day.
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What time do you set it?
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I set my alarm for 6 15.
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That's early.
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Yes, but I want to change it to 6 30.
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Good idea.
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More sleep is good.
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Then I get into bed.
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Do you read in bed?
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No, I look at my phone.
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Oh no, that's a bad habit.
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I know, it's not good.
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Try to read your book instead.
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Okay, I will try.
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You are a good influence.
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Thank you.
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What do you do before sleep?
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I read for about 20 minutes.
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Then?
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Then I turn off the light.
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Do you say goodnight?
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Yes, I say goodnight to you.
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In your mind?
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Yes, in my mind.
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Goodnight, Jack.
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Sleep well.
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Goodnight, Emma.
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Sleep well.
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Then we fall asleep.
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And the routine starts again the next day.
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It's a cycle.
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A good cycle.
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Yes.
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Routines are not boring.
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They give us structure.
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They give us time for important things.
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Like eating breakfast by the window.
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Like calling your family.
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Like learning English with us.
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Exactly.
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Now, let's look at some useful sentences.
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Yes, practical examples you can use.
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For example, how to ask about someone's morning.
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You can ask, what time do you wake up?
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What time do you wake up, Emma?
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I wake up at 7.
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That's a very useful question.
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let's do another one okay you can ask what is the
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first thing you do in the morning let's practice some useful
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sentences yes these sentences are very common in daily life let's
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start with the morning you can ask what's the first thing
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you do in the morning what's the first thing you do
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in the morning Emma the first thing I do is drink
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a glass of water good the first thing I do is is a a great phrase.
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Yes, you can use it every day.
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Now let's talk about breakfast habits.
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You can ask, what do you usually have for breakfast?
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What do you usually have for breakfast, Jack?
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I usually have eggs and toast.
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Nice.
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Sometimes I just have cereal.
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Very good.
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I usually have is perfect for habits.
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Now let's talk about getting ready.
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A common question is, how long does it take you to get ready?
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How long does it take you to get ready, Jack?
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It takes me about 30 minutes.
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Great.
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It takes me is very useful for talking about time.
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Now let's talk about the trip to work or school.
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You can ask, how do you get to work?
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How do you get to work, Jack?
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I drive.
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I take my car.
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Good.
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You can also say, I take the bus or I walk.
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Yes, many options.
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Now let's ask about the start of the workday.
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You can ask, what time do you start work?
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What time do you start work, Emma?
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I start work at 9.
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Simple and clear.
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My first lesson is at 9.30.
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Now let's practice a common problem, losing things.
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Oh yes, I know this one.
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What do you say?
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I say, I can't find my keys.
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Very common sentence.
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What can I ask for help?
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You can ask, where did you put them?
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Or, did you check your bag?
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Very helpful questions.
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Now, let's talk about lunch routines.
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You can ask, where do you usually eat lunch?
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Where do you usually eat lunch, Anna?
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I usually eat at my desk.
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Not the best habit, but very common.
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Yes, you can say at or in.
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Now, an important afternoon question you can ask do you drink
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coffee in the afternoon do you drink coffee in the afternoon
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Jack no I don't what do you drink I drink tea
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in the afternoon good example do you is great for yes
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or no habits now let's talk about finishing work a good
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question is what time do you finish work what time do
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you finish work Jack I finish around 5 30 very natural
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I finish around is very common then I close my computer
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now after work plans you can ask what do you do
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after work what do you do after work Jack I go to the gym sometimes
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and other days I go straight home go straight home means
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no stops now let's talk about chores our useful sentence is
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i need to do the laundry i need to do the
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laundry today me too i also need to vacuum i need to is great for necessary tasks
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now cooking dinner you can say i'm going to cook pasta tonight i'm going to cook pasta tonight
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would you like some yes please i'm going to is perfect
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for plans now asking for help you can say can you
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help me with the dishes can you help me with the
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dishes emma of course i can what do you say next
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i'll wash you dry perfect now evening relaxation you can say i like to watch tv to relax
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I like to watch TV to relax.
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What about you?
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I like to listen to music.
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I like to is great for preferences.
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Now the bedtime question.
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You can ask, what time do you go to bed?
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What time do you go to bed, Jack?
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I try to go to bed by 11.
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I try to is honest and natural.
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Yes, because sometimes we go to bed late.
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One more example, a sleep problem.
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Okay.
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I couldn't sleep last night.
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Oh, no. Why?
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I was thinking about work.
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I couldn't is useful for something you were unable to do.
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Exactly.
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These are very practical sentences.
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Yes, you can use them every day.
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Listeners, practice them and use them in your life.
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And keep learning English with us.
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Yes, try to use one new sentence every day.
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It is great practice for your English.
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Now let's go through 50 essential phrases for daily routines.
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Jack, can you help me? Of course.
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These are phrases we use all the time.
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Let's start with the morning.
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The first phrase is, I wake up early.
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Good one.
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Early means something like 6am.
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And we can also say, I wake up late.
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Late is the opposite of early.
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Late can be like 9 or 10 a.m.
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Next phrase, I turn off my alarm.
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Yes, the alarm makes a sound.
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Turn off means you stop the sound.
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This is usually the first thing we do in the morning.
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Next, I get out of bed.
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That means you stand up and leave the bed.
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You don't stay in bed, you get up.
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Next phrase, I stretch my arms.
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This is a small action.
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You stretch like this to wake up your body.
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Yes, it feels good.
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Next, I make my bed.
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That means you fix the sheets and blankets.
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You make the bed look neat and tidy.
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Next phrase, I walk to the bathroom.
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Walk, not run.
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A calm and slow morning.
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Next, I brush my teeth.
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You use a toothbrush and toothpaste.
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We usually do this two times a day.
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Morning and night.
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Next, I wash my face.
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You use water and face wash or soap.
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It makes you feel fresh.
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Next phrase, I take a shower.
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Or you can say, I take a bath.
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A shower means you stand.
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A bath means you sit in water.
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Both are for getting clean.
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Next, I dry my hair.
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You use a towel.
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Some people use a hair dryer.
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A hair dryer is a machine.
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Next phrase, I get dressed.
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That means you put on your clothes.
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The opposite is I get undressed.
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Next, I make breakfast.
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Make means prepare or cook.
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For example, I make coffee, I make toast.
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Next phrase, I eat breakfast.
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That means you eat your morning meal.
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Very simple and very common.
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Next, I drink coffee.
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Or tea or juice.
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Drink is for liquids.
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Next phrase, I read the news.
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Maybe on your phone.
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It means you check what is happening in the world.
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Next, I feed my pet.
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If you have a cat or a dog, you give them food.
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Very important for pets.
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Next phrase, I leave the house.
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That means you go outside.
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You are not in the house anymore.
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Next, I lock the door.
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Very, very important for safety.
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You use a key to lock the door.
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Next phrase, I walk to the bus stop.
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The bus stop is the place where you wait for the bus.
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Next, I drive to work.
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That means you use your car.
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You are the driver.
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Next phrase, I arrive at work.
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Arrive means you get there.
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You reach your office or workplace.
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Next, I turn on my computer.
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Turn on means start the machine.
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The opposite is turn off.
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Next phrase, I check my emails.
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You read your messages.
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maybe you reply to some of them next I have a
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meeting have a meeting means you talk with people about work you discuss ideas
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or problems next phrase I work on a project a project
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is a big piece of work you do your tasks
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and responsibilities next I take a break
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that means you stop working for a short time maybe five
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or 10 minutes last one for now i eat lunch lunch
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is the midday meal we can also say i have lunch
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very good these phrases are simple but very powerful yes you can use them every day
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practice a little every day and your english will grow let's continue with more daily routine phrases.
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Yes, these are very useful for everyday English.
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The next phrase is, I go out for lunch.
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That means you leave your office or home to eat.
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You go to a restaurant or cafe.
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Next phrase, I finish work.
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This means your work is done for the day.
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You are free from work.
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Next, I pack my bag.
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You put your things into your bag.
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For example, your laptop, notebook, or lunchbox.
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Next phrase, I say goodbye to my colleagues.
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Colleagues are the people you work with.
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You can say, see you tomorrow, or have a good evening.
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Next phrase, I run errands.
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This means you do small tasks.
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Like going to the bank, the post office, or the pharmacy.
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Next, I go grocery shopping.
667
You go to the supermarket to buy food.
668
Fruits, vegetables, rice, milk.
669
Next phrase, I get home.
670
This means you arrive at your house.
671
Get home is very common in English.
672
Next, I put away my keys.
673
You put your keys in a safe place.
674
For example, in a bowl near the door.
675
This helps you not lose them.
676
Next phrase, I change my clothes.
677
You take off your work clothes.
678
And you put on comfortable clothes.
679
Next, I check the mail.
680
You look in your mailbox.
681
You check for letters or packages.
682
Next phrase, I relax for a bit.
683
This means you rest for a short time.
684
You do nothing and feel calm.
685
Next, I start cooking dinner.
686
This means you begin to make your evening meal.
687
Next phrase, I set the table.
688
You put plates, forks, and knives on the table.
689
You prepare the table for eating.
690
Next phrase, the food is ready.
691
You say this when dinner is finished cooking.
692
Everyone can come and eat.
693
Next, I wash the dishes.
694
You clean the plates, cups, and bowls after eating.
695
Next phrase, I take out the trash.
696
You bring the garbage bag outside.
697
Very important for a clean house.
698
Next, I watch the news.
699
You watch a news program on TV.
700
You learn what is happening in the world.
701
Next phrase, I scroll on my phone.
702
This is a modern phrase.
703
It means you look at your phone and move your finger up and down.
704
We all do it, but not too much.
705
Next, I call a friend.
706
You talk to a friend on the phone.
707
You chat and relax.
708
Next phrase, I take a walk.
709
A short and slow walk outside.
710
Maybe around your neighborhood.
711
Next, I do some exercise.
712
You move your body for your health.
713
For example, going to the gym or doing yoga at home.
714
Next phrase, I take a shower.
715
Some people take a shower at night.
716
Yes, before bed.
717
Next, I brush my teeth again.
718
Always before sleeping.
719
Very important.
720
Next phrase, I set my alarm for tomorrow.
721
You choose the time for your alarm to ring in the morning.
722
Next, I read a book in bed.
723
This is a good habit.
724
It helps you feel sleepy.
725
Next phrase, I turn off the light.
726
The room becomes dark.
727
Usually the last thing you do.
728
And finally, I fall asleep.
729
This is when you start sleeping.
730
You close your eyes and rest.
731
Perfect.
732
These phrases are very useful.
733
Yes.
734
Listeners, try to learn a few every day.
735
Emma, we used many new words today.
736
Yes, we did.
737
Can we talk about some of them? Of course.
738
Let's explain them slowly.
739
Which word should we talk about first?
740
Let's start with the word routine.
741
Good choice.
742
What does routine mean?
743
Routine is a noun.
744
It means the usual things you do every day.
745
You often do them in the same order.
746
It is your regular pattern.
747
For example, my morning routine is, I wake up, I brush my teeth, and I make coffee.
748
I understand.
749
So, your daily routine is your normal life.
750
Yes.
751
My daily routine includes work, cooking, and watching TV.
752
Exactly.
753
It is not a special day.
754
It is a normal routine day.
755
Okay.
756
What's the next word?
757
The next word is relax.
758
What does relax mean?
759
Relax is a verb.
760
It means to rest.
761
It also means to feel calm.
762
You are not busy and not stressed.
763
For example, after work I relax on the sofa.
764
I relax when I listen to music.
765
Yes.
766
When you relax, you are not working.
767
You are calm and comfortable.
768
It is the opposite of work or worry.
769
Good.
770
What about the word groceries?
771
Yes, we said buy groceries.
772
Groceries is a plural noun.
773
It means food and other things you buy at a supermarket.
774
For example, milk, bread, fruit, vegetables.
775
Maybe also toilet paper or soap.
776
So when I say I buy groceries… It means you go to the store and buy food for your home.
777
You can also say, I need to pick up some groceries.
778
Yes, both mean the same thing.
779
Good.
780
Another word is commute.
781
Yes, we used that word before.
782
What does commute mean?
783
Commute can be a noun and a verb.
784
As a noun, your commute is your daily trip to work and back home.
785
For example, my commute is 40 minutes.
786
As a verb, you can say, I commute to work by train.
787
So, my commute is 30 minutes by car.
788
Yes, you drive to commute.
789
The commute is the travel part of your routine.
790
That makes sense.
791
Now let's talk about habit.
792
What is a habit?
793
Habit is a noun.
794
It is something you do again and again.
795
You often do it without thinking.
796
Habits can be good or bad.
797
For example, brushing your teeth twice a day is a good habit.
798
And checking your phone too much is a bad habit.
799
Yes, that is a very common bad habit.
800
Habits are automatic.
801
You do them every day.
802
I have another question.
803
Go ahead.
804
What does snooze mean?
805
Good question.
806
Like the snooze button on an alarm clock clock yes snooze
807
means you sleep a little longer the snooze button is a button on the alarm clock
808
when you press it the alarm stops for five or ten minutes
809
so I hit the snooze button means I press it yes to get more sleep
810
so snooze means a little more sleep exactly I need ten more minutes to snooze many Many people do.
811
Another word, errands.
812
Yes, we said run errands.
813
What are errands?
814
Errands are small tasks outside the house.
815
For example, going to the post office.
816
Or going to the bank.
817
Or picking up dry cleaning.
818
Run errands means doing many small tasks.
819
So on Saturday, I run errands.
820
Yes, you go to the pharmacy and the bank.
821
They are not fun, but they are necessary.
822
That's true.
823
One more word, essential.
824
Yes, we said essential phrases.
825
What does essential mean?
826
Essential is an adjective.
827
It means very important.
828
It means necessary.
829
Something you must have.
830
For example, water is essential for life.
831
And food is essential too.
832
For our lesson, these phrases are essential for daily English.
833
I understand.
834
My keys are essential for leaving the house.
835
Exactly.
836
Great examples today.
837
Yes, these words are very useful.
838
Listeners, try to use them in your daily life.
839
Practice a little every day and you will improve.
840
Yes, they are very useful words.
841
How about the word fresh, like feel fresh?
842
word what does fresh mean fresh is an adjective it can mean clean
843
and cool for example after you wash your face you feel fresh yes your face feels clean
844
and nice fresh can also mean new like fresh bread from the bakery exactly fresh bread is new
845
and smells good we can also say i need some fresh That means you need to go outside.
846
You want to breathe clean air.
847
Very good.
848
That is a great phrase.
849
Now, what does tidy mean?
850
You said a tidy room.
851
Tidy is an adjective.
852
It means neat and organized.
853
Everything is in the right place.
854
The opposite of tidy is messy.
855
Yes.
856
A messy room is not clean or organized.
857
I make my bed to keep my room tidy.
858
That's a good habit habit.
859
And we can also use a verb.
860
Yes, the verb is tidy up.
861
To tidy up means to make a place tidy.
862
It means to clean a little and organize things.
863
For example, I need to tidy up my desk.
864
Because it is very messy.
865
Yes, it really is.
866
I believe you.
867
Now, what about the word progress?
868
We said my progress at work.
869
What does progress mean?
870
Progress is a noun.
871
It means moving forward.
872
It means improvement.
873
It shows how much you have done.
874
For example, I made good progress on my report.
875
That means you did a lot of work on it.
876
Yes.
877
In English, you can say, I am making progress.
878
That is an excellent sentence.
879
It means you are getting better.
880
Learning English step by step.
881
I feel like I am making progress.
882
That's great to hear!
883
Now, what does social mean, like social time?
884
Social is an adjective.
885
It is about people and talking with people.
886
Social time is time with friends or colleagues.
887
You are not working during social time.
888
You are talking, eating, or relaxing together.
889
Social media is also a common phrase.
890
Yes, it means apps or websites to talk to people online.
891
A social person likes to be with people.
892
That's right.
893
You are a social person, Emma.
894
Sometimes.
895
What about you, Jack?
896
Sometimes, too.
897
What is the opposite?
898
When you want to be alone.
899
You can say, quiet time or time alone.
900
Or, I need some space.
901
A person who likes to be alone is called an introvert.
902
Okay, that's a good word, but maybe not for today.
903
Let's do an easy one.
904
Traffic.
905
Traffic is a noun.
906
It means all the cars, buses, and trucks on the road.
907
If there is a lot of traffic, the road is very full.
908
The cars move slowly.
909
So heavy traffic is bad.
910
And light traffic is good.
911
Yes, very clear and very useful.
912
Last word for now, necessary.
913
Necessary is an adjective.
914
It is similar to essential.
915
It means needed.
916
It means you must have it or do it.
917
For example, sleep is necessary for good health.
918
Yes, everyone needs sleep.
919
It is necessary to lock the door. For safety.
920
And it is necessary to buy groceries.
921
Because we need to eat.
922
Exactly.
923
Yes, very logical.
924
Good job, Jack.
925
We reviewed many useful words today.
926
Thank you, Emma.
927
This really helps a lot.
928
We talked a lot about daily routines today.
929
Yes, we really did.
930
I feel like we talked about everything.
931
From morning to night.
932
From, I turn off my alarm.
933
To, I fall asleep.
934
A full day in English.
935
Exactly.
936
You practiced listening for a long time today.
937
And you learned many new phrases and words.
938
You also repeated after us.
939
That is very important for speaking.
940
Yes, repetition really helps.
941
Great job to everyone listening.
942
We know it takes effort to learn a language.
943
Yes, it is not always easy.
944
But you are doing very well.
945
Remember, you do not need to learn everything today.
946
That's right.
947
Do not feel pressure.
948
Just choose one or two new sentences.
949
Use them tomorrow.
950
For example, you can say, I need to make my bed in the morning.
951
Or, I finish work at five.
952
Small steps are best.
953
Practice a little English every day.
954
That is the best way to improve.
955
Even thinking in English helps.
956
Yes, you can think, now I am brushing my teeth.
957
Or, now I am making coffee.
958
Perfect, that is a wonderful idea.
959
Make English part of your daily routine.
960
Now we have a question of the day.
961
Yes, it is very simple.
962
We want to know, what is one part of your daily routine that you really enjoy?
963
For example, I really enjoy my first cup of coffee in the morning.
964
It is quiet time for you.
965
Yes, very quiet and relaxing.
966
And I really enjoy my evening walk.
967
It helps you think and relax.
968
So now it's your turn.
969
What part of your day do you enjoy?
970
Is it breakfast?
971
Is it talking to a friend?
972
Is it watching a show before bed?
973
Please write your answer in the comments below.
974
We read every single comment.
975
We really do.
976
It makes us very happy to read about your lives.
977
and to see you practicing English.
978
If you have a question, write it in the comments too.
979
We try to answer many questions.
980
Before we go, we want to say thank you.
981
Thank you for spending this time with us.
982
Learning English is a journey.
983
And we are happy to be a small part of your journey.
984
You are doing amazing.
985
Please keep going.
986
If you liked this lesson, give us a thumbs up.
987
It helps other learners find us.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “150 Daily Routine English Sentences for Speaking Practice'”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: phrase, bed, routine. This video has 986 sentences and 5790 words to shadow. The speech runs for 38:53. The speaker talks at a steady 149 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| routine noun | /ɹuˈtin/ | A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure. |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| alarm noun | /əˈlɑɹm/ | A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy. |
| commute verb | /kəˈmjuːt/ | To exchange substantially; to abate but not abolish completely, a penalty, obligation, or payment in return for a great, single thing or an aggregate; to cash… |
| tidy adjective | /ˈtaɪ.di/ | Arranged neatly and in order. |
| brush noun | /bɹʌʃ/ | An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including… |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| noun noun | /naʊn/ | A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as person, animal, place, word, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality, or idea… |
| dish noun | /dɪʃ/ | A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle. |
| vegetable noun | /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ | A plant raised for some edible part of it, such as the leaves, roots, fruit or flowers, but excluding any plant considered to be a fruit, grain, herb, or spice… |
| groceries noun | /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/ | Retail foodstuffs and other household supplies; the commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| verb noun | /vɝb/ | A word that indicates an action, event, or state of being. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| turn off verb | To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.). | |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. | |
| take off verb | To remove. | |
| tidy up verb | To make clean, to make satisfactorily neat. | |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. | |
| stand up verb | To rise from a lying or sitting position. | |
| walk through verb | To explain (something) to (someone), step by step. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Jack, how are you today?
- What time did you wake up?
- What did you do first?
- Do you make your bed?
- What's the first thing you do on the computer?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are dressed · is called |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | practice listening · stop working · hate doing |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | The best · the worst |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are talking · is listening · are you reading |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 21 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, couldn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: bath /bɑːθ/, breathe /bɹiːð/, thumb /ˈθʌm/, toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/, toothpaste /ˈtuθpeɪst/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: brush /bɹʌʃ/, dish /dɪʃ/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, trash /tɹæʃ/, sheet /ʃit/
- Long words — get the stress right: supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/, refrigerator /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.əˌɹeɪ.tɚ/, automatic /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/, cafeteria /ˌkæ.fə.ˈtɪ(ə).ɹi.ə/, introverted /ˈɪn.tɹəˌvɜːɹ.təd/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like phrase, routine, habit.
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.