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Hello my friends, welcome back to English Unleashed.

Today you will shadow 200 sentences about your daily routine.

That means you listen and repeat.

But here is the interesting part.

The sentences start very short and very easy.

Then, step by step, they get a little bit longer.

Slowly, they become more natural, more connected, and a little more difficult.

You start with simple steps like, I wake up.

Then, little by little, the sentences grow like,

I wake up and stretch my arms before getting out of bed.

This helps your brain, your mouth, and your ears grow together.

You will improve your pronunciation, your rhythm, and your confidence.

You will also learn how real English sounds in daily life.

So don't worry if it feels easy at first.

That's the plan.

Let the sentences slowly become longer.

Enjoy the rhythm.

Repeat after me and speak clearly.

And most importantly, keep going till the end.

Are you ready?

Let's begin.

I wake up.

It's morning.

I open my eyes.

I stretch my arms.

I yawn softly.

The room is quiet.

I turn off the alarm.

The sun comes through the window.

I sit up and take a deep breath.

I put my feet on the floor.

The floor feels cold.

I walk slowly to the bathroom.

I turn on the light.

I look in the mirror and blink.

My hair is messy, but I don't care.

I wash my face with cool water.

It helps me wake up.

I brush my teeth with mint toothpaste.

My mouth feels clean and fresh.

I take a short shower.

The warm water feels amazing on my skin.

I wash my hair with shampoo.

I rinse the soap and feel relaxed.

I dry my body with a soft towel.

I put on clean clothes and feel ready.

I feel calm and ready for a new day.

I go to the kitchen.

I turn on the light.

I drink a glass of water.

It feels fresh and cool.

I make a cup of coffee.

The smell of coffee fills the air.

I sit at the table and take a sip.

I like it warm and a little sweet.

I eat bread with butter and cheese.

Sometimes I eat eggs and fruit.

I check my phone while I eat.

I read a few messages from friends.

I look at the weather for today.

It says it will be sunny.

I plan my day in my notebook.

I write down what I need to do.

I check my bag to make sure I have everything.

I take my wallet, keys, and phone.

Thank you.

I wear my shoes and jacket.

I feel ready to go out.

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I feel ready to go out.

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I leave the house.

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I leave the house.

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The morning air feels cool.

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The morning air feels cool.

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I walk down the street.

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I walk down the street.

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I see cars and people everywhere.

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I see cars and people everywhere.

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I smile at a neighbor and say hello.

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I smile at a neighbor and say hello.

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The sky is blue and clean.

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The sky is blue and clean.

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I walk to the bus stop.

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I walk to the bus stop.

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I wait for the bus to arrive.

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I wait for the bus to arrive.

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The bus comes after a few minutes.

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The bus comes after a few minutes.

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I get on and greet the driver.

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I get on and greet the driver.

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I find a seat near the window.

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I find a seat near the window.

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I look outside and watch the city move.

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I look outside and watch the city move.

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People hurry to work or school.

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People hurry to work or school.

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I listen to music on my phone.

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I listen to music on my phone.

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I think about what I need to do today.

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I think about what I need to do today.

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The bus drives past shops and trees.

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The bus drives past shops and trees.

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I see children laughing on the way to school.

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I see children laughing on the way to school.

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I check my phone again for messages.

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I check my phone again for messages.

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The bus stops near my office.

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The bus stops near my office.

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I get off and walk to the building.

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I get off and walk to the building.

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The air feels warmer now.

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The air feels warmer now.

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I enter the office and smile at my co -workers.

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I enter the office and smile at my co -workers.

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I say, good morning, everyone.

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I say, good morning, everyone.

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They smile back and wave.

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They smile back and wave.

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I sit at my desk and turn on my computer.

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I sit at my desk and turn on my computer.

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The screen lights up and my day begins.

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The screen lights up and my day begins.

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I open my emails and read the new ones.

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I open my emails and read the new ones.

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I reply to a few important messages.

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I reply to a few important messages.

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I write a short report before the meeting.

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I write a short report before the meeting.

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I attend a morning meeting.

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I attend a morning meeting.

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We talk about our projects and goals.

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We talk about our projects and goals.

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Everyone shares their ideas.

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Everyone shares their ideas.

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I write notes to remember what to do.

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I write notes to remember what to do.

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The meeting lasts about 30 minutes.

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The meeting lasts about 30 minutes.

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After that, I continue my tasks.

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After that, I continue my tasks.

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I focus on my computer's screen.

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I focus on my computer's screen.

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I type slowly but carefully.

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I type slowly but carefully.

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I check my grammar and spelling.

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I check my grammar and spelling.

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I send a report to my manager.

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I send a report to my manager.

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I take a short break.

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I take a short break.

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I stand up and stretch my back.

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I stand up and stretch my back.

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I walk around the office to relax.

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I walk around the office to relax.

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I drink some water to stay fresh.

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I drink some water to stay fresh.

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Then I sit again and finish my work.

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Then I sit again and finish my work.

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The clock moves fast when I'm busy.

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The clock moves fast when I'm busy.

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I feel proud when I complete my tasks.

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I feel proud when I complete my tasks.

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I help my co -workers with a small problem.

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I help my co -workers with a small problem.

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We talk about how to fix it.

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We talk about how to fix it.

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Teamwork makes the job easier.

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It's lunchtime now.

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I go to the cafeteria.

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I go to the cafeteria.

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I order a simple meal.

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I order a simple meal.

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I choose rice, chicken, and vegetables.

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I choose rice, chicken, and vegetables.

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I take my tray and find a seat.

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I take my tray and find a seat.

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My friends join me at the table.

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My friends join me at the table.

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We talk about our morning.

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We talk about our morning.

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We laugh and tell funny stories.

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We laugh and tell funny stories.

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The food tastes good and warm.

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The food tastes good and warm.

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I feel full and happy.

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I feel full and happy.

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After eating, I cleaned a table.

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After eating, I cleaned a table.

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I throw away the trash.

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I wash my hands again.

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I wash my hands again.

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I walk outside for some fresh air.

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I walk outside for some fresh air.

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The sky is bright and blue.

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The sky is bright and blue.

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I take a short walk around a block.

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I take a short walk around a block.

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I see birds flying over the trees.

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I see birds flying over the trees.

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I listen to their sweet songs.

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I listen to their sweet songs.

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I feel calm and relaxed.

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I feel calm and relaxed.

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Then I go back to work.

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The afternoon goes quickly.

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The afternoon goes quickly.

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I finish my last few emails.

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I finish my last few emails.

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I organize my desk.

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I organize my desk.

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I save my work on the computer.

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I save my work on the computer.

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I close all the files.

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I close all the files.

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I say goodbye to my co -workers.

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I say goodbye to my co -workers.

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Everyone smiles and waves.

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Everyone smiles and waves.

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I leave the office feeling good.

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I leave the office feeling good.

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The sun is setting outside.

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The sun is setting outside.

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The sky turns orange and pink.

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The sky turns orange and pink.

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I walk to the bus stop again.

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The air feels cool and soft.

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I listen to calm music on my way home.

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I think about what I did today.

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I think about what I did today.

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I feel proud of my work.

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I feel proud of my work.

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I get off the bus near my house.

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I get off the bus near my house.

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The street lights are bright.

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The street lights are bright.

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I open the gate and walk in.

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I open the gate and walk in.

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My home feels warm and safe.

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My home feels warm and safe.

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I take off my shoes and relax.

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I take off my shoes and relax.

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I go to the kitchen to cook dinner.

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I go to the kitchen to cook dinner.

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I wash some vegetables and cut them.

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I wash some vegetables and cut them.

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I cook rice and fry some chicken.

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I cook rice and fry some chicken.

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The smell of food fills the house.

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The smell of food fills the house.

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I set the table and play some soft music.

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I set the table and play some soft music.

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I eat slowly and enjoy every bite.

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I eat slowly and enjoy every bite.

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I drink a glass of water after dinner.

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I drink a glass of water after dinner.

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I wash the dishes carefully.

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I wash the dishes carefully.

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I clean the kitchen counter.

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I clean the kitchen counter.

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I dry my hands and smile.

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I dry my hands and smile.

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After dinner, I watch a little TV.

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After dinner, I watch a little TV.

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I sit on the sofa and relax.

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I sit on the sofa and relax.

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I choose a short English video to watch.

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I choose a short English video to watch.

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I listen carefully to the speaker's voice.

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I listen carefully to the speaker's voice.

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I repeat some sentences aloud.

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I repeat some sentences aloud.

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Sometimes I also call a friend.

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Sometimes I also call a friend.

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We talk about our day and laugh together.

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We talk about our day and laugh together.

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It's getting late now.

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It's getting late now.

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I take a warm shower.

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I take a warm shower.

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It helps my body relax.

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It helps my body relax.

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I brush my teeth again.

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I brush my teeth again.

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I sit on my bed with a small book.

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I sit on my bed with a small book.

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I read a few pages before sleeping.

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I read a few pages before sleeping.

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The story is interesting and easy to understand.

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The story is interesting and easy to understand.

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I learn two new English words tonight.

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I learn two new English words tonight.

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I turn off the light beside my bed.

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I turn off the light beside my bed.

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I close my eyes slowly.

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I take a deep breath and think about my day.

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I take a deep breath and think about my day.

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I feel grateful for everything I have.

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I feel grateful for everything I have.

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I whisper softly, thank you for this day.

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I whisper softly, thank you for this day.

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My body feels light and peaceful.

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My body feels light and peaceful.

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I listen to the quiet sound of the night.

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I listen to the quiet sound of the night.

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I feel sleep coming closer and closer.

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I feel sleep coming closer and closer.

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I fall asleep with a small smile on my face.

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I fall asleep with a small smile on my face.

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I dream about a new and beautiful morning.

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I dream about a new and beautiful morning.

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Every day is a new start.

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Every day is a new start.

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Every small action helps me grow.

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Every small action helps me grow.

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I can always learn something new.

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I can always learn something new.

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I can speak a little more English today.

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I can speak a little more English today.

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My voice is getting clearer.

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My sentences are getting longer.

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My sentences are getting longer.

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My confidence is growing every day.

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I feel proud of my progress.

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I know it's not always easy.

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But practice makes everything possible.

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Okay, you did it!

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You shadowed 200 sentences from short to long.

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You practiced pronunciation, rhythm, and confidence.

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Listen again tomorrow.

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Repeat, shadow, and speak with me every day.

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I'm Tom, and this is English Unleashed.

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Until next time, keep learning, keep practicing, and keep believing in yourself.

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Bye for now.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “200 Sentences to Talk about Your Daily Routine: Shadowing Practice for Beginners”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: walk, bus, smile, listen, warm. This video has 363 sentences and 2371 words to shadow. The speech runs for 41:40. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
relax verb	/ɹɪˈlæks/	To make something loose.
carefully adverb	/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/	With care; attentively, circumspectly.
worker noun	/ˈwɝ.kɚ/	One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor.
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…
stretch verb	/stɹɛt͡ʃ/	To lengthen by pulling.
shoe noun	/ˈʃu/	A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of…
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…
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…
shadow noun	/ˈʃædəʊ̯/	A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
breathe verb	/bɹiːð/	To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
rhythm noun	/ˈɹɪð.əm/	The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.
softly adverb	/ˈsɔftli/	In a soft manner; gently.
meal noun	/ˈmiːl/	Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity.
gate noun	/ˈɡeɪ̯t/	A doorlike structure outside a house.
mirror noun	/ˈmiɹɚ/	A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
wake up verb	/ˌweɪk ˈʌp/	To stop sleeping; to awake.
get off verb		To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it.
walk around verb		To walk with no planned destination; to meander.
turn off verb		To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
come through verb		To come into a room or other space through a door or passageway.
go out verb		To leave, especially a building.
light up verb		To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.
stand up verb		To rise from a lying or sitting position.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

My hair is messy, but I don't care.
I focus on my computer's screen.
The clock moves fast when I'm busy.
I listen carefully to the speaker's voice.
I know it's not always easy.

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form	keep going · keep learning
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	is setting · It's getting · is getting
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction	will shadow · will improve · will also learn

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “th” sounds: breathe /bɹiːð/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, cloth /klɒθ/, toothpaste /ˈtuθpeɪst/
The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, dish /dɪʃ/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
Long words — get the stress right: pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/, cafeteria /ˌkæ.fə.ˈtɪ(ə).ɹi.ə/

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 relax, carefully, worker.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →