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Hello, and welcome back to Leo English Podcast.
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We are so happy you are here with us today for another practical English lesson.
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I'm Leo.
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And I'm Tina.
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Here at Leo English Podcast, our mission is to help you speak English naturally, confidently, and clearly through real conversation.
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And today's topic is a big one.
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We're doing something super useful, 300 essential phrases and shadowing practice for daily English speaking.
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That's right.
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If you want to sound more natural in everyday English, you need more than grammar.
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You need ready -to -use phrases.
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You need expressions for greetings, daily routines, shopping, asking for help,
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making plans, reacting to people, and ending conversations politely.
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And you also need practice, real practice, not just reading words silently in your head.
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Exactly.
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So in today's lesson, we're going to teach you useful daily phrases and also show you how to shadow them.
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Shadowing means you listen and repeat right after the speaker, trying to copy the rhythm, stress,
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and natural flow it's one of the best ways to improve your speaking fast it helps with pronunciation confidence speed
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and memory so if
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that sounds helpful please give this video a big thumbs up subscribe to the channel
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and click the little bell so you never miss a lesson all right let's get started
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hey Tina how are you today I'm doing really well thank you I feel fresh today
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because i actually slept eight full hours last night wow eight hours that's impressive i feel slightly jealous slightly jealous
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that sounds serious it is serious i stayed up too late watching travel videos
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and then i told myself just one more you know how
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that goes oh i know exactly how
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that goes just one more becomes 45 more minutes exactly so this morning i was tired but then I made coffee, took a walk, and now I'm okay.
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That's good.
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What did you do this weekend besides losing sleep?
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Let me think.
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On Saturday, I met a friend for lunch, and we ended up talking in English for almost two hours because he's preparing for an interview.
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On Sunday, I practiced reading dialogues out loud.
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Really?
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Out loud?
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That's excellent.
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Yes, but I felt a little silly at first.
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My neighbor probably thought I was talking to myself.
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Honestly, that's part of language learning.
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Sometimes you do look a little funny, but it works.
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True.
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What about you?
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What did you do this weekend?
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I had a quiet weekend.
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I cleaned my apartment, planned this lesson, and spent some time organizing phrase cards for speaking practice.
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Phrase cards.
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That sounds very Tina.
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It is very Tina, but they help.
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When learners see useful phrases again and again, they remember them better.
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That's true.
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And speaking of useful phrases, that's exactly what we're doing today.
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Yes.
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Today is all about essential phrases and shadowing practice for daily English speaking.
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Perfect.
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Let's jump in.
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Okay, Leo.
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Before we start the phrase practice, let's explain one important idea.
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What is shadowing?
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Good question.
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I know it's repeating after someone, but is that all?
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That's the basic idea, yes, but real shadowing is more than repeating words.
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You listen carefully, and then you copy the sound, rhythm, speed, and stress.
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You try to sound like the speaker, not like a robot reading a list.
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So it's not just pronunciation, it's also timing and flow.
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Exactly.
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And here's a simple method first listen second repeat third repeat again with more confidence
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and fourth use the phrase in your own life as soon as possible I like
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that listen repeat repeat again then use it yes and today
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while we talk will include a lot of mini shadowing rounds viewers can pause the video
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if they need more time great so where should we start?
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Let's start with greetings and everyday openers.
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These are the phrases people use all the time.
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Good.
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These are the first phrases learners usually need.
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Shadowing round one.
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Repeat after me.
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Good morning.
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Good afternoon.
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Good evening.
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Hi there.
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Hello.
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How's it going?
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How are you doing?
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Nice to see you.
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Long time no see.
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What have you been up to?
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Those are so useful.
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Let me do a few with a more natural feeling.
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How's it going?
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Nice to see you.
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What have you been up to?
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Those sound very conversational.
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Exactly.
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And now some natural responses.
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I'm doing well, thanks.
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Pretty good.
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Not bad.
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I've been busy.
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Same as usual.
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Can't complain.
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I'm a little tired, to be honest.
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I'm doing okay.
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Much better now.
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I'm hanging in there.
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Wait, what does I'm hanging in there mean?
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Good question.
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It means you're not great, but you're managing.
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You're continuing.
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Maybe you're tired or stressed, but you're okay enough.
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Ah, so it's a realistic answer when life is a bit difficult.
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Exactly.
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Now let's add a few polite conversation openers.
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How's your day going?
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How was your weekend?
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Did you have a busy day?
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How have things been?
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How's everything?
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Good to have you here.
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Glad you made it.
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Thanks for coming.
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Please have a seat.
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Make yourself comfortable.
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I love glad you made it.
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That sounds warm and friendly.
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Yes, it does.
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Now let's move to short reactions people use in daily conversation.
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Shadow these two.
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That's good to hear.
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Really?
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No way.
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Oh, I see.
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That makes sense.
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Interesting.
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I get it.
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Exactly.
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Same here.
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Me too.
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These little reactions are so important.
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Without them, conversations feel flat.
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Absolutely.
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Learners often focus on long sentences, but short reactions make you sound alive in conversation.
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That's true.
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So greetings are not just hello.
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They are greetings, responses, and reactions.
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Exactly right.
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Now, let's move to daily routine phrases, because people talk about their day all the time.
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Yes.
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Questions like, what do you usually do in the morning, come up a lot.
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Shadowing round two.
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I usually wake up at seven.
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I get up early.
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I sleep in on weekends.
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I take a shower first.
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I brush my teeth quickly.
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I make breakfast.
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I skip breakfast sometimes.
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I grab a coffee.
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I leave the house at 8.
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That's a great set.
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Let me add some common routine phrases.
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I head to work.
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I log in at 9.
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I check my messages.
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I look at my schedule.
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I start with the easy tasks.
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I take a short break.
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I have lunch around noon.
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I go back to work.
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I finish around 6.
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I get home late.
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Excellent.
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And now, evening routine phrases.
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I make dinner.
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I order takeout sometimes.
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I clean up the kitchen.
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I watch a show.
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I scroll on my phone.
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I read for a while.
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I take a shower at night.
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I set my alarm.
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I go to bed around 11.
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I fall asleep quickly.
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Wait, what's the difference between go to bed and fall asleep?
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Great question.
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Go to bed means you physically get into bed.
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Fall asleep means the moment you actually start sleeping.
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They are not always the same time.
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Oh, yes.
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Sometimes I go to bed at 11 and fall asleep at midnight.
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Exactly.
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That's a very real sentence.
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Now let's add frequency phrases, because daily speaking needs them.
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Every day.
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Almost every day.
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Most days.
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Once in a while.
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From time to time.
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Usually normally, often, sometimes, rarely.
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Frequency words make answers sound more natural and more specific.
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They do.
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Now let's practice a mini daily routine answer.
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In the morning, I usually wake up around 7, make coffee, and check my messages.
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After that, I get ready for work and leave the house by 8.
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That's a very natural daily speaking answer.
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And here's a more casual version.
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My mornings are pretty simple i wake up grab coffee get ready
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and head out short easy natural perfect now let's move to work
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and study phrases because daily speaking often includes school
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or job talk yes
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and these phrases are useful for almost everyone shadowing round three
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i'm on my way i'm running late i'll I'll be there in 10 minutes.
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I just got here.
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I'm at work now.
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I'm in class.
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I have a meeting.
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I'm working on it.
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I'm almost done.
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I need more time.
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Good.
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Let me add another set.
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Can you help me with this?
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I'll do it right away.
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i'll finish it later i need to focus i'm a little
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busy right now let's talk after lunch i have a deadline i'm behind schedule i need a break
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that took longer than expected excellent
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and for students i have homework i need to study tonight
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i have a test tomorrow i'm reviewing my notes i'm trying to catch up i missed
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that class can i borrow your notes i don't understand this part Can you explain it again?
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I think I get it now.
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Catch up is such a useful phrase.
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Yes, catch up means reach the same level as others after being behind.
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Very common in study and work situations.
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I use it all the time.
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I need to catch up on my emails.
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I need to catch up on sleep.
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I need to catch up on work.
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Exactly.
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And now let's add useful phrases for cooperation and planning.
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Let's take a look.
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Let's go step by step.
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Let's do one thing at a time.
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Let's start with the basics.
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Let's keep it simple.
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That sounds like a good plan.
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I'm okay with that.
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That works for me.
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Let's give it a try.
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We'll figure it out.
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We'll figure it out is one of my favorite phrases.
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It's practical and calming.
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Yes, and people use it all the time in daily speech.
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Now let's move to asking for help and clarification, because this is one of the most important speaking skills.
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Absolutely.
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Many learners know some English, but they don't know how to ask for help naturally.
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Shadowing round four.
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Can you help me?
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Could you help me for a second?
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Can you explain that?
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Could you say that again?
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Could you speak more slowly?
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I didn't catch that.
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I'm not sure I understand.
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What do you mean?
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How do you say this in English?
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Can you show me? these are essential especially I didn't catch
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that that sounds much more natural than just saying what exactly it sounds polite
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and clear here's another ten could you repeat
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that can you spell it for me can you write it down can you give me an example what does
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that mean sorry I'm a little confused let me check
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if I understand so you mean is that correct did I get
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that right I love let me check if I understand it gives you time
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and it sounds smart yes it shows active listening
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and now some help offering phrases do you need a hand
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can I help with anything let me help you I can do
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that for you leave it with me I've got it no
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problem I can handle it don't worry I'll take care of it I'm happy to help.
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Just let me know.
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Wait, what does do you need a hand mean?
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It doesn't mean a real hand, right?
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Right.
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It means do you need help?
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It's a very common expression.
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Good.
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That's a nice phrase for daily life.
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And I've got it means I will handle it.
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Exactly.
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It means don't worry, I can take care of this.
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Now let's move to everyday errands
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because daily English is full of small practical situations great idea let's talk about shopping first shadowing round five
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how much is this do you have this in another size i'm just looking thanks can i try this on
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where is the fitting room do you take cards can i pay by cash do you have anything cheaper
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i'm looking for something simple i'll take it nice here are
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10 more can i get a receipt Can I return this later?
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This doesn't fit.
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It's too expensive.
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It's a little small.
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It's a little big.
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Do you have it in black?
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I'm just browsing.
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That's exactly what I need.
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I'll think about it.
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Excellent.
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Now daily service phrases.
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I'd like a coffee, please.
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Can I get this to go?
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For here, please.
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Could I have the menu?
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I'm ready to order.
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Can I have the bill?
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Do you have Wi -Fi?
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Could you turn it down a little?
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The food was great.
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Thank you.
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Have a nice day.
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These are so practical and they're short, which makes them easy to remember.
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Exactly.
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Now let's move to transport and getting around.
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Shadowing round six.
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Where's the station?
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How do I get there?
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Is it far from here?
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Can I walk there?
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Which bus should I take?
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Does this train stop there?
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I think I'm lost.
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Can you point me in the right direction?
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Is the seat taken?
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What time does it leave?
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Let me add a second set.
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I'm getting off here.
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This is my stop.
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Can you let me know when we arrive?
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How long does it take?
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is there a faster way the traffic is terrible i missed
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the bus i need to catch the next one the train is delayed i'll be there soon wonderful
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and these phrases are not only for travel people use them
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in city life all the time true now maybe we should talk about social life
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and making plans yes this is one of the biggest parts of daily conversation shadowing round seven are you free tonight?
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Do you want to hang out?
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Would you like to join us?
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What are you doing this weekend?
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Do you have any plans?
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Let's grab coffee sometime.
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That sounds fun.
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I'm in.
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Count me in.
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Maybe next time.
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Good.
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Here's another set.
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I'm not sure yet.
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Let me check my schedule.
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I'll let you know.
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What time works for you?
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Where should we meet?
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Let's meet at 7.
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See you there.
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I'm on my way.
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Sorry, I'm running late.
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Thanks for waiting.
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Great.
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And now, polite refusal phrases, because these are very important, too.
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I'd love to, but I can't.
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Maybe another time.
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I'm a little busy this week.
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I already have plans.
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I wish I could.
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That sounds great, but I have to pass.
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I'm not feeling up to it today.
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Can we do it another day?
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Thanks for inviting me.
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I really appreciate it.
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That's such a useful set.
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A lot of learners only know, no, I can't, but these sound much warmer.
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Exactly.
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Good daily English is often about being polite and natural, not just correct.
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Now let's talk about expressing feelings and reactions.
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People need phrases for that all the time.
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Yes, shadowing round eight.
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I'm happy about it.
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I'm excited.
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I'm nervous.
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I'm worried.
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I'm tired i'm exhausted i'm stressed out i'm feeling better i'm not in a great mood i'm doing okay
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and here are more reaction phrases that's amazing that's wonderful that's too bad what a shame i'm sorry to hear
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that that sounds difficult that must be hard i'm glad things worked out that's a relief.
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Good for you.
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Excellent.
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Now let's add opinion phrases because people share opinions all day long.
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I think so.
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I don't think so.
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I guess so.
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In my opinion, personally, to be honest, as far as I know, it depends.
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I'm not sure about that.
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That's a good point.
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It depends is one of the most useful phrases in English.
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Absolutely.
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It's simple, natural, and honest.
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Another great group is preference phrases.
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I prefer tea.
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I'd rather stay home.
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I like both.
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I don't mind.
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I'm not really into that.
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That's not my thing.
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I love that idea.
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I'm not a big fan of it.
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I'm okay either way.
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Whatever works best.
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Wait, what does that's not my thing mean?
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It means, I don't really like that, or that doesn't suit me.
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It's casual and common.
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Good one.
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I use that a lot with very spicy food.
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That makes sense.
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Now let's talk about small problems and how to handle them in daily English.
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Yes, life is full of little problems.
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Shadowing round 9.
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Something's wrong.
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I have a problem.
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This isn't working.
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I can't open it.
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I forgot my password.
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My phone died.
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I lost my keys.
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I left my wallet at home.
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I made a mistake.
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I need a minute.
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Here's another set.
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Can you wait a second?
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Give me a moment.
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I'm trying to fix it.
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It's not a big deal.
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Don't worry about it.
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These things happen.
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Let's try again.
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We'll work something out.
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I need a backup plan.
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I hope this works.
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Very useful.
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And now, apology phrases, because they are essential.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm so sorry.
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My mistake.
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That's my fault.
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I didn't mean to.
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Sorry I'm late.
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Sorry to bother you.
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Sorry for the confusion.
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Thanks for being patient.
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I appreciate your understanding.
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I really like thanks for being patient.
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It turns the focus into gratitude.
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Exactly.
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That's often more polite and more positive.
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Instead of only apologizing, you thank the other person, too.
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That's such a helpful habit in conversation.
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It really is.
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Now let's move to phone and message English, because daily speaking also happens by phone and voice message.
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Yes, and phone English can feel scary because you lose facial expressions.
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Very true.
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Shadowing round 10.
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Hello, this is Tina.
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Is Leo there?
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Can I speak to Leo, please?
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Who's calling, please?
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I'm calling about...
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I'm just calling to check in.
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Sorry, the line is bad.
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Can you hear me?
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You cut out for a second.
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I'll call you back.
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Nice.
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Let me add chat and text message phrases.
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Just checking in.
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Are you free to talk?
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Call me when you can.
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I'll text you later.
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Sorry for the late reply.
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I just saw your message.
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Thanks for getting back to me.
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Let me know what you think.
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Sounds good to me.
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Talk to you soon.
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Perfect.
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And now let's do closing phrases for conversations, because many learners know how to start a conversation, but not always how to end it smoothly.
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That's true.
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Good endings matter.
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Shadowing round 11.
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I should get going.
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I'd better go.
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It was nice talking to you.
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Let's talk again soon.
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Take care.
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Have a good one.
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See you later.
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See you tomorrow.
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Thanks again.
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Bye for now.
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Here are ten more.
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I hope everything goes well.
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Good luck with that.
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Have a safe trip.
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Get home safely.
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Enjoy the rest of your day.
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Have a great weekend.
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Take it easy.
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Let's keep in touch.
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Don't be a stranger.
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Talk soon.
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Very nice.
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Don't be a stranger is a good one, but we should explain it.
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Yes.
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What does it mean exactly?
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It means, please stay in contact or don't disappear for a long time.
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It's friendly and warm.
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I like it.
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It sounds close and personal.
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Yes.
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Now let's pause for a second and talk about how learners should practice these phrases.
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What's the best way, in your opinion?
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For me, short practice works best.
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I choose five or ten phrases, repeat them three times, and then try to use them that same day.
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That's a very good system.
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I also recommend grouping phrases by situation.
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For example, practice 10 greeting phrases today, 10 help phrases tomorrow, and 10 planning phrases the next day.
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So don't try to memorize 300 phrases in one night.
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Exactly.
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That sounds stressful and unrealistic.
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Learn them in small groups and repeat them many times.
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And I think emotion helps, too.
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If you say, really, with surprise, that sounds great, with warmth, or I'm sorry to hear that with sympathy, it becomes more real.
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That's the difference between language study and communication.
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Exactly.
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Now, I want to do one more mixed shadowing practice.
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This time, the phrases are from different parts of daily life, just like real conversation.
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Great.
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Let's do a final big round.
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Repeat after me.
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How's your day going?
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I'm on my way.
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Can you help me for a second?
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I didn't catch that.
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What do you mean?
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I'll let you know.
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That works for me.
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I'm a little busy right now.
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Maybe another time.
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I really appreciate it.
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And now my set.
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I'm just looking, thanks.
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Do you have this in another size?
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I think I'm lost.
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How long does it take?
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I'm really looking forward to it.
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That must be hard.
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It's not a big deal.
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I'll get back to you.
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It was nice talking to you.
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Take care.
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That was excellent.
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And these phrases sound normal because they are normal.
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People use them every day.
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I think that's the biggest lesson today.
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Natural English is often simple English.
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Exactly.
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Not complicated, just useful, repeated, and well -practiced.
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And if learners shadow these phrases again and again, they will start to come out automatically.
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Yes, that's the goal.
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Not translating in your head, just hearing, feeling, and speaking naturally.
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You know, Leo, while we were talking, we used many useful words and phrases.
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Let's look at some key ones from today's conversation.
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Yes, let's do that.
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I think this part really helps people remember.
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First word, shadowing.
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This means listening to a speaker and repeating right after them, trying to copy their pronunciation, rhythm, and flow.
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Oh yes, that's the heart of today's lesson.
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Exactly.
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For example, shadowing helps me improve my pronunciation.
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I do 10 minutes of shadowing every morning shadowing is great for speaking confidence
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and you can also say I like shadowing short dialogues
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because they feel natural perfect a useful note shadowing is different
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from only reading aloud in shadowing you copy another speaker what's
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your favorite kind of shadowing practice I like shadowing real conversations because they sound more alive than single sentences great answer.
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Next word, routine.
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This means the usual things you do every day in the same order.
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Right, like your morning routine or evening routine.
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Exactly.
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My routine is simple.
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I try to keep a healthy routine.
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A good routine helps me stay calm.
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And you can also say, my work routine changes a little every day.
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Yes.
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Another note.
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Routine can be a noun or an adjective in some cases, but today we're using it mainly as a noun.
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What's one routine you try to keep?
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I try to keep a quiet evening routine because it helps me sleep better.
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Nice.
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Next word, grab.
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In daily English, grab often means take or get something quickly.
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Like grab a coffee.
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Exactly.
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I usually grab breakfast on my way to work.
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Let's grab lunch sometime.
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I need to grab my bag before I leave.
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And I can say, I grabbed a sandwich because I didn't have much time.
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Perfect.
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One note, grab can sound informal, so it's great in conversation.
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What's something you often grab in a hurry?
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Coffee.
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Always coffee.
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Very honest.
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Next word, catch up.
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This means reach the same point as others after being behind.
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Yes, this one is so common.
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I need to catch up on my emails.
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She missed class, so now she's trying to catch up.
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Let's catch up next week.
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That last one has a second meaning, meet and talk after some time apart.
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Oh yes, that's true.
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Let's catch up can mean let's meet and talk.
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Exactly.
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Context matters.
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What's something you often need to catch up on?
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Sleep, messages, and sometimes laundry.
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Very relatable.
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Next word, browsing.
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This means looking at things casually, often in a store or online, without deciding yet.
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So when someone says, I'm just browsing, they mean they're looking, not buying.
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Exactly.
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I'm just browsing.
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Thanks.
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She spent an hour browsing in the bookstore.
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I was browsing online when I found a good deal.
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And you can also say I like browsing in markets even when I don't buy anything.
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Yes.
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A note here.
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Learners sometimes confuse browse with search.
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Browsing is relaxed.
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Searching is more focused.
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What's your favorite place to browse?
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Bookstores.
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I always browse too long in bookstores.
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Same here.
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Next word, relief.
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This means the good feeling you get when a worry or problem ends.
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Ah, I like this word.
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It's emotional.
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Yes.
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It was a relief to get home.
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I felt relief when the test was over.
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That's a relief is a very common phrase.
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And I can say it was a huge relief when I found my keys.
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Perfect.
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One note, relief is the noun, and relieved is the adjective.
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I felt relief.
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I was relieved.
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What usually gives you relief?
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Finishing a stressful task gives me relief.
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Good.
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Next word, patient.
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This means calm while waiting or dealing with something difficult.
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That's an important one for daily life.
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Yes.
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Thanks for being patient.
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She's very patient with beginners.
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I'm trying to be more patient.
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And you can also say, my teacher is patient, so I feel comfortable asking questions.
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Exactly.
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One note, patient describes how a person feels.
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Patienting describes the thing that causes the feeling.
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I am patient.
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This is confusing.
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What's something that used to confuse you in English?
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Phrasal verbs definitely used to confuse me.
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Very honest.
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Last word, automatically.
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This means naturally, without thinking much.
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That's the goal in speaking, right?
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Exactly.
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I want these phrases to come out automatically.
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With enough practice, good habits become automatic.
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I answered automatically because I had practiced so much.
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And I can say, after enough shadowing, the rhythm starts to feel automatic.
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Perfect!
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That's exactly the idea.
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Alright, let's review the words.
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Shadowing means listening
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and repeating after a speaker Routine means your usual daily pattern
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Grab means get something quickly Catch up means reach the same point after being behind
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or meet after time at part Browsing means looking casually Relief means the good feeling
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when stress goes away Patient means calm while waiting Works means acceptable or suitable Confused means not understanding clearly,
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and automatically means naturally, without much thought.
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That's a very strong vocabulary set for daily English speaking.
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Okay, Leo.
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That was a lot of talking about essential daily English phrases and shadowing practice.
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It really was.
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We covered a lot today, but it all fits together nicely.
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Yes, it does.
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Let's think about what we learned.
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First, we talked about what shadowing is and how to do it.
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We said that shadowing means listening, repeating, copying rhythm, them, and then using phrases in real life.
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Key ideas were listen first, repeat right away, and practice in small groups.
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Then we moved into greetings and conversation starters.
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We used phrases like how's it going, nice to see you, what have you been up to, and that's good to hear.
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These are the phrases that help you open conversations naturally and react in a friendly way.
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After that, we talked about daily routine phrases.
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We practiced expressions like, I usually wake up at 7, I grab a coffee, I head to work, and I go to bed around 11.
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These help you talk about real life in a simple, clear way.
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Then we covered work, study, and practical daily situations.
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We used phrases like, I'm working on it.
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I'm almost done.
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Can you explain that again?
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I'm just browsing.
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How much is this?
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And how do I get there?
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These are useful in daily life, not just in class.
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After that, we focused on social life, feelings, problems, and reactions.
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We practiced, do you want to hang out?
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I'd love to, but I can't.
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I'm excited.
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That must be hard.
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It's not a big deal.
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And we'll work something out.
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These phrases make your English more human and expressive.
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Finally, we talked about phone language and how to close conversations naturally.
724
We used phrases like, can you hear me?
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I'll call you back.
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Sorry for the late reply.
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I should get going.
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And take care.
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Ending a conversation is just as important as starting one.
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And the big message today is simple.
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You do not need complicated English to sound natural.
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You need useful phrases, repeated practice, and a little confidence.
733
Exactly.
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Learn phrases by situation, practice them out loud, and let them become automatic.
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Step by step, your daily English gets easier and more natural.
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Now we want to hear from you.
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This is our favorite part.
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Yes, we really love reading your comments.
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Our question of the day is, which daily English phrase from today's lesson do you want to use first in real life, and why?
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I'll go first.
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I want to use I didn't catch that more often because it's polite, useful, and very natural.
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Sometimes I don't hear people clearly, and this phrase sounds much better than just saying what?
743
That's a great choice.
744
For me, I want learners to use that works for me, because it's simple, flexible, and useful in many situations.
745
You can use it for plans, times, and suggestions.
746
See?
747
We have different answers, and that's okay.
748
Exactly.
749
Exactly.
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So, viewers, we want to know about you.
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Which phrase do you want to use first?
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You can answer like this, I want to use the phrase, take care, because it sounds warm and friendly.
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Or, my favorite phrase from today's lesson is, I'm just browsing, because I go shopping often.
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Or, I want to practice, can you say that again, because I need it in real conversations.
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Please tell us in the comments.
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Write one or two full sentences.
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It helps us make better videos, and helps you practice writing.
758
And if you want extra practice, try writing a short mini -dialogue with two or three phrases from today's lesson.
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We would love to read that.
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Thank you so much for spending this time with us today.
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We hope this lesson helps you feel more confident about speaking English in daily life.
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If you enjoyed this lesson, give this video a big thumbs up.
763
It really helps the channel.
764
And if you haven't already, click the subscribe button and the little bell
765
that way you won't forget to join us for the next lesson you are all great students
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and we are
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so happy you are learning with us keep practicing remember fluency
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grows little by little learn a few phrases say them out loud
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and use them in real life as soon as you can
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exactly small practice every day creates big progress over time have a wonderful day evening and night goodbye bye everyone
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 770 sentences and 5051 words to shadow. The speech runs for 34:29. The speaker talks at a steady 146 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 83% 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. |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| routine noun | /ɹuˈtin/ | A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure. |
| browse verb | /bɹaʊz/ | To scan, to casually look through in order to find items of interest, especially without knowledge of what to look for beforehand. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| naturally adverb | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | In a natural manner. |
| polite adjective | /pəˈlaɪt/ | Well-mannered, civilized. |
| practical adjective | /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/ | Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis. |
| 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. |
| greeting noun | /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ | A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence. |
| asleep adjective | /əˈsliːp/ | In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting. |
| confuse verb | /kənˈfjuːz/ | to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| mini adjective | /ˈmɪn.i/ | Miniature, tiny, small. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| catch up verb | To pick up suddenly. | |
| come out verb | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | To be discovered; to be revealed. |
| get back to verb | Return to (an activity) | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| clean up verb | To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy. | |
| come up verb | To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly. | |
| end up verb | To bring to a conclusion. | |
| fit together verb | To put the appropriate parts of (something) into a whole; to combine pieces that go together to create a finished object. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have you been · I've been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is delayed · was relieved |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should we start · should I take · should talk |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · the most important · the biggest |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 140 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, thumb /ˈθʌm/, bother /ˈbɑðɚ/, sympathy /ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/, warmth /wɔɹmθ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, casually /ˈkæʒuəli/, cooperation /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, automatic /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/, complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/, cooperation /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
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, shadow, routine.
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.