Shadowing Practice: 50 Sentences You'll Hear Every Day at Work - English Listening - Learn English Speaking with Video

Hey friends, I'm Tom and in this episode I will teach you short

and useful English sentences for talking about your daily work routine.

Native speakers use these all the time.

For each sentence I will tell you when to use it and then you will repeat after me.

Let's get started.

First, we start with things people do at work every day.

Here is the first one.

I log into my computer when I arrive.

This is often the very first thing we do when we get to work.

It means we sit down at our desk,

turn on the computer, and start getting ready for the day's tasks.

Now you repeat.

I log into my computer when I arrive.

Perfect.

Here is the next one.

I check the team calendar every morning.

We use this sentence to talk about checking the schedule to see if we have meetings,

deadlines, or important events.

Now say it.

I check the team calendar every morning.

Well done.

Here is another one.

I answer urgent emails first.

This means we begin our day by replying to the most important messages.

We do this before other tasks to make sure nothing urgent is missed.

Now you repeat.

I answer urgent emails first.

Good job.

Here is the next one.

I make a fresh cup of coffee before starting.

This is a common routine for many people, including myself.

It means we like to start the day with a hot drink, often coffee or tea.

It helps us feel awake, focused and ready.

Now you repeat.

I make a fresh cup of coffee before starting.

Good job.

Here is the next one.

I update my to-do list during the day.

A to-do list helps us remember what we need to do.

This sentence means that as the day goes on,

as the day continues, we add new tasks or mark some as completed.

This is a habit that helps us stay on top of things.

This means to stay in control, to stay organized.

Now you repeat.

I update my to-do list during the day.

Great.

Here is the next one.

I review my goals for the week.

It's helpful to have weekly goals.

These are the things we want to finish by Friday.

This sentence means we take time, maybe every morning or once a week,

to look at those goals and see how we are doing.

Now you repeat.

I review my goals for the week.

Great job.

Now let's talk about the rest of your work day.

In this part, I will teach you sentences about what people do during the day

and before they finish work here is the first one I block time for deep work sometimes we need quiet

Time to focus, maybe to write, to think, or to finish something important.

This sentence means you plan part of your day with no meetings or talking,

just to work carefully and without distraction.

Now you repeat.

I block time for deep work.

Great.

Here is the next one.

I try to stay off social media at work.

This means you avoid using Instagram, TikTok, or other apps during work hours so you can focus better.

Now you repeat.

I try to stay off social media at work.

Well done.

Here is the next one.

I join training sessions every Thursday.

This means you attend a class or workshop every Thursday to learn new things for your job or personal growth.

Now you repeat.

I join training sessions every Thursday.

Excellent.

Now here is the next one.

I usually finish reports before lunch.

This means you like to write important documents like summaries or updates in the morning.

You do this so you can use the afternoon for other things.

Now you repeat.

I usually finish reports before lunch.

Great job.

Here is the next one.

I take a walk during lunch.

Sitting too long can make you feel tired.

This sentence means you go outside for fresh air or take a short walk during your lunch break.

It's good for your body and mind.

Now you repeat.

I take a walk during lunch.

Well done.

Here is the next one.

I check my progress in the afternoon.

I bring lunch from home most days.

This means you usually make your lunch at home and take it with you.

It can save money and help you eat healthier.

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Now you repeat.

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I bring lunch from home most days.

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Perfect.

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Here is the next one.

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I drink water regularly to stay fresh.

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I drink water regularly to stay fresh.

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This means you make sure to drink water during the day.

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It helps you stay awake and feel good, especially during long work hours.

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Now you repeat.

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I drink water regularly to stay fresh.

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In the afternoon, you stop for a moment and look at what you have done and what you still need to do.

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This helps you stay organized and know how much time you have left.

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Now you repeat.

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I check my progress in the afternoon.

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Well done.

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Here is the next sentence.

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I avoid multitasking during busy hours.

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I avoid multitasking during busy hours.

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Multitasking means doing many things at the same time.

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Writing, reading, checking your emails, talking on the phone.

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This sentence means that when things are busy, you prefer to focus on one task so you don't make mistakes.

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Now you repeat.

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I avoid multitasking during busy hours.

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Good job!

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Here is the next one.

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I save important documents to the cloud.

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The cloud means online storage, like Google Drive or Dropbox.

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We call these the cloud.

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This sentence means you keep your files there so they are safe even if your computer has problems.

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Now you repeat.

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I save important documents to the cloud.

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Well done!

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Here is the next one.

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I schedule time for admin tasks.

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I schedule time for admin tasks.

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Admin tasks are small things like filling out forms or replying to emails.

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This means you plan time in your day to do those things.

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Now you repeat.

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I schedule time for admin tasks.

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Well done.

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Here is the next one.

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I update my availability for the next week.

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I update my availability for the next week.

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This means you let your team or boss know when you are free next week.

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This helps them plan meetings or projects.

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Now you repeat.

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I update my availability for the next week.

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Here is the next one.

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I organize my desk in the afternoon.

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This means you take a few minutes to clean and arrange your desk,

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like throwing away papers or putting things back in place.

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A tidy space helps you think better and feel calm.

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Now you repeat.

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I organize my desk in the afternoon.

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Well done.

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Now, here is the next one.

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I log out of my work apps at 5.

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This means you stop using your email or work chat apps at a certain time,

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like 5 in the afternoon.

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It helps you end the work day and take a break.

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Now you repeat.

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I log out of my work apps at 5.

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Well done!

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Here is the next one.

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I clean up my desktop and close tabs.

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This means you organize your computer screen,

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close open tabs, put files in folders so that everything is ready for the next day.

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Now you repeat.

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I clean up my desktop and close tabs.

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Great job!

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Here is the final one.

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I turn off the office lights before I leave.

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I turn off the office lights before I leave.

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This means you're one of the last to leave and you turn off the lights.

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Now you repeat.

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I turn off the office lights before I leave.

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Here is the next one.

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I say goodbye to my co-workers before leaving.

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Whether you're in the office or online, it's nice to say goodbye to your team before you leave or log off.

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It's polite and friendly.

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Now you repeat.

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I say goodbye to my co-workers before leaving.

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Here is the next one.

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I leave work around 5 30 every day.

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This means you usually finish your work day and go home at the same time every day.

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It's your normal routine.

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Now you repeat.

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I leave work around 5 30 every day.

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Perfect.

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Here is the next one.

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I usually take the same bus home.

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I usually take the same bus home.

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This means you use the same bus or train to get home from work or school each day.

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It's part of your daily commute.

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Now you repeat.

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I usually take the same bus home.

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Well done.

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Here is the next one.

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I don't check work emails after 6.

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I don't check work emails after 6.

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This means you stop checking your work messages after 6 p.m.

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It's a good way to separate work from your personal time.

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Now you repeat.

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I don't check work emails after 6.

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Well done.

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And that's it for today.

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Try to listen again.

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repeat the sentences, and imagine using them in your own routine.

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The more you say them, the more natural they will feel.

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Keep learning, keep speaking, and keep believing in yourself.

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Bye for now.

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Your progress doesn't end here.

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

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