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Hi, I'm Ben.

This is my morning.

My alarm clock rings at 6 .30.

Ugh, it's so loud.

I turn it off.

Quiet.

I open my eyes and yawn.

I stretch my arms.

Hmm, I'm still very sleepy

Then I sit up I put my feet on the floor Brrr,

the floor is cold I put on my warm slippers I get out of bed I walk to the window

I open the curtains.

Wow, it's a sunny day.

Next, I go into the bathroom.

I turn on the tap.

I wash my face with cold water.

Ah, now I'm awake.

I go to the kitchen.

I drink a big glass of water.

My cat, Mochi, is hungry too.

I give her some food.

It's seven o 'clock now.

I feel great today.

Good morning, everyone.

It's Saturday morning.

Look at my bed.

What a mess.

Today, I make my bed

First, I take off the blanket I put it on the chair

Then I pull the sheet

It's flat now

Next, I pick up my pillows I shake them

One, two, three

Now they're big and soft I put them at the top of the bed

Now I need my blanket

Oh no, Mochi's on it Mochi, please move She doesn't move,

she just looks at me I pick her up slowly.

I put her on the floor.

Then I shake the blanket and fold it.

I put the blanket on the bed.

It looks very nice.

Wait, Mochi jumps on the bed again.

She sits on my pillow.

Okay, Mochi, you win.

My bed is ready, and my cat is happy.

Have a nice weekend, everyone.

Now I'm in the bathroom.

First, I brush my teeth.

I take my toothbrush and the toothpaste.

I put a little toothpaste on the brush.

I brush my teeth for two minutes.

Up and down, left and right.

Then I rinse my mouth with water.

My teeth are clean and white.

Next, I floss my teeth.

I don't like flossing, but my dentist says it's important.

Now it's time for a shower.

I turn on the water.

Oh, it's too cold.

Oh, wait a minute.

Now it's warm.

I wash my hair with shampoo.

I wash my body with soap.

I sing a little song.

I love warm showers.

I turn off the water.

I dry myself with a big towel.

Then I dry my hair.

I comb my hair in the mirror.

I look good today.

Now I need some clothes I go back to my bedroom I open my wardrobe I have lots of clothes

Hmm What do I wear today?

I look out of the window

It's sunny But it's a little cold I need a jacket today

First, I put on a white t -shirt

Then I put on my blue jeans

Oh no, they're a little tight I need to eat less pizza I put on my socks

Wait One red sock and one blue sock?

I change one.

Now they're both blue.

Next I put on my yellow jacket.

It's my favorite jacket.

It's warm and soft.

I sit down and put on my shoes.

I tie my shoelaces.

I take my bag and my keys.

I look in the mirror.

T -shirt.

Jeans.

Jacket.

Shoes.

Perfect.

I'm ready.

But first, breakfast.

It's Saturday morning.

Mochi sits next to her bowls.

Meow, meow!

She's hungry.

First, I wash her bowls.

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I give her fresh water.

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Then I give her some cat food.

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She eats it all. So fast.

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Next, I clean her litter box.

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Oh, it smells bad today.

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I put in some clean sand.

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Then I brush Mochi's fur.

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She loves it.

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She closes her eyes.

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Wow, look at all this orange fur.

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Now it's time to cut her nails.

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Oh no!

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No, Mochi doesn't like this.

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She runs under the bed.

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Come here, Mochi, please.

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I give her a cat treat.

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Okay, now she's happy.

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I cut her nails very slowly.

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After that, we play together.

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I have a toy mouse on a string Mochi jumps high

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She catches it

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Now Mochi is tired

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She sleeps in the sun I love my cat I'm really hungry

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So I go to the kitchen I open the fridge

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And look inside

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There are eggs, butter, and some milk.

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Great!

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I'm going to make eggs and toast.

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First, I put a frying pan on the stove.

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I turn on the heat and add a little butter.

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I wait until the butter melts.

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Then, I crack two eggs into the pan.

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Oops!

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A piece of shell fell in.

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I take it out with a spoon.

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While the eggs are cooking, I make some toast.

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I put two slices of bread in the toaster.

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Pop!

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After two minutes, the toast jumps up.

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I spread butter on the toast

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Then I add some strawberry jam

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Mmm, it smells wonderful

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The eggs are ready

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So I turn off the stove I slide them onto a plate I add a little salt and pepper

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Finally, I sit down at the table.

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I eat slowly and look out of the window.

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My cat watches me.

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She wants my eggs.

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Sorry, Mochi.

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This breakfast is mine.

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It's Sunday morning.

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I'm in the kitchen.

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I want a hot cup of coffee.

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First, I fill the kettle with water.

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I turn on the kettle.

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Then I get my big blue cup.

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I put two spoons of coffee in it.

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Click.

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The water is hot now.

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I pour the water into my cup.

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Oh, it smells so good.

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I add a little milk.

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Knock, knock.

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Someone is at the door. Who is it?

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Oh, it's Mrs. Lee, my neighbor.

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She has a plate of cookies.

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Do you want some coffee, Mrs. Lee?

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She says no. She drinks tea.

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No problem.

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I have tea too.

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I boil the water again.

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I put a tea bag in a white cup.

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I wait three minutes.

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Then I take out the teabag.

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We sit at the table together.

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We drink and eat her cookies.

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Wow!

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These cookies are delicious!

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What a nice Sunday morning!

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It's eight o 'clock.

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Time to go.

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I checked my bag.

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Phone, wallet, keys.

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Wait, where are my keys?

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They're not in my bag.

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Ugh, they're not on the table.

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Oh, here they are, under the sofa.

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Mochi, did you take them?

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I turn off the lights.

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I close the windows.

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I say goodbye to my cat.

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Bye, Mochi. Be good.

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I open the front door.

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I go out and close the door.

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I lock it with my key. Did I lock it?

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Hmm.

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I check again.

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Yes, it's locked.

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I walk down the stairs.

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I see my neighbor, Mrs. Lee.

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Good morning, Mrs. Lee.

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Outside, the air is fresh and cool I walk to the bus stop

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Here comes my bus!

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I run!

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After work, I look in my fridge Oh no!

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It's almost empty!

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I need to go to the supermarket hit.

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At the supermarket, I take a basket.

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First, I go to the fruit and vegetables.

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I choose some tomatoes and an onion.

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These apples look really fresh.

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Next, I need milk and eggs.

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I check the eggs.

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None are broken.

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Good!

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I put them carefully in my basket.

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Then I look for spaghetti.

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Hmm.

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There are two kinds.

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Which one is cheaper?

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This one is cheaper, and it looks good.

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Near the checkout, I see some chocolate.

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I don't need it.

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But I want it.

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Okay, just one bar.

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I wait in line at the checkout.

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The cashier scans my things.

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That's $23, please.

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I pay by card and say thank you.

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I put everything in my own bag.

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I walk home with dinner in my hands.

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Tonight, I'm going to cook spaghetti.

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It's sunny today, so I'm going to cycle to work.

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First, I check the tires.

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Oh, the back tire is a little soft.

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I pump some air in.

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Now it's perfect.

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Next, I put on my helmet.

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Safety first.

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Mochi watches me from the window.

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Bye, Mochi!

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See you tonight!

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I ride along the bike lane next to the road.

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The cars are stuck in traffic, but I'm not.

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Cycling is faster than driving in the city

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Suddenly, I hear a loud noise Clunk!

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Oh no!

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The chain is off I stop at the side of the road I put the chain back on slowly and carefully

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My hands get really dirty, but it works.

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I wipe my hands and get back on my bike.

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At a red light, I see my usual bus.

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It's stuck behind a long line of cars.

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Today, I'm faster than the bus.

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I arrive at work ten minutes early.

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I lock my bike to the bike rack.

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I'm a little tired, but I feel great.

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Tomorrow, I'm going to ride my bike again.

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I get to the bus stop just in time.

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There are five people waiting in line.

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The bus stops, and the doors open.

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I get on and tap my card on the reader.

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Beep!

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The driver smiles at me.

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Good morning, I say.

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Ugh, the bus is really crowded today.

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There aren't any free seats.

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So I hold on to the strap and stand.

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Whoa!

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Suddenly, the bus stops hard.

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I almost fall onto a man's back.

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Sorry, I say.

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He just laughs.

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At the next stop, some people get off.

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I find a seat by the window.

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Nice!

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But then an old woman gets on.

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I stand up and give her my seat.

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Thank you, young man, she says.

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I look out of the window at the city.

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I listen to music for twenty minutes.

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My stop is next, so I press the button.

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The bus stops, and I get off.

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I'm at work, and I'm not late.

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It's Saturday, and I'm going to visit my parents.

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They live by the sea, two hours away.

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Mrs. Lee is going to feed mochi for me.

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First, I buy a ticket from the machine.

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I choose a round -trip ticket because it's cheaper.

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Oh no!

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It doesn't take my card.

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I try again, and this time it works.

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My train leaves from Platform 3 at 9.

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I wait on the platform with a hot coffee.

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Then I hear an announcement.

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The train is late, and it's leaving from Platform 5.

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I run up the stairs and over the bridge.

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Everyone is running with me

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We get to Platform 5 just in time

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The train is busy, but I find a window seat I put my backpack on the shelf above me

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Then I sit down and relax

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After an hour, I can see the sea.

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The water is bluer than the sky today.

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I take a photo and send it to Mom.

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The train arrives twenty minutes late.

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But I don't mind, because Mom is waiting for me.

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She waves and gives me a big hug.

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It's so good to be home.

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It's Friday evening and it's raining hard.

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I'm going to Sam's birthday dinner tonight.

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The restaurant is far and the buses are slow.

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So, I'm going to take a taxi.

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I open the taxi app on my phone.

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I type the name of the restaurant.

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A car is coming in five minutes.

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Great!

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I wait outside with my big black umbrella.

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Then my phone rings

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It's the driver

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Oh no, he's waiting at the back door I run around the building in the ring

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The driver smiles and says hello I tell him the name of the restaurant I put on my seatbelt and we go

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But the traffic is terrible tonight.

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The cars aren't moving at all.

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I'm going to be late for dinner.

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Then the driver takes a small, quiet street.

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It's faster.

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He knows the city very well.

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We arrive at the restaurant at 7.

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The fare is $18.

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I pay by card and say thank you.

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I'm walking to the door when I hear a shout.

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It's the driver!

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He has my umbrella!

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Oops!

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I left it in the taxi.

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What a kind driver.

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Now I'm not wet.

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It's 6 .30 in the evening.

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I'm home from work.

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I take out my keys.

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I unlock the door.

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Oh!

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Mochi runs to the door.

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She's so happy to see me.

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Hi, Mochi.

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I missed you.

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I take off my shoes I put on my slippers

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They're warm and soft.

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I hang my jacket on the hook.

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I put my bag on the floor.

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My bag is so heavy today.

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I go to my bedroom.

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I change my clothes.

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I change into my sweatpants.

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Now I feel comfortable.

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The room is very hot.

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I open the window.

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Fresh air comes in.

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Nice!

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Finally, I sit on the sofa.

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Oh, Mochi jumps on my lap.

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She's warm and soft.

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Home, sweet home.

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Oh no, my laundry basket is full again.

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I don't have any clean socks for tomorrow.

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So today, I'm going to do the laundry.

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First, I stored my clothes into two piles.

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White clothes go here, and dark clothes go there

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And Mochi sits on the dark pile,

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of course I carry the white clothes to the washing machine I put them in and add some soap

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Then I choose a warm wash and press start

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It takes an hour, so I read my book.

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Beep, beep, the washing machine is finished.

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I open the door and take out my clothes.

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Wait, why is my white t -shirt pink?

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Oh no, there's a red sock in here.

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It was in the white pile by mistake

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Now all my white t -shirts are light pink

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Oh, it's okay, pink is a nice color too I hand everything on the drying rack outside

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It's sunny and windy, so the clothes dry quickly.

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While they're drying, I wash the dark clothes.

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In the afternoon, I fold everything neatly.

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My clothes smell fresh and clean.

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But look, Mochi's sleeping in my basket it.

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Next time, I'm going to check for Rhett's socks first.

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It's Saturday morning, and my phone buzzes.

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Oh, no!

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My friend Sam is coming at 3.

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Look at my apartment.

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It's a mess.

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I'm going to clean everything before he arrives.

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First, I open all the windows for fresh air.

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Then, I pick up my clothes from the floor.

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I put my books back on the shelf.

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Next, I get out the vacuum cleaner.

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Mochi hates the vacuum because it's so loud

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She runs away and hides under the bed

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Sorry, Mochi I'll be quick,

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I promise Then I dust the shelves and the TV Wow!

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There's so much dust up here

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It makes me sneeze three times

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Now it's time to mop the kitchen floor.

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I fill a bucket with warm, soapy water.

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While it dries, I stay out of the kitchen.

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Then I take out the trash.

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Two big bags.

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They're heavier than I thought.

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Finally, I look around my apartment.

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It looks much cleaner and brighter than before.

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Mochi comes out and jumps on the clean sofa.

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And just then, the doorbell rings.

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Perfect timing.

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Mom gave me a rice cooker last week.

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Tonight, I'm going to use it for the first time.

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I'm going to make rice and vegetables.

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First, I measure two cups of rice.

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I wash the rice in cold water.

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I wash it three times until the water is clear.

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Then I put the rice in the rice cooker.

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I add water up to the line.

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I close the lid.

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That's easy!

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While the rice cooks, I cut some vegetables.

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I fry carrots, broccoli, and onions in a pan.

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Oh, it smells really good 30 minutes later,

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I'm very hungry I open the rice cooker

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Wait, the rice is still hard and cold

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Oh no, I didn't press the start button

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So I press the button and wait again

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Now the vegetables are cold, too Mochi looks at me

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She wants dinner, too Beep!

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Finally, the rice is ready

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It's soft and hot

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It's much better than my old rice in a pot I send a photo to mom and say thank you

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Next time, I'm going to press start first

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It's Saturday, and it's a hot, sunny day I'm hungry, but I don't want to cook

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So I'm going to make a big salad for lunch I open the fridge and take out some vegetables.

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A lettuce, two tomatoes, and a cucumber.

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Wait, where's the cucumber?

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Oh, there it is, behind the milk.

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First, I wash the lettuce in cold water.

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I wash it carefully because there is sometimes sand in it.

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Then I tear the leaves into small pieces.

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Next, I chop the tomatoes on a board.

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I slice the cucumber, too.

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My new knife is sharper than my old one.

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Now I'm going to make a simple dressing I put oil,

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lemon juice, and salt in a jar

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Then I close the lid and shake it hard

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Shake, shake, shake

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It sounds like a little drum

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Suddenly, Mochi jumps onto the kitchen chair

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She smells the lettuce and looks at me

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Sorry, Mochi, cats don't eat salad I give her a cat treat instead I put everything in a big bowl

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Then I pour the dressing on top

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Wow, it looks so fresh and colorful.

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It's lighter than a burger, but I'm full.

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And I didn't turn on the stove once.

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It's seven o 'clock, and I'm hungry.

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Tonight, I'm making spaghetti with tomato sauce.

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First, I wash my hands.

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I fill a big pot with water.

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I put it on the stove and add some salt.

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Now I wait for the water to boil.

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While I'm waiting, I chop an onion.

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Oh, my eyes.

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Onions always make me cry.

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Then I cut the tomatoes into small pieces.

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I heat some oil in a frying pan.

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I cook the onion until it's soft.

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Then I add the tomatoes and stir.

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Mmm, my kitchen smells amazing

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Look, the water is boiling I put the spaghetti into the pot

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It cooks for about ten minutes I stir it so it doesn't stick I taste one piece

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Ouch, it's hot but it's perfect.

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Not too hard, not too soft.

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I drain the water and add the sauce.

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Dinner is ready.

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I put some cheese on top.

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It's not a restaurant, but it's delicious, and there's enough for lunch tomorrow.

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Dinner was great, but look at my kitchen.

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Ugh, there are dirty plates and pans everywhere.

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I don't have a dishwasher, so I wash them by hand.

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First, I clear the table.

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I put the leftovers in a box for tomorrow.

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Then I throw away the food scraps.

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Then I fill the sink with hot water.

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I add some dish soap.

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Wow!

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Look at all the bubbles!

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I always wash the glasses first because they're the cleanest.

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Then the plates, then the forks and spoons.

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The frying pan is the worst part.

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I have to scrub it really hard.

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Finally, it's clean!

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I rinse everything with clean water.

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I put the dishes on the rack to dry.

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Then I dry the glasses with a towel.

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Last, I wipe the table and the counter.

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My kitchen is clean again.

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That feels so much better.

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Now I can relax.

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On Sunday afternoon, someone knocks on my door.

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It's my neighbor, Mrs. Lee, with her dog, Cookie.

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Her knee hurts, so she can't walk him today.

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I don't have a dog, but I say yes.

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Cookie is smaller than me, but he's stronger.

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He pulls me down the street really fast.

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Slow down, Cookie.

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Wait for me.

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Then he stops at every tree and every flower.

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He wants to smell everything.

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At the park, Cookie sees another dog.

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It's a little brown dog with a blue collar.

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They sniff each other and wag their tails.

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I think they're going to be friends.

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I throw an old tennis ball for Cookie.

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He runs after it and brings it back.

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Again and again.

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He never gets tired.

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After an hour, I'm more tired than Cookie.

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So we walk slowly back home.

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Mrs. Lee thanks me and gives me some homemade cookies.

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Cookies for walking, Cookie.

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How funny.

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At home, Mochi smells my jeans and looks angry.

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Don't worry, Mochi You're still my favorite

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It's Saturday morning

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The sun is out today I put on my yellow jacket I want to walk to the park

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I walk down my street

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The light is red I stop and wait.

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Now it's green.

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Let's go.

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The park is near my home.

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The path is long and sunny.

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I hear birds in the trees.

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Wow, the flowers are beautiful.

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I walk fast

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Oh, I'm hot now I take off my jacket

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There's a pond in the park I see lots of ducks

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One small duck swims to me

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Sorry, I have no food

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My legs are tired.

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I sit on a green bench.

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I drink some water.

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The sun is warm on my face.

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I take a photo of the pond.

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Now I walk home.

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What a lovely Saturday!

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Every Sunday evening, I call my mom.

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We use a video call on my laptop.

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Today is her birthday, so it's a special call.

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Mom answers, and she's wearing a party hat.

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I sing happy birthday to her.

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But then her face stops moving.

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Oh no, the video is frozen.

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I check the Wi -Fi on my laptop.

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It's not working.

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There's no internet.

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So I turn off the router.

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I wait ten seconds and turn it on again.

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The little lights turn green.

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One minute later, the internet is back.

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Yes, I call mom again.

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This time, the video is clear.

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Mom shows me her birthday cake.

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Wow, it's bigger than her face.

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After the call, I buy a gift for her online.

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I choose a warm blue scarf.

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It's going to arrive on Tuesday.

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I order some cat food for Mochi, too.

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Wait, Mochi is walking on my keyboard.

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Now I have ten bags of cat food.

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I quickly cancel nine of them.

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Nice try, Mochi.

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It's Friday night.

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I don't work tomorrow.

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So tonight, I watch TV.

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First, I make some popcorn.

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Pop, pop, pop.

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I love that sound.

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I put it in a big bowl.

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I sit on the sofa.

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Where is the remote?

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It's not on the table.

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It's not under the sofa.

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Then the TV turns on.

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Mochi is sitting on the remote.

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Thank you, Mochi.

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Now move, please.

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I look for my favorite show.

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It's a funny show about a family.

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I turn up the volume.

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This show is so funny.

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I laugh and eat my popcorn.

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Mochi watches TV, too.

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Oh, she wants my popcorn.

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It's late now.

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I'm sleepy.

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My eyes close, and I fall asleep.

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Good night, TV.

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It's 10 .30 at night.

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Oh, I'm so tired.

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It's time for bed.

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I turn off the TV.

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I turn off the lights.

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I check the front door.

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It's locked.

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I go to the bathroom.

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I brush my teeth again.

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I wash my face and put on my pajamas.

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I get into bed.

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It's so soft.

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I set my alarm for 6 .30.

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Then, I put my phone away.

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No phone in bed.

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I read my book for ten minutes.

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It's a funny story.

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My eyes closed slowly.

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Oh, Mochi jumps on my bed.

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She sleeps by my feet.

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Good night, Mochi.

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I turn off the lamp.

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I close my eyes.

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What a long day.

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Good night, everyone.

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其實你聽得懂英文｜全職媽媽的 Daily Routine｜ENGLISH JOURNEY SLOW PODCAST【EP.15】

Daily ConversationWorking Adults

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🎧 EP 2 – My Morning Routine | Easy English Listening Practice for Beginners

Daily ConversationWorking Adults

Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “A DAY IN MY LIFE”. This video has 624 sentences and 3907 words to shadow. The speech runs for 47:14. The speaker talks slowly, about 83 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 76% 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
jacket noun	/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/	A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.
hungry adjective	/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/	Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
shake verb	/ˈʃeɪk/	To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
sunny adjective	/ˈsʌni/	Featuring a lot of sunshine.
tomato noun	/təˈmeɪ.toʊ/	A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.
sock noun	/sɑk/	A knitted or woven covering for the foot.
arrive verb	/əˈɹaɪv/	To reach; to get to a certain place.
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…
cookie noun	/ˈkʊki/	A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.
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…
onion noun	/ˈʌn.jən/	A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.
sofa noun	/ˈsoʊ̯fə/	An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.
clock noun	/klɑk/	A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
butter noun	/ˈbʌtɚ/	A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
basket noun	/ˈbæskɪt/	A lightweight woven container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
turn off verb		To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
take out verb		To remove.
take off verb		To remove.
get off verb		To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it.
pick up verb		To lift; to grasp and raise.
sit down verb		To assume a sitting position from a standing position.
walk down verb		To continually advance (on an opponent) and punch (the opponent) in order to control the fight and dominate the opponent, while shrugging off the opponent's…
come out verb	/ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/	To be discovered; to be revealed.

Sentences worth repeating

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

I'm going to make eggs and toast.
Wait, where are my keys?
They're not in my bag.
Mochi, did you take them?
Wait, why is my white t -shirt pink?

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	are broken · is frozen
Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things	faster than · bluer than · heavier than
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group	the cleanest · the worst
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	are cooking · is running · is waiting

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 72 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shake /ˈʃeɪk/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, shelf /ʃɛlf/, wash /wɑʃ/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/

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 jacket, hungry, shake.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

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

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其實你聽得懂英文｜全職媽媽的 Daily Routine｜ENGLISH JOURNEY SLOW PODCAST【EP.15】

🎧 EP 2 – My Morning Routine | Easy English Listening Practice for Beginners

Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

Key vocabulary in this video

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Sentences worth repeating

Grammar in this video

Pronunciation to watch

How to practise with this video

What is the Shadowing Technique?