Shadowing Practice: Daily Routine | A1 English | Talk About Your Day | English Podcast - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr. English Channel.
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I'm Emily.
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Hi Emily.
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Hi everyone.
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It's great to be here again.
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It's wonderful to have you back, Paul.
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And to all our amazing listeners, thank you for tuning in.
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Today, we have a super simple and useful topic for you beginners out there.
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That's right, Emily.
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We're going to talk about our day.
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You know, the things we do every day.
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It's a fantastic way to learn some basic verbs and vocabulary.
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Exactly.
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It really helps us a lot.
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Yes, please do.
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We love hearing from you too, so feel free to leave a comment about your day or anything you're learning.
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Okay, Paul.
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Are you ready to talk about what we do during the day?
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Absolutely, Emily.
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Let's start with the morning.
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What do you usually do in the morning?
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Well, the first thing I do is wake up.
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I usually wake up around 7 o'clock.
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7 o'clock.
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That's a good time.
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I sometimes wake up a little earlier, around 6.30.
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Wow, you're an early bird, Paul.
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After I wake up, I get out of bed.
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Me too.
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Get out of bed is a very important phrase.
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That's right.
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After that, I go to the bathroom.
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I brush my teeth and wash my face.
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Brush my teeth and wash my face.
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These are also very common actions.
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That's right.
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After that, I go to the kitchen.
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Ah, the kitchen.
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What do you do in the kitchen in the morning?
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I usually make breakfast.
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Make breakfast.
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What do you usually have for breakfast, Emily?
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I often have coffee and toast.
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Sometimes I eat fruit too, like a banana or an apple.
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Coffee and toast.
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Simple and delicious.
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I usually have tea and some cereal.
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Nice.
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After breakfast, I get dressed.
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Get dressed.
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That means you put on your clothes.
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Exactly.
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I choose my clothes for the day and put them on.
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And what do you do after you get dressed, Emily?
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Well, if I'm going out, I might put on my shoes and my coat.
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Put on my shoes and put on my coat.
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Very good.
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Then I usually leave the house.
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Leave the house.
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Where do you usually go when you leave the house in the morning?
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I usually go to work.
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I work in an office.
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Go to work.
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I sometimes work from home, but sometimes I also go to an office.
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That's interesting.
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So, Paul, what do you do in the morning?
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Can you tell us about your routine?
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Sure.
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I wake up around 6.30.
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Then I get out of bed and go to the bathroom.
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I wash my face and brush my teeth.
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After that, I go to the kitchen and make tea and have cereal for breakfast.
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Then I get dressed.
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If I need to go to the office, I put on my shoes and maybe a jacket.
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Then I leave the house and go to work.
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That's a great morning routine, Paul.
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We used a lot of important verbs there.
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Wake up.
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Get out of bed.
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Go to the bathroom.
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Brush my teeth.
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Wash my face.
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Go to the kitchen.
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Make breakfast. Have breakfast.
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Get dressed.
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Put on shoes.
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Put on a coat.
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Leave the house.
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Go to work.
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Yes, those are very useful verbs for beginners.
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Let's talk about what we do during the day, Emily.
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What do you do at work?
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At work, I usually sit at my desk and work on my computer.
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I answer emails and write reports.
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Sit at my desk, work on my computer, answer emails, and write reports.
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These are all things many people do at work.
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That's right.
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Sometimes I also have meetings with my colleagues. Have meetings.
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Meetings are when people get together to talk about work.
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Exactly.
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What about you, Paul?
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What do you do during the day, especially if you work from home?
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If I work from home, I also sit at my desk and use my computer.
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I might write articles or prepare lessons.
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Sometimes I have online meetings.
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Write articles, prepare lessons, and online meetings.
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Very useful.
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Yes.
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And then, usually around lunchtime, I have lunch. Have lunch.
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What do you usually eat for lunch, Paul?
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I often have a sandwich or a salad.
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Something light.
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A sandwich.
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A salad.
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Sounds healthy.
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I sometimes bring my lunch from home or I go out to eat.
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Go out to eat.
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That's nice.
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After lunch, we usually go back to work.
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Yes, back to work until the end of the day.
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What happens after work, Paul?
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After work, I usually go home.
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Go home.
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That's a great feeling.
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What do you do when you get home?
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Well, sometimes I relax on the sofa and watch TV.
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Relax on the sofa.
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Watch TV.
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That sounds nice and relaxing.
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It is.
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Sometimes I also cook dinner.
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Cook dinner.
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What do you like to cook?
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I like to cook pasta.
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Or sometimes I make a simple soup.
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Pasta.
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Soup.
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Delicious.
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I also like to cook dinner.
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Sometimes I try new recipes.
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That's fun.
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After dinner, what do you usually do, Emily?
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After dinner, I often wash the dishes.
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Wash the dishes.
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Not my favorite activity, but it has to be done.
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Me neither.
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Sometimes I read a book or talk to my family or friends.
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Read a book.
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Talk to my family.
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Talk to my friends.
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These are all great evening activities.
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What about you, Paul?
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What do you do in the evening?
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In the evening, I sometimes go for a walk.
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Go for a walk.
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That's good exercise.
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Yes, it is.
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Or I might listen to music.
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Listen to music.
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What kind of music do you like?
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I like many kinds, but often I listen to something relaxing in the evening.
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That sounds lovely.
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Then, before going to bed, what do you do?
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I usually brush my teeth again.
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Brush my teeth.
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Good habit.
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Yes, it is.
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And then I go to bed.
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Go to bed.
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What time do you usually go to bed, Paul?
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I try to go to bed around 10.30 or 11 o'clock.
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That's a good time.
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I usually go to bed a little later around 11.30.
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So, to summarize our day, we talked about waking up, getting ready in the morning, going to work or working from home,
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having lunch, finishing work, going home, relaxing, having dinner, and going to bed.
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Yes, Paul, we covered so many useful everyday actions.
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Let's quickly review some of the key verbs we used.
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Wake up, get out of bed, brush teeth, wash face, make breakfast,
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have breakfast, get dressed, put on shoes, put on a coat, leave the house,
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go to work, sit at my desk, work on my computer, answer emails,
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write reports, have meetings, write articles, prepare lessons, have lunch, go home, relax.
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watch TV, cook dinner, wash the dishes, read a book, talk to family friends,
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go for a walk, listen to music, go to bed.
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That's a fantastic list, Emily.
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These are all things that everyone does regularly, so learning these phrases is super helpful for beginners.
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Absolutely, and remember, you can use these phrases to talk about your own day.
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Try to think about what you do from morning until night and say it in English.
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That's great practice.
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You can even write it down.
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Writing can help you remember the words and phrases better.
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Yes, that's a wonderful idea, Paul.
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And don't worry if you don't know all the words yet.
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Just try your best, and you'll learn more and more each day.
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Exactly.
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Learning a new language takes time and practice.
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Be patient with yourself and celebrate your progress, no matter how small it seems.
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That's such good advice, Paul.
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Well, I think we've covered a lot about our day today.
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Hopefully, our listeners found this helpful.
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I hope so too, Emily.
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It was fun talking about our daily routines.
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It was, Paul.
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And to our listeners, thank you so much for joining us today on Mr. English Channel.
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We really appreciate you being here.
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Yes, thank you.
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And if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, please don't forget to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any future lessons.
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That's right.
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And please share this episode with anyone you know who is also learning English.
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It would mean a lot to us.
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And we love to hear from you.
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So please leave a comment below telling us about your day in English, or any other topics you'd like us to talk about in the future.
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Yes, we read your comments and appreciate your feedback.
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So, until next time, keep practicing your English and have a wonderful day!
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Bye for now, everyone!
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Goodbye!
About This Lesson: Master Your Daily Routine in English
Embark on your journey to improved English speaking practice with this fantastic A1-level lesson focusing on daily routines. Join Emily and Paul from Mr. English Channel as they guide you through a typical day, from morning until night. This episode is packed with essential vocabulary and verbs to help you describe your own daily activities with confidence. You'll learn how to talk about waking up, getting ready, working, having meals, relaxing, and going to bed. It’s a perfect opportunity to practice using the simple present tense and build a strong foundation for everyday conversations. By engaging with this video, you'll naturally enhance your pronunciation practice and gain practical phrases for real-life situations.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Wake up: To stop sleeping and open your eyes. (e.g., I usually wake up around 7:00 AM.)
- Get dressed: To put on your clothes. (e.g., After breakfast, I get dressed.)
- Go to work: To travel to your workplace. (e.g., I usually leave the house and go to work.)
- Have a meeting: To attend a discussion, often for work. (e.g., Sometimes I have meetings with my colleagues.)
- Cook dinner: To prepare the evening meal. (e.g., After work, I usually cook dinner.)
- Wash the dishes: To clean plates, cups, and cutlery after a meal. (e.g., After dinner, I often wash the dishes.)
- Go for a walk: To take a leisurely stroll, often outdoors. (e.g., In the evening, I sometimes go for a walk.)
- Go to bed: To lie down in bed to sleep. (e.g., I usually go to bed around 10:30 PM.)
Practice Tips for This Video
This video offers an excellent resource for developing your English fluency, especially if you're a beginner. Here's how to maximize your learning experience:
- Listen Actively: Pay close attention to how Emily and Paul describe their routines. Notice their intonation when asking and answering questions.
- Employ the shadowing technique: The speakers have clear, moderate pacing, making this video ideal for shadowing. Try to mimic their rhythm, stress, and pronunciation as closely as possible. This is crucial for effective pronunciation practice.
- Focus on Verbs: The video highlights numerous common verbs related to daily actions. As you listen, mentally (or physically!) act out the verbs like "brush my teeth" or "get dressed" to reinforce their meaning and usage.
- Personalize Your Practice: Towards the end, the hosts encourage you to describe your own day. Pause the video and try to use the new vocabulary and sentence structures to talk about your morning, afternoon, and evening routine. This self-practice is invaluable for boosting your English speaking practice.
- Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record yourself describing your day. Then, listen back and compare your speech to the speakers in the video. This self-assessment helps identify areas for improvement.
- Connect to IELTS Speaking: The topic of daily routines is very common in IELTS Speaking Part 1. Practicing with this video will give you ready-made phrases and confidence to answer personal questions about your lifestyle.
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.