Shadowing Practice: Daily Routine Short Dialogue - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Flying English.
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Hi, Jack.
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What time do you wake up in the morning?
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Hi, Emma.
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I wake up at seven o'clock.
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How about you?
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I wake up at half past six.
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Then I brush my teeth and wash my face.
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Me too.
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After that, I have breakfast.
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What do you do after breakfast?
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I get dressed and comb my hair.
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What about you?
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I do the same.
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After that, I go to school.
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Do you go to the school by bus?
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No, I walk to school.
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What do you do after school?
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I do my homework and watch TV. That sounds fun.
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I do my homework too, and then I read a book.
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What time do you go to bed?
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I go to bed at nine o'clock.
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What about you?
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I go to bed at half past nine.
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I like talking to you, Emma.
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Me too, Jack.
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See you tomorrow.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Daily Routine Short Dialogue" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

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

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