Shadowing Practice: Day in my life as an interior designer in London - Learn English Speaking with Video

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so I'm
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going to
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go to the next video. so you
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Good morning and welcome to my productive day as an interior designer working in London.
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I work for a corporate interior design company
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and I thought today would be a good day to kind of take you along my day since it's quite busy.
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I go to the office four times a week
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and I work from home once a week and I usually wake up around like 7 but I go to like,
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I try and go to the gym or like a workout class twice a week
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so today was one of those days that I went to bar class and I woke up at 6.
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So I have a few meetings today
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and I am super super busy as we have some deadline for the project
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so we're currently so hard working on that project.
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I find it like
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when I go to the gym in the morning my day just spans out
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so productively so like I try and go a few times a week and it really gives like this energy boost.
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I also noticed that every time I do like this work day vlog, it's always like raining and it's super annoying.
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Like it's still like end of August.
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It's supposed to be really, really like warm.
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But this year, like I feel like English summer has been so shit.
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I'm sorry, I'm swearing.
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It's been so bad and I just didn't feel like I had a summer.
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Anyway, we have a busy date to go.
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Good morning Adam.
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How are you doing?
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Not too bad, friends.
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How are you?
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Yeah, good, thanks.
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So, for the reception back wall,
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update or if we presented what was on Procore.
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But they don't really last long.
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I've been told a few times.
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They were looking for a white background.
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Originally it was like a paint and they just, they're not going to put artwork anymore
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but they also didn't want the whole long elevation to be cladded in timber because then it's a series of timber.
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And they were like, could we break that down into some different materials?
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I'm
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going to go
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ahead and get started.
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I'm going
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to go ahead and put it in the middle of the room.
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It's not even green.
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Yeah, I mean this could go nicely.
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Just lose the red pad now.
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It's not my favorite.
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So I just got back home about 30 minutes ago.
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I got changed to my confies, my t-shirt and a pajama bottom.
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I did feel like I had a really really busy day and I feel so tired.
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The thing with going to the gym in the morning
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and waking up at 6am is like really good for your like day productivity.
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But I must say it does make me feel a little tired.
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Um, so I honestly can't wait to relax
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and I'm just waiting for my boyfriend to come home so we can cook Dinner together.
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I did want it to go through everything
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that I've spent today I don't know I thought it would
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be fun to share with you guys like how much is like to day-to-day life spending in London If you lived here,
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obviously when I go to work like the spending would differ like depending on
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if I bring my lunch lunch etc. But today overall I've spent £7.40 for transport.
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It's travelling from zone 3 to zone 1
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which changes the price according to which zone you're traveling in London
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but one way is about like £3.40 on peak time
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and I obviously travel in the morning and then in the evening after work
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and before work which is the peak so I pay £3.40 per weight
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so £7.40 in total and I also paid about £11.20 for my lunch
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but this one will be kind of like spread it into my tomorrow's lunch
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and maybe potentially the day after
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so I am dividing my big lunch into like small portions
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so yeah I would say it's about £11.20 today but yeah
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if you kind of think about it daily maybe it's like £4, £5 and then I also got some coffee in the morning
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and then between my lunch break but I do have a Pret subscription
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which is like 30 pounds a month I'm really sad
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that now they're stopping this perks of like free coffee like
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unlimited free coffee for a month was just 30 pounds
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which was a great deal
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so yeah it's basically free as many coffee as you like per day
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so that's what I had from Pret and the nice thing is
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that I get a breakfast at work and some like snacks and fruit at work as well which I'm super grateful for.
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So overall I think I've spent about £18.60 which
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if you think about it like if you spend
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that much every day it is quite a lot of money
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but obviously like I said the lunch will be spreaded into like many days
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so it's not like every day that I spend this much.
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Obviously I haven't included like my rent and my dinner
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and stuff like that but i hope you guys found this information a little bit useful
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if you're thinking about visiting london
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or moving into london anyway guys i think i'm gonna call
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a day it's been a really long day for me
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and i feel a little bit tired
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so looking forward to rest a little bit thank you
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so much for watching
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if you have made it this far um you guys are the most kindest audience um
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but i will see you guys on my next video see you soon Thank you.

Why practice speaking with this video?

If you're looking to enhance your English speaking skills, practicing with the "Day in my life as an interior designer in London" video can provide a rich context for conversation. The speaker shares a personal narrative filled with everyday scenarios that are relevant and engaging. By listening to and mimicking their speech, you can develop your fluency and confidence in expressing similar thoughts and experiences. This video not only covers the busy schedule of a professional but also touches on relatable topics such as productivity and the weather, allowing you to practice key vocabulary and phrases used in daily discussions.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the transcript, several grammatical structures and expressions stand out, offering excellent opportunities for learning:

  • Present Simple Tense: The speaker regularly uses the present simple to describe their routine, e.g., "I usually wake up around 7." This tense is essential for discussing habits and daily activities.
  • Future Forms: The speaker mentions plans for the day, utilizing expressions like "I'm going to go to the next video." Understanding how to convey future intentions is important for IELTS speaking practice.
  • Conditional Clauses: Phrases like "If we presented what was on Procore…" demonstrate how to form conditional statements, which are crucial for expressing hypothetical situations.
  • Use of Adverbs: The speaker uses adverbs to describe actions, e.g., "I find it like when I go to the gym in the morning." This enhances your ability to add detail and nuance to your speech.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice shadowing this video, pay attention to the following tricky words and accents:

  • Productively: The pronunciation of this word can be challenging due to its length and syllable stress. Break it down: pro-duct-ive-ly.
  • Cladded: The ‘dd’ in this word might be pronounced quickly, making it sound like "clad-ded" rather than "clad-ed." Focus on the correct syllable to ensure clarity.
  • Timber: Different accents pronounce this word with varying emphasis. Listen carefully to grasp the subtleties in pronunciation.

Using this video on a shadowing site will not only help you improve your pronunciation but also familiarize you with the natural flow of the English language. Incorporate such speaking practice into your routine for fantastic results in your IELTS preparation and overall language skills!

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.