Shadowing Practice: Easy English Podcast | Morning Activities - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello everyone and welcome back to the channel.
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How are you today?
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Today I am here with Emma and today we are going to talk about morning activities.
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Hello everyone.
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I am very happy to be here today.
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Let's start our conversation.
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Good morning, Emma.
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How are you today?
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Good morning, David.
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I am doing very well.
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How about you?
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I am great.
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Thank you for asking.
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That is nice to hear.
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Emma, do you like mornings?
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Yes, I do.
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I like quiet mornings.
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Me too.
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Mornings feel peaceful.
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Yes, the air feels fresh in the morning.
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What time do you usually wake up?
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I usually wake up at 6 o'clock.
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Wow, that is early.
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Yes, but I like it.
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What about you?
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I usually wake up at 7 o'clock.
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That is still good.
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Do you use an alarm clock?
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Yes, I do.
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I use my phone alarm.
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Same here.
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My alarm is very loud.
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Mine is loud too.
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Sometimes I want to sleep more.
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Me too.
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It is hard to leave the bed sometimes.
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Especially on cold mornings.
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Yes, I understand that feeling.
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What is the first thing you do in the morning?
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First, I turn off my alarm.
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Then I drink water.
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That is healthy.
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Thank you.
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What do you do first?
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I wash my face first.
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It helps me wake up.
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That sounds refreshing.
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Yes, cold water helps a lot.
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Do you brush your teeth before breakfast?
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Yes, always.
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Me too.
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I think many people do that every morning.
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Yes, it is an important habit.
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After brushing my teeth, I make my bed.
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That is very organized.
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Thank you.
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My mother taught me that habit.
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My room is sometimes messy in the morning.
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Really?
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Really?
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Yes.
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I am trying to improve.
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That is good.
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Small habits are important.
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I agree.
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Do you exercise in the morning?
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Sometimes I do simple stretching.
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Nice.
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I like walking in the morning.
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Walking is very good exercise.
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Yes.
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It gives me energy.
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Do you listen to music when you walk?
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Sometimes I do.
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I also listen to podcasts.
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Oh, really?
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That sounds interesting.
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Yes.
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I like English learning podcasts.
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That is a great idea for students.
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Thank you.
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What do you usually eat for breakfast?
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I usually eat bread and eggs.
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That sounds delicious.
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What about you?
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I usually eat rice and tea.
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Nice.
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Tea is very relaxing in the morning.
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Yes, I love hot tea.
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Do you drink coffee too?
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Sometimes, but not every day.
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I drink coffee almost every morning.
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Really?
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Yes, coffee helps me feel awake.
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Many people love coffee in the morning.
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That is true.
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Do you check your phone during breakfast?
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Sometimes I read messages.
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Me too.
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I also check the weather.
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That is useful.
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Yes, then I know what clothes to wear.
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Good idea.
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Emma, do you enjoy quiet mornings or busy mornings?
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I enjoy quiet mornings.
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Same here.
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Quiet mornings help me relax.
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Yes, loud mornings can feel stressful.
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I agree.
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Do you talk to your family in the morning?
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Yes, we usually say good morning together.
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That sounds warm and friendly.
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Thank you.
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What about your family?
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We eat breakfast together when possible.
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That is very nice.
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Yes, I enjoy family time.
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Me too.
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After breakfast, what do you usually do?
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I take a shower and get dressed.
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Same here.
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Then I prepare for work.
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I prepare for school.
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Are mornings busy for you?
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Sometimes they are very busy.
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What makes them busy?
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I need to prepare my books and bag.
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Ah, I understand.
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Sometimes I forget things.
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Me too.
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I sometimes forget my keys.
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Oh no. Yes, then I must go back home.
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That happens to many people.
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That is true.
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Let's teach some English now.
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Great idea.
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The sentence, I wake up at 6 o'clock, is very useful.
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Yes, many people use this sentence every day.
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Wake up means to stop sleeping.
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Example, I wake up early every morning.
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Very good example.
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Another useful sentence is, I brush my teeth.
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Yes, brush is a regular verb.
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Regular verbs usually end with ed in the past tense.
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For example, yesterday I brushed my teeth at seven.
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Great example.
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Now let's look at an irregular verb.
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Okay.
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The verb eat is irregular.
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In the past tense, eat becomes eight.
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Example, this morning I ate breakfast at home.
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Excellent.
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Now let's practice pronunciation too.
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Great idea.
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The word breakfast is interesting.
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Yes, many learners say every sound slowly.
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Native speakers often say it like breakfast.
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That sounds more natural.
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Another useful word is exercise.
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Yes, exercise means physical activity.
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Example, walking is good exercise.
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Very nice.
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David, do you think morning habits are important?
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Yes, very important.
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Why do you think so?
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Good habits help us start the day well.
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I agree.
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A good morning can make the whole day better.
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That is very true.
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What about you, listeners?
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What do you usually do in the morning?
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Please write your answer in the comments.
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We would love to read your comments.
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Emma, do you like sunny mornings or rainy mornings?
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I like sunny mornings.
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Me too.
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Sunshine makes me happy.
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Rainy mornings make me sleepy.
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Same here.
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Do you ever oversleep?
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Yes, sometimes.
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What happens then?
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I feel rushed and nervous.
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Oh no, Yes, I do not like being late.
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Nobody likes being late.
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That is true.
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How do you feel after a good breakfast?
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I feel strong and ready for the day.
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Same here.
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Breakfast is very important.
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Yes, it gives us energy.
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Emma, do you cook breakfast yourself?
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Sometimes I do.
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What can you cook?
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I can cook eggs and pancakes.
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Wow, that sounds delicious.
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Thank you.
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What about you?
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I can make tea and toast.
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That is good too.
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Simple food is nice in the morning.
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I agree.
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If you are enjoying this conversation,
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don't forget to like and subscribe.
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Yes, it really helps the channel.
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Emma, do you listen to the news in the morning?
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Sometimes I do.
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I usually listen while eating breakfast.
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That is a good way to learn new information.
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Yes, I also learn new English words.
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Learning every day is important.
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Very important.
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Do you prepare your clothes the night before?
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Sometimes it saves time.
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Yes, that is smart.
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What is your favorite morning drink?
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Coffee with milk.
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Nice choice.
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What about you?
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Hot tea with sugar.
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That sounds relaxing.
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It really is.
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David, what advice do you have for better mornings?
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Sleep early and wake up early.
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Good advice.
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Also, eat a healthy breakfast.
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Yes, healthy food helps the body.
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And do not spend too much time on your phone.
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That is true.
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Sometimes phones waste a lot of time.
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I agree completely.
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Let's teach one more useful sentence.
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Great.
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I am getting ready for work.
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Get ready means to prepare.
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Example, she is getting ready for school.
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Excellent example.
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Another sentence is, I am in a hurry.
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This means you don't have much time.
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Example, I woke up late,
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so I am in a hurry.
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Very useful sentence.
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Thank you.
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I think our listeners learned many new words today.
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I think so too.
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Learning English can be fun and easy.
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Yes, practice a little every day.
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Small steps are important.
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Very important.
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What is your favorite part of the morning?
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My favorite part is drinking tea quietly.
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That sounds peaceful.
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What about you?
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My favorite part is seeing the sunrise.
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Wow, that sounds beautiful.
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Yes, morning skies are very pretty.
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I should wake up earlier to see that.
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You should try it one day.
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I will.
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Today was a lot of fun.
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I enjoyed our conversation today.
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Thank you everyone for listening.
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We hope you learned new English today.
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Keep practicing every day.
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See you in the next episode.
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Goodbye everyone.
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Bye.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you'll enhance your English speaking skills by focusing on morning activities, a common topic in daily conversations. You'll practice listening to natural dialogues and improve your ability to respond appropriately in similar situations. This session emphasizes the importance of routines, personal preferences, and the little rituals that can define our mornings. Through engaging discussions, you will not only expand your vocabulary but also work on your conversational fluency by mimicking real-life interactions.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Alarm Clock: A device that wakes you up at a scheduled time.
  • Wake Up: To stop sleeping and become alert.
  • Fresh Air: Clean air that is invigorating, typically found outside in the morning.
  • Brush Teeth: The act of cleaning your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
  • Breakfast: The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
  • Quiet Mornings: A peaceful start to the day with little noise.
  • Cold Water: Water at a low temperature, often used to refresh oneself in the morning.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson, consider utilizing shadowing techniques, where you repeat after the speakers to enhance your pronunciation and intonation. Since the dialogue is delivered at a natural pace, it provides a perfect opportunity to practice your shadow speech. Start by listening to the discussion about morning activities, and then pause after each sentence to mimic the tonal variations and speech patterns. This not only helps you improve English pronunciation but also boosts your confidence in speaking.

Try to record yourself as you shadow the speakers. Once you've practiced, play back the recording and compare your pronunciation with the original. This reflection will help identify areas for improvement. Engaging in systematic practice through this shadowing site allows you to track your progress while making learning enjoyable and effective!

Remember to focus on the context of the vocabulary; for instance, emphasizing wake up in the morning scenario makes your speaking sound more natural. Immerse yourself in the content by listening and repeating the phrases while thinking about how you would use them in your own morning routine discussions. Doing so can transform your speaking abilities as you learn English with YouTube and everyday conversations!

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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