Shadowing Practice: English Made Simple Podcast: Episode 8 - Routines - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello, I'm Keith, and this is English Made Simple, a new podcast from the Keith Speaking Academy.
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A1 Beginners, Episode 8.
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You know, I'm from England, but I live in Spain.
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And today we are learning routines.
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Daily routines.
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Oh, here's Anna.
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Hello again, Anna.
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Hi, Keith.
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How are you?
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I'm tired.
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I wake up early every day.
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Early?
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At four o'clock?
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No, not that early.
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At eight o'clock?
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No, I wake up at six o'clock.
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Very early.
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And you, Anna?
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I wake up at eight o'clock.
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I have a shower in the morning.
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I have a shower in the evening.
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I have toast for breakfast. And you?
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I have cereal for breakfast.
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I drive to work. And you?
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I don't drive to work.
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I walk.
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I have lunch at two o'clock And you?
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I have lunch at one o'clock I go home and I have dinner at seven p.m.
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I go home and I have dinner at six p.m.
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I go to bed at 11pm.
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Me too.
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I go to bed at 11pm.
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Great.
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Now, let's listen to a dialogue.
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Welcome to quiz time!
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Let's say hello to our first player.
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Hello.
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Hello there.
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And what's your name?
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I'm Anna.
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Welcome to quiz time, Anna. Are you ready?
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Yes, I am.
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Question number one.
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Does Keith get up early or late?
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He gets up early.
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Yes, Keith gets up early.
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Well done, Anna.
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One point.
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Question two.
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What does he have for breakfast?
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He has toast for breakfast.
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Yes, Keith has toast for breakfast.
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Well done.
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Two points.
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Question three.
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Does Keith walk to work?
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No, he doesn't.
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He drives to work.
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Correct.
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Yes.
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Keith doesn't walk to work.
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he drives well done anna you have three
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points question four what time does keith
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have dinner oh um i think he hmm he has dinner at six o'clock
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Oh no!
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He doesn't!
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He has dinner at 7 o'clock.
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Not to worry.
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Question 5.
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Does Keith go to bed at 9 o'clock or 10 o'clock?
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Oh, I'm not sure.
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Um, Keith goes to bed at...
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Wait, wait.
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He doesn't go to bed at nine o'clock.
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And he doesn't go to bed at ten o'clock.
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He goes to bed at eleven o'clock.
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That's right.
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Well done.
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Anna, you have four points.
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Hooray!
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Now, you will go into the final tomorrow.
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Thanks for watching and good night.
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Now, new words.
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Listen and repeat with me.
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Listen.
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One o'clock.
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Repeat.
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Listen.
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Two o'clock.
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Repeat.
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Repeat.
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Listen And
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Six o'clock Repeat Listen I wake up
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Repeat
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I wake up at six o'clock repeat listen at six o'clock
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I wake up at six o'clock repeat Very good.
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Listen.
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I have a shower.
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Repeat.
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A shower. Have the shower.
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I have the shower.
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Repeat.
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I have breakfast.
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I drive to work.
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Listen.
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I have nothing to restaurant around the order.
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I have lunch.
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Repeat.
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In the evening, I have dinner.
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Repeat.
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Listen.
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I go to bed.
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Repeat.
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Great.
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Well done.
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Now, let's talk about Anna.
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Repeat, listen and repeat.
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Anna wakes up.
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Repeat.
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Sup.
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Wakes up.
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Anna wakes up.
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Good, right?
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I wake up.
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Anna wakes up.
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Now, repeat.
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Anna wakes up at 8 o'clock.
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Anna has a shower.
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Repeat.
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Anna has breakfast.
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Good.
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Anna walks to work.
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Repeat.
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Anna walks to work repeat yeah,
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the rhythm she has lunch repeat she has dinner repeat
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She goes to bed.
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She goes to bed.
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She goes to bed.
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Excellent.
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Nice.
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now speaking pronunciation listen and repeat wake up cup
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wake up I wake up good wakes up Sup.
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Wakes up.
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He wakes up.
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Go to work. To. To work.
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Go to work. To bed.
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Go to bed.
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Good.
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To, to, to bed.
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Nice.
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O'clock.
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We say a clock.
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A, a clock.
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One o'clock.
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Repeat.
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Two o'clock.
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Three o'clock.
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Good. At.
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We say at. At one o'clock. At one o'clock.
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Repeat.
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At one o'clock.
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At one o'clock.
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At two o'clock.
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At three o'clock.
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Yes, that's it.
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Perfect.
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Well done.
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Now, let's listen to the dialogue again.
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Welcome to Quiz Time.
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Let's say hello to our first player.
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Hello.
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Hello there.
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And what's your name?
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I'm Anna.
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Welcome to quiz time, Anna.
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Are you ready?
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Yes, I am question number one does keith get up early
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or late he gets up early
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yes keith gets up early well done anna one point question two Question 2.
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What does he have for breakfast?
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He has toast for breakfast.
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Yes, Keith has toast for breakfast.
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Well done.
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Two points.
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Question 3.
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Does Keith walk to work?
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No, he doesn't.
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He drives to work.
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Correct.
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Yes.
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Keith doesn't walk to work.
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He drives.
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Well done, Anna.
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You have three points.
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Question four.
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What time does Keith have dinner?
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Oh, I think he has dinner at six o'clock.
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Oh, no, he doesn't.
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He has dinner at seven o'clock.
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Not to worry.
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Question five.
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Does Keith go to bed at nine o'clock or ten o'clock?
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Oh, I'm not sure.
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Keith goes to bed at...
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Wait, wait.
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He doesn't go to bed at nine o'clock.
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And he doesn't go to bed at ten o'clock.
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He goes to bed at eleven o'clock.
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That's right.
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Well done.
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Anna, you have four points.
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Hooray!
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Now you will go into the final tomorrow.
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Thanks for watching and good night.
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Daily Routines: A Real-Life English Dialogue
Everyday conversations about morning habits, work commutes, and bedtime are the building blocks of fluent English. The video’s dialogue between Keith and Anna mirrors real-life interactions—perfect for IELTS speaking practice or casual communication. By learning how to talk about routines, you’ll master phrases you can use immediately, whether chatting with a colleague or describing your day in a language exchange.
Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize
- "Wake up at [time]" – A core phrase for discussing morning routines (e.g., "I wake up at six o'clock").
- "Have [food/drink] for breakfast/lunch/dinner" – Natural way to talk about meals (e.g., "I have cereal for breakfast").
- "Drive/walk to work" – Common collocation for commuting (e.g., "She drives to work; he walks").
- "Go to bed at [time]" – Essential for describing nighttime habits (e.g., "We go to bed at 11pm").
- "Have a shower in the morning/evening" – Specific and practical for daily activities.
These chunks help you speak more naturally, avoiding awkward phrasing. They’re also key for improving English pronunciation since they follow common stress and intonation patterns.
Your Shadowing Challenge: Practice Now
The shadowing technique (or "shadowspeak") is a proven way to boost speaking fluency. Here’s your task: Watch the video, pause after each line (e.g., Keith’s "I wake up at six o'clock"), then repeat it immediately, matching the speed, tone, and pronunciation. Focus on copying the rhythm—do Keith’s words sound fast or slow? Does Anna’s voice rise or fall at the end of questions? Do this for 5 minutes daily, and you’ll notice better pronunciation and confidence. For extra IELTS speaking practice, record yourself and compare it to the video. This is how you learn English with YouTube effectively—turning passive watching into active practice.
Remember: Consistency beats perfection. Even 5 minutes of shadowing a day will make a difference.
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.