Shadowing Practice: Get Up Early | Daily English Conversation Practice for Beginners - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Do you get up early?
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Yes, I do.
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What time do you wake up?
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I wake up at 6.
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That's pretty early.
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Yes, I like starting my day early.
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What time do you usually get up?
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Around 6.30.
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Do you use an alarm?
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Yes, every morning.
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Does it wake you up?
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Yes, most of the time.
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Do you like getting up early?
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Yes, I really do.
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Why do you like it?
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The morning feels peaceful.
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That sounds nice.
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It helps me start the day well.
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What do you do after waking up?
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I drink some water.
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Then what?
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I wash my face.
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Do you exercise?
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Sometimes I do.
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Do you wake up easily?
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Not always.
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What makes it difficult?
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Sometimes I sleep late.
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Do you feel tired?
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Yes, when I don't sleep enough.
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What time do you go to bed?
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Around 11.
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Isn't that a little late?
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Maybe, but I try to sleep earlier.
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That's a good idea.
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Yes, I want to wake up fresh.
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Do you set your alarm every night?
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Yes, I do.
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What time is your alarm?
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Six o'clock.
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Do you turn it off quickly?
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Yes, then I get out of bed.
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Do you ever press snooze?
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Sometimes.
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How many times?
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Usually once or twice.
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That's dangerous.
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Why?
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You might fall asleep again.
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Do you check your phone after waking up?
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Sometimes I do.
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Is that a good habit?
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Probably not.
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What should you do instead?
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I should get out of bed.
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What is the best thing about mornings?
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The quiet atmosphere.
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Do you like the morning sunlight?
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Yes.
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I love it.
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Does it make you feel happy?
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Yes.
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It does.
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Do you drink tea in the morning?
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Yes.
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I usually do.
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How about coffee?
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Sometimes.
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Which one do you prefer?
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I prefer tea.
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Do you eat breakfast early?
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Yes, around 7.
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What do you usually eat?
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I eat eggs and bread.
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That sounds healthy.
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Yes, it's a simple breakfast.
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Do you exercise in the morning?
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Yes, sometimes.
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What kind of exercise?
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I usually walk.
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How long do you walk?
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About 20 minutes.
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Do you go outside early?
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Yes, when the weather is nice.
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Where do you go?
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I walk around the neighborhood.
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Do you go alone?
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Usually, yes.
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Is waking up early difficult for you?
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It was difficult before.
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What changed?
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I started sleeping earlier.
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Does it help?
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Yes, a lot.
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How can someone wake up early?
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They should sleep on time.
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Anything else?
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They should set an alarm.
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Should they avoid late night phones?
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Yes.
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That's helpful.
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Do you sleep late on weekends?
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Sometimes I do.
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What time do you wake up?
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Around 8.
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That's still pretty early.
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Yes.
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I don't like sleeping too late.
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What happens when you wake up late?
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I feel rushed.
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Do you skip breakfast?
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Sometimes I do.
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That's not good.
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I know.
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So I try to wake up early.
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Do you make your bed in the morning?
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Yes.
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I do.
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How long does it take?
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Only a few minutes.
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Is it a daily habit?
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Yes.
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Almost every day.
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Do you open your curtains after waking up?
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Yes.
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I do.
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Why?
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I like natural light.
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Does it help you wake up?
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Yes, it does.
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Do you drink water when you wake up?
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Yes, I always do.
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Is it cold water?
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Usually room temperature water.
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Do you drink a lot?
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Just one glass.
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Do you make a morning plan?
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Yes, I usually do.
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What do you write down?
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I write my important tasks.
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Does it help you?
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Yes, it keeps me organized.
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Do you study in the morning?
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Yes, sometimes.
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Is it easier to study then?
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Yes.
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My mind feels fresh.
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What do you study?
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I study English.
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Do you work better in the morning?
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Yes, I think so.
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Why?
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I have more energy.
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Are you tired in the afternoon?
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Sometimes I am.
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Do you feel proud when you wake up early?
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Yes, I do.
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Why?
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I feel productive.
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Does your day feel longer?
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Yes, in a good way.
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What if you can't wake up early?
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I try again the next day.
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Do you give up?
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No, I don't.
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That's a good attitude.
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Thank you.
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Do you need several alarms?
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No, one is enough.
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How did you do that?
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I built a routine Is it easy now?
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Yes.
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Much easier.
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Do you wake up at the same time every day?
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Almost every day.
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Even on weekends?
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I try to.
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Is that helpful?
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Yes.
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It keeps my routine stable.
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What do you hear in the morning?
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I hear birds sometimes.
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Do you like that sound?
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Yes.
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It's relaxing.
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Better than an alarm Definitely Do you like watching the sunrise?
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Yes, I love it How often do you see it?
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Whenever I wake up early Is it beautiful?
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Very beautiful Do you take a shower in the morning?
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Yes, usually Does it wake you up?
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Yes, it makes me feel fresh How long does it take?
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About 10 minutes Do you listen to music in the morning?
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Sometimes I do What kind of music?
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Calm music Does it help you relax?
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Yes, it does Do you read in the morning?
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Yes, sometimes What do you read?
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I read short articles For how long?
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About 15 minutes Do you feel more focused in the morning?
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Yes, I do Is your mind clear?
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Usually, yes.
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That's a great benefit.
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I agree.
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Do you ever sleep through your alarm?
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Yes, it happens sometimes.
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What do you do then?
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I get up quickly.
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Are you late?
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Sometimes I am.
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Do you keep your alarm near your bed?
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No, I keep it far away.
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Why?
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So I have to get up.
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That's a smart trick.
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It really works.
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Do you use your phone before bed?
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Sometimes Does it affect your sleep?
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Yes, if I use it too long What do you do now?
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I put my phone away earlier What time should people sleep?
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It depends on the person What's important?
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Getting enough sleep And waking up on time Yes, that's important too Do you feel happier after a good night's sleep?
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Yes, definitely Do you have more energy?
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Yes, much more.
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Does it improve your morning?
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Absolutely.
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What is your morning routine?
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I wake up and drink water.
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Then?
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I wash my face and exercise.
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What comes next?
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I eat breakfast.
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Do you make your breakfast yourself?
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Yes, most days.
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Is it difficult?
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No, it's very easy.
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What do you make?
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Usually eggs and toast.
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Do you check your schedule in the morning?
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Yes.
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I do.
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Why?
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I want to know my plans.
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Does it save time?
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Yes.
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It does.
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Do you feel rushed in the morning?
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Not anymore.
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Why not?
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I wake up early.
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So you have more time.
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Exactly.
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Is getting up early a healthy habit?
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I think it can be.
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What makes it helpful?
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It gives you more time And what else?
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It can make your morning calmer Would you recommend waking up early?
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Yes, I would Even for night owls?
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They can try slowly How slowly?
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They can wake up 15 minutes earlier Do you enjoy quiet mornings?
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Yes, very much What do you do during quiet time?
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I think about my day Does that feel peaceful?
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Yes, it does Do you go for a morning walk?
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Yes, sometimes Who do you go with?
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Sometimes with my friend Do you enjoy it?
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Yes, it's refreshing What is your favorite morning drink?
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Tea Do you add sugar?
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Just a little Do you drink it every day?
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Almost every day Do you feel sleepy after waking up?
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A little How do you feel awake?
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I wash my face and move around.
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Does that work?
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Yes, it does.
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What is one bad morning habit?
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Staying in bed too long.
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Do you do that?
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Sometimes I do.
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How do you stop?
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I get up as soon as my alarm rings.
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Do you prepare things the night before?
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Yes, sometimes.
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What do you prepare?
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My clothes and bag.
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Does that help in the morning?
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Yes.
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It saves time.
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Do you like starting your day early?
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Yes.
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I do.
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Does it make you productive?
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Yes.
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I get more things done.
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That's great.
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I really enjoy it.
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What's your best tip for waking up early?
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Go to bed on time.
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Anything else?
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Keep your alarm away from your bed.
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That's a good tip.
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It works for me.
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Are you going to wake up early tomorrow?
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Yes, I am.
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What time?
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Six o'clock.
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Do you have your alarm ready?
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Yes, it's already set.
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So, do you enjoy getting up early?
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Yes, I really enjoy it.
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Has it changed your daily life?
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Yes, it has.
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How do you feel now?
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I feel fresh, calm, and productive.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 310 sentences and 1444 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:22. The speaker talks at a steady 127 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| alarm noun | /əˈlɑɹm/ | A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy. |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| routine noun | /ɹuˈtin/ | A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure. |
| productive adjective | /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ | Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile. |
| rush verb | /ɹʌʃ/ | To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully. |
| egg noun | /ɛɡ/ | An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| stable noun | /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ | A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) ungulates, especially horses. |
| trick noun | /ˈtɹɪk/ | Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle. |
| atmosphere noun | /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ | The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body. |
| asleep adjective | /əˈsliːp/ | In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting. |
| skip verb | /skɪp/ | To move by hopping on alternate feet. |
| depend verb | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition |
| awake verb | /əˈweɪk/ | To become conscious after having slept. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. | |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. | |
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). | |
| move around verb | To relocate to new homes repeatedly; to not live in any one place for long. | |
| walk around verb | To walk with no planned destination; to meander. | |
| write down verb | To produce or set (something) down in writing; to record something. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, can't, isn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: rush /ɹʌʃ/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like alarm, habit, helpful.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should you do · should get · should sleep |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | started sleeping · enjoy getting |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | Is waking · Is getting |
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.