Shadowing Practice: HSK 1–2 | 我的⼀天 My Daily Routine | Learn Everyday Chinese through Real Conversations - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello everyone! Welcome to the new episode of Everyday Chinese. I am Li Ming.
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Hello everyone! Welcome to the new episode of Everyday Chinese. I am Li Ming.
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Hello everyone! I am Wang Yu. I am very happy to meet you again!
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Hello, Wang Yu!
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Hello, Li Ming!
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You look very happy today, is there anything good?
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Haha, nothing special.
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Work went smoothly today, so I'm in a good mood.
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How about you? How was your day?
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I was very busy today and it felt like time was passing by so quickly.
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It was still dark when I left home in the morning. It was already dark when I got home from get off work in the evening.
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Yes, that’s how a lot of people’s day goes.
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This reminds me that we say "I'm busy today" or "I'm tired today" every day.
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But what exactly does our day look like?
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Our listeners may also be curious.
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Well, that’s a good idea!
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Let’s talk about “My Day” today!
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We can share how we spend a typical day.
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OK, no problem. This way everyone can also learn some Chinese words and sentences about daily life.
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Okay, let's start from the morning. Wang Yu, what time do you usually get up in the morning?
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I wish I could get up at seven o'clock every day, but... haha, sometimes I sleep until seven thirty or even eight o'clock.
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I often don't have time to eat breakfast.
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After exercise, your body will feel very comfortable and you will be energetic all day.
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So do you make your own breakfast?
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Usually it's an egg, a glass of milk, and a slice of bread.
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It's quick to prepare, ready in just five minutes.
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But there are a lot of people in the morning and the subway is very crowded.
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When I get to the company, I often feel a little tired.
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Haha, I understand. Then the longest time in our day may be working in the company.
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What do you usually do in the morning?
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So when I get to the company, the first thing I do is turn on my computer and start working.
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I have a lot to read and a lot to write.
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Sometimes, I also have to attend meetings with colleagues.
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Time passed quickly and it was noon in the blink of an eye.
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So we usually order takeout with colleagues.
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It’s very convenient to order takeout using your mobile phone now, you can eat whatever you want.
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We can eat Chinese food, Japanese food, and food from many other countries.
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What do you like to eat?
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For example, scrambled eggs with tomatoes and a fish.
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Li Ming, what about you? Are you ordering takeout too?
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But there are some small restaurants downstairs from our company, the food is delicious and the price is not expensive.
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So I prefer to go to a restaurant with two or three colleagues.
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How long do you usually take to eat?
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After dinner, some people will take a break, some will drink a cup of coffee, and then prepare for afternoon work.
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At 5:30 or 6:00 in the afternoon, I can finally get off work and go home!
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I like to listen to music on the way home. Or listen to our podcast Everyday Chinese.
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I like my mother's cooking very much. If I get home late, I will make some simple noodles for myself.
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I usually cook dinner myself. Keep it simple and eat less.
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Sometimes I also use WeChat to chat with friends.
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Reading books can help me learn a lot of new things. It also calms my mind.
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I usually don’t go to bed until half past eleven, sometimes even midnight.
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I will listen to music in bed for a while. Then go to bed before 11 o'clock.
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Okay, starting tomorrow, I will also go to bed before 11 o'clock!
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It could be a delicious lunch, some time chatting with friends, or a good book.
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What time do you get up in the morning? What do you like to do in the evening?
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Feel free to leave us a message in our comment section and share your day with us in Chinese.
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Hmm... this question is a bit difficult to answer.
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Oh? Sleeping until eight? Will you be in time for work?
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So I was in a hurry! After I got up, I quickly washed my face, brushed my teeth, and then found clothes to wear.
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Skipping breakfast is not good for your health.
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I know, I know. So I will buy something to eat on the way to the company, such as a steamed bun or a cup of soy milk.
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What about you, Li Ming? You look like someone who gets up early.
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Haha, you guessed it right. I am used to getting up early. I usually get up at 6:30 in the morning.
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Half past six? That's early! What do you do after you get up?
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I will first drink a glass of water and then do some simple exercise at home, about twenty minutes.
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Wow, so healthy! I really want to learn from you, But I can't really get up in the morning.
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Yes, my breakfast is simple.
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That's great. After breakfast, how do you go to the company?
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I drive to work. My home is a little far from the company. It takes about 40 minutes by car. How about you?
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I take the subway. There is a subway station downstairs from my house, which is very convenient.
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Yes, there are a lot of people on the Beijing subway in the morning and evening. The commute to work is also very hard.
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Yes, every morning is like a "battle".
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My work requires the use of a computer.
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My job is similar. I spend most of my time on the computer, answering emails, and talking on the phone.
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Yes! Speaking of lunch, here comes my biggest concern: What should I eat for lunch today?
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Haha, this is the most important question every day. How do you eat lunch? Do you eat at the company?
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Our company doesn't have a cafeteria.
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Yes, ordering takeout is popular.
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I like to eat rice and vegetables.
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I sometimes order takeout.
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It's also nice to go to a restaurant and take a break from the office.
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We usually go to eat at 12 o'clock, eat for an hour, and then go back to the company around 1 o'clock.
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Me too! I have to have a cup of coffee in the afternoon. Without coffee, I feel sleepy.
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Haha, a lot of people are like this. The working hours in the afternoon are almost the same as in the morning, but I feel a little more tired.
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Yes! I am happiest when I get off work!
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What do you usually do after get off work? Do you go home right away?
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Well, most of the time I go home directly because I am very tired after a day's work and want to go home and rest as soon as possible.
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Haha, thank you for your support.
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So how do you solve your dinner problem?
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If I come home early, my mother will prepare dinner for me.
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It feels so good to have dinner with my family.
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Yeah. What about you? What do you do after get off work?
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After get off work, if I’m not tired, I sometimes go to the gym and work out for an hour.
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Wow! You exercise in the morning and in the evening after get off work. You are awesome!
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Haha, just a habit. After working out, I come home feeling relaxed.
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OK. So what do you do after dinner and before going to bed?
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This is probably the most relaxing time of my day.
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Of course! I’ll sit on the couch, watch some TV, or scroll through TikTok on my phone to see what my friends are doing today.
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Well, that sounds relaxing. I don't really like looking at my phone at night because my eyes are tired from looking at the computer all day. I like reading books.
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Reading? What a good habit. What kind of books do you read?
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I read a lot of books. Sometimes I read Chinese history. Sometimes I also read some novels.
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Really good. Actually, I also bought a lot of books. But I rarely have time to watch them. They are all sleeping in my room.
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Haha, you can read a little bit every day, such as ten pages.
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Okay, one last question. What time do you go to bed every night?
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I always tell myself to go to bed early, but I often forget the time while watching TV or playing with my phone.
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Will you be very sleepy the next morning?
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Yes! That's why I can't get up in the morning. You must go to bed early, right?
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Yes, in order to have a good spirit the next day, I usually get ready for bed at half past ten.
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Haha, I hope you can do it.
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Okay, it's about time.
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Today we talked about our respective days, from waking up in the morning to going to bed at night.
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Yeah, it sounds like our day was pretty different.
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Li Ming, you lead a very healthy and regular life.
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As for me, I’m a little messy, haha.
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No no, everyone's lifestyle is different.
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Importantly, We can find our own happiness in a busy day.
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You are right. Dear listeners, What is your day like?
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We look forward to seeing what you share.
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Well, this is the end of this episode of Everyday Chinese. Thank you for listening.
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See you next time!
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goodbye! Bye-Bye!

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About This Lesson

This lesson is based on a real conversation between two individuals discussing their daily routines. Learners will practice everyday vocabulary and phrases that revolve around common activities, such as waking up, commuting to work, eating meals, and relaxing at home. By engaging with this content, you will gain insight into how to articulate your daily activities in English while enhancing your overall speaking skills. Utilizing the shadowing technique, you can significantly improve your English pronunciation and intonation as you mimic the speakers in this video. This activity is perfect for learners looking to learn English with YouTube as a supplemental tool for english speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Get up - to rise from bed
  • Order takeout - to request food to be delivered instead of dining in
  • Crowded subway - a train system where there are many people
  • Prepare breakfast - to make the first meal of the day
  • Go home - to return to one’s residence
  • Relax with friends - spending casual time with companions
  • Reading books - engaging with written texts for enjoyment or knowledge
  • Make simple noodles - to cook an easy meal

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this video, consider using the shadow speech technique. Start by closely listening to the dialogue without trying to speak along just yet. Pay attention to how the speakers express their thoughts and emotions. Once you feel more comfortable, start to replay the segments where the speakers discuss routine activities, such as morning rituals or lunchtime choices. Focus on imitating not only the words but also the rhythm and tone of their voices.

It's important to match the speed of the conversation. If the pace feels too fast, slow it down using your video player’s playback controls. This will allow you to grasp each phrase easily. For beginners, try to shadow just one or two sentences at a time; this incremental approach will make the english speaking practice more manageable and less overwhelming. Blending the engaging content from the video with your shadowing practice will help reinforce your learning and boost your confidence in using English in daily 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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