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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to Fluence Core English.

I'm Gwen.

What if you could practice English all day without sitting down for hours to study?

What if you could simply follow one normal day in English and learn useful sentences along the way?

Because maybe you understand English when you listen, but when it's your turn to speak, your mind goes blank.

You start translating.

You search for words.

And suddenly, simple English feels difficult.

That's what we're going to work on today.

Welcome to English Shadowing Practice from Morning to Night.

Instead of practicing random sentences, you'll follow one complete day in English,

from waking up in the morning to getting ready for bed.

Along the way, you'll practice 299 useful sentences for real -life situations,

your morning routine, work, meals,

errands, conversations, plans, friends, family, and everyday life.

And we'll build them in three levels.

Part 1, A2, Beginner, Simple English from Morning to Noon.

Part 2, B1, Intermediate, More Natural English from Noon to Evening.

Part 3, B1 to B2, More Expressive English from Evening to Night.

But don't try to memorize all 299 sentences.

Listen, repeat, copy the rhythm, then make the sentence your own.

If you forget something, keep going.

If you make a mistake, try again.

The goal isn't perfect English.

The goal is to make useful English feel familiar enough to use in real life.

So don't just listen to this lesson.

Speak with me.

Follow the story, one situation at a time and one sentence at a time.

By the end, you won't just have heard 299 English sentences.

You'll have practiced English through an entire day.

So, take a breath, get comfortable, and let's start your English day from morning to night.

All right, let's begin our day.

It's early in the morning and we're going to follow the routine step by step.

Don't worry about speaking quickly.

Focus on the whole sentence.

Listen to the rhythm and repeat it naturally.

Let's start.

Topic 1.

Waking up and starting the morning.

I usually wake up around 6 in the morning.

My alarm goes off and I turn it off.

I stay in bed for a few minutes.

I stretch before I get out of bed.

I check the time on my phone.

I try not to look at my phone for too long.

I open the curtains and let some light in.

I make my bed before I leave the room.

I open the window for some fresh air.

I take a deep breath and start my day.

I need to get moving.

I don't want to be late this morning.

I have a busy day ahead of me.

I try to start my morning without rushing.

I take a minute to wake up completely.

I think about what I need to do today.

Then I get out of bed.

It's time to get ready.

Topic 2.

Getting ready for the day.

I head to the bathroom to get ready.

I wash my face and brush my teeth.

I take a quick shower.

I dry off and get dressed.

I put on some deodorant.

I put on some deodorant I fix my hair before I

leave I fix my hair before I leave I check the

weather on my phone I check the weather on my phone

It looks like I need a jacket today It looks like

I need a jacket today I choose something comfortable to wear

I choose something comfortable to wear I put on my shirt

and jeans I put on my shirt

and jeans I grab my shoes from the closet I grab

my shoes from the closet I check myself in the mirror

I check myself in the mirror Everything looks good Everything looks good I feel awake and ready for the day.

I need to hurry up a little.

I don't want to waste too much time.

I make sure I have everything I need.

I'm almost ready to leave.

Now I can head to the kitchen.

Topic 3.

Breakfast and morning routine.

I go to the kitchen and start making breakfast.

First I make myself a cup of coffee First I make myself a cup of coffee

I like to have coffee in the morning I like to have coffee in the morning

I make some eggs and toast I make some eggs and toast

I add some fruit to my breakfast I add some fruit to my breakfast

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I pour myself a glass of water I pour myself a glass of water

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I sit down and eat for a few minutes.

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I try not to rush through breakfast.

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I check my messages while I eat.

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I look at my schedule for the day.

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I see that I have a busy morning.

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I see that I have a busy morning.

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I need to leave in about 20 minutes.

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I need to leave in about 20 minutes.

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I finish my coffee and clean up.

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I finish my coffee and clean up.

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I put my dishes in the sink.

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I put my dishes in the sink.

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I wipe down the kitchen counter.

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I wipe down the kitchen counter.

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I grab my water bottle before I leave.

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I grab my water bottle before I leave.

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Breakfast gives me a little more energy.

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Breakfast gives me a little more energy.

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Now I'm ready to get going.

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Now I'm ready to get going.

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Topic four, getting out the door and commuting.

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I grab my bag and my keys.

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I grab my bag and my keys I make sure I have my phone and wallet

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I make sure I have my phone and wallet.

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I turn off the lights before I leave.

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I turn off the lights before I leave.

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I lock the front door behind me.

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I lock the front door behind me.

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I head to the bus stop.

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I head to the bus stop.

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I'm hoping the bus isn't late today.

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I check the time while I wait.

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The bus arrives a few minutes later.

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I get on and find a seat.

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I get on and find a seat.

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I listen to music during the ride.

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Sometimes I listen to an English podcast.

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I look out the window as we drive.

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Traffic is a little busy this morning.

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I still have plenty of time.

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I check my schedule one more time.

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I check my schedule one more time I think about what I need to get done today

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I think about what I need to get done today

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I'm almost at my stop I'm almost at my stop I get ready to get off the bus Topic 5.

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Arriving and starting the day I get off the bus and walk to work.

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I have a few minutes before I need to start.

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I stop for a quick coffee on the way.

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I say good morning to the people I know.

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It's nice to see everyone this morning.

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It's nice to see everyone this morning.

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I put my things down and get settled.

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I put my things down and get settled.

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I check what I need to do first.

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I check what I need to do first.

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I start with the most important task.

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I start with the most important task.

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I try to stay focused and avoid distractions.

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I try to stay focused and avoid distractions.

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I have a lot to get done before lunch.

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I have a lot to get done before lunch.

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I'll take things one step at a time.

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I'll take things one step at a time.

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If I need help, I'll ask for it.

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If I need help, I'll ask for it.

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I check my email before I get started.

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I answer the messages that need a quick response.

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I answer the messages that need a quick response.

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Then I get back to my main task.

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Then I get back to my main task.

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I'm ready to get to work.

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I'm ready to get to work.

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My morning is already moving quickly.

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My morning is already moving quickly.

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Before I know it, it'll be time for lunch.

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Before I know it, it'll be time for lunch.

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And if you're practicing with me, tell me in the comments, what time do you usually start your day?

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You can answer with a simple sentence in English.

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For example, I usually start my day at 7.

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The morning has gone by quickly.

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We've woken up, gotten ready, had breakfast, left home, and made our way through the morning.

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But the day isn't over yet.

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There's still plenty more English to practice as we move into the afternoon.

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So keep following the story, because next, our day continues from noon into the evening.

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Part 2.

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Noon to Evening The morning is moving quickly, and now we're getting into the middle of the day.

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Let's continue exactly where we left off.

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You've already started your day made your way to work, and now it's time to handle the rest of the afternoon.

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Listen carefully, repeat naturally, and try to imagine yourself in each situation.

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Let's continue.

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Topic 1.

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Getting into work and managing your day.

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I get to work and settle in at my desk.

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I get to work and settle in at my desk.

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I say good morning to my coworkers.

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I say good morning to my coworkers.

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I check my email before I get started.

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I check my email before I get started.

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I look over my schedule for the day.

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I look over my schedule for the day.

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I make a quick list of what I need to get done.

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I make a quick list of what I need to get done I start with the most important task

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I start with the most important task I try to stay focused and avoid distractions

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I try to stay focused and avoid distractions

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I have a few things to finish before lunch I have a few things to finish before lunch.

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I work through my first task and move on to the next one.

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I work through my first task and move on to the next one.

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I check my progress before moving forward.

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I check my progress before moving forward.

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I need to respond to a few messages.

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I need to respond to a few messages I'll take care of those before lunch I'll take care of those before lunch

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I ask my co -worker a quick question I ask my co -worker a quick question

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We talk through the problem for a few minutes We talk through the problem for a few minutes

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I make a few changes based on their feedback.

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I'm making good progress so far.

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I finish one task and move on to the next.

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I finish one task and move on to the next.

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Before I know it, it's almost lunchtime.

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Before I know it, it's almost lunchtime.

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Topic 2.

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Lunch and Everyday Conversations I wrap up what I'm doing and take my lunch break.

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I wrap up what I'm doing and take my lunch break.

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I head to the break room with a few co -workers.

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I head to the break room with a few co -workers.

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I heat up the lunch I brought from home.

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We sit down and talk for a few minutes.

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Someone asks what I'm doing this weekend.

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I tell them I haven't made any plans yet.

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I tell them I might spend some time with friends.

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I tell them I might spend some time with friends.

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We talk about what we've been up to lately.

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We talk about what we've been up to lately.

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We share a few stories and laugh about them.

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We share a few stories and laugh about them.

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It's nice to take a break from work.

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It's nice to take a break from work.

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I finish my lunch and grab some water.

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I finish my lunch and grab some water.

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I check the time before heading back.

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I check the time before heading back.

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I don't want to be late for my next meeting.

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I don't want to be late for my next meeting.

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I clean up my space before I leave.

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I clean up my space before I leave.

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I say, see you later and head back to work.

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I say, see you later and head back to work.

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I feel refreshed after taking a short break.

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I feel refreshed after taking a short break.

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Now I'm ready to get back to work.

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Now I'm ready to get back to work.

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Topic three, afternoon work and communication.

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I head back to my desk and check my schedule.

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I head back to my desk and check my schedule.

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I have a meeting coming up this afternoon.

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I have a meeting coming up this afternoon.

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I make sure I have everything I need.

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I make sure I have everything I need.

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I join the meeting and listen to the discussion.

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I join the meeting and listen to the discussion.

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I share my thoughts when it's my turn.

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I share my thoughts when it's my turn.

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I ask a question to make sure I understand.

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I ask a question to make sure I understand.

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We talk about the next steps.

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We talk about the next steps.

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I write down a few important notes.

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I write down a few important notes.

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I'll follow up on that later.

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I'll follow up on that later.

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We agree on what needs to be done.

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We agree on what needs to be done.

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After the meeting, I get back to my work.

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After the meeting, I get back to my work.

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I have a report to finish before the end of the day.

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I have a report to finish before the end of the day.

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I take a short break to clear my head.

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I take a short break to clear my head.

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I grab another cup of coffee.

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I grab another cup of coffee.

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I still have a few things left to do.

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I still have a few things left to do.

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I try to stay focused until I'm finished.

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I try to stay focused until I'm finished.

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I'm getting close to finishing everything.

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I'm getting close to finishing everything.

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I check my work one more time.

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I check my work one more time.

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Now I can start wrapping things up.

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Now I can start wrapping things up.

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I'm finally done with work for the day.

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I'm finally done with work for the day.

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I pack my things and get ready to leave.

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I pack my things and get ready to leave.

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I say goodbye to my co -workers.

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I say goodbye to my co -workers.

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I have a few errands to run before I go home.

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I have a few errands to run before I go home.

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First, I need to stop by the grocery store.

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First, I need to stop by the grocery store.

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I make a quick list of what I need.

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I make a quick list of what I need.

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I need to pick up some milk and vegetables.

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I need to pick up some milk and vegetables.

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I also need to grab something for dinner.

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I also need to grab something for dinner.

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I stop by the pharmacy on the way.

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I stop by the pharmacy on the way.

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I pick up what I need and head back out.

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I pick up what I need and head back out.

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I stop at the bank before it closes.

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I stop at the bank before it closes.

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I take care of everything pretty quickly.

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I take care of everything pretty quickly.

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I check my list to make sure I didn't forget anything.

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I check my list to make sure I didn't forget anything.

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It feels good to get everything done.

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It feels good to get everything done.

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Now I can finally head home.

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Now I can finally head home.

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I'm tired, but I'm glad I got everything done.

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I'm tired, but I'm glad I got everything done.

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Heading home and transitioning into the evening.

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I leave the store and head toward home.

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I leave the store and head toward home.

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I walk to the bus stop and check the schedule.

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I walk to the bus stop and check the schedule.

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The bus arrives a few minutes later.

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The bus arrives a few minutes later.

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I find a seat and put my bag beside me.

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I find a seat and put my bag beside me.

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I sit back and relax for a while.

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I sit back and relax for a while.

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I listen to music during the ride home.

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I listen to music during the ride home.

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Sometimes I listen to a podcast instead.

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Sometimes I listen to a podcast instead.

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I look out the window and watch the city go by.

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I look out the window and watch the city go by.

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The day feels completely different now.

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The day feels completely different now.

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I'm tired after a long day, but I feel good about it.

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I'm tired after a long day but I feel good about it.

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I get off the bus and walk the rest of the way home.

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I get off the bus and walk the rest of the way home.

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I'm looking forward to relaxing tonight.

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I'm looking forward to relaxing tonight.

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I think about what I want to make for dinner.

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I think about what I want to make for dinner.

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I still have enough energy to enjoy the evening.

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I still have enough energy to enjoy the evening.

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I'm almost home now.

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I'm almost home now.

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I can finally take off my shoes and relax.

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I can finally take off my shoes and relax.

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It's been a long day, but it was a good one.

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It's been a long day, but it was a good one.

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I'm ready to enjoy the rest of my evening.

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I'm ready to enjoy the rest of my evening.

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Level 2 is completed.

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You've now followed the day from the middle of the workday all the way to heading home.

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And notice how the English has become more natural as the day has continued.

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But the day isn't over yet.

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Now we're heading into the evening, where the conversations become more personal, the pace slows, and the final part of the day begins.

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Part 3, Evening to Night You've made it through the workday, finished your errands, and finally made it home.

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Now the pace slows down.

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Let's continue the story from here

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and practice the kind of English you might actually use at the end of a normal day.

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Listen carefully, repeat out loud, and try to make each sentence feel like your own.

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Topic 1.

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Arriving Home and Unwinding I finally make it home after a long day.

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I finally make it home after a long day.

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I unlock the door and step inside.

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I unlock the door and step inside.

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I put my keys in the same place.

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I put my keys in the same place.

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I take off my shoes and jacket.

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I take off my shoes and jacket.

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I put my bag down and take a deep breath.

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I put my bag down and take a deep breath.

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It's good to finally be home.

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It's good to finally be home.

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I change into something more comfortable.

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I change into something more comfortable.

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I need a few minutes to unwind.

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I need a few minutes to unwind.

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I check in with my family.

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I check in with my family.

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I ask how everyone's day went.

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I ask how everyone's day went.

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We talk about what happened during the day We talk about

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what happened during the day I tell them a little about

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my day at work I tell them a little about my

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day at work It feels good to leave work behind for

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the evening It feels good to leave work behind for the evening

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I try not to think about work too much when I'm home

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I try not to think about work too much when I'm home.

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I give myself some time to relax.

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I give myself some time to relax.

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The day was busy, but I got a lot done.

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The day was busy, but I got a lot done.

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Now I can slow down and enjoy the evening.

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Now I can slow down and enjoy the evening.

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I'm glad to be home.

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I'm glad to be home.

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I finally feel like I can relax.

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I finally feel like I can relax.

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Topic two, dinner and family conversations.

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I start getting dinner ready.

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I start getting dinner ready.

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We decide what we're going to have tonight.

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We decide what we're going to have tonight.

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I help set the table while dinner is cooking.

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I help set the table while dinner is cooking.

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Everyone sits down when the food is ready.

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Everyone sits down when the food is ready.

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We catch up over dinner.

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We catch up over dinner.

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I tell them about something funny that happened at work.

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I tell them about something funny that happened at work.

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We talk about our plans for the weekend.

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We talk about our plans for the weekend.

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Someone asks how my day went.

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Someone asks how my day went.

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I tell them it was pretty busy, but everything worked out.

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I tell them it was pretty busy, but everything worked out.

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We laugh about something that happened earlier.

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We laugh about something that happened earlier.

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It's nice to have time to talk without rushing.

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It's nice to have time to talk without rushing.

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I really enjoy these quiet moments together.

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I really enjoy these quiet moments together.

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The food tastes even better when we eat together.

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The food tastes even better when we eat together.

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I finish my meal and get up to help clean up.

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I finish my meal and get up to help clean up.

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I'll take care of the dishes tonight.

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I'll take care of the dishes tonight.

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We clean up the kitchen together.

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We clean up the kitchen together.

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After dinner, everyone goes back to their own routine.

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After dinner, everyone goes back to their own routine.

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I'm grateful that we had time to sit down together.

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I'm grateful that we had time to sit down together.

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Now it's time to relax.

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Now it's time to relax.

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Topic four, getting ready for bed.

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I start getting ready for bed.

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I start getting ready for bed.

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I put away a few things before I go upstairs.

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I put away a few things before I go upstairs.

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I turn off the lights in the rooms I'm not using.

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I turn off the lights in the rooms I'm not using I brush my teeth

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and wash my face I brush my teeth

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and wash my face I take a warm shower to help

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me relax I take a warm shower to help me relax

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I put on my pajamas and get comfortable I put on my pajamas and get comfortable

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I check my alarm for tomorrow morning.

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I make sure my phone is charging.

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I take a quick look at tomorrow's schedule.

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I think about what I need to do first.

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I think about what I need to do first I get everything ready

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so my morning is easier I get everything ready

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so my morning is easier I put my clothes out for

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tomorrow I put my clothes out for tomorrow I set my alarm

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and put my phone away I set my alarm

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and put my phone away I don't want to stay up too late tonight tonight.

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I don't want to stay up too late tonight.

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I take a few minutes to slow down.

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I let go of the things I can't change tonight.

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I let go of the things I can't change tonight.

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The day is almost over.

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The day is almost over.

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I'm ready to get some rest.

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I'm ready to get some rest.

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Reflection, gratitude, and falling asleep.

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I get into bed and make myself comfortable.

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I get into bed and make myself comfortable.

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I take a few slow, deep breaths.

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I take a few slow, deep breaths.

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I think about one good thing that happened today.

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I think about one good thing that happened today.

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I'm grateful that I made it through another day.

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I'm grateful that I made it through another day I think about what went well today

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I think about what went well today

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I think about what I could do better tomorrow I think about what I could do better tomorrow

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I remind myself that I don't have to be perfect I remind myself that I don't have to be perfect.

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Tomorrow is another chance to do better.

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Tomorrow is another chance to do better.

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For now, I just need to rest.

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For now, I just need to rest.

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I put everything else out of my mind.

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I put everything else out of my mind.

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I close my eyes and let my body relax.

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I close my eyes and let my body relax.

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I listen to my breathing for a moment.

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I listen to my breathing for a moment.

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I feel calm and ready to sleep.

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I feel calm and ready to sleep.

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I'm thankful for the people in my life.

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I'm thankful for everything I learned today.

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I'm thankful for everything I learned today.

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I know tomorrow will bring something new.

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I know tomorrow will bring something new.

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For now, I'm going to let myself rest.

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I take one last deep breath.

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I close my eyes and settle into bed.

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I close my eyes and settle into bed.

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I'm ready for a new day tomorrow.

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I'm ready for a new day tomorrow.

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Good night.

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Good night.

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Level three is completed.

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And just like that, our day has come to an end.

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You followed the story from the moment you woke up, through your morning, your workday,

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your afternoon errands, and finally all the way home and into the night.

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Keep practicing these sentences because the more familiar they become, the easier it will be to use similar English in your own daily life.

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Conclusion Your Next Step Congratulations!

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You made it all the way from morning to night.

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You practiced English through a complete day.

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Waking up, getting ready, having breakfast, going to work, handling your responsibilities,

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having lunch, running errands, coming home, having dinner, relaxing, and getting ready for bed.

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But remember, the goal was never to memorize everything in one day.

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The real goal was to make these sentences feel familiar.

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So now, here's your next step.

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Come back to this lesson and practice a little every day.

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Listen carefully.

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Repeat the sentences out loud.

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Copy the rhythm and pronunciation.

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Then, try using the sentences to describe your own day.

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Talk about what you do in the morning.

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Talk about your work.

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Talk about your plans.

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Talk about what happened today.

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And at night, try telling yourself about your entire day in English.

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You don't need to speak perfectly.

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You just need to keep speaking.

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Because when you practice the same useful English again and again,

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your brain starts recognizing it faster and speaking becomes more natural.

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And if you forget some sentences, don't worry.

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Watch this lesson again.

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Practice the parts that feel difficult.

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Come back tomorrow and practice again.

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A few minutes of daily practice can be much more powerful than studying for hours once and then stopping.

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So make English part of your daily routine.

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And remember, listen, repeat, speak, use it, then do it again tomorrow.

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If you enjoyed this shadowing practice,

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don't forget to like this video and subscribe to Fluent Core English for more practical English speaking and shadowing lessons.

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And I'd love to hear from you.

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Tell me in the comments, what part of your day do you enjoy the most?

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Morning, afternoon, or evening?

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Write your answer in English, even if it's just one simple sentence.

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And if this lesson helped you, share it with someone who is also working on their English.

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Keep practicing, keep speaking, and most importantly, don't wait until your English is perfect to start using it.

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Your confidence grows every time you speak.

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I'll see you in the next lesson.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “Improve English Fluency: 299 Sentences for Your Daily Routine”. This video has 556 sentences and 4810 words to shadow. The speech runs for 40:18. The speaker talks at a steady 119 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
relax verb	/ɹɪˈlæks/	To make something loose.
breathe verb	/bɹiːð/	To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
lesson noun	/ˈlɛs.ən/	A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
worker noun	/ˈwɝ.kɚ/	One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor.
routine noun	/ɹuˈtin/	A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
settle verb	/ˈsɛtəl/	To determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or fix (a time, an order of succession, etc).
shoe noun	/ˈʃu/	A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of…
rush verb	/ɹʌʃ/	To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully.
arrive verb	/əˈɹaɪv/	To reach; to get to a certain place.
alarm noun	/əˈlɑɹm/	A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
desk noun	/dɛsk/	A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a…
grateful adjective	/ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/	Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful.
jacket noun	/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/	A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.
dish noun	/dɪʃ/	A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
wrap verb	/ɹæp/	To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
clean up verb		To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy.
get back to verb		Return to (an activity)
sit down verb		To assume a sitting position from a standing position.
wake up verb	/ˌweɪk ˈʌp/	To stop sleeping; to awake.
get off verb		To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it.
pick up verb		To lift; to grasp and raise.
take off verb		To remove.
turn off verb		To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

That's what we're going to work on today.
All right, let's begin our day.
I don't want to be late this morning.
I don't want to waste too much time.
I'm almost ready to leave.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result	If I need help, I'll ask
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	have heard · has gone · We've woken
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	be done · is completed
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form	start translating · keep going · start making

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 109 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “th” sounds: breathe /bɹiːð/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/, cloth /klɒθ/
The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, rush /ɹʌʃ/, dish /dɪʃ/, distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/
Long words — get the stress right: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, deodorant /diˈoʊ.də.ɹənt/

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 relax, breathe, lesson.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →