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Welcome to Speak Up Sessions English Podcast.
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Learn English with Masu and Fizu.
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You know that feeling when your alarm goes off at 5 a.m
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and your bed feels like the most comfortable place in the entire world?
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Yeah, me too.
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But here's something interesting.
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Some of the most successful people in the world wake up at 5 a.m every single day.
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And today we're going to learn how to talk about it in English.
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Hello everyone and welcome back to Speak Up Sessions English Podcast.
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I'm Masu and I'm so happy you're here with us today.
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Whether you're listening while having your morning coffee, or maybe you're actually one of those amazing 5am people, this episode is perfect for you.
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You know, talking about daily routines might sound simple, but it's actually one of the most useful conversations you can have in English.
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Think about it.
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When you meet new people, when you're making friends, when you're traveling, people always ask, what do you do in the morning?
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Or what time do you wake up?
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These are real conversations that happen every single day.
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So here's what we're going to do today.
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By the end of this conversation, you'll be able to talk confidently about morning routines, ask people about their daily habits,
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and share your own schedule in natural, fluent English.
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We're going to practice two different real-life situations today.
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First, you'll learn how to have a casual conversation with a friend about morning routines.
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You know, that friendly chat when you're curious about how someone starts their day. And second,
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we're going to practice talking to a personal trainer at a gym who's giving you advice about building better morning habits.
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Two totally different situations, but both super useful.
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And of course, I have my friend Fizu here with me today.
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Fizu, let me ask you something.
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What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
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Oh, I wake up usually at 7 o'clock, sometimes 7.30.
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But 5 a.m., that sounds really crazy for me.
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It sounds crazy for a lot of people.
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But you know what?
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After today's conversation, you might want to try it, or at least you'll know exactly how to talk about it in English.
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Are you ready to start?
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Yes, I'm ready.
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But Masu, I have to say, I am a very sleepy person in the morning.
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Good try, Fizu.
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I understand what you mean.
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But let me show you a better way to say that.
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We don't say, I am a very sleepy person.
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Instead, we say, I'm a very sleepy person in the morning.
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Or even more natural, I'm not a morning person.
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Can you try that?
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Oh, I'm not a morning person.
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Is that correct?
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Perfect!
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Yes, I'm not a morning person is exactly what we say when we don't like waking up early.
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That was great, Fizu!
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Okay, everyone, let's dive into today's conversation.
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So Fizu, let's talk about morning routines.
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When your alarm goes off at 7am, what's the first thing you do?
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Hmm, the first thing I think… I check my phone.
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I look at messages and social media.
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Okay, interesting.
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A lot of people do that.
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Now, let me teach you something useful here.
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When we talk about the first thing we do, we have a really natural way to say it in English.
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We say, the first thing I do is check my phone.
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Notice how we use is plus the base verb.
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Can you say that sentence?
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The first thing I do is check my phone.
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Excellent.
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Now, what about after that?
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Do you get out of bed immediately, or do you stay in bed for a while?
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I stay in bed.
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Sometimes I'm staying for 10 or 15 minutes.
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I like your honesty, but let's fix that sentence just a little bit.
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You said, I am staying, but when we talk about habits and routines, we use the simple present tense, not the continuous form.
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So the correct way is, I stay in bed for 10 or 15 minutes.
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The word for is important here because it shows duration, how long you do something.
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Try it again.
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I stay in bed for 10 or 15 minutes.
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Perfect.
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That's exactly right.
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Now you're speaking naturally.
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So after you finally get out of bed, what happens next?
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Then I go to bathroom and I wash my face and I brush my tooth.
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Good.
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You're doing great but I caught one small mistake there.
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You said, I brush my tooth, but we need to say, I brush my teeth, because we have more than one tooth, right?
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The plural is teeth.
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It's one of those tricky English words that changes completely.
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Oh, teeth.
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So, I brush my teeth.
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Yes, I brush my teeth.
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Perfect pronunciation too, Fizu!
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Now, let me tell you a quick story.
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When I was learning about healthy morning routines, I read something really interesting.
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There's this very successful businessman named Tim Cook.
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He's the CEO of Apple.
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And he wakes up at 3.45am every single morning.
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Can you imagine?
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3.45.
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He says the morning is the most productive time because there are no distractions.
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The world is quiet, and he can focus on his most important work.
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I thought that was fascinating.
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Wow!
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3.45?
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That's more early than 5 a.m.
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Gently almost perfect, Fizu.
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But we don't say more early.
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Instead, we use earlier.
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It's a comparative form.
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So we say, that's earlier than 5 a.m.
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Can you say that?
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That's earlier than 5 a.m.
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Exactly.
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Beautiful.
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You know, this is actually a really common mistake that learners make.
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Some adjectives use more to make comparatives, like more beautiful or more interesting,
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but early becomes earlier, just like easy becomes easier.
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Does that make sense?
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Yes, I understand now.
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Earlier, not more early.
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You've got it.
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Okay, so let's think about this.
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If someone wakes up at 5 a.m., what do you think they might do?
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What activities would be good for the early morning?
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Hmm, maybe they do exercise?
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Or they read books?
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Those are excellent ideas.
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Yes, a lot of 5am people exercise or read.
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Some people also meditate.
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That means they sit quietly and focus on their breathing to feel calm and peaceful.
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And some people use that quiet time to plan their day or work on personal projects.
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Here's a cultural note for you.
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In Western countries, especially in America, there's this whole culture around morning routines and productivity.
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People talk about it a lot.
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They share their routines on social media.
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They read books about it.
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They even have podcasts just about morning habits.
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It's really popular.
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Oh, that's interesting.
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In my country, many people wake up early too for different reasons.
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For example, for morning prayer or to prepare breakfast for family.
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That's a beautiful observation, Fizu.
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You see, different cultures, different reasons, but the morning time is special everywhere.
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Now, let's practice using some of this vocabulary in a more natural way.
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If I ask you, what does your morning routine look like, how would you answer?
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Mmm, my morning routine looks like, um, wait, my morning routine looks like I wake up,
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check phone for a few minutes, brush my teeth, and then have breakfast.
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Good effort!
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You corrected yourself on looks like.
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That was excellent awareness.
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Now, let me show you an even more natural way to answer.
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Instead of saying, my morning routine looks like, and then listing everything, we usually just say, well, I wake up around 7,
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check my phone for a few minutes, brush my teeth, and then have breakfast.
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We don't need to repeat, my morning routine looks like.
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We just dive into describing it.
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Does that feel more natural?
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Yes, that sounds much better.
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So I just say what I do, right?
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Exactly.
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You just described the actions in order.
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Now, here's a question for you, and I want our viewers to think about this, too.
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Why do you think some people prefer to wake up so early, even when they don't have to?
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Maybe because they want to have more time, or they want to do things before other people wake up?
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Those are great answers.
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Yes, exactly.
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Many early risers say they love the quiet, peaceful feeling of the early morning.
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They feel like they're getting a head start on the day.
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That means they're starting before everyone else, so they feel ahead.
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It's also about discipline and building good habits.
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Okay, I think we're ready to practice this in a real conversation.
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Let's move into our first real-life situation.
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Alright, Fizu, let's put everything we've learned into practice.
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Here's the situation.
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Imagine you're at a coffee shop on a Saturday morning.
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It's about 9am and you went into a friend who you haven't seen in weeks.
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You sit down together with your coffee and you start chatting.
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Your friend mentions that they've started waking up at 5am every day and you're really surprised and curious about it.
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You want to know why they're doing it, what their routine is like, and how it's working for them.
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This is a friendly, casual conversation, just two friends catching up.
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I'll be your friend and you be yourself.
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Ready?
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Okay, I'm ready.
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Hey, oh my gosh, is that you?
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I haven't seen you in forever.
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How have you been?
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Hey, yes, it's me.
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I'm good, thank you.
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How are you?
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I'm doing great.
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Actually, I've been feeling amazing lately.
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I started this new routine and it's changed everything for me.
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Oh really?
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What routine?
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I've been waking up at 5 a.m every single day for the past month.
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What?
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5 a.m.?
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That's very early.
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Why you do that?
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Good question, Fizu, but let's fix the grammar quickly.
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Instead of why you do that, we need to say why do you do that.
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In questions, we use do before you.
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Can you try again?
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Why do you do that?
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Perfect.
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Much better.
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Back in character.
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Well, I wanted to have more time for myself, you know?
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Time before work gets crazy and before everyone starts texting me.
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Hmm.
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I understand.
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But 5 a.m is so early.
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How you wake up?
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You use an alarm?
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Fizu, same thing.
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How you wake up needs do in the question.
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It should be how do you wake up.
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Try it.
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How do you wake up?
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Do you use an alarm?
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Excellent.
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Much better. In character.
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Yes, I set my alarm for 4.55 a.m.
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The first week was really hard, not going to lie, but now my body's used to it.
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Wow.
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And what is the first thing you do when you wake up?
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Good question.
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The first thing I do is drink a big glass of water.
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Then I put on my workout clothes and go for a run.
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You run in the morning?
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Every day?
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Every single day.
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Well, except Sundays.
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Sundays I rest.
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That's amazing.
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I think you are a very disciplined person.
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Fizu, you're doing so well, but remember what we practiced earlier?
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We need the article A here.
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Say I think you are a very disciplined person.
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Also discipline as an adjective becomes disciplined with ED at the end.
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Can you say it?
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I think you are a very disciplined person.
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Perfect.
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That's exactly right.
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Back in character.
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Thank you.
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It's not easy, but I feel so much better.
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What about you?
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What time do you usually wake up?
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Me?
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I wake up at 7 o'clock usually, sometimes 7.30 if I am tired.
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That's still pretty good.
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Do you have a morning routine?
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Yes, kind of.
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I wake up, I check my phone for a few minutes, then I brush my teeth and take a shower.
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Fizu, you said for few minutes, we need A before few, so it's for a few minutes.
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And take shower needs A too, take A shower.
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These little articles are important.
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Try that sentence again.
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I check my phone for a few minutes, then I brush my teeth and take a shower.
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Yes, perfect.
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Those articles make it sound natural.
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Nice.
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So do you eat breakfast at home or on the way to work?
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I eat at home usually.
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I make simple breakfast, coffee and toast, or sometimes eggs.
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That sounds good.
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You know, since I started waking up at 5, I actually have time to make a really nice breakfast.
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I love it.
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That's nice.
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But I have a question.
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Don't you feel very tired during the day?
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Great question, but small fix.
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I have a question.
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We need that A again.
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Try it.
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I have a question.
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Don't you feel very tired during the day?
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Excellent. In character.
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Actually, no. That's the surprising part.
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I go to bed at 9.30 p.m now, so I still get about 7.5 hours of sleep.
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The T is going to bed earlier.
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Oh, I see.
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So you sleep same time, but different hours.
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Almost.
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Instead of you sleep same time, we say you sleep the same amount of time.
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That means the total hours are the same.
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And different hours is good.
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Or you could say at a different time or at a different time.
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Let me model it.
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So you sleep the same amount of time but at different hours.
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You try.
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So you sleep the same amount of time but at different hours.
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Perfect.
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That's exactly right.
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Exactly.
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I still get enough sleep just shifted earlier.
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Hmm, maybe I should try this too, but I don't know if I can do it.
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You should try it.
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Start with just one or two days a week.
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You don't have to do it every day at first.
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That's a good idea.
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Maybe I would try on Saturday first.
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Fizu, you said that's good idea.
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We need A before good idea.
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Say, that's a good idea.
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That's a good idea.
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Perfect.
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Yeah, Saturday is perfect, because even if you feel tired, you can nap later.
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Well, I should probably get going.
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I have some errands to run.
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It was so good seeing you.
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Yes, it was nice to see you too.
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Good luck with your 5 a.m routine.
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Thanks, and let me know if you try it.
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I will.
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Bye.
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Bye.
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Okay, Fizu, that was excellent.
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Let's talk about what we just practiced.
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This is the kind of conversation you might have with a friend.
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Casual, friendly, asking questions, showing interest.
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Let me highlight some of the most useful phrases from that roleplay.
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1. I haven't seen you in forever.
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This is a really casual, friendly way to say you haven't seen someone in a long time.
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Forever here is an exaggeration, but it sounds natural and warm.
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2. Not gonna lie.
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This is informal English for I'm not going to lie or to be honest.
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We use it when we're about to say something truthful, maybe something a little negative.
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Like, not gonna lie, the first week was really hard.
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3. What about you?
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This is the most natural way to turn the conversation to the other person.
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After you talk about yourself, you say, what about you?
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To invite them to share.
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4. Kind of.
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We use this when something is partially true, but not completely.
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Do you have a morning routine?
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Yes, kind of.
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Means yes, sort of, but not really a strict one.
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5. The key is.
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This phrase is perfect when you want to explain the most important part of something.
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The key is going to bed earlier, means that's the secret.
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That's what makes it work.
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Now, viewers, here's your challenge.
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The next time you talk to someone in English, try to use what about you at least once in the conversation.
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It's such a simple phrase, but it makes your English sound so much more natural and friendly.
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Fizu, how do you feel about that conversation?
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I feel good, but I made many mistakes with a and the.
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I need to practice more.
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You did make some mistakes, but you also corrected them beautifully every single time, and that's what learning is about.
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Each time you practice, you get better.
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I noticed that your questions got more natural as we went along.
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That's real progress.
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Okay, are you ready for our second situation?
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This one's going to be a little different.
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You'll be talking to a fitness trainer at a gym.
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Okay, I'm ready.
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Great job on that first roleplay, Fizu.
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You learned how to talk about morning routines in a friendly, casual way with a friend.
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But here's the thing.
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The same topic can come up in completely different situations, and you need to know how to handle both.
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So let me ask you this.
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Have you ever been to a gym or a fitness center?
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Yes, I go sometimes.
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Not very often, but sometimes.
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Perfect.
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So imagine this.
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A lot of personal trainers and fitness coaches are very interested in their clients' morning routines.
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Why?
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Because they know that what you do in the morning affects your energy, your motivation, and your workout performance.
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So if you ever work with a trainer, they might ask you about your routine and give you advice on how to improve it.
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Oh, I see.
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So it's more professional conversation.
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Exactly.
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It's still friendly, but it's a bit more focused and goal-oriented.
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The trainer is trying to help you build better habits.
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They might give you suggestions, ask about your goals, and explain why certain morning habits are good for fitness and health.
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Okay, I understand.
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So I should answer more, more seriously?
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Yes, more seriously, but still natural.
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And the trainer might use words like routine, consistency, energy, goals, fitness vocabulary mixed with daily routine vocabulary.
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Are you excited to try this?
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Yes, I'm excited, but also a little nervous.
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Warmly, don't be nervous.
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Remember, every conversation is just practice.
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Let's paint the picture for this next situation.
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Okay, here's the scene.
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You just joined a new gym, and today is your first meeting with your personal trainer.
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You're sitting in the trainer's small office, there's a desk, some fitness posters on the wall showing exercises, and a water cooler in the corner.
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The trainer is really friendly and professional.
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They want to learn about your lifestyle so they can create the best fitness plan for you.
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They're going to ask you about your morning routine, because they believe mornings are super important for staying healthy and building good habits.
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You want to be honest and you're open to advice.
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I'll be the trainer, and you're the new client.
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Ready?
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Ready.
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Hi, welcome to FitLife Gym.
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My name's Coach Sarah, and I'm so glad you're here.
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First of all, congratulations on taking this step to improve your health.
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Thank you.
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I'm happy to be here.
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Perfect.
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So today, I just want to get to know you a little better so I can create a personalized plan for you.
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Is that okay?
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Yes, of course.
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That's fine.
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Great.
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So let me start with this question.
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What does your typical morning look like?
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Walk me through it from the moment you wake up.
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Um, okay.
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I usually wake up at 7 o'clock, then I check my phone for maybe 10 or 15 minutes, then I brush my teeth and take a shower.
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Okay, good.
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So you wake up at 7.
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Do you use an alarm or do you wake up naturally?
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I use an alarm.
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My phone alarm.
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Breaking character, Fizu.
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Just a small fix.
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I use an alarm.
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We need the article and before alarm.
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Try again.
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I use an alarm.
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My phone alarm.
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Perfect.
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Back in character.
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Got it.
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And after you check your phone and shower, what's next?
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Do you have breakfast?
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Yes, I make breakfast.
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Usually something simple like toast and coffee.
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Okay.
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And what time do you usually leave your house?
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Around 8.30 because I start work at 9.
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I see.
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So you have about an hour and a half from wake up to leaving.
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That's actually pretty good.
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Now let me ask you this.
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Do you exercise in the morning at all?
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No, I don't do exercise in the morning.
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I don't have time.
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And also I feel very tired.
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Good honest answer.
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Just a small grammar note.
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I don't do exercise in the morning we need the the before morning
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when we're talking about mornings in general
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and for i feel very tired that's perfect
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but you could also say i feel too tired which emphasizes that you're so tired that that you can't exercise.
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Try both.
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I don't do exercise in the morning.
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I feel too tired.
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Excellent.
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In character, okay, I understand.
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You know what?
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A lot of people feel that way, and it's completely normal.
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But here's what I want to explain to you.
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Morning exercise can actually give you more energy for the whole day, not less.
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It seems backwards, right?
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But it's true.
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Really?
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That sounds strange.
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How is possible?
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Almost.
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How is possible needs the subject it or that.
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Say, how is that possible?
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Or how is it possible?
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How is that possible?
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Perfect.
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In character, great question.
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When you exercise in the morning, your body releases chemicals called endorphins.
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These make you feel good and energized.
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Also, exercise wakes up your brain and your muscles.
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So even though it's hard at first, after about 20 minutes of movement, you actually feel more awake than if you just stayed in bed.
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Hmm, interesting.
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But I wake up at 7 and I need to leave at 8.30.
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I don't think I have time for exercise.
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Well, let me ask you this.
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What if you woke up just 30 minutes earlier, at 6.30 instead of 7.
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6.30?
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That's early for me.
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I know it sounds early, but think about it.
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If you wake up at 6.30, you could do a 20-minute workout, take your shower, and still have time for breakfast,
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and you'd feel amazing for the rest of the day.
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What do you think?
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Hmm.
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Maybe I can try, but I'm not sure I can wake up that early.
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I'm not morning person.
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Breaking character, Fizu.
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Almost there.
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I'm not morning person needs a.
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Say, I'm not a morning person.
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I'm not a morning person.
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Perfect.
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In character, I hear that a lot.
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And you know what?
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Most people who say, I'm not a morning person, just haven't built the habit yet.
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It takes about two weeks for your body to adjust.
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Here's what I recommend.
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This week, try waking up at 6.45, just 15 minutes earlier than usual.
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Next week, move it to 6.30.
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Small steps.
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Okay, that sounds more easy.
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I can try that.
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Almost.
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Instead of more easy, we say easier.
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Remember comparatives?
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Just like earlier, not more early.
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Say it.
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That sounds easier.
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Yes, perfect.
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Exactly.
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Start small.
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Now, let me ask another question.
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What time do you usually go to bed at night?
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Um, usually around 11.30 or midnight.
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Okay, so if you're going to bed at midnight and waking up at 6.30, that's only six and a half hours of sleep.
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That's not quite enough.
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Most people need seven to eight hours.
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So, here's my advice.
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Try going to bed at 10.30 or 11.
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Then you can wake up at 6.30 and still get good sleep.
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You're right.
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I think I should sleep earlier.
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Breaking character, Fizu.
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We don't say sleep earlier.
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We say go to bed earlier or go to sleep earlier.
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The phrase needs that verb, go to.
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Try it.
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I think I should go to bed earlier.
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Perfect.
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That sounds completely natural.
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In character, exactly.
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Going to bed earlier is the key.
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Now, let me give you one more tip.
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The night before, prepare your workout clothes and put them next to your bed.
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When you wake up, you put them on immediately.
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Don't think, just do it.
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This little trick helps a lot of people actually start exercising in the morning.
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Oh, that's a good idea.
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So I don't need to think about what to wear.
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Exactly.
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You remove that decision.
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The less you have to think in the morning, the easier it is.
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Okay, so here's what I'm hearing.
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You're willing to try waking up earlier, you understand that you need to go to bed earlier too, and you're open to morning exercise.
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Is that right?
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Yes, that's right.
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I want to try it.
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But I have one question.
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What kind of exercise should do in the morning something hard
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or something easy great question for the first week
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or two i recommend something easy and enjoyable maybe a 15-minute walk outside
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or some simple stretching and light exercises at home don't start with something super intense
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or you'll feel too tired and you'll want to quit start easy build the habit
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and then we can make it harder later okay that That makes sense.
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I think walking is good for me to start.
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Perfect.
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Walking is excellent.
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It's low impact, it's energizing, and anyone can do it.
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Okay, so let me summarize your new morning routine plan.
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Wake up at 6.45 this week, maybe 6.30 next week.
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Do 15 to 20 minutes of walking or light exercise, shower, breakfast, and leave by 8.30 like normal,
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and at night, go to bed by 10.30 or 11 instead of midnight.
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Does that sound doable?
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Yes, I think I can do that.
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I will try my best.
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That's exactly what I want to hear.
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And remember, I'm here to support you.
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If you have any problems or questions, just let me know.
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We can always adjust the plan.
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How do you feel?
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I feel good.
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I feel motivated.
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That's perfect.
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That's exactly how you should feel.
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Alright, let's get you started on your fitness journey.
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I'm excited for you.
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Thank you, Coach Sarah.
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You're welcome.
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See you soon.
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Excellent work, Fizu.
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That was a completely different kind of conversation, wasn't it?
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Yes.
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In the first situation, I was asking questions to my friend.
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In this situation, the trainer was asking me questions and giving me advice.
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Exactly.
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You noticed the difference perfectly.
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In the first roleplay, you were the curious one asking about someone else's 5am routine.
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In this second roleplay, someone was asking about your routine and helping you improve it.
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Same topic, morning routines, but totally different contexts.
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Now, let me highlight the most important phrases from that second roleplay.
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We're going to focus on eight key words and phrases that you'll use all the time when talking about routines and habits.
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First word, routine.
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This is the most important word from today's episode.
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Fizu, what do you think routine means?
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I think it means the things you do every day, like a schedule.
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Yes, exactly.
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A routine is a sequence of actions that you do regularly, usually in the same order.
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For example, my morning routine is wake up, shower, breakfast, and leave for work.
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We can have a morning routine, a bedtime routine, an exercise routine, even a skin care routine.
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Here's an example from our first role play.
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I've started this new routine.
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That means I've started a new set of regular habits.
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And from the second role play, what does your typical morning routine look like?
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Can you use routine in a sentence about yourself?
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Um, my evening routine is dinner, watch TV, and go to bed.
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Perfect.
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That's a great sentence.
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Now, one common mistake.
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Learners sometimes say, I make my routine or I do my routine.
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But the most natural way is, I follow my routine or I stick to my routine.
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Remember that.
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Second phrase, the first thing I do is.
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We used this one a lot today.
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Fizu, can you explain what this means?
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Yes, it means the action you do before any other action in the morning.
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Exactly right.
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We use this structure all the time when describing routines.
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Notice the grammar.
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The first thing I do is base verb.
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For example, from our roleplay, the first thing I do is drink a big glass of water.
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Another example, the first thing I do when I get home is take off my shoes.
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Viewers, this phrase is super useful because people always ask, what's the first thing you do when… when you wake up,
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when you get home, when you arrive at work?
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Fizu, give me an example.
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The first thing I do when I wake up is… check my phone.
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Honest answer.
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Perfect grammar.
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Third phrase, to wake up versus to get up.
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These are similar but different.
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Fizu, do you know the difference?
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Hmm.
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I think wake up is when you open your eyes, and get up is when you leave the bed.
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You are absolutely correct.
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Wake up is the moment you stop sleeping, your eyes open, you become conscious.
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Get up is when you physically leave the bed and stand up.
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So you might wake up at 7, but you don't get up until 7.15 because you're lying in bed checking your phone.
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We use both in conversations about routines.
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From our roleplay, I wake up at 7, but I stay in bed for 10 or 15 minutes.
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That means you wake up, but don't get up immediately.
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Now, fourth word, energized or energy.
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This came up in the second role play.
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What does this mean, Fizu?
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Energy is the power to do things, when you feel strong and active.
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Perfect definition.
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Energy is the physical and mental strength to be active.
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Energized is the adjective.
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It means full of energy.
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From the role play, exercise makes you feel energized, means it makes you feel active and strong.
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The opposite would be tired or drained.
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Here's a useful sentence.
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I have no energy in the morning.
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Many people say this.
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Or coffee gives me energy.
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Can you make a sentence?
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I feel more energized after I drink coffee.
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Excellent.
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Very natural sentence.
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Fifth phrase, to adjust or to get used to.
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These mean almost the same thing.
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When the trainer said it takes about two weeks for your body to adjust, what did that mean?
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It means your body needs time to become comfortable with the new routine.
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Yes, perfect.
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To adjust means to adapt or change in order to fit a new situation.
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To get used to is very similar.
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It means to become comfortable with something new.
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I'm not used to waking up early, or my body adjusted to the new schedule after two weeks.
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Common mistake, don't say I'm not used to.
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It's I'm not used to with a D.
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Sixth phrase, not gonna lie.
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This is very casual, informal English.
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We used it in the first roleplay.
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What do you think it means, Fizu?
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I think it means to be honest.
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Exactly!
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Not gonna lie is short for I'm not going to lie, and it means to be honest, or I'll tell you the truth.
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We use it before saying something that might be negative or surprising.
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From the roleplay, not gonna lie, the first week was really hard.
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It's like saying I'm being honest with you, the first week was hard.
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This phrase is very common in casual conversation, especially among younger people.
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But remember, it's informal.
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Don't use it in professional or formal situations.
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Seventh word, discipline or disciplined.
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The noun is discipline, which means self-control and the ability to do things even when they're difficult.
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The adjective is disciplined.
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From our roleplay, you are a very disciplined person means you have strong self-control and you stick to your commitments.
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It takes discipline to wake up at 5am every day.
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Can you use it?
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I want to be more disciplined with my exercise routine.
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Perfect!
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That's a great goal-setting sentence.
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Eighth phrase, to stick to something.
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This means to continue following a plan or routine without stopping.
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I stick to my morning routine every day, or it's hard to stick to a diet.
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The opposite would be to give up or to quit.
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From our second roleplay context, if you want to build a 5am habit, you need to stick to it for at least two weeks.
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Fizu, can you use this phrase?
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Um, I try to stick to my bedtime, but sometimes I stay up late.
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That's a very honest and very natural sentence.
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Perfect usage.
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Okay, viewers, those are eight super important words and phrases for talking about routines, habits, and daily life.
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Practice using them this week.
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Alright, now let's talk about four practical speaking tips based on everything we learned today.
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These tips will help you sound more natural and confident when talking about daily routines.
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Tip number one, use time phrases naturally.
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When describing your routine, don't just say the time.
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Add words like usually, normally, around, about, or roughly.
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Instead of saying, I wake up at 7, say, I usually wake up around 7 or I normally wake up at about 7.
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This sounds much more natural because routines aren't always exact.
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From our roleplay, you heard, I usually wake up at 7 o'clock and I go to bed at around 11.30.
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These little words make your English sound fluent and realistic.
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Try it this week.
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Tip number two, ask follow-up questions.
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When someone tells you about their routine, don't just say, oh, okay, and end the conversation.
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Ask more questions.
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Why do you do that?
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How long have you been doing that?
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Do you do it every day?
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What made you start?
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These questions show genuine interest and keep the conversation going naturally.
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In our first roleplay, you asked, why do you do that?
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And how do you wake up?
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These were great follow-up questions that made the conversation feel real.
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Tip number three.
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Use comparison words when talking about changes.
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If you're describing how your routine has changed or how you want to change it, use words like earlier, later,
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more, less, longer, or shorter.
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For example, I want to wake up earlier.
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I'm sleeping less than before.
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I spend more time exercising now.
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From our second roleplay, what if you woke up just 30 minutes earlier.
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This kind of comparison language is super useful for discussing improvements and goals.
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Tip number four.
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Practice the acknowledge and expand technique.
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When someone gives you advice or information, don't just say OK or yes.
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Acknowledge what they said and then add your own thought or question.
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For example, instead of OK, say OK, that makes sense, but what about weekends?
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Or instead of yes, say, yes, I understand.
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I think I can try that.
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From our roleplay, you said, that sounds easier.
733
I can try that.
734
And that makes sense.
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This made the conversation feel engaged and natural.
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Remember, viewers, the goal isn't perfection, it's progress.
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Every time you practice these tips, you're building confidence and fluency.
738
Okay, let's wrap up today's episode.
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Fizu, can you remind everyone what our main topic was today?
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Yes, today we talked about morning routines, especially the 5 a.m routine.
741
We learned how to talk about waking up early, daily habits, and how to ask people about their routines.
742
Perfect summary, and we practiced two different situations.
743
Can you describe them?
744
Yes, in the first situation, I was at a coffee shop talking to a friend who started waking up at 5 a.m.
745
I was asking questions because I was curious about their new routine.
746
In the second situation, I was at a gym talking to a personal trainer who was asking me about my morning routine
747
and giving me advice on how to improve it.
748
Excellent.
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And what were some of the most important phrases we learned today?
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We learned, the first thing I do is, and I'm not a morning person, and to adjust and to stick to a routine.
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Also, not going to lie for casual conversation.
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You remembered everything.
753
I'm so impressed.
754
Now, Fizu, tell me honestly, how do you feel now compared to when we started this episode?
755
I feel much more confident.
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At the beginning, I wasn't sure how to talk about routines in English, but now I know so many useful phrases.
757
I made some mistakes, but I learned from them.
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My favorite new phrase is, the first thing I do is, because I can use it all the time.
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That's wonderful.
760
And you know what I noticed?
761
Your question forming got so much better during this episode.
762
At first, you were forgetting the do in questions like why you do that, but by the end, you were saying, how do you wake up?
763
Perfectly.
764
That's real progress, Fizu.
765
Thank you, Masu.
766
I'm really happy with my progress today.
767
You should be proud.
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Okay, everyone, that's our summary.
769
We talked about 5 a.m routines, practiced two different real-life situations, one casual with a friend and one professional with a trainer,
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and learned tons of useful vocabulary and phrases.
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Thank you so much for joining us today on Speak Up Sessions English Podcast.
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We really hope you enjoyed this conversation and learned something useful.
773
Whether you're a 5 a.m person or a please don't talk to me before 9am person,
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the important thing is that you now know how to talk about morning routines confidently in English.
775
Here's something I want you to remember.
776
Everyone who speaks English fluently today started exactly where you are right now.
777
They made mistakes, they practiced, they improved little by little.
778
And you're doing exactly the same thing.
779
Keep practicing, keep learning, and don't be afraid to make mistakes.
780
That's how we grow.
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Now here's your daily practice challenge for today.
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Think about your own morning routine.
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Then practice describing it out loud in English using the phrase, the first thing I do is, and at least three other phrases we learned today.
784
Talk to yourself, record yourself on your phone, or practice with a friend.
785
Just use the language.
786
That's how it becomes natural.
787
And before we go, we'd love to hear from you.
788
Please subscribe to our channel if you haven't already really helps us create more episodes like this one for you.
789
And leave a comment telling us what time do you usually wake up in the morning?
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Are you a morning person or a night person?
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We read all the comments and we love hearing from you.
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If you have a friend who's also learning English, share this episode with them.
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Learning together is always more fun.
794
Yes.
795
And I want to say thank you to everyone for listening today.
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I learned so much and hope you did too.
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I'm going to practice my morning routine vocabulary every day this week.
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Maybe I'll even try waking up earlier.
799
Okay, maybe not 5 a.m., but maybe 6.30.
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That's the spirit, Fizu.
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Small steps, remember?
802
Yes, small steps.
803
Good luck with your English learning, everyone.
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Keep practicing.
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Until next time, keep speaking up and never stop learning.
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This is Speak Up Sessions English podcast.
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And we'll see you in the next episode.
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Take care, everyone.
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Why Practice Morning Routine Conversations with This Video?
Talking about daily routines is one of the most practical skills in English—whether you’re making friends, traveling, or even chatting with a personal trainer. This video’s casual dialogue between Masu and Fizu mirrors real-life interactions, helping you master natural ways to share your schedule or ask about others’. By practicing with this content, you’ll build confidence in everyday conversations, turning simple small talk into fluent exchanges. Plus, it’s perfect for shadowing practice—a proven technique to improve pronunciation and fluency. Use a shadowing app to mimic the speakers’ tone and rhythm, and you’ll notice progress fast.
Grammar & Expressions to Sound Natural
- "I’m not a morning person": Replace "I am a very sleepy person" with this common phrase to describe dislike for early mornings. It’s concise and native-like.
- Casual question structure: "What’s the first thing you do when your alarm goes off?" uses a natural flow for asking about routines, avoiding stiff phrasing.
- Softening statements: "It sounds crazy for a lot of people" is a friendly way to acknowledge others’ perspectives, making conversations more engaging.
Common Pronunciation Traps to Avoid
Watch out for these tricky sounds in the dialogue:
- "Routine": Don’t rush the "oo" sound—say "roo-TEEN" (not "row-TEEN").
- "Alarm": Emphasize the first syllable: "uh-LARM," not "AH-larm."
- "Shadow speak" (a key technique!): Practice repeating phrases like "I’m not a morning person" immediately after the speakers to match their intonation. A shadowspeak tool can help you compare your pronunciation to the native speakers’.
By focusing on these details, you’ll sound more natural and confident in no time. Start with short clips, use a shadowing app, and keep practicing—consistency is key!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been waking · have you been doing |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | we've learned · haven't seen · they've started |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | friend who you · people who say · discipline, which means |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most comfortable · the most successful · the most useful |
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.