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Hello everyone, and welcome to Learn English with Podcast.
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We are very happy to have you with us today.
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If this is your first time listening to our podcast, welcome!
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And if you have listened to us before, welcome back!
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We hope you are ready to spend some time with us and practice your English.
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Today, we are going to talk about something very simple, but very important.
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Yes, we are talking about your daily routine and how you can use your daily routine to learn English.
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Learning English can sometimes feel difficult.
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You can think you need to study for two or three hours every day.
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But you don't.
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Exactly.
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You do not need a lot of time.
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You need a good routine.
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And you need to practice regularly.
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That is an important idea.
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Learning English is not only about sitting at a desk with a book.
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You can learn English while you are doing normal things.
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For example, when you wake up in the morning, you can say, Good morning!
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I'm awake.
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I need to get ready.
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When you make breakfast, you can think, I'm making breakfast.
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I'm hungry.
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I'm drinking coffee.
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These are very simple sentences.
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But simple sentences are a great place to start.
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You can also listen to English while you walk, clean your room, cook, or travel.
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And when you hear a sentence you like, you can repeat it.
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You can even speak to yourself in English.
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Yes, you might say, I'm going to work now, or I need to buy some food.
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You may feel a little strange at first.
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But that's okay.
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The important thing is to use English every day.
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And remember, you do not need to understand every word.
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You do not need perfect grammar.
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And you do not need to speak like a native speaker.
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You just need to practice.
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Little by little.
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Day by day.
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And with time, English can become a normal part of your life.
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So, in this episode, we are going to show you how you can build a simple English routine.
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We will talk about mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
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We will also give you simple ideas for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
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And we want you to practice with us.
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So don't just listen.
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Speak with us.
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Repeat our sentences.
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Think about your own daily routine.
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And most importantly, don't be afraid of mistakes.
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Mistakes are part of learning.
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So get comfortable, take a deep breath, and get ready to practice.
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This is Learn English with Podcast.
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Let's learn English together, one simple step at a time.
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So Sophia, now we are talking about daily routines.
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I think this is a great topic for English learners because we all have a daily routine.
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Exactly.
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And the good thing is that you already know your own routine, you just need to learn how to talk about it in English.
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That's right.
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So let's start with the simple question.
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Sophia, what time do you usually wake up?
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I usually wake up at 7 o'clock.
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7 o'clock?
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What do you do after you wake up?
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First, I get out of bed, then I open the curtains, drink some water, and wash my face.
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Great!
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These are very common phrases.
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I get out of bed, I open the curtains, I drink some water, I wash my face.
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Yes, and then I brush my teeth and take a shower.
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What about breakfast?
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I usually have breakfast at around 8 o'clock.
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I might have some eggs, toast, and fruit.
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And of course, I have a cup of coffee. Of course!
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You really like coffee.
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I do!
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Coffee is an important part of my morning.
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So if you are learning English, you can use your own morning to practice.
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You can say what you were doing as you do it.
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For example, when I make coffee, I can say, I'm making coffee.
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Exactly.
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When I eat breakfast, I can say, I'm having breakfast.
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And when you leave your home?
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I can say, I'm leaving home or I'm going to work.
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Very simple sentences, but very useful.
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And you don't need to sit down with a textbook every time you want to practice English.
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That is an important point.
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Your daily life can become your English classroom.
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You can practice while you are getting dressed, making breakfast, walking, driving, or going to work.
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Let's talk about the afternoon.
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What do you usually do at lunchtime?
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I usually have lunch around one o'clock.
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Sometimes I eat at home and sometimes I eat at work.
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And after lunch?
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I go back to work.
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If I have a short break, I might listen to an English podcast or read something in English.
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That's a great habit.
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But I don't try to learn too much at once.
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I might learn one new phrase or listen to a short conversation.
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Exactly.
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Small practice is easier to continue.
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Then, in the evening, I go home, make dinner, and relax.
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Do you practice English at night?
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Sometimes.
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I might read a short story, watch a video, or speak English for a few minutes.
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And that gives us a simple lesson.
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Your daily routine is full of English.
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You don't need a special place.
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You don't need hours and hours.
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You just need to notice the English around you and use it.
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So start with your morning tomorrow.
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Talk about what you are doing.
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Use simple sentences.
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And keep practicing every day.
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Little by little, English can become part of your normal life.
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Yes, that is true.
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So, Charlie, tell us about your daily routine.
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What time do you usually wake up?
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I usually wake up at 7 o'clock in the morning.
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Do you get up immediately?
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Not always.
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Sometimes I stay in bed for a few minutes.
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I understand.
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What do you do when you finally get up?
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I get out of bed, open the curtains, and look outside.
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Then I drink a glass of water.
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Do you check your phone in the morning?
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Sometimes, but I try not to spend too much time on my phone.
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That sounds like a good habit.
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What do you do next?
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I go to the bathroom, wash my face, brush my teeth, and take a shower.
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And then you get dressed?
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Yes, I get dressed and get ready for the day.
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What do you usually have for breakfast?
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It depends.
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Sometimes I have eggs and toast.
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Sometimes I have fruit and yogurt, and I usually drink coffee.
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You really like coffee, don't you?
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I do.
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Coffee helps me start my morning.
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What happens after breakfast?
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I check my schedule and think about the things I need to do that day.
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Do you work every day?
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I work during the week.
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So after breakfast, I usually leave home and go to work.
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How do you get to work?
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Usually, I walk for a few minutes and then take the bus.
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What do you do on the bus?
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I listen to music.
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What about your afternoon?
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I usually have lunch around 1 o'clock.
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After lunch, I go back to work and continue with my day.
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And when does your work finish?
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Usually around 5 or 6 o'clock.
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What do you do when you get home?
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First, I change my clothes and relax for a little while.
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Then I make dinner.
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Do you cook every evening?
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Not every evening.
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Sometimes I cook, and sometimes I have something simple.
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What do you do after dinner?
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I usually read, watch a video, or talk with friends.
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What time do you usually go to bed?
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Around 11 o'clock.
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Before I sweep, I think about my day and prepare for tomorrow.
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So, Charlie, your day is not perfect or complicated.
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No, it's just a normal daily routine.
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And that is the important lesson.
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You can use your normal day to practice English.
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Exactly.
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You can talk about what you do, what you see, and what you plan to do.
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That's right.
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We have already talked about mornings, so now let's continue with the rest of your day.
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Sophia, what time does your afternoon usually begin?
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My afternoon usually begins around 1 o'clock.
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I normally have lunch first, and then I continue with my work.
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Do you usually eat lunch at home?
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Sometimes I do, but most days I eat lunch at work.
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I usually have something simple like a sandwich, salad, or soup.
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That sounds nice.
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What do you do after lunch?
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After lunch, I go back to my desk and continue working.
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The afternoon is usually the busiest part of my day.
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Do you take any breaks?
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Yes, I do.
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I always try to take a short break.
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I stand up, walk around, and drink some water.
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That's a healthy habit.
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I think small breaks help me feel fresh and focused.
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What time do you usually finish work?
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I normally finish around 5.30 in the evening.
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And what is the first thing you do when you get home?
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The first thing I do is take off my shoes and change into comfortable clothes.
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I think many people do that.
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Yes, it helps me relax after a busy day.
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Do you cook dinner every evening?
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Most evenings, yes.
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I enjoy cooking simple meals.
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Sometimes I make pasta, sometimes chicken with vegetables, and sometimes I prepare rice with fish.
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Do you cook alone?
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Usually I do, and I often listen to music or a podcast while I cook.
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That makes cooking more enjoyable.
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It really does.
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After dinner, I clean the kitchen and put everything away.
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Is that your favorite job?
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Not really, but I like having a clean kitchen before I relax.
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So, what happens next?
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In the evening, I usually spend time reading a book, watching a documentary, or talking with my family and friends.
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Do you watch television every night?
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Not every night.
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Sometimes I prefer reading because it helps me slow down before bed.
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What kind of books do you enjoy?
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I enjoy novels, biographies, and sometimes books about history.
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That sounds interesting.
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Do you also spend time planning the next day?
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Yes, before going to bed I usually check my calendar and write a short to-do list for tomorrow.
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That's a great way to stay organized.
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It helps me begin the next morning with a clear mind.
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What time do you usually get ready for bed?
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Around 10.30.
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I wash my face, brush my teeth, and prepare everything for the morning.
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Do you use your phone before sleeping?
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I try not to.
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Sometimes I read for 10 minutes instead.
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I like that idea.
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It sounds peaceful.
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Yes, I think the night should be calm.
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It is a good time to rest your body and your mind.
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And what time do you usually go to sleep?
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Usually around 11 o'clock.
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So, from afternoon until night, your routine is simple, balanced, and relaxing.
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Exactly.
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Every day is different, but having a routine helps me feel organized.
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And for our listeners, this is also a wonderful way to practice English.
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Talk about your afternoon.
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Describe your evening.
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Explain what you do before bed.
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Use simple sentences like, I finish work at 5.
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I cook dinner.
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I read a book.
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I go to bed at 11.
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These are real sentences for real life.
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And the more you use them, the more natural your English will become.
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Sophia, now let's talk about weekend routine.
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So, Charlie, what time do you usually wake up on Saturday?
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I usually wake up around 8.30 or 9 o'clock.
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That's later than your normal weekday routine.
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Much later.
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I enjoy getting a little extra sleep on the weekend.
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What do you do when you wake up?
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I usually stay in bed for a few minutes, then I get up, open the curtains, and make my bed.
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Do you have breakfast right away?
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Not always.
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First, I drink some water and make a cup of coffee.
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Then, I prepare breakfast.
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What do you usually have?
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I like a slow breakfast on Saturday morning.
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I might have eggs, toast, fruit, and coffee.
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Do you listen to anything while you have breakfast?
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Yes.
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Sometimes I listen to music, and sometimes I listen to an English podcast.
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That's a good time to practice English.
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Exactly.
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I can relax and learn at the same time.
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What do you usually do after breakfast?
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I normally clean my home.
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I wash the dishes, tidy my room, and do some laundry.
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That sounds like a busy morning.
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It is, but I don't mind.
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I like having a clean home.
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What about the afternoon?
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In the afternoon, I usually go outside.
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Sometimes I meet a friend for lunch.
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Other times I go shopping or take a long walk.
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Do you have a favorite place to go?
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I really enjoy going to a quiet coffee shop.
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I can sit there, have a drink, read a book, or just watch people walking by.
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That sounds relaxing.
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Do you ever stay home all afternoon?
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Yes, sometimes.
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If the weather is bad, I stay home and watch a movie or read.
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What do you usually do in the evening?
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On Saturday evening, I like spending time with friends.
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We might have dinner together or watch a movie.
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Do you go out every Saturday?
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No, sometimes I prefer a quiet evening at home.
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And what about Sunday?
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Sunday is usually even quieter.
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I wake up around the same time, have breakfast, and take my time.
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Do you do anything special on Sunday morning?
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Sometimes I go for a walk.
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I enjoy being outside when the weather is nice.
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And your Sunday afternoon?
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I usually prepare for the new week.
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I check my schedule, organize my things, and think about what I need to do on Monday.
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Do you practice English on the weekend?
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Yes, but I keep it simple.
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I might read for 15 minutes, listen to a podcast, or speak English while doing something around the house.
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What about Sunday night?
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I usually have dinner, relax, and prepare my clothes for Monday.
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Then I brush my teeth, get into bed, and read for a few minutes.
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What time do you go to sleep?
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Usually around 11 o'clock.
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So, your weekend is a mix of rest, activities, and a little English practice.
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Exactly.
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I don't try to study all weekend.
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I just use small moments.
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That's an important lesson for our listeners.
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Yes.
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Your weekend can be a great time to practice English naturally.
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Talk about what you do, describe your plans, tell someone about your weekend.
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And remember, simple English is still English.
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Great advice, Charlie.
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No, we are going to talk about Sophia's weekend routine.
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That's right.
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My weekend is usually a little slower than my weekday routine.
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So, Sophia, what time do you usually wake up on Saturday morning?
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I usually wake up around 8.30.
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Sometimes I wake up earlier, but I like to sleep a little longer on the weekend.
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What do you do when you wake up?
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I usually stay in bed for a few minutes and think about my day.
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Then I get up, open the curtains, and make my bed.
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Do you check your phone?
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Sometimes, but I try not to spend too much time on it.
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I prefer to start my morning slowly.
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What do you have for breakfast?
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I usually make a nice breakfast.
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I might have eggs, toast, fruit, and a cup of tea.
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Tea instead of coffee?
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Yes, I enjoy tea in the morning.
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What do you do after breakfast?
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After breakfast, I usually clean the kitchen and tidy my home.
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Then I take a shower and get dressed.
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Do you have any plans for Saturday morning?
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Sometimes.
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If the weather is nice, I like to go for a walk.
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I might walk around the park or visit a local cafe.
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That sounds relaxing.
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What do you usually do in the afternoon?
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It depends on the day.
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Sometimes I meet a friend for lunch.
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We talk, have something to eat, and spend some time together.
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And if you stay at home?
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If I stay home, I might read a book, watch a film, or do some cooking.
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Do you enjoy cooking?
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Yes, I do.
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I especially enjoy cooking when I have plenty of time.
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What do you usually cook?
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I might make pasta, soup, or a simple meal with vegetables and chicken.
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What about Saturday evening?
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Saturday evening is usually my favorite part of the weekend.
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Why?
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Because I don't have to think about work the next morning.
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I can relax and enjoy my evening.
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What do you normally do?
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Sometimes I go out for dinner with friends.
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Other times I stay home, make some tea, and watch a movie.
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Do you stay up late?
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Sometimes, especially if I'm watching a good movie.
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But I don't like staying up too late.
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What about Sunday morning?
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Sunday is usually very quiet.
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I wake up around 8 or 9, have breakfast, and take my time.
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Do you have any special Sunday activities?
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I like going for a long walk.
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Sometimes I listen to music, and sometimes I listen to an English podcast while I walk.
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That's a great way to combine exercise and English practice.
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Exactly.
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I can enjoy my walk and practice listening at the same time.
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What do you do on Sunday afternoon?
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I usually prepare for the new week.
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I check my calendar, organize my things, and make a simple plan for Monday.
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Do you study English on Sunday?
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Yes, but I keep it easy.
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I might read a few pages of a book, review some useful words, or listen to an English conversation.
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And what happens on Sunday evening?
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I have dinner, take a shower, prepare my clothes for Monday, and relax.
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What time do you usually go to bed?
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Around 10.30 or 11.
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So your weekend is mostly about relaxing, spending time with people, and preparing for the week.
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Exactly!
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And I also use small moments to practice English.
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That's a great lesson!
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You don't need to spend your whole weekend studying.
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No!
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You can practice English while you're walking, cooking, reading, or relaxing.
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And you can talk about your weekend using simple sentences.
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For example, I went for a walk.
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I had lunch with a friend.
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I watched a movie.
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I prepared for Monday.
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Excellent!
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These simple sentences can help you talk about your real life.
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And that makes English more natural and useful.
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And that brings us to the end of today's episode of Learn English with Podcast.
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We hope you enjoyed listening to us, and more importantly, we hope you practiced your English with us.
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Today, we talked about daily routines, weekends, and simple ways to bring English into your everyday life.
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Remember, you don't need to study for many hours every day.
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Even a few minutes can make a difference when you practice regularly.
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Listen to English.
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Repeat useful sentences.
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Speak out loud.
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Read a little.
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And don't be afraid of making mistakes.
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Your English will improve step by step.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast so you don't miss our next episode.
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And if you found this episode helpful, please like it and share it with a friend who is also learning English.
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You can also leave a comment and tell us about your daily routine.
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What time do you wake up?
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What do you do in the morning?
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What do you usually do at the weekend?
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We would love to hear from you.
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Thank you so much for listening.
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Keep practicing.
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Keep learning.
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And keep speaking English.
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We'll see you in the next episode.
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Bye for now.
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Bye, everyone.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn English with Podcast”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: usually, English, simple, breakfast, practice. This video has 416 sentences and 3261 words to shadow. The speech runs for 20:27. The speaker talks at a natural 159 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 83 of its 416 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| routine noun | /ɹuˈtin/ | A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| podcast noun | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on… |
| curtain noun | /ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/ | A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| egg noun | /ɛɡ/ | An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… |
| brush noun | /bɹʌʃ/ | An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including… |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| toast noun | /toʊst/ | Bread that has been toasted (cooked lightly by browning). |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| 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… |
| calendar noun | /ˈkæl.ən.də/ | Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. | |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. | |
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. | |
| stay up verb | To remain awake; to not go to bed. | |
| walk around verb | To walk with no planned destination; to meander. | |
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. | |
| slow down verb | To decelerate. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Sophia, what time do you usually wake up?
- What do you do after you wake up?
- What do you usually do at lunchtime?
- What time do you usually wake up?
- You really like coffee, don't you?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have listened · have already talked |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might say · may feel · might have |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | keep practicing · enjoy cooking · enjoy getting |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | later than · slower than |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 28 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, we'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: cloth /klɒθ/, breathe /bɹiːð/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: brush /bɹʌʃ/, shoe /ˈʃu/, dish /dɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/, documentary /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/, biography /baɪˈɑɡɹəfi/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like routine, relax, podcast.
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.