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Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr. English Channel,
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where learning English is easy and fun.
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I'm Emily.
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Hello, Emily.
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And hello to all our wonderful listeners.
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It's so good to be here again.
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It is.
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How are you doing today, Paul?
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I am feeling great, thank you.
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I had a very nice quiet morning.
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Just my coffee and a good book.
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Oh, that sounds perfect.
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A quiet morning is the best way to start the day.
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It really is.
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And how about you, Emily?
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I am doing very well, thanks.
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I am very excited because we have a really great topic for everyone today.
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ooh a great topic you said it is a powerful way
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to learn english i am very curious yes it is something
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everyone can do every single day you don't need a book
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you don't need a class you just need your life my life okay i have one of those
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that sounds very interesting good but wait before Before we start,
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we have a small request for everyone listening.
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Yes, we do.
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If you like our podcast and you are learning with us,
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please take just one moment to give us a like.
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It really helps us.
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if you have a friend who is learning english please share this with them we want to help everyone
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yes thank you
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so much your support is wonderful okay emily i am ready
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my life is my english teacher how yes today we are
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going to talk about your daily routine my daily routine you mean what I do every day.
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Exactly.
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When you wake up, when you eat,
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when you go to work, all those small things.
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Ah, okay.
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Like, I wake up, I brush my teeth, I drink coffee.
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Yes, perfect, Paul.
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Those sentences are perfect.
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And our very first tip is to write these things down.
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Write them in a notebook?
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A notebook is perfect.
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Or you can use the Notes app on your phone.
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It's very easy.
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You just write simple sentences about your day.
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So, in the morning, I can sit with my coffee and write,
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I wake up at 7am.
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I have breakfast.
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I go to work.
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That is perfect.
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You are describing your day in English.
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This is so good for your brain.
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Why is it so good?
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It seems very simple.
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It is simple, and that is why it is so powerful.
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When you do this, you are organizing your thoughts in English.
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You are not translating from your language.
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You are thinking in English.
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Ah, I see.
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And I am practicing vocabulary that is useful for me.
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Exactly.
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You are reinforcing useful vocabulary.
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You need the words breakfast,
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coffee,
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and work every day you don't need big difficult words you just need your words the words for your life
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that makes sense I don't need to know the word for
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spaceship I need to know the word for bus yes exactly I take the bus to work It's a perfect, useful sentence.
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Okay.
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So, I have my notebook.
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I write my simple sentences.
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I wake up.
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I eat breakfast.
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What is next?
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Now you talk.
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Talk?
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To who?
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To my kitchen wall?
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You can.
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Your wall is a very good listener
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but our next tip is to read what you wrote out
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loud ah read my own sentences yes this is a very
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very important step this is the combination first you use your eyes
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and hand to write then you use your mouth and ears to speak and listen Writing and speaking.
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Two skills at the same time.
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Yes.
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It connects the words in your brain.
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It helps you practice pronunciation.
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And it makes you feel more confident.
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That's very smart.
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So I write, I have breakfast.
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And then I say, I have breakfast.
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I can hear myself speaking English.
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Exactly.
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It feels more real.
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You are not just learning English, you are using English.
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I love that.
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Okay, so I can do this in the morning.
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It takes maybe five minutes.
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What about at night, before I go to sleep?
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Ah, at night is the perfect time for our next big tip.
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At night, you can do the same thing,
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but in the past tense.
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The past tense?
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Oh, like, I did this.
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Yes.
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You sit for a few minutes and you think,
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what did I do today?
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You review your day.
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Okay, so in the morning,
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I write, I go to work.
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At night, I write, I went to work.
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Paul, that is it.
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You are a star student.
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Yes.
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Or in the morning, I eat breakfast.
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And at night?
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I ate breakfast.
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Yes.
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See?
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You are practicing the simple past.
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And it's not boring grammar.
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It's natural.
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I'm not trying to remember rules.
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I am just telling the story of my day.
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That is the secret.
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You are learning this grammar naturally, just by using it.
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Wow.
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That is a really good idea.
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So I can write, Today I woke up early.
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I went to the gym.
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I watched a movie.
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That is a perfect summary of your day.
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you just used three different past tense verbs.
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It's fantastic.
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This sounds great.
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But Emily, you know, life is busy.
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Sometimes I'm tired.
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I might forget.
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That is a very common problem.
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But it doesn't need to take a lot of time.
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Our next tip is to make it a daily habit.
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A habit.
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Like brushing my teeth.
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Exactly.
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It must be easy.
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Maybe you can put your English notebook right next to your coffee machine.
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Oh, that's smart.
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So I make coffee.
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I write my sentences.
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No excuses.
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Yes, or you can use a Notes app on your phone.
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You can do it on the bus or on your lunch break.
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An Notes app is a good idea.
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I always have my phone.
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The important thing is to do it every day.
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Five minutes every day is much,
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much better than one big hour on Sunday.
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That's true.
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A little bit every day.
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It builds confidence.
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It really does.
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And when you start, it is 100% okay if your sentences are very, very short.
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Like, I wake up, I eat, I work, I sleep.
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Yes, that is a perfect start.
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But our next tip is to repeat and evolve.
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That means you start simple and then you add more.
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Add more?
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Add more words?
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Yes, add more details.
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For example, week one, you write, I had breakfast.
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Okay, I had breakfast.
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Simple.
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Good.
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Week two, maybe you add what you ate.
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I had breakfast.
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I ate toast and an egg.
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Ah, I see.
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More details.
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Yes.
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And maybe week three, you add why or how.
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I had a quick breakfast because I was late.
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Wow, that is a much better sentence.
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It is, but you start simple.
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Or, I had a busy morning because I had two meetings.
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I had a busy morning because I had two meetings.
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I can say that.
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That is a great sentence.
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See?
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You start with I work and you evolve to that.
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It increases the complexity naturally.
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You are not forcing it.
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You are just describing your life in more detail.
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I really like this.
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I feel like I can do this.
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You can.
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We all can.
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We all have routines.
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Okay.
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So I am writing in my notebook.
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I am reading it out loud.
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I am practicing the past tense at night.
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I am adding details.
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Is there more?
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Yes.
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We have one more very fun, very effective tip.
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This one is amazing for seeing your progress.
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My progress?
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Seeing how much I learned?
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Exactly.
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Our tip is use your phone to record your voice.
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Oh, I don't know, Emily.
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I don't like to hear my voice in English.
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I know.
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Many people feel that way,
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but it is so so helpful
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and you don't have to show anyone it is a secret just for you okay
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so what do i record you record yourself describing your day
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just like we practiced you just talk to your phone hello today is monday i woke up at seven
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I went to work.
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I ate pasta for dinner.
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It was a good day.
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Okay, I can do that.
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I make a small audio recording.
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Yes, maybe you do this one time every week.
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For example, every Friday night,
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you record a one-minute summary of your week.
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Okay, and then what?
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I have all these recordings.
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Then you save them.
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and after one month or maybe two months,
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you listen to your first recording from week one,
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and then you listen to your new recording.
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Oh, I can compare them.
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Yes, you will be so surprised.
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You will hear that your speaking is faster,
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your voice is more natural, your pronunciation is better.
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Wow, that is amazing motivation.
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I can actually hear my improvement?
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It is the best motivation.
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You can see and hear that all your small daily habits are working.
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Evoli, these tips are just fantastic.
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They are so simple, but so powerful.
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Just like you said.
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They really are.
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And the best part is anyone can do this.
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You don't need money.
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You don't need a lot of time.
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You just need you.
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And a notebook.
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and a notebook the main message for everyone listening is this
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speaking about your own life is the fastest way to learn real english
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that is so true you are talking about you your job your food your family your day yes
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so describe your days talk about your experiences
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and let your routine become your best english teacher i love
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that let your routine become your best english teacher
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that is beautiful wow emily look at the time i know time flies
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when we are talking about english it does
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that was a great chat emily i feel very motivated me too
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and we really hope All of you listening feel motivated too.
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Yes.
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Thank you all so much for listening to us today.
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We hope these tips help you.
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And please, if you liked this episode,
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don't forget to subscribe to Mr. English Channel.
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And please give this episode a like and share it with a friend who is also learning English.
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And we have a question for you.
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We want you to practice right now.
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Ooh, yes.
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A great idea.
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In the comments below, please tell us,
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what did you do this morning?
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Or, what will you do tonight?
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Just write one or two simple sentences.
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Yes, use the past tense or the future.
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We would love to read about your day.
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We read all the comments.
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It is the best practice for you.
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Thank you for listening.
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Until next time, everyone.
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Goodbye.
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Bye for now.
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Bye.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?
Engaging in daily routines is a fundamental aspect of communication, particularly in English speaking practice. This video provides a valuable opportunity to enhance your conversational skills by describing your daily activities. By speaking about your routine, you practice the kind of language you will use in real-life situations. This constant review solidifies your learning and builds confidence. Moreover, it allows you to practice shadow speaking, where you can mimic the speakers' cadence and intonation, greatly aiding in your overall fluency and expression.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The dialogue features several useful structures that can improve your English speaking skills:
- Simple Present Tense: “I wake up, I brush my teeth, I drink coffee.” This tense is ideal for discussing habits and routines, a key area for IELTS speaking practice.
- Time Expressions: “In the morning,” “at 7 am.” Learning how to incorporate time expressions enhances clarity in your conversation and makes it sound more natural.
- Direct Questions: “How are you doing today?” Practicing how to ask questions will help you engage and interact better in conversations.
By writing down these expressions and practicing them aloud, you will be able to improve your English pronunciation and speaking abilities efficiently.
Common Pronunciation Traps
While watching the video, pay attention to a few tricky words and expressions that can be challenging for English learners:
- “Routine”: Make sure to pronounce the ‘r’ clearly, as it can be easily muddled by non-native speakers.
- “Coffee”: Many learners drop the vowel sound in the middle; practice saying it as “caw-fee” to emphasize its correct pronunciation.
- “Excited”: Often pronounced quickly, ensuring every syllable is clear will help you sound more fluent.
Listening and repeating these phrases as you shadow the speakers also significantly helps improve your overall English speaking skills.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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