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Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr. English Channel, where learning English is easy and fun.
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I'm Emily.
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Hello Emily.
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Hello everyone.
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It's great to be here again.
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How are you today, Emily?
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I'm very good.
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Thank you, Paul.
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And you?
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I'm great, thanks.
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Ready for a new listen?
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Wonderful.
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And to everyone listening, before we start, please remember to subscribe to our channel.
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Yes.
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And click like on this video.
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And share it with your friends.
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It helps us a lot.
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It really does.
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Thank you.
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So, Paul, what is our topic today?
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Today we have a very useful topic.
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We are going to talk about daily life.
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Ah, daily life.
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You mean the things we do every day?
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Yes, exactly.
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From the morning to the night.
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It's a great way to practice simple English.
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That's a fantastic idea.
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It's something everyone can talk about.
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So, where do we start?
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The morning?
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The morning is the perfect place to start.
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So, Emily, tell me, what is the first thing you do in the morning?
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The first thing.
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I wake up.
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You wake up.
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Good.
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What time do you wake up?
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I wake up at 7 o'clock in the morning.
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seven o'clock okay and after you wake up do you get up from bed yes I wake
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up and then I get up sometimes I stay in bed for one or two minutes
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but then I get up me too it's nice and warm in the bed so
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you get up what's next next I go to the bathroom i wash
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my face you wash your face with water yes with cold water it helps me wake
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up ah that's a good idea i wash my face too and then a very important thing
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what is it i brush my teeth oh yes very very important i brush my teeth every morning good
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so you wake up you get up you wash your face and you brush your teeth what about clothes ah yes after i brush my teeth i get dressed i put on my clothes for the day what do you wear
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well for work i wear a nice shirt and pants something comfortable nice i wear a t-shirt
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and jeans very simple simple is good okay so now i am dressed
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i am ready for breakfast breakfast my favorite part of the morning me too i love
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breakfast i am always hungry in the morning what do you eat for breakfast emily i like
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to eat cereal with milk it's easy and fast cereal with milk that is very popular and do you drink anything yes i drink a cup of tea i love tea
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tea interesting i am a coffee person i drink coffee every morning oh many people love coffee do you drink it with milk yes i drink coffee with a little milk and one sugar Mmm.
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And what do you eat with your coffee?
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I usually eat toast with butter.
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Sometimes toast with jam.
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Mmm.
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toast with strawberry jam is delicious it is so we have breakfast you eat cereal
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and drink tea I eat toast and drink coffee yes and after breakfast the day really starts it does after breakfast I go to work.
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Me too.
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I go to my job.
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How do you go to work, Paul?
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I go to work by car.
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I drive my car.
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Ah, you drive.
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Is it far?
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Not too far.
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It is about 20 minutes by car.
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And you, how do you go to work?
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I go by bus.
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The bus stop is near my house.
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It's very easy.
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The bus is a good option.
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Do you listen to music on the bus?
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Yes.
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I always listen to music or a podcast, like this one.
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Yes, a very good choice.
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So, you arrive at work.
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What do you do?
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I work in a shop.
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I am a shop assistant.
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I help people.
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Oh, that's nice.
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You talk to many people.
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Yes, I do.
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I say, hello, can I help you?
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People buy clothes, and I help them.
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I like my job.
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That's great.
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What about me?
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Hmm, I work in an office.
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An office.
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What do you do in the office?
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I work with a computer.
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I write emails and I talk on the phone.
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So you sit at a desk?
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Yes, I have a desk and a chair.
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And my computer.
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It's quiet in the office.
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That sounds different from my job.
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My job is not quiet.
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Ha ha.
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I can imagine.
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So we work, work, work, work, and then it's time for… Lunch, yes.
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I get hungry around 1 o'clock.
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Me too.
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I have my lunch break at 1 p.m.
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What do you eat for lunch, Emily?
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I usually bring a sandwich from home.
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A cheese and tomato sandwich is my favourite.
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A sandwich is a good lunch.
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It's easy to eat.
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Yes.
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And I eat an apple or a banana, too.
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And you, do you bring food from home?
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Sometimes.
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But usually, I go to a small cafe near my office.
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Oh, what do you eat there?
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I eat a big salad, or sometimes soup if it's a cold day.
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Salad is very healthy.
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Good choice, Paul.
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I try.
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And I drink a big glass of water with my lunch.
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Water is so important.
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I have a bottle of water at work, and I drink it all day.
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Yes, exactly.
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So, after lunch, we go back to work.
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Yes, more work in the afternoon.
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I work until 5 o'clock.
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5 o'clock.
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Me too.
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I finish work at 5 p.m.
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And when work is finished, I go home.
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Yes, time to go home.
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Do you take the bus home too?
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Yes, I take the bus back home.
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What about you?
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I drive my car home.
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Sometimes there is a lot of traffic, many cars on the road.
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Oh, I don't like traffic.
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The bus is good for that.
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I can read my book.
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That is a big plus.
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So, you get home.
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What is the first thing you do?
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I change my clothes.
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I take off my work clothes and I put on something comfortable, like a t-shirt and leggings.
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Ah, yes.
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That is the best feeling.
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To put on comfortable clothes.
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I do that too.
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And then I sit on the sofa for a few minutes.
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I relax.
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That's very important.
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A little bit of rest after a long day.
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What do you do to relax?
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I usually check my phone, or I just sit and think.
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It's quiet and nice.
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It sounds very nice.
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After I relax, I sometimes go for a walk.
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A walk?
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Where do you go?
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There is a beautiful park near my house.
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I walk in the park for about 30 minutes.
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it's good exercise wow that's so healthy I should do that it's very
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nice you see trees flowers and other people it clears my head I
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understand what about after your walk what's next in your daily After the walk, I come home, and it's time to think about dinner.
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Dinner, yes!
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Do you cook dinner every day, Paul?
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I try to.
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I like cooking.
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It's creative.
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I cook simple things.
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Like what?
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What do you cook for dinner?
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I often cook pasta with tomato sauce, or I cook chicken with a little bit of a little with rice and vegetables.
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Mmm, that sounds delicious.
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I like pasta very much.
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Me too.
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It's my favorite.
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What about you, Emily?
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Do you cook dinner?
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I do.
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I like to cook too.
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I often make a big soup with lots of vegetables.
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Soup is great for dinner.
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It's warm and healthy.
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Exactly.
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And sometimes when I'm tired, I just make a big omelette with cheese.
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An omelette is a perfect quick dinner.
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Good idea.
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So we eat dinner.
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Do you watch TV when you eat?
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No. I like to eat at the table.
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No TV.
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I listen to the radio or some quiet music.
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That is a very good habit.
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I sometimes watch the news on TV while I eat dinner.
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Ah, the news.
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To know what is happening in the world.
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Yes.
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So, dinner is finished.
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What happens next in the evening?
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In the evening, I have free time.
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This is my time to do what I like.
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Free time is the best time.
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What do you do?
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I often read a book.
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I love reading stories.
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I sit in my favorite chair and read.
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That sounds so relaxing.
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I like to read too.
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But in the evening, I usually watch a movie or a TV show.
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Oh, nice.
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What kind of movies do you like?
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I like comedies.
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Movies that make me laugh.
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Laughing is good before you sleep.
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That's a great choice.
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I also listen to music.
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What kind of music do you listen to?
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I like calm music in the evening.
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Jazz or classical music.
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It helps me relax.
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That's a great idea.
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Sometimes I call my family in the evening.
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Oh, you talk to your family on the phone.
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Yes, I call my mom or my sister.
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We talk about our day.
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It's very nice.
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That is very nice.
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To connect with family.
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It is.
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Okay, so the evening is passing.
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It gets later.
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Nine o'clock, ten o'clock.
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Yes, it's time to get ready for bed.
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What is your routine before bed?
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Well, first, I take a shower.
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A nice warm shower before bed is very relaxing.
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Ooh, you take a shower at night?
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I take a shower in the morning.
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Ah, see, people are different.
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I like to feel clean before I go to sleep.
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That makes sense.
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I like the shower in the morning to help me wake up.
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Exactly.
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So, after my shower, I brush my teeth again.
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Yes.
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Morning and night.
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Very important for healthy teeth.
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I do that too.
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Of course.
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And then I change into my pajamas.
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Me too.
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Pajamas are so comfortable for sleeping.
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They are.
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So, I am clean, my teeth are brushed, and I am in my pajamas.
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I am ready for bed.
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What time do you go to bed, Paul?
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I usually go to bed around 11 o'clock at night.
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11 o'clock?
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That's a good time.
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I go to bed a little earlier, around 10.30 p.m.
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I think that's a very good time.
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important to get enough sleep yes it is so you go to bed you turn off the light and you sleep and i sleep and the next day it all starts again
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yes we wake up and we do it all again wow that was a whole
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day it was and you see we used very simple words I wake up
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I eat I go to work I cook dinner I go to bed yes everyone
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listening can use these phrases you can talk about your day too you can say
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I wake up at 8 o'clock or I eat rice for lunch or I watch TV in the evening
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simple sentences are perfect that was a really good conversation Emily I think it's very helpful
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I agree Paul talking about daily life is a great way to build your English
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confidence it is you talk about you it's real and it's personal exactly and now
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our episode is coming to an end it is but before we go we want to say
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thank you for listening yes thank you so much we hope you enjoyed it please don't
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forget to subscribe to mr english channel and please share this episode with your friends and family who are also learning english and we have a question for you in the comments below
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Please tell us, what do you eat for breakfast?
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Oh, a great question.
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I want to know, do you eat toast, like me, or cereal, like Emily, or something different?
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Let us know in the comments.
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We love reading them.
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We do.
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Okay, that's all for today.
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Goodbye, everyone.
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Goodbye.
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See you in the next episode.
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Take care.
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here-kun 2020.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

This video titled "Learn How to Talk About Your Day in English" offers an excellent opportunity for English learners to engage in practical, everyday conversations. Speaking about daily life is relatable and essential, as it encompasses a range of activities that are part of our routines. By practicing with this video, you will learn to express what you do from morning until night, enhancing your vocabulary and speaking fluency. This context allows you to apply the shadowing technique, where you can listen to and repeat the phrases used by the speakers, reinforcing your memory and comprehension.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the dialogue, several key grammatical structures and expressions can be identified:

  • Present Simple Tense: The speakers use the present simple to describe their daily activities, such as "I wake up" and "I get up." This tense is crucial for discussing routines and habits.
  • Questions for Clarification: The dialogue contains questions like "What time do you wake up?" which are essential for engaging in conversations. Practicing how to form questions helps improve your English speaking practice.
  • Descriptive Language: Phrases like "nice and warm in the bed" illustrate how descriptive adjectives enhance communication. Utilizing adjectives can help you convey emotions and sensations more effectively.
  • Sequencing Words: Terms such as "next" and "after" are used to narrate the sequence of events in the morning. Learning these words will aid you in organizing your thoughts verbally.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice with this video, you may encounter some pronunciation challenges. Here are a few that learners often find tricky:

  • Morning: Many learners mispronounce this word due to its two syllables. Focus on clearly articulating both sounds.
  • Breakfast: The blending of sounds in this word can cause confusion. Practice saying it slowly at first, then gradually increase your speed.
  • Clothes: The 'th' sound can be difficult for non-native speakers. Ensure you are placing your tongue correctly between your teeth for clarity.

Improving your English pronunciation requires consistent practice, and this video provides an ideal opportunity to utilize the shadowing technique. By mimicking the speakers, you can significantly enhance your speaking skills and gain confidence in everyday conversations.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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