Shadowing Practice: Lesson 26: What do you do in a day? - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello, I'm Dr. Jill.
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Welcome to Let's Learn English with Anna.
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Our days are filled with lots of things to do.
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Some things we do every day, like help around the house, brush our hair, eat dinner.
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Some things we have to do, so we write them down.
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What do you do in a day.
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Let's visit Anna.
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She answers the question, what do you do in a day?
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Hi there!
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Welcome back!
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Anna, I have our question.
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What do you do in a day?
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Right on time, Max!
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In my day planner, it says 9 a.m.
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Get question.
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A day planner is helpful and important.
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In my day planner, is my to-do list.
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On my to-do list, I write the things I do every day.
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Did you write brush my teeth?
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No, Max.
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Did you write eat breakfast?
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No, Max.
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Those are things I do every day.
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So I do not write them on my to-do list.
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On my to-do list, I write things I need to do,
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like clean my clothes and hang them, Sweep the floor.
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Wash the car.
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I want to go to the park today.
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Daisy, I am busy today, so we cannot go to the park.
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I have an idea.
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I can help you.
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Thanks, Daisy, but you cannot do my work.
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Your day planner and to-do list are gone, so we can go to the park.
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Oh, Daisy.
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English has some small but helpful words.
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Anna, Max, and Daisy just used all of them.
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Let's see them again.
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The small helpful words are AND, BUT, and SO.
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AND joins two or more things that go together or happen together.
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A day planner is helpful and important.
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BUT joins two thoughts that are different or opposite.
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Thanks Daisy.
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BUT YOU cannot do MY work.
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So shows one thing causing another thing to happen.
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Daisy, I am busy today.
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So we cannot go to the park. But and so.
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They are small words, but they are important and common.
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So you need to learn them.
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Anna, you set them all.
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Fill in the blank with and, but, or so.
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I like to wash dishes.
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I do not like to sweep the floor.
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I like to wash dishes, but I do not like to sweep the floor.
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I like to help around the house.
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I clean my room.
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I like to help around the house, so I clean my room.
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Now, let's hear from some friends.
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They talk about their days.
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In the morning, I get dressed and brush my teeth.
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In the morning, I'm at my bed.
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In the afternoon, I do my homework.
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Anna's day planner and her to-do list are gone!
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But she still has to do the work.
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So, what is going to happen?
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Daisy, I was wrong!
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You can do my work!
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I am helping, but I do not like it.
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Now you can talk about the things you do in a day.
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And come back again to Let's Learn English with Anna.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will explore the daily activities of a character named Anna, who uses a day planner to organize her tasks. You will learn about the importance of having a to-do list to manage daily responsibilities effectively. This lesson will also delve into connecting ideas using small yet powerful words such as and, but, and so. By engaging with Anna's routine, you will practice essential English vocabulary related to daily life, enhancing your speaking and comprehension skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Day planner - A tool used for organizing tasks and appointments.
  • To-do list - A list of tasks one needs to complete.
  • Brush my teeth - A common daily activity for personal hygiene.
  • Eat breakfast - The first meal of the day, important for energy.
  • Sweep the floor - A household task to clean the floor.
  • Wash the car - A chore involving cleaning a vehicle.
  • Go to the park - A recreational activity enjoyed outdoors.
  • Small helpful words - Words like and, but, and so that connect thoughts in English.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique for this lesson, begin by playing the audio from the video at a comfortable speed. Focus on the natural rhythm and intonation as you listen. Here are some specific tips to improve your English pronunciation through shadow speech:

  • Repeat after each sentence: Practice speaking immediately after the speaker to mimic their pronunciation and pacing.
  • Break it down: If the video feels too fast, pause after each key phrase or sentence to repeat it aloud until you feel comfortable.
  • Record yourself: Use your phone or computer to record your voice while shadowing. Play it back to identify areas for improvement.
  • Incorporate vocabulary: As you shadow, focus on the key vocabulary words mentioned above, ensuring you use them in context.
  • Practice regularly: Utilize this shadowing site frequently to refine your skills and build confidence in English speaking practice.

By consistently applying the shadowing technique with attention to the small helpful words, you will enhance your ability to connect thoughts in English, ultimately improving your conversational 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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