Shadowing Practice: Morning Routine 🎧 Slow & Clear English for Beginner Learners - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Welcome to Simple Daily English.
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Hello everyone.
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My name is Lily.
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Thank you for joining me today.
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In this lesson, I will talk about my morning routine.
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I will speak very slowly and very clearly.
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This story is made for beginners and A to English learners.
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You can listen, repeat after me,
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or just relax and enjoy. Are you ready?
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Let's begin.
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Every weekday, my morning starts early.
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I usually wake up.
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At half past six in the morning,
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my alarm clock is next to my bed.
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It makes a soft sound.
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At first, I hear it in my dream.
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Then I slowly wake up.
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I open my eyes and look at the ceiling.
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The room is quiet.
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The light outside is soft.
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A new day begins.
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Sometimes I feel tired.
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Sometimes I feel calm.
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Sometimes I feel ready.
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Every morning is a little different.
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I turn off the alarm and stay in bed for a moment.
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I do not hurry.
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I breathe slowly and stretch my arms.
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I move my hands.
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I move my legs.
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My body slowly wakes up.
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After a few minutes, I sit up in bed.
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I put my feet on the floor.
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The floor feels cold.
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I stand up and walk to the bathroom.
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In the bathroom, I turn on the light.
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I look in the mirror.
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My hair is messy.
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My face looks sleepy, but that is okay.
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I smile at myself and say quietly, Good morning.
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First, I brush my teeth.
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I brush them slowly and carefully.
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I rinse my mouth with water.
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I like the clean feeling.
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It helps me wake up.
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Then I wash my face with cool water.
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The water feels fresh.
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It wakes my skin and my mind.
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Sometimes I wash my hands again and comb my hair a little.
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I take my time.
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The morning is quiet.
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There is no noise.
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There is no rush.
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Next, I go to the kitchen The kitchen is calm In the early morning,
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I open the window Fresh air comes inside The sky is light blue The street is quiet
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Only a few people are outside I start to make my breakfast Most mornings,
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I like simple food I do not cook much.
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I take bread from the cupboard.
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I put it in the toaster.
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Sometimes I cook eggs.
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Sometimes I eat yogurt.
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If I have fruit, I eat fruit.
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I cut an apple or peel a banana.
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I like fresh food.
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It makes me feel good and healthy.
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After that, I make a hot drink.
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Usually, I drink tea.
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Sometimes I drink coffee.
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I like to hold the warm cup in my hands It feels comfortable I sit at the table
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and eat my breakfast slowly I do not look at my phone I do not watch TV This is my quiet time
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This time is only for me
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I think about the day I think about my plans I feel calm
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When I finish breakfast I clean the table I wash my cup and plate I put everything away A clean kitchen
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Makes me feel relaxed
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Then I go back to my room
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Now it is time
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To get ready I open my closet
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And look at my clothes I also look outside the window If the weather is warm I choose light clothes
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If it is cold I wear a sweater or a jacket If it is rainy I take an umbrella.
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I like clothes that are simple and comfortable.
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I want to feel good all day long.
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After I get dressed, I brush my hair again.
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I look in the mirror.
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I check my face.
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I check my clothes.
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Everything looks fine.
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I do not wear much makeup.
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I like a natural look.
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Next, I prepare my bag.
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I check it carefully.
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I do not want to forget anything.
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I put my phone inside.
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I put my keys inside.
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I put my wallet inside.
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Sometimes I also take a notebook,
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a pen, or my headphones.
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Before I leave, I stop for a moment.
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I ask myself, do I have everything?
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I feel ready.
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Finally, I put on my shoes and my jacket.
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I open the door and step outside.
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The morning air is cool.
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I take a deep breath.
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I walk down the street.
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I see other people.
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Some people walk fast.
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Some people drink coffee.
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Some people talk on the phone.
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Parents walk with their children.
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Cars pass by.
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Buses stop and go The city is waking up I walk to the bus stop I wait for my bus
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While I wait I look around I listen to the sounds I feel part of the city
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When the bus arrives I get on I find a seat I look out the window
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The streets move past me My day has started This is my morning routine
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It is simple It is quiet
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But it is important to me It helps me feel calm
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It helps me feel ready Now I want to ask you What time do you wake up?
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Do you use an alarm?
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What do you eat for breakfast?
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Do you drink tea or coffee?
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Thank you very much for listening today.
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About This Lesson

Welcome to this engaging lesson designed for beginner English learners. In this video, titled "Morning Routine," you will practice listening and speaking through a clear and slow-paced narration. The lesson focuses on daily routines, offering valuable insights into everyday vocabulary and phrases. As you follow along with Lily's morning routine, you'll not only improve your English speaking skills but also enhance your ability to understand and pronounce common expressions. This is an excellent opportunity to practice your IELTS speaking practice, as well as to enrich your everyday english speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • wake up - the act of becoming conscious after sleeping.
  • alarm clock - a device that makes a sound to wake someone up.
  • stretch - to extend your body or limbs.
  • bathroom - a room containing a toilet and sink; often includes a shower or bathtub.
  • brush my teeth - the action of cleaning your teeth using a toothbrush.
  • wash my face - cleaning the face with water.
  • messy - disorganized or untidy, especially referring to hair.
  • cool water - water that feels fresh and refreshing.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this lesson, consider using the shadowing technique to enhance your english pronunciation. Shadowing involves listening closely to the speaker—Lily in this case—then immediately repeating what she says. Here are some specific tips:

  • Start by listening to a short segment, then pause and repeat after Lily. Focus on mimicking her tone and pace. This will not only improve improve english pronunciation but also help you internalize sentence structures.
  • Try practicing in front of a mirror. This will help you become aware of your own facial expressions and improve your confidence while speaking.
  • Use the repetition method; listen to the same section multiple times throughout your day. This will reinforce the vocabulary and phrases you've learned.
  • Incorporate what you’ve learned into your daily speaking. Create your own morning routine in English and describe it to a friend or practice it in a journal.
  • For additional learning, seek out more content like this audio-visual lesson to learn english with youtube. Engaging with various materials will enrich your vocabulary and listening 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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