Shadowing Practice: My Daily Routine in English | Talk About Your Day | English Podcast for Beginners (A1–A2) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
A2
Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr. English Channel,
328 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr. English Channel,
2
where learning English is easy and fun.
3
I'm Emily.
4
Hello, Emily.
5
And hello to all our wonderful listeners.
6
It is so good to be back here with you today.
7
It really is.
8
I am so happy to see you, Paul.
9
are you doing today?
10
I am doing very well, thank you, Emily.
11
I am feeling fresh and full of energy.
12
Oh, that is wonderful!
13
Full of energy?
14
Did you sleep well?
15
Yes, I did.
16
I went to bed early last night.
17
A good sleep makes everything better.
18
How about you, Emily?
19
I am great, thanks.
20
I had a lovely walk this morning.
21
The sun is shining and I am ready to talk about English.
22
That sounds perfect.
23
A morning walk is a great way to start the day.
24
It is!
25
And speaking of starting the day,
26
we have a very interesting topic for this episode.
27
Ooh, I love interesting topics.
28
What are we talking about today?
29
Today we are going to talk about daily routine.
30
Ah, daily routine.
31
The things we do every day,
32
like waking up, eating, working… Exactly.
33
It is a very important topic because we use these words all the time.
34
Everyone has a routine.
35
That is true.
36
And talking about your routine is one of the best ways to practice your English.
37
Yes.
38
But before we start, we have a small favor to ask our listeners.
39
Yes, we do.
40
If you enjoy our podcast,
41
please take a moment to subscribe to Mr. English Channel.
42
And please give us a like.
43
Click that thumbs up button.
44
It really helps us a lot.
45
And don't forget to share this episode with your friends who are learning English.
46
Let's learn together.
47
Thank you so much.
48
Okay, Paul, are you ready?
49
I am ready.
50
Today, we are going to listen to a story about a woman named Laura.
51
Laura.
52
Okay.
53
Is she a student?
54
No, she is a high school teacher.
55
She is going to tell us about her normal day.
56
Oh, nice.
57
A teacher's routine.
58
I am curious.
59
We will listen to her story first.
60
Just relax and try to understand the main ideas.
61
Don't worry about every word.
62
Yes, just listen and enjoy.
63
Let's hear about Laura's day.
64
Hi, everyone.
65
My name is Laura, and I'm 35 years old.
66
I'm a high school teacher,
67
and I live in a small house with my husband and our dog.
68
Today, I'd like to share what a normal day in my life looks like.
69
I usually wake up at 6 in the morning.
70
I turn off my alarm,
71
stretch a little, and get out of bed.
72
After that, I go to the bathroom,
73
take a quick shower, and get dressed for work.
74
I like to wear comfortable but professional clothes.
75
At around 6.30, I prepare breakfast.
76
I usually have coffee, fruit,
77
and a piece of bread or cereal.
78
While I eat, I check my messages and look at the news on my phone.
79
Then I pack my bag with my lesson plans,
80
notebooks, and sometimes my laptop.
81
I leave home around 7.15 and drive to the school.
82
It takes me about 20 minutes to get there.
83
My first class starts at 8,
84
so I arrive a little early to prepare the classroom and organize my materials.
85
In the morning, I teach three or four classes.
86
I teach English to high school students,
87
and I really enjoy my job.
88
My students are energetic and curious,
89
and every day is a little different.
90
Between classes, I talk with other teachers or correct assignments.
91
At 12, I have lunch at school.
92
I usually bring food from home,
93
like rice, vegetables, and chicken.
94
After lunch, I relax for a few minutes and then prepare for my afternoon classes.
95
In the afternoon, I teach more classes or help students with questions and projects.
96
I finish work around 4.30 p.m and drive back home.
97
When I arrive, I change my clothes and rest for a while.
98
Sometimes I play with my dog or listen to music.
99
In the evening, I cook dinner with my husband.
100
We usually eat around 7.30 and talk about our day.
101
After dinner, I correct tests,
102
prepare lessons, or read a book.
103
Before going to bed, I take a shower and watch a little TV.
104
I usually go to sleep around 10.30 p.m because I need to wake up early the next day.
105
That's my daily routine as a high school teacher.
106
My days are busy, but I love teaching and helping my students learn and grow.
107
Wow, Laura has a very busy day.
108
She does.
109
Being a teacher is hard work.
110
But she sounds happy.
111
Yes, she says she loves her job.
112
That is important.
113
It is.
114
Now, Paul, let's go back and look at some of the English phrases Laura used.
115
There are some really great expressions here.
116
Great idea.
117
I heard some good ones in the beginning.
118
Me too.
119
She starts by saying, I usually wake up at 6 in the morning.
120
6 a.m.
121
Oh, that is early.
122
It is early.
123
But notice she says, wake up.
124
Yes, wake up means you open your eyes.
125
You stop sleeping.
126
Exactly.
127
But then she says, I turn off my alarm,
128
stretch a little, and get out of bed.
129
Ah, get out of bed.
130
That is the hard part.
131
Yes.
132
Wake up is eyes open.
133
Get out of bed is standing up.
134
They are different.
135
And she says she turns off her alarm.
136
We say turn off for machines or electronics,
137
like turn off the TV or turn off the lights.
138
Yes, and the opposite is turn on.
139
I also like the word stretch.
140
Oh, yes, to stretch.
141
It means to extend your arms and legs.
142
It feels very good in the morning.
143
I stretch every morning, too.
144
It helps your body wake up.
145
Definitely.
146
Next, she says she takes a quick shower.
147
A quick shower.
148
That means a fast shower,
149
not 20 minutes, maybe 5 minutes.
150
Right, and then she gets dressed.
151
Get dressed.
152
That is a very common phrase.
153
It means to put on your clothes.
154
Yes.
155
We don't usually say, I put on my clothes for the whole action.
156
We usually say, I get dressed.
157
Laura wears comfortable but professional clothes.
158
That makes sense for a teacher.
159
It does.
160
You want to look nice,
161
but you need to move around.
162
Okay.
163
Next is breakfast.
164
She says, I prepare breakfast.
165
Yes.
166
And she says, I usually have coffee. Have coffee.
167
She didn't say drink coffee.
168
Good point, Paul.
169
In English, we often use have for food and drinks.
170
Have breakfast, have lunch, have a coffee.
171
It sounds very natural.
172
I'm going to have a sandwich.
173
Exactly.
174
While she eats, she checks her messages.
175
Ah, checking messages on the phone.
176
Everyone does this now.
177
Yes, it is a part of everyone's routine.
178
To check means to look at something to get information.
179
Then she packs her bag.
180
Pack.
181
P-A-C-K.
182
This means to put things inside a bag or a suitcase.
183
So before I go on vacation, I pack my suitcase.
184
Yes, and before Laura goes to school,
185
she packs her bag with books and her laptop.
186
Okay, now she is ready to go.
187
She says, I leave home around 7.15.
188
And then she uses a very,
189
very useful phrase about time.
190
Did you hear it?
191
I think so.
192
She said, It takes me about 20 minutes to get there.
193
Yes, it takes me.
194
This is how we talk about duration,
195
how much time you need.
196
It takes me 20 minutes,
197
so the drive is 20 minutes long.
198
Exactly.
199
Paul, how long does it take you to get to the studio?
200
Hmm, I take the bus,
201
so it takes me about 30 minutes.
202
See?
203
Perfect usage.
204
It takes me 30 minutes.
205
Listeners, think about your work.
206
How long does it take you to get there?
207
That is a great question.
208
You can answer in your head.
209
Laura arrives at school and teaches her classes.
210
She says her students are energetic and curious.
211
Energetic means they have lots of energy.
212
And curious means they want to learn.
213
They ask questions.
214
That is good for a student.
215
Then, at 12 o'clock, she has lunch.
216
There's have again. Have lunch.
217
Yes, and she says, I usually bring food from home.
218
Bring food from home.
219
That is a good way to save money.
220
We talked about that in another episode.
221
We did.
222
It is much cheaper than buying food at a restaurant.
223
She brings rice, vegetables, and chicken.
224
Sounds healthy.
225
After school, she finishes work at 4.30.
226
That is a nice time.
227
Yes, and she goes home.
228
She says, When I arrive, I change my clothes.
229
Ah, change my clothes.
230
This is my favorite part of the day.
231
Why?
232
Because you take off your work clothes and put on comfortable clothes,
233
like sweatpants or pajamas.
234
Oh, I agree.
235
It is the best feeling.
236
You can relax.
237
Laura relaxes, plays with her dog, and listens to music.
238
Then the evening routine.
239
She cooks dinner with her husband.
240
That is nice.
241
They do it together.
242
Teamwork.
243
And after dinner, she works a little bit more.
244
She corrects tests.
245
Yes, the teacher's work is never finished.
246
To correct means to check the students' work and give a grade.
247
Finally, she gets ready for sleep.
248
She says, I take a shower and watch a little TV.
249
And she goes to sleep around 10.30 p.m.
250
Because she needs to wake up early.
251
And the cycle starts again.
252
It is a good routine, very organized.
253
It is.
254
Now that we have talked about the words and phrases,
255
let's listen to Laura's story one more time.
256
Yes, I think you will understand much more this time.
257
Listen for It Takes Me,
258
Get Dressed, and Pack My Bag.
259
Let's listen.
260
Hi everyone, my name is Laura and I'm 35 years old.
261
I'm a high school teacher,
262
and I live in a small house with my husband and our dog.
263
Today, I'd like to share what a normal day in my life looks like.
264
I usually wake up at 6 in the morning.
265
I turn off my alarm,
266
stretch a little, and get out of bed.
267
After that, I go to the bathroom,
268
take a quick shower, and get dressed for work.
269
I like to wear comfortable but professional clothes.
270
At around 6.30, I prepare breakfast.
271
I usually have coffee, fruit,
272
and a piece of bread or cereal.
273
While I eat, I check my messages and look at the news on my phone.
274
Then I pack my bag with my lesson plans,
275
notebooks, and sometimes my laptop.
276
I leave home around 7.15 and drive to the school.
277
It takes me about 20 minutes to get there.
278
My first class starts at 8,
279
so I arrive a little early to prepare the classroom and organize my materials.
280
In the morning, I teach three or four classes.
281
I teach English to high school students,
282
and I really enjoy my job.
283
My students are energetic and curious,
284
and every day is a little different.
285
Between classes, I talk with other teachers or correct assignments.
286
At 12, I have lunch at school.
287
I usually bring food from home,
288
like rice, vegetables, and chicken.
289
After lunch, I relax for a few minutes and then prepare for my afternoon classes.
290
In the afternoon, I teach more classes or help students with questions and projects.
291
I finish work around 4.30 p.m and drive back home.
292
When I arrive, I change my clothes and rest for a while.
293
Sometimes I play with my dog or listen to music.
294
In the evening, I cook dinner with my husband.
295
We usually eat around 7.30 and talk about our day.
296
After dinner, I correct tests,
297
prepare lessons, or read a book.
298
Before going to bed, I take a shower and watch a little TV.
299
I usually go to sleep around 10.30 p.m because I need to wake up early the next day.
300
That's my daily routine as a high school teacher.
301
My days are busy, but I love teaching and helping my students learn and grow.
302
Oh, that was great.
303
I understood everything perfectly.
304
I am sure our listeners did too.
305
It is amazing how much easier it is after you talk about the vocabulary.
306
It really is.
307
Repetition is key.
308
Well, Paul, we are coming to the end of our episode.
309
Aw, time flies when we are having fun.
310
It does.
311
But before we go, we want to hear from you, the listeners.
312
Yes!
313
Please leave a comment below.
314
Tell us about your routine.
315
What time do you wake up?
316
Or what do you have for breakfast?
317
I want to know, do you have coffee or tea?
318
Great question!
319
Please write your answers in English.
320
It is great practice.
321
And don't forget to subscribe to the Mr. English channel and share this podcast with your friends.
322
Thank you so much for listening today.
323
We are so proud of your progress.
324
Yes, keep going.
325
You are doing great.
326
Until next time everyone, goodbye.
327
Bye-bye.
328
See you soon.
Download App
AI scoring for every sentence you speak
TRENDING
Popular
Why Practice Speaking with This Video?
Practicing English speaking skills is essential for effective communication, and the "My Daily Routine in English" video provides an enriching context for learners at A1–A2 levels. Discussing daily routines is a universal topic, making it relatable and easier to practice. Engaging with this content not only helps learners become familiar with common vocabulary related to everyday activities but also allows them to grasp sentence structure and pronunciation through listening and repetition.
By incorporating this video into your English speaking practice, you can develop a natural flow in conversation. Regular exposure to dialogues about daily habits and routines enhances listening skills and helps you remember phrases used in practical situations. Furthermore, sharing your own daily routine with others can boost your confidence and encourage fluent speech. Remember, practice makes perfect!
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The transcript of the video showcases several key grammatical structures and expressions that are essential for learners. Here are some points to note:
- Present Simple Tense: The speakers use the present simple to describe their daily activities, such as "I am feeling fresh" and "I had a lovely walk." This tense is crucial for discussing routines and habitual actions.
- Question Forms: Questions like "Did you sleep well?" and "How about you?" are simple yet effective ways to engage in conversation. Learning to form questions is vital for practicing dialogue.
- Expressions of Feelings: Phrases like "I am great, thanks" and "I am so happy to see you" offer learners tools to express emotions. Mastering these phrases can enhance conversational depth.
- Descriptive Adjectives: The use of adjectives to describe experiences, such as "lovely walk" and "full of energy," enriches vocabulary and helps in forming more expressive sentences.
Utilizing this content for IELTS speaking practice can also aid learners in articulating their daily lives more fluently and confidently.
Common Pronunciation Traps
When practicing with this video, learners might encounter certain pronunciation challenges. Here are some tricky phrases from the transcript:
- "lovely walk": The emphasis on "lovely" can be tricky. Make sure to pronounce the "o" clearly, aiming for a softer 'l' sound.
- "full of energy": Pay attention to the blending of sounds between "full" and "of." Ensure you're not overly stressing "of" to maintain clarity.
- "daily routine": This phrase often trips up learners due to its flow. Practice saying it quickly while ensuring each word is articulated, as this will help in building speed in everyday speaking situations.
Utilizing a shadowing app can be particularly beneficial in mastering these pronunciations. By repeating after the speakers, you can adjust your accent and intonation, leading to improved overall 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.
☕ Buy us a coffee
ShadowingEnglish remains 100% free thanks to your support. Server and AI costs are high — your coffee keeps us going! 🙏