Shadowing Practice: My daily routine | SIMPLE BEGINNER ENGLISH A1 A2 daily listening practice - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello, hello!
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How are you today?
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It's nice to meet you.
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I'm Jean.
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I'm Jean.
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Today, I want to tell you about my day.
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What do I do?
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What time do I wake up?
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What do I eat?
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Where do I go?
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Let me tell you.
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First, I wake up, I wake I wake up at 6.50am.
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I wake up at 6.50 in the morning.
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The first thing I do is put on my socks.
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One sock, two socks.
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The first thing I do is put on my socks.
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I put my socks on first.
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Then I go to the bathroom.
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I brush my teeth.
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I brush my teeth.
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I brush my hair.
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Then I get dressed.
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I get dressed.
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After I get dressed, I go downstairs.
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Downstairs.
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I go downstairs.
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I go downstairs and see my dog.
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My dog sleeps in a kennel.
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When I go downstairs, I let my dog out of his kennel.
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Then I go, then I go outside with my dog.
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I say goodbye to my husband.
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Then I give my dog and my cat, my cat breakfast.
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I give my dog and my cat breakfast.
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I don't eat breakfast.
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I drink some water, water, and I read.
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I read for about 15 minutes.
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Then I wash my face.
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I wash my face.
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Then it's time for work.
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I answer emails.
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I answer emails.
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I check my YouTube channel.
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I reply to comments.
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At 9, at 9 a.m.
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I usually have a class.
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I usually have a class.
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Then I make content.
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Sometimes I write.
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Sometimes I record.
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Sometimes I edit.
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Around 12, around noon, I eat lunch.
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Recently, I like to eat protein muffins for lunch.
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I eat lunch and I scroll on TikTok for about 30 minutes.
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Then I take my dog outside.
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We play for about 10 minutes.
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It is very hot outside.
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So we don't play outside for a long time.
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maybe 10 minutes.
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Around 2, around 2 p.m.
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I, I teach another class.
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Sometimes I teach one class in the afternoon.
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Sometimes I teach two classes in the afternoon.
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Sometimes I teach three classes in the afternoon.
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Then around 4.30, around 4.30 PM, my husband comes home.
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My husband comes home.
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Around 5.30, 5.30, around 5.30 PM, my husband and I eat dinner.
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We usually eat chicken and vegetables.
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After dinner, I scroll on TikTok for a while.
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Sometimes I watch YouTube videos.
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Sometimes I read.
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Sometimes I play with my dog.
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Sometimes I talk with a friend.
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Around 10, around 10 p.m.
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I get ready for bed.
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I brush my teeth.
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I brush my teeth.
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I change my clothes.
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I change my clothes.
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Then I go to bed.
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That's it.
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That's my daily routine.
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What is your daily routine?
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What do you do every day?
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Tell me in the comments.
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See you next time.
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Bye!
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luck.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice simple English listening and speaking skills based on a daily routine described by Jean. This video is ideal for A1 and A2 English learners who want to improve their everyday vocabulary and comprehension. By focusing on a relatable topic, you can enhance your understanding of daily activities and how to communicate them effectively. You will listen to key phrases regarding waking up, getting dressed, and starting a day, allowing you to build your own vocabulary related to personal routines.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Wake up - The action of getting out of bed in the morning.
  • Brush my teeth - The routine of cleaning your teeth.
  • Get dressed - The process of putting on clothes.
  • Downstairs - A lower level of a building.
  • Breakfast - The first meal of the day.
  • Answer emails - Responding to electronic messages.
  • Content creation - Making videos, writing, or other forms of media.
  • Water - A common beverage; essential for hydration.

Practice Tips

To enhance your English speaking skills using this lesson, consider using the shadowing technique. First, watch the video and listen carefully to Jean as she describes her routine. Pay attention to her pronunciation and rhythm, which are clear and beginner-friendly. Then, try repeating what you hear immediately after she says it, focusing on accurately mimicking her tone and speed—this method is known as shadow speech.

Start with short segments; for instance, practice "I wake up at 6.50 in the morning." Repeat it several times until you feel comfortable. Gradually increase the length of the sentences you are shadowing. This technique will help boost your confidence and fluency, making it easier to learn English with YouTube videos like this one. Remember to relax and have fun while practicing!

Additionally, after shadowing, try to write a few sentences about your own daily routine. This will reinforce what you've learned and apply the vocabulary in context. Whether you are practicing alone or with a partner, incorporating speaking exercises with content like this will enrich your English learning journey.

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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