0:03 English leap podcast from speak English with
0:04 with
0:07 class hello everyone and welcome to the
0:10 English leap podcast my name is Jennifer
0:13 and I'm Daniel how are you doing today
0:16 Daniel I'm doing great Jennifer it's
0:18 been a productive day so far how about
0:22 you I'm feeling fantastic I'm especially
0:24 excited about today's topic I think
0:26 we're going to have an engaging
0:29 conversation absolutely today we're
0:31 we're delving into something that
0:33 touches every one of us our daily
0:36 routines It's the Rhythm that keeps Our
0:40 Lives moving forward exactly from the
0:42 moment we wake up to the moment we fall
0:44 asleep at night we follow certain habits
0:48 that Define our day but tell me Daniel
0:50 what exactly does a typical day look
0:53 like for different people that's a great
0:55 question daily routines can look very
0:58 different depending on your lifestyle
0:59 but they're made up of the little things
1:02 we do regularly throughout today's
1:03 episode we'll be sharing our own
1:05 routines from the way we start our
1:08 mornings to how we wind down in the
1:11 evening that's right and along the way
1:13 we'll talk about how having a routine
1:15 can help you feel more balanced and in
1:17 control it's all about finding what
1:21 works best for you exactly but before we
1:24 dive into that I'd like to introduce our
1:27 vocabulary expert Crystal after each
1:29 section she'll break down key words and
1:31 phrases to to help you grasp the
1:34 language better Crystal we're excited to
1:37 have you with us today thanks Daniel I'm
1:39 happy to be here and I can't wait to
1:41 help our listeners break down some
1:45 vocabulary along the way wonderful let's
1:47 begin with the morning
1:49 routine so as a student my mornings are
1:52 pretty structured I usually wake up
1:54 around 700 a.m. and I take a moment to
1:56 stretch and breathe before I get out of
1:59 bed it's a gentle way to start the day
2:02 and it helps me feel more alert then I
2:04 head to the bathroom to brush my teeth
2:08 and wash my face it's a refreshing start
2:11 mhm that sounds nice I wake up a bit
2:14 earlier around 6:30 a.m. since my job
2:17 requires me to start early the first
2:19 thing I do is drink a glass of water to
2:22 hydrate and then like you I brush my
2:25 teeth and wash my face it really sets
2:28 the tone for the day ahead exactly
2:30 hydrating first thing in the morning is
2:32 such a good habit after that I have a
2:35 light breakfast like oatmeal or toast
2:37 just something simple to get my energy
2:38 up before
2:40 classes breakfast is essential for me
2:44 too I usually go for eggs with toast or
2:46 sometimes I mix it up with a smoothy
2:49 after breakfast I take a few minutes to
2:51 check my emails and review my to-do list
2:53 so I know what's on the agenda for the
2:57 day uh-huh I do the same I check my
2:58 class schedule and make sure I'm ready
3:00 for the day ahead
3:02 it's always nice to feel organized
3:05 before jumping into things absolutely
3:07 having that calm organized start to the
3:10 day really makes a difference now to
3:12 help our listeners dive deeper into the
3:15 vocabulary we've just used let's hand it
3:18 over to Crystal Crystal could you walk
3:20 us through some of the key terms from
3:24 our morning routines absolutely Jennifer
3:26 let's take a closer look at some key
3:33 stretch to extend your body or limbs to
3:35 loosen up your muscles which Jennifer
3:39 does to ease into the day hydrate to
3:42 give your body water Daniel starts his
3:45 day with a glass of water to hydrate
3:48 himself light breakfast a small simple
3:50 meal in the morning like oatmeal or
3:53 toast Jennifer prefers a light breakfast
3:56 to get her energy up for the day to-do
3:59 list a list of tasks you plan to
4:02 complete during the day Daniel reviews
4:05 his to-do list every morning to stay
4:07 organized those are some useful terms
4:10 from your morning routine now back to
4:14 you Jennifer thanks Crystal I think
4:15 understanding these terms in context
4:17 really helps our listeners absorb them
4:20 better absolutely and now that we've got
4:23 the morning covered it's a great time to
4:25 move on to the afternoon routine shall
4:28 we Jennifer sounds perfect Daniel
4:30 afternoons for for me are when I'm most
4:33 focused I usually have classes or study
4:35 sessions and I try to take it one step
4:39 at a time if it's a long study session I
4:40 make sure to take short breaks to
4:43 stretch and move around it helps keep my
4:47 mind fresh H that's a smart approach my
4:49 afternoons are usually the busiest part
4:52 of my day with meetings or Project work
4:55 but like you I make sure to take breaks
4:57 even if they're just a few minutes I
4:59 find that stepping away from the desk to
5:02 stretch or get a snack really helps me
5:05 recharge exactly brakes are so important
5:08 even if they're brief after lunch I
5:10 regroup and prepare for the second half
5:13 of the day lunch is typically something
5:16 light like a salad or a sandwich I don't
5:18 like to eat anything too heavy as it can
5:22 make me feel sluggish I agree lunch is
5:24 usually around noon for me and I like to
5:27 step away from work completely my go-to
5:29 is something like a quinoa salad with
5:31 veggie or a turkey sandwich keeping it
5:33 healthy helps me avoid that
5:36 mid-afternoon energy slump mhm that
5:39 sounds like a great option after lunch I
5:41 tackle my bigger assignments making sure
5:43 to get them done while I still have
5:46 energy it feels good to wrap up those
5:48 important tasks before the day winds
5:52 down yeah I do the same after lunch I
5:55 focus on key projects that require my
5:57 attention and try to knock them out
5:59 while I'm still feeling productive all
6:01 right Crystal could you take us through
6:03 the vocabulary from our afternoon
6:06 routines certainly Daniel let's break
6:12 terms focused giving your full attention
6:14 to something like how Jennifer stays
6:17 focused during her study sessions
6:20 recharge to regain energy which Daniel
6:22 does by taking short breaks throughout
6:26 the day regroup taking a moment to
6:28 organize your thoughts and prepare for
6:30 the next part of the day
6:33 sluggish feeling slow and lacking energy
6:36 which can happen after a heavy lunch but
6:38 both Jennifer and Daniel avoid that by
6:42 eating light knockout an informal phrase
6:44 meaning to complete tasks or finish work
6:46 efficiently Daniel said he likes to
6:48 knock out his key projects while he's still
6:49 still
6:52 productive energy slump this refers to a
6:55 dip in energy usually in the afternoon
6:57 after lunch Daniel mentioned avoiding an
7:00 energy slump by eating a healthy lunch
7:02 those are the key words for the
7:04 afternoon now let's shift to the evening
7:07 routine back to you Jennifer thanks
7:10 Crystal that was really helpful it's
7:11 amazing how just a few key words can
7:15 really make things clearer exactly I
7:17 love how practical these terms are you
7:19 can use them every
7:22 day all right let's wind things down by
7:23 talking about our evening
7:26 routines evenings are when I like to
7:28 unwind and relax after a busy day of
7:31 classes after dinner I usually take a
7:33 short walk or do some light stretching
7:36 to help me de-stress it's a peaceful way
7:39 to close out the day mhm I totally
7:42 relate to that after work I make time to
7:44 relax too whether it's listening to
7:47 music or going for a walk dinner is
7:49 usually around 700 p.m. for me and it's
7:52 something simple but satisfying I like
7:54 grilled salmon with veggies or a stir
7:55 fry with
7:59 rice that sounds delicious my dinner is
8:01 usually something quick and easy like
8:04 pasta with vegetables or a rice bowl
8:06 once dinner is done I always make sure
8:09 to brush my teeth and wash my face it's
8:11 such a small part of my routine but it
8:13 helps me feel refreshed and ready for
8:17 bed oh definitely brushing my teeth and
8:19 washing my face feels like pressing the
8:22 reset button after a long day it's a
8:25 simple way to shift into relaxation mode
8:27 after that I usually wind down with a
8:30 book or a cup of herbal tea before bed
8:33 uh-huh that sounds really calming I also
8:35 avoid screens before bed instead
8:37 spending some time reading or listening
8:40 to music I aim to get to bed around 10
8:44 p.m. so I'm well rested for the next day
8:46 same here I stick to a consistent
8:50 bedtime too around 10:30 p.m. and it's
8:52 amazing how much better I feel the next
8:53 day when I get a full night's
8:57 sleep all right crystal one last time
8:59 could you walk us through the vocabulary
9:00 from from our evening
9:03 routine absolutely Jennifer let's go
9:11 routines unwind to relax and let go of
9:14 stress like what Jennifer and Daniel do
9:18 after a busy day reset button a metaphor
9:20 for starting fresh which Daniel
9:21 mentioned when talking about brushing
9:25 his teeth and washing his face wind down
9:28 similar to unwind it means to gradually
9:31 slow down and prepare for Sleep herbal
9:34 tea a caffeine-free tea that helps you
9:37 relax which Daniel drinks before bed and
9:39 that wraps up the vocabulary for today
9:42 back to you Jennifer and Daniel thank
9:44 you so much Crystal for guiding us
9:47 through those key words and phrases it
9:49 really helps to understand the language and
9:50 and
9:53 context absolutely it makes it easier to
9:55 remember when we see how the vocabulary
9:58 fits into everyday life so we've shared
10:01 our daily routines from morning to
10:03 evening and touched on how important it
10:06 is to create balance throughout the day
10:09 exactly whether you're working studying
10:10 or just trying to structure your day
10:13 better having a routine that works for
10:15 you is key to staying organized and
10:16 feeling in
10:19 control and remember it's not just about
10:21 staying productive it's about taking
10:24 those moments to relax recharge and take
10:25 care of
10:28 yourself all right well that's all for
10:30 today's episode we hope this
10:32 conversation gave you some helpful
10:34 insights and tips for your own
10:36 routine a big thank you to Crystal for
10:39 breaking down the vocabulary today we
10:42 really appreciate it thanks for joining
10:45 us everyone keep building those healthy
10:46 habits and we'll see you next time on
10:50 the English leap podcast take care and
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