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This content is a conversational English lesson from "Daily English Talk" where hosts Emma and Jack detail their respective daily routines, from waking up to going to sleep, and also discuss their ideal weekend days, aiming to provide viewers with vocabulary and sentence structures for describing their own lives.
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Well, hello there and a gigantic super
duper welcome to Daily English Talk. We
are so so happy you've joined us today.
Hi everyone. Seriously, seeing you all
here just makes our day. Welcome to our
English practice family.
>> For anyone who might be new here and
doesn't know our faces yet, my name is Emma
Emma
>> and I'm Jack. We're here to make
learning English feel less like studying
and more like having a friendly chat.
>> Exactly. So, if you enjoy this relaxed
way of learning, please show us some
love. Subscribing and liking the video
is the best way to support us and never
miss a lesson.
>> It truly means the world to us. Now, on
to today's topic. It's a fundamental
one, but we're going to explore it in
more detail than ever before.
We're talking about the rhythm of our
lives, the pattern of our days.
>> That's right. Get ready for a deep dive
into my daily routine in English.
>> So, Jack, to get us in the mood, let's
not just talk about the weekend. Let's
talk about this specific morning. How
did you prepare for this video?
>> Oo, good question. Well, I woke up and I
thought, "Okay, Jack, be extra clear and
slow today for our learners."
>> That's very thoughtful of you. I did the
same. I practiced pronouncing some of
our vocabulary words.
>> Did you really? That's dedication. I
also chose this blue shirt because I
thought it looked friendly on camera.
>> It does. You look great. I spent a
little extra time on my hair today, you
know, for our viewers. It looks
wonderful, Emma. So, beyond video
preparation, what was one small nice
thing that happened to you yesterday? >> H
>> H yesterday?
yesterday?
Oh, I saw a beautiful rainbow on my way
home from work. It was a complete surprise.
surprise.
>> Oh, I love that. Those little moments
are the best for me. I finally fixed my
squeaky kitchen chair. It was a small
victory, but it felt so good.
>> The sound of silence. I understand that
feeling perfectly. It's the little
things, right?
>> Absolutely. The little things make the
big picture.
>> Okay, let's begin our deep dive. Jack, I
want you to describe your morning in
extreme detail from the second your
consciousness returns.
>> Okay, extreme detail. Here we go. My
alarm is the sound of birds chirping.
It's gentler than a beep.
>> Oh, that's a peaceful way to wake up.
>> It is. So, the birds chirp. My eyes
flutter open. The room is still dark
because my curtains are very thick.
>> Blackout curtains. I have those, too.
>> Yes. So, I can't see the time. I have to
feel around for my phone on the nightstand.
nightstand.
>> What does your nightstand have on it?
>> Good question. It has my phone, my
glasses, a book, and a bottle of water.
Always water.
>> Same. I get thirsty at night. So, you
find your phone. Then what?
>> I put on my glasses. The world becomes
clear. I check the time. I check the
weather app. I look at any notifications.
notifications.
>> Do you have a specific time you must get
up by?
>> Yes. If I don't get up by 7:15 a.m., I
will be late. So at 7:10 I decide, do I
get up now or do I have five more minutes?
minutes?
>> And what do you usually decide?
>> I usually take the five more minutes. I
just lie there and think about my
dreams. It's very lazy.
>> It's not lazy. It's gentle. I do
something similar. I have a waking up ritual.
ritual.
>> A ritual? Tell me more.
>> I sit up in bed and I take three deep breaths.
breaths.
In and out. In and out. It helps me feel
calm for the day.
>> I love that. I should try it. Maybe
instead of checking my phone immediately.
immediately.
>> It helps me. Okay. So, then you get out
of bed. Describe the physical feeling.
>> Okay. I swing my legs over the side of
the bed. My feet touch the cold floor.
That's when I'm truly awake.
The cold floor is a great alarm clock
for me. I always stretch my arms up to
the ceiling first.
>> A big stretch like a cat.
>> Exactly. Then I walk to the bathroom.
What is the first thing you touch in the bathroom?
bathroom?
>> The light switch. It's on the left side
of the door. Click. Then the room is bright.
bright.
>> My eyes are always sensitive. I squint
for a few seconds.
>> Me, too. Then I look in the mirror. My
hair is crazy. It's everywhere.
>> My hair is always flat on one side. It's
funny. Do you talk to yourself?
>> In my head, I do. I think, "Okay, Jack.
Time to become a person."
>> That's hilarious. I say, "Good morning,
Emma. You can do this." A little pep talk.
talk.
>> That's a better conversation. Okay, next
step. The teeth brushing ceremony.
>> The ceremony. I like that. Do you use an
electric toothbrush or a normal one?
>> A normal one. I use a fluoride
toothpaste. I brush in little circles
like the dentist says.
>> Very good. I set a timer on my phone for
2 minutes. I brush the front, the back,
the chewing surfaces.
>> You're very thorough. After brushing, I
rinse my mouth with water. Then I wash
my face
>> with hot water or cold water.
>> First with warm water to open the pores,
then with cold water to close them. At
least that's what I read online.
>> I use only cold water. It feels more
refreshing to me. Then I put on face
cream, moisturizer.
>> I don't do that. Maybe I should start.
My skin feels dry sometimes.
>> You should. It's nice. Okay, back to the
bedroom. The great what to wear
decision. Ah, yes. I open my wardrobe.
It's a bit of a mess, to be honest.
>> Is it? Mine is very organized. All my
shirts are together. All my pants are together.
together.
>> I'm jealous. I just look for something
clean. I have a maybe clean chair in my room.
room.
>> The maybe clean chair. I think everyone
has one of those.
>> I'm glad I'm not alone. So, I find a
t-shirt that smells okay and some jeans.
>> Do you think about color matching?
>> Not really. As long as it's not a crazy
combination. Blue jeans go with
everything, right?
>> Basically, yeah, I think about it more.
I try not to wear two bright colors together.
together.
>> That's smart. Okay, dressed. Now, the
journey to the kitchen begins. I can
smell the coffee already in my
imagination. the best smell. What do you
do first in the kitchen?
>> I open the refrigerator. The light comes
on. I look inside. I see milk, eggs,
butter, old vegetables.
>> Old vegetables. We all have those.
>> Then I close the refrigerator. I still
don't know what to eat, so I decide to
make tea first.
>> What kind of tea?
>> Green tea. I boil water in the kettle. I
love the sound of the boiling kettle.
>> It's a comforting sound. I use a coffee
machine. I put in the coffee pod and
press the button. The sound and the
smell are my morning comfort.
>> While your coffee is making, what do you do?
do?
>> I get a cup from the cupboard. I get the
milk from the fridge. I set everything
on the counter. It's like a little preparation.
preparation.
>> I do the same with my teacup and tea
bag. It's a ritual. So, your coffee is
ready. My tea is steeping. Now, breakfast.
breakfast.
>> What are your top three common breakfasts?
breakfasts?
>> Number one, cereal with milk. Fast and
easy. Number two, two scrambled eggs
with toast. Number three, yogurt with
granola. What about you?
>> Number one, oatmeal with fruit. Number
two, avocado and toast. Number three, a
smoothie. I put banana, spinach, and
milk in a blender.
>> Spinach in a smoothie. Is it good?
>> You can't taste the spinach. It just
makes it green and healthy.
>> I will have to try that someday. Okay.
We eat our breakfast. Do you sit at a table?
table?
>> I usually sit on the sofa and watch the
morning news on TV. It's a bad habit, I
know. I sit at my small kitchen table. I
look out the window and watch the birds.
It's very peaceful.
>> That sounds much nicer. I should try
that maybe instead of checking my phone immediately.
immediately.
>> It helps me. Okay. So, then you get out
of bed. Describe the physical feeling.
>> Okay. I swing my legs over the side of
the bed. My feet touch the cold floor.
That's when I'm truly awake.
>> The cold floor is a great alarm clock
for me. I always stretch my arms up to
the ceiling first.
>> A big stretch like a cat.
>> Exactly. Then I walk to the bathroom.
What is the first thing you touch in the bathroom?
bathroom?
>> The light switch. It's on the left side
of the door. Click. Then the room is bright.
bright.
>> My eyes are always sensitive. I squint
for a few seconds.
>> Me, too. Then I look in the mirror. My
hair is crazy. It's everywhere. [Laughter]
[Laughter]
My hair is always flack on one side.
It's funny. Do you talk to yourself?
>> In my head, I do. I think, "Okay, Jack.
Time to become a person."
>> That's hilarious. I say, "Good morning,
Emma. You can do this." A little pep talk.
talk.
>> That's a better conversation. Okay, next
step. The teeth brushing ceremony.
>> Ceremony. I like that. Do you use an
electric toothbrush or a normal one?
>> A normal one. I use a fluoride
toothpaste. I brush in little circles
like the dentist says.
>> Very good. I set a timer on my phone for
2 minutes. I brush the front, the back,
the chewing surfaces.
>> You're very thorough. After brushing, I
rinse my mouth with water. Then I wash
my face.
>> With hot water or cold water? First with
warm water to open the pores, then with
cold water to close them. At least
that's what I read online.
>> I use only cold water. It feels more
refreshing to me. Then I put on face
cream. Moisturizer.
>> I don't do that. Maybe I should start.
My skin feels dry sometimes.
>> You should. It's nice. Okay, back to the
bedroom. The great what to wear decision.
decision.
>> Ah, yes. I open my wardrobe. It's a bit
of a mess to be honest.
>> Is it? Mine is very organized. All my
shirts are together. All my pants are together.
together.
>> I'm jealous. I just look for something
clean. I have a maybe clean chair in my room.
room.
>> The maybe clean chair. I think everyone
has one of those.
>> I'm glad I'm not alone. So, I find a
t-shirt that smells okay and some jeans.
>> Do you think about color matching?
>> Not really. As long as it's not a crazy
combination. Blue jeans go with
everything. Right.
>> Basically, yeah. I think about it more.
I try not to wear too bright colors together.
together.
>> That's smart. Okay. Dressed. Now, the
journey to the kitchen begins. I can
smell the coffee already in my
imagination. the best smell. What do you
do first in the kitchen?
>> I open the refrigerator. The light comes
on. I look inside. I see milk, eggs,
eggs, butter,
butter,
old vegetables.
>> Old vegetables. We all have those.
>> Then I close the refrigerator. I still
don't know what to eat, so I decide to
make tea first.
>> What kind of tea? Green tea. I boil
water in the kettle. I love the sound of
the boiling kettle.
>> It's a comforting sound. I use a coffee
machine. I put in the coffee pod and
press the button. The sound and the
smell are my morning comfort.
>> While your coffee is making What do you do?
do?
>> I get a cup from the cupboard. I get the
milk from the fridge. I set everything
on the counter.
>> So, the journey to work, you take the
bus. Tell me about the bus stop.
>> It's a simple bus stop. It has a bench
and a little roof. Sometimes I see the
same people every day.
>> Do you talk to them?
>> Not really. We just smile and nod. It's
a quiet understanding. We are all
waiting for the same bus.
>> I understand. In my car, it's my own
little world. I choose the music. Today,
I listen to jazz.
>> Ooh, jazz is nice for the morning. On
the bus, I listen to podcasts or I just
look out the window.
>> What do you see out the window?
>> I see houses, shops opening, people
walking their dogs, children going to
school. It's like a movie of the city
waking up.
>> And that's a beautiful way to see it. In
my car, I see traffic. Lots of cars. But
I try to be patient.
>> Patience is important. So, we arrive at
work. The first steps into the office or library.
library.
>> I walk into my office. The air
conditioning is always on. It smells
like coffee and carpet. [Music]
[Music]
>> Carpet smell. I know that smell. The
library smells like old paper and wood.
It's a classic smell.
>> I love that smell. So, what is the very
first work task you do?
>> I turn on the public computers. Then I
check the book return box. People return
books overnight.
>> Oh, that's like a surprise. You don't
know what books will be there.
>> Exactly. It's fun. Then I check the
email for the library. Any questions
from people?
>> For me, I say good morning to my team.
Then I get a large glass of water. I
turn on my computer and wait for it to
start. It's slow.
>> All computers are slow in the morning.
Then you check your calendar.
>> Yes, I see my meetings. I plan my day. I
write a small to-do list on a sticky note.
note.
>> I do that, too. A to-do list is
essential. It helps me focus. My morning
at the library is usually for quiet tasks.
tasks.
>> Like what?
>> Like ordering new books, planning
activities for children, or reading book reviews.
reviews.
>> That sounds calm. My morning is for
creative work. I design graphics before
my brain gets tired in the afternoon.
>> That makes sense. So, the morning
passes. How do you know when it's
lunchtime? Do you get hungry?
>> My stomach is my clock. At 11:45, it
starts to growl softly. By 12, it's shouting.
shouting.
>> My clock is my actual clock. I look at
it and think, "Oh, it's noon already."
>> So, the great lunch migration begins.
Where do you go?
>> I usually stay. I eat my lunch in the
staff room, but sometimes if the weather
is nice, I go to the park across the street.
street.
>> Eating outside is the best. I go to the
park with my co-workers, too. We sit on
a bench and talk.
>> What do you talk about with your co-workers?
co-workers?
>> We talk about our projects, sometimes
about TV shows or about our plans for
the weekend. It's not serious work talk.
>> That sounds fun. It's good to socialize.
My lunch is only 30 minutes, so it's
usually quiet and quick.
>> Do you feel refreshed after lunch?
>> Yes, but sometimes I feel a little
sleepy. The after lunch dip.
>> Oh, I know that feeling. That's why I
need my afternoon coffee at 3:00 p.m.
It's a lifesaver.
>> I have a tea at 3 p.m. A little
caffeine, but not too much. Okay, back
to work for the afternoon. The
afternoons are longer. I think time goes slower.
slower.
>> I agree. In the library, afternoons are
for people. More visitors, more
questions, more activity.
>> Do you like that?
>> I love it. It makes the time go faster.
I love helping a child find the perfect book.
book.
>> That must be a great feeling. In my
afternoon, I have more meetings and I do
less creative work. I answer emails and
do administrative tasks. That sounds
less fun.
>> It is less fun, but it's necessary.
Finally, the clock hits 5. The workday
is over. The feeling of relief.
>> It is a good feeling. I shut down my
computer, tidy my desk, and say goodbye
to my colleagues.
>> I do the same. See you tomorrow,
everyone says.
>> And then the journey home.
>> The commute home. Is it different from
the morning commute?
>> It is. The bus is more crowded. People
look more tired. I'm one of them.
>> In my car, the traffic is worse.
Everyone is trying to go home at the
same time.
>> It's a universal experience. So, you
arrive home. You open the door. What is
the first thing you do?
>> I say, "I'm home." to my cat, Luna. She
usually meows back. Then, the most
important thing, I take off my shoes and
my jeans. I put on soft sweatpants. The
moment of transformation
from work jack to home jack. I do the
same. I change into leggings and a big
comfortable sweater.
>> It's the best feeling in the world. Then
I need a few minutes to just do nothing.
I sit on the sofa and stare at the wall.
>> Really? You decompress.
>> Yes, I decompress. My brain needs to
shift from work mode to relax mode. It
takes about 10 minutes. I understand. I
decompress by making a cup of herbal
tea. The process is calming for me.
>> That's a healthier way. Okay. After the
decompression, what's next? The eternal
question. What to do for dinner?
>> The big question. I look in my
refrigerator and my pantry. I see what I
have. I try to think of a recipe. I look
in my refrigerator and then I often pick
up my phone to order food.
>> But when you do cook, what are your
go-to meals?
>> My famous spaghetti agolio.
It's just pasta with garlic and oil.
It's easy. Or I make an omelette. Dinner
for breakfast.
>> Both sound good. I like to cook a big
meal on Sunday and eat the leftovers for
a few days. It saves time. That is very
smart. I should start doing that. Okay,
let's say dinner is finished. The
evening is ours. What are your hobbies,
Emma? Really, what do you love to do?
>> I really love my plants. I have about 20
house plants. So, I check on them. I
touch the soil to see if they need
water. I remove any yellow leaves.
>> You're a plant doctor.
>> I am. It's very therapeutic. I also love
to read, of course. I read fiction
novels, usually romance or mystery.
>> How many books do you read a month?
>> About two or three? It depends. And you? Photography.
Photography.
>> Yes, I don't do it every day, but a few
times a week I go out with my camera. I
love taking pictures of buildings and
streets with interesting light.
>> Do you print your photos?
>> Sometimes. I have a few on my wall.
Mostly they are just on my computer, but
it makes me happy.
>> That's what matters. What about
exercise? We mentioned walking.
>> Ah, yes. I try to go for a run two times
a week. I'm not very good, but I try. It
helps me sleep.
>> I do yoga at home. I follow a video on
YouTube. It's stretching and breathing.
I love it.
>> That sounds nice. Maybe I'll try yoga
instead of running sometimes. It looks
more peaceful. You should. I can send
you a link to my favorite channel. Okay.
Now, the night routine begins. The windown.
windown.
>> Yes. About 9:30 p.m. my body starts to
feel tired. I start thinking about bed.
>> Me, too. I stop looking at screens. I
turn off the TV and my phone.
>> That's a good rule. I need to do that.
I'm always on my phone.
>> It makes a huge difference for sleep.
So, my first step is to take a warm
shower. Not hot, warm.
>> I sometimes take a bath with bath salts.
It's very relaxing.
>> Oh, a bath. That's luxury. I like that.
After the shower, I do my skincare routine.
routine.
>> What's in the routine?
>> I put on face cream, body lotion, and
hand cream. I like to smell nice for bed.
bed.
>> I just brush my teeth. That's my only skinare.
skinare.
Then I put on my pajamas. They are very
old and have cartoon characters on them.
>> That's charming. My pajamas are just
simple cotton. Comfort is key.
>> Absolutely. Then the final thing. You
get into bed. What do you do right
before you sleep?
>> I write in my journal for 5 minutes.
Just a few sentences about my day. What
I'm grateful for.
>> That's a beautiful habit. I just lie in
bed and think. I replay the day in my head.
head.
>> That's nice, too. And then sleep. The
cycle is complete
>> until the birds start chirping again. >> Exactly.
>> Exactly.
>> But wait, our routine changes on the
weekend. It's a different story.
>> A very different story. Let's talk about
Saturday. What is a perfect Saturday for
you? A perfect Saturday. I sleep until
900 a.m. No alarm clock. That is the
first luxury.
>> Oh, yes. Waking up naturally is the
best. Then I make a big breakfast.
Pancakes or waffles, something special.
>> I do that, too. I have time to make
bacon and eggs. I read the news online
slowly. No rushing. Then I usually do my
chores. Cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping.
shopping.
>> Same. I call it adultting day. I do all
the things I didn't have time for during
the week.
>> Adultting day. I'm stealing that. But
the afternoon is for fun. What is your
weekend fun? Maybe I meet friends, or I
go to a museum, or I just stay home and
play video games for hours. No guilt.
>> I love that. My fun is often going to a
cafe with a book or visiting my family
or working in my garden.
>> So, the weekend routine is about choice.
We choose what to do.
>> Yes. And that's what makes it
refreshing. We have used so many
wonderful words today. Let's take a
moment to highlight a few more.
>> Let's do it. First, commute. This is the
noun for the journey to work. My commute
is 20 minutes long.
>> Great one. Next, decompress. It means to
relax and stop feeling the stress of
work. I need to decompress after a long day.
day.
>> I love that word. Now, therapeutic. It
means something that makes you feel calm
and happy. Emma said gardening is therapeutic.
therapeutic.
>> Yes. And finally, chores. These are the
small jobs you do at home, like cleaning
and laundry. I do my chores on Saturday.
>> So, to recap, commute, decompress,
therapeutic, chores.
>> Try to use these in a sentence about
your own life. Wow, Emma, we really
talked about everything, didn't we? From
the first second of consciousness to the
deep sleep on a weekend.
>> We really did, Jack. We explored the
tiny details that make up our days. We
hope this gives you, our amazing
viewers, a huge number of sentences and
words to use.
>> Remember, your routine is unique to you.
The best way to practice is to describe
your day using the words we used today.
>> And now it's your turn to have a long
conversation with us in the comments.
Our question of the day is a big one.
>> Are you ready? Here it is. Describe your
perfect Saturday from morning to night.
What would you do, eat, and see?
>> We want to hear all about your ideal
day. Please write a long comment. We
read them all and we will definitely reply.
reply.
>> Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
for your time and for your passion for
learning English. You inspire us.
>> Keep shining, keep practicing, and we
can't wait to see you in the next video.
>> Bye everyone. >> Goodbye.
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