English Podcast For Learning English | Episode 6 | Talk About Daily Routine | English Leap Podcast – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary

1.English leap podcast from speak English with class hello everyone and welcome to the English leap podcast my name is Jennifer and I'm Daniel how are you doing today Daniel I'm doing great Jennifer it's been a productive day so far how about you I'm feeling fantastic I'm especially excited about today's topic I think we're going to have an engaging conversation absolutely today we're we're delving into something that touches every one of us our daily routines It's the Rhythm that keeps Our Lives moving forward exactly from the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep at night we follow certain habits that Define our day but tell me Daniel what exactly does a typical day look like for different people that's a great question daily routines can look very different depending on your lifestyle but they're made up of the little things we do regularly throughout today's episode we'll be sharing our own routines from the way we start our mornings to how we wind down in the evening that's right and along the way we'll talk about how having a routine can help you feel more balanced and in control it's all about finding what works best for you exactly but before we dive into that I'd like to introduce our vocabulary expert Crystal after each section she'll break down key words and phrases to to help you grasp the language better Crystal we're excited to have you with us today thanks Daniel I'm happy to be here and I can't wait to help our listeners break down some vocabulary along the way wonderful let's begin with the morning routine so as a student my mornings are pretty structured I usually wake up around 700 a.m

2.and I take a moment to stretch and breathe before I get out of bed it's a gentle way to start the day and it helps me feel more alert then I head to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face it's a refreshing start mhm that sounds nice I wake up a bit earlier around 6:30 a.m

3.since my job requires me to start early the first thing I do is drink a glass of water to hydrate and then like you I brush my teeth and wash my face it really sets the tone for the day ahead exactly hydrating first thing in the morning is such a good habit after that I have a light breakfast like oatmeal or toast just something simple to get my energy up before classes breakfast is essential for me too I usually go for eggs with toast or sometimes I mix it up with a smoothy after breakfast I take a few minutes to check my emails and review my to-do list so I know what's on the agenda for the day uh-huh I do the same I check my class schedule and make sure I'm ready for the day ahead it's always nice to feel organized before jumping into things absolutely having that calm organized start to the day really makes a difference now to help our listeners dive deeper into the vocabulary we've just used let's hand it over to Crystal Crystal could you walk us through some of the key terms from our morning routines absolutely Jennifer let's take a closer look at some key vocabulary from your conversation stretch to extend your body or limbs to loosen up your muscles which Jennifer does to ease into the day hydrate to give your body water Daniel starts his day with a glass of water to hydrate himself light breakfast a small simple meal in the morning like oatmeal or toast Jennifer prefers a light breakfast to get her energy up for the day to-do list a list of tasks you plan to complete during the day Daniel reviews his to-do list every morning to stay organized those are some useful terms from your morning routine now back to you Jennifer thanks Crystal I think understanding these terms in context really helps our listeners absorb them better absolutely and now that we've got the morning covered it's a great time to move on to the afternoon routine shall we Jennifer sounds perfect Daniel afternoons for for me are when I'm most focused I usually have classes or study sessions and I try to take it one step at a time if it's a long study session I make sure to take short breaks to stretch and move around it helps keep my mind fresh H that's a smart approach my afternoons are usually the busiest part of my day with meetings or Project work but like you I make sure to take breaks even if they're just a few minutes I find that stepping away from the desk to stretch or get a snack really helps me recharge exactly brakes are so important even if they're brief after lunch I regroup and prepare for the second half of the day lunch is typically something light like a salad or a sandwich I don't like to eat anything too heavy as it can make me feel sluggish I agree lunch is usually around noon for me and I like to step away from work completely my go-to is something like a quinoa salad with veggie or a turkey sandwich keeping it healthy helps me avoid that mid-afternoon energy slump mhm that sounds like a great option after lunch I tackle my bigger assignments making sure to get them done while I still have energy it feels good to wrap up those important tasks before the day winds down yeah I do the same after lunch I focus on key projects that require my attention and try to knock them out while I'm still feeling productive all right Crystal could you take us through the vocabulary from our afternoon routines certainly Daniel let's break down some of the key terms focused giving your full attention to something like how Jennifer stays focused during her study sessions recharge to regain energy which Daniel does by taking short breaks throughout the day regroup taking a moment to organize your thoughts and prepare for the next part of the day sluggish feeling slow and lacking energy which can happen after a heavy lunch but both Jennifer and Daniel avoid that by eating light knockout an informal phrase meaning to complete tasks or finish work efficiently Daniel said he likes to knock out his key projects while he's still productive energy slump this refers to a dip in energy usually in the afternoon after lunch Daniel mentioned avoiding an energy slump by eating a healthy lunch those are the key words for the afternoon now let's shift to the evening routine back to you Jennifer thanks Crystal that was really helpful it's amazing how just a few key words can really make things clearer exactly I love how practical these terms are you can use them every day all right let's wind things down by talking about our evening routines evenings are when I like to unwind and relax after a busy day of classes after dinner I usually take a short walk or do some light stretching to help me de-stress it's a peaceful way to close out the day mhm I totally relate to that after work I make time to relax too whether it's listening to music or going for a walk dinner is usually around 700 p.m

4.for me and it's something simple but satisfying I like grilled salmon with veggies or a stir fry with rice that sounds delicious my dinner is usually something quick and easy like pasta with vegetables or a rice bowl once dinner is done I always make sure to brush my teeth and wash my face it's such a small part of my routine but it helps me feel refreshed and ready for bed oh definitely brushing my teeth and washing my face feels like pressing the reset button after a long day it's a simple way to shift into relaxation mode after that I usually wind down with a book or a cup of herbal tea before bed uh-huh that sounds really calming I also avoid screens before bed instead spending some time reading or listening to music I aim to get to bed around 10 p.m

5.so I'm well rested for the next day same here I stick to a consistent bedtime too around 10:30 p.m