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Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr.
English Channel. I'm Emily. Hi Emily.
It's great to be here for another
episode. And hello to all our amazing
listeners. We're so excited to start a
new series called English in Daily Life.
Real conversations for real situations.
That's right, Emily. In this series,
we'll be exploring everyday topics and
showing you how people really talk about
them in English. We want to make
learning English practical and useful
for your daily life. Exactly. So, before
we dive in, if you're new here, please
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the marrier. Absolutely. Okay, Emily.
So, what exciting topic are we tackling
today for our first English and daily
life episode? Well, Paul, since it's the
start of the day for many of our
listeners, I thought we could talk about
something very common. Our morning
routines. How do you start your day?
That's a fantastic topic, Emily.
Everyone has a morning routine, whether
they realize it or not. It's such a
fundamental part of our daily lives. So,
let's start with you, Emily. What does
your typical morning look like? Okay, so
my alarm clock usually goes off around
700 a.m. I'm not a morning person, so
the first thing I do is hit the snooze
button, maybe once or twice.
I think a lot of people can relate to
that, Emily.
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Yeah, I need those extra few minutes.
When I finally get out of bed, the first
thing I do is drink a big glass of
water. I find it helps me wake up and
feel more refreshed. That's a great
habit. I should probably start doing
that more consistently. You should.
After that, I usually head to the
bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my
face. Nothing too exciting there.
Standard morning procedures. What comes
next for you? Next, I like to make
myself a cup of tea. I'm a big tea
drinker. While the water is boiling, I
usually stretch a little bit. Just some
simple stretches to get my body moving.
That sounds lovely and relaxing. I
usually go straight to making coffee. I
can't function without my morning
coffee. I understand that. After my tea,
I usually get dressed. I like to lay out
my clothes the night before to save time
in the morning. That's a smart idea. I'm
always rushing to find something to
wear. It definitely helps. Then
depending on the day, I might do a quick
workout at home or head straight to the
kitchen to make breakfast.
What do you usually have for breakfast?
It varies, but I often have toast with
avocado and eggs, or sometimes oatmeal
with fruit and nuts. I try to eat
something healthy to give me energy for
the day. That sounds delicious. My
breakfast is usually a bit simpler.
Maybe just a piece of toast or a quick
bowl of cereal. I'm not always very
hungry in the morning. And after
breakfast, what's the next part of your
morning routine, Paul? After breakfast,
I usually check my emails and plan my
day. I like to make a to-do list so I
know what I need to accomplish.
That's a very organized way to start the
day. I should probably try that more
often. For me, after breakfast, I
usually spend some time catching up on
the news or reading a book before I
start working. So, that's your morning
routine at home. What about when you
have to go to work? Does it change much?
Not drastically, but I do need to factor
in commute time. So, I might wake up a
bit earlier to make sure I have enough
time to get ready and travel to work. I
also make sure my bag is packed the
night before with everything I need.
That makes sense. Being prepared
definitely reduces morning stress. Now,
let's think about our listeners who
might be students. What might their
morning routine look like? That's a
great point, Paul. For students, their
morning routine would revolve around
getting ready for school or university.
They might wake up, shower, get dressed
in their uniform or comfortable clothes,
and then have breakfast. And depending
on their age, they might need some help
from their parents to get ready,
especially younger students. Exactly.
Parents might be helping with packing
school bags, making lunches, and
ensuring their kids get out the door on
time. And for university students, their
mornings might be a bit more flexible
depending on their class schedule. They
might wake up later if they don't have
early classes. Or they might use the
morning to study or work on assignments.
That's true. They might also grab a
quick breakfast on the go, like a coffee
and a pastry if they're running late for
a lecture.
Now, let's think about people who work
outside the home. Their morning routine
might be quite different, too, depending
on their job. Definitely. Someone who
works in a physically demanding job
might have a more substantial breakfast
to fuel their day. They might also have
a specific routine for getting their
work clothes ready. And someone who
works in an office might spend more time
getting ready, choosing their outfit
carefully, and maybe even doing their
hair and makeup. Yes. And their commute
could also be a big part of their
morning. They might listen to music,
podcasts, or audiobooks during their
commute to make it more enjoyable or
productive. That's a great idea. Using
commute time to learn something new or
catch up on things. Absolutely. Now,
let's imagine a different scenario. What
if someone wants to grab breakfast at a
cafe before heading to work or school?
What kind of English might they need to
use? Oh, that's a fun one. So, they
might walk into the cafe and say, "Good
morning." And the barista might reply,
"Good morning. What can I get for you?"
Then the person might say, "I'd like a
coffee, please. A latte, maybe." Or,
"Could I have a cappuccino, please?"
It's always polite to say, "Please."
Definitely. And if they want something
to eat, they could say, "And I'll also
take a croissant." Or, "Do you have any
breakfast sandwiches?" The barista might
then ask, "For here or to go, meaning,
do you want to eat it at the cafe or
take it with you?" And the person would
reply, "To go, please," or, "For here,
thank you." They might also need to
specify if they want milk, sugar, or any
other additions to their coffee. For
example, could I have oat milk instead
of regular milk or just a little bit of
sugar, please? And when they're ready to
pay, they might ask, "How much is that?"
or "What's the total?" A barista would
then tell them the price, and they could
pay with cash or card. They might say,
"Here you go." while handing over the
money or card. And it's always polite to
say, "Thank you." after receiving their
order and change.
Absolutely. So, even a simple
interaction like ordering breakfast at a
cafe involves using some key English
phrases. It really does, and it's a
great way to practice your English in a
real life situation. Now, let's think
about some other things people might do
in their morning routine. Some people
like to exercise first thing in the
morning. Yes, that's a great way to
start the day with energy. They might go
for a run, do yoga at home, or go to the
gym. And after exercising, they would
probably take a shower and get ready for
the day. Others might prefer to meditate
or do some mindfulness exercises in the
morning to clear their minds and set a
positive tone for the day. That's a
wonderful practice. It can really help
reduce stress and improve focus.
And some people like to spend a few
minutes reading a book or the news
before they start their day. It's a way
to ease into the day instead of rushing
straight into tasks. Exactly. It's all
about finding what works best for you
and creating a routine that makes you
feel good and prepared for the day
ahead. So, Emily, what are some common
phrases our listeners might hear or use
when talking about their morning
routine? That's a great question, Paul.
Here are a few. My alarm goes off at
This is how you say what time you wake
up. I hit the snooze button. This means
you press the button to delay your
alarm. I get out of bed. This is the
action of leaving your bed. I brush my
teeth. This is part of your oral
hygiene. I wash my face. This is
cleaning your face. I make a cup of
coffee. Tea. This is preparing your hot
beverage. I get dressed. This is putting
on your clothes. I have breakfast. This
is eating your morning meal. I check my
emails. This is looking at your
electronic messages. I plan my day. This
is organizing your tasks. I commute to
work or school. This is traveling to
your workplace or educational
institution. I grab a coffee on the go.
This means you buy a coffee and take it
with you. Those are some really useful
phrases. And what about asking someone
about their morning routine? How could
our listeners do that? They could ask,
"What's your morning routine like? How
do you start your day? What do you
usually do in the morning?" "Do you have
a set morning routine?" These are great
conversation starters. You could use
them to talk to friends, colleagues, or
even practice with a language exchange
partner. Absolutely. Talking about your
daily routines is a very common topic of
conversation, and it's a great way to
learn more about someone's lifestyle.
So, Emily, reflecting on our own morning
routines, what do you think is the most
important part of a good morning
routine? For me, I think it's having a
little bit of time to myself before the
day really starts. Whether it's enjoying
a cup of tea and peace or reading a few
pages of a book, that quiet time helps
me feel more grounded and ready to face
the day. I agree. For me, it's
definitely the coffee. That first cup
really wakes me up and gets me going.
But also, I think having some kind of
plan for the day, even if it's just a
mental one, helps me feel more in
control and less stressed. Those are
both great points. It's so personal,
isn't it? What works for one person
might not work for another. Exactly. And
it can also change depending on the day.
On weekends, my morning routine is much
more relaxed than on weekdays. Mine,
too. On weekends, I usually sleep in a
bit later and enjoy a leisurely
breakfast. There's no rush to get
anywhere. That sounds wonderful. It's
important to have those slower mornings,
too. Definitely. So, for our listeners,
we encourage you to think about your own
morning routine. What do you do? What do
you enjoy about it?
Is there anything you'd like to change?
And try to think about how you would
describe your morning routine in English
using some of the phrases we've shared
today. It's a great way to practice your
speaking skills. Yes. And if you're
feeling brave, why not share a part of
your morning routine in the comments
below? We'd love to read them. That's a
fantastic idea, Emily. We can all learn
from each other's routines. So, to wrap
up today's episode on morning routines,
we hope you found it helpful and
interesting. Remember, learning English
is all about connecting it to your daily
life. And what's more daily than your
morning routine. Absolutely. And we hope
this real conversation has given you
some useful vocabulary and phrases to
talk about this topic in English. Before
we say goodbye, just a quick reminder to
subscribe to Mr. English channel if you
haven't already. We have lots more
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And don't forget to leave a comment
below telling us about your morning
routine or any questions you have about
today's topic. We love hearing from you.
Thanks so much for joining us today,
everyone. It was a pleasure, Paul.
You too, Emily. and we'll see you all in
the next episode of Mr. English Channel.
Bye for now. Take care.
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