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[00:03] Hello everyone.
[00:06] I'm Elena and I'm absolutely thrilled you're here with me today.
[00:10] Have you ever felt that little flutter of nervousness when you wanted to speak English, but the words just wouldn't come out?
[00:17] Or maybe you've dreamed of confidently chatting in English just like you do in your native language.
[00:23] If so, then you've landed in the absolute perfect place.
[00:29] This isn't just another English lesson.
[00:32] This is your personal invitation to a dynamic daily space where you can practice, learn, and truly speak English with me.
[00:43] For the next 1 hour, we're going to dive into a long, relaxing, and incredibly useful conversation, just like two friends catching up.
[00:54] Forget about stressing over mistakes, perfecting your accent, or how quickly you speak.
[01:01] Those worries are gone.
[01:04] Those worries are gone.
[01:06] The only thing that truly matters here is that you immerse yourself, listen actively, repeat out loud, and genuinely enjoy every step of your English learning journey.
[01:15] So, take a deep breath, grab your favorite comfort drink, a warm cup of tea, a refreshing glass of water, or your morning coffee, and find that cozy spot.
[01:30] Whether you want to relax, sit up straight, or even lie down, this is your time, your space to practice English without any pressure whatsoever.
[01:37] I'll be speaking clearly and slowly, making sure you catch every single word.
[01:42] Feel completely free to repeat after me whenever you like or simply let the words wash over you.
[01:49] I'll be asking you questions and I highly encourage you to answer out loud.
[01:58] Trust me, engaging in conversation with yourself in English is one of the most powerful and often overlooked ways to truly master the
[02:05] overlooked ways to truly master the language.
[02:06] language. Are you ready to unlock your English
[02:08] Are you ready to unlock your English speaking potential and take your fluency
[02:10] speaking potential and take your fluency to the next level? Let's get started
[02:14] to the next level? Let's get started now. Let's talk about daily routines.
[02:17] now. Let's talk about daily routines. I'll tell you about mine first and then
[02:20] I'll tell you about mine first and then you can share yours. In the morning, I
[02:22] you can share yours. In the morning, I typically wake up at 7:00.
[02:25] typically wake up at 7:00. I brush my teeth, wash my face, and have
[02:27] I brush my teeth, wash my face, and have a glass of warm water. Then I prepare
[02:31] a glass of warm water. Then I prepare breakfast.
[02:32] breakfast. Usually, I have eggs, toast, and a cup
[02:35] Usually, I have eggs, toast, and a cup of tea. After breakfast, I get ready for
[02:38] of tea. After breakfast, I get ready for work.
[02:39] work. My work usually begins at 9:00 a.m. I
[02:43] My work usually begins at 9:00 a.m. I teach English classes and also focus on
[02:46] teach English classes and also focus on creating helpful content just like this
[02:49] creating helpful content just like this video.
[02:50] video. In the afternoon, I have lunch around
[02:52] In the afternoon, I have lunch around 1:00.
[02:53] 1:00. I like to eat rice, various vegetables,
[02:57] I like to eat rice, various vegetables, and sometimes chicken. After lunch, I
[03:00] and sometimes chicken. After lunch, I take a short break to rest and then
[03:02] take a short break to rest and then continue with my work. In the evening, I
[03:05] continue with my work.
[03:07] In the evening, I enjoy going for a walk or doing some light exercise.
[03:10] I have dinner at 8:00 and then I unwind by reading a book or watching a movie.
[03:17] I usually go to bed by 10:30.
[03:19] Now it's your turn.
[03:21] Tell me about your daily routine.
[03:25] What time do you wake up?
[03:27] What do you eat for breakfast?
[03:30] When do you start your work or studies?
[03:33] What do you do in the evening?
[03:34] Try to say it all in English.
[03:37] If you want, you can repeat my sentences and simply change the details to match your own life.
[03:39] For practice, you could say, I wake up at 6:30 in the morning.
[03:46] I brush my teeth and take a shower.
[03:50] For breakfast, I eat bread and butter with a cup of coffee.
[03:54] I start my work at 8:00.
[03:57] I have lunch at 12:30 in the afternoon.
[04:01] In the evening, I watch TV or go for a walk.
[04:03] I have dinner at 7:30 and go to
[04:07] walk. I have dinner at 7:30 and go to bed at 10:00.
[04:09] bed at 10:00. Try to say it out loud now.
[04:13] now. Fantastic work. Speaking about your routine is an excellent way to practice
[04:16] routine is an excellent way to practice everyday vocabulary and sentence
[04:18] everyday vocabulary and sentence structures.
[04:20] structures. Now, let's practice some simple
[04:22] Now, let's practice some simple conversations you might have in daily
[04:24] conversations you might have in daily life. Imagine you meet someone for the
[04:27] life. Imagine you meet someone for the very first time. How would you start the
[04:30] conversation? You could say, "Hello, how
[04:32] are you?" Or, "Hi, nice to meet you."
[04:37] Let's practice together. Repeat after
[04:39] me. Hello, how are you? I'm doing well,
[04:43] thank you. And you? Nice to meet you.
[04:47] What's your name? My name is Elena.
[04:50] Where are you from?
[04:51] I am from Canada. How about you? Where
[04:54] do you live?
[04:56] I live in a small town near the
[04:58] mountains. It's a beautiful place with
[05:00] lots of trees and clean air. Now it's
[05:03] your turn. You can answer these
[05:05] questions about yourself out loud.
[05:07] questions about yourself out loud.
[05:09] Perfect.
[05:09] Now, let's imagine we are at a cafe
[05:13] Now, let's imagine we are at a cafe ordering something to eat and drink.
[05:15] ordering something to eat and drink.
[05:15] I'll be the customer and you can be the
[05:18] I'll be the customer and you can be the waiter.
[05:18] I will start.
[05:18] Good afternoon.
[05:20] waiter. I will start.
[05:20] Good afternoon.
[05:20] Could I see the menu, please?
[05:23] Could I see the menu, please?
[05:23] Your turn
[05:23] to answer.
[05:28] to answer.
[05:28] Yes, here's the menu.
[05:32] I will then say, "Thank you.
[05:32] I will then say, "Thank you.
[05:32] I'd like a cup of coffee and a piece of
[05:34] I'd like a cup of coffee and a piece of chocolate cake, please."
[05:36] chocolate cake, please."
[05:36] And you can reply, "Certainly.
[05:39] And you can reply, "Certainly.
[05:39] Would you care for anything else?"
[05:42] care for anything else?"
[05:42] I'll say, "No, thank you.
[05:44] I'll say, "No, thank you.
[05:44] That's all for now."
[05:46] now."
[05:46] And you'll say, "All right, your order
[05:49] And you'll say, "All right, your order will be ready in a few minutes."
[05:52] will be ready in a few minutes."
[05:52] Well done.
[05:52] These little role-play
[05:54] done.
[05:54] These little role-play conversations help you practice the kind
[05:56] conversations help you practice the kind of English you might use every day.
[05:59] of English you might use every day.
[05:59] You can practice them alone or with a
[06:01] can practice them alone or with a friend.
[06:01] Now, let's try another
[06:03] friend.
[06:03] Now, let's try another situation.
[06:05] situation.
[06:05] Imagine you're at a store buying clothes.
[06:05] You might say, "Excuse
[06:08] buying clothes.
[06:08] You might say, "Excuse me, how much is the shirt?"
[06:11] me, how much is the shirt? The shopkeeper replies, "It's $20."
[06:15] shopkeeper replies, "It's $20." You can say, "May I try it on?"
[06:18] You can say, "May I try it on? The shopkeeper says, "Yes, the fitting"
[06:21] The shopkeeper says, "Yes, the fitting room is right over there."
[06:24] room is right over there." After trying it on, you can say, "It
[06:26] After trying it on, you can say, "It fits well. I'll take it."
[06:29] fits well. I'll take it." Then the shopkeeper might say, "Great.
[06:32] Then the shopkeeper might say, "Great. Would you like to pay with cash or
[06:33] Would you like to pay with cash or card?" You say, "I'll pay by card."
[06:37] card?" You say, "I'll pay by card." Thank you. Let's practice those
[06:39] Thank you. Let's practice those sentences together.
[06:41] sentences together. Repeat after me.
[06:44] Repeat after me. Excuse me, how much is this shirt?
[06:46] Excuse me, how much is this shirt? May I try it on?
[06:48] May I try it on? It fits well. I'll take it.
[06:51] It fits well. I'll take it. Would you like to pay with cash or card?
[06:55] Would you like to pay with cash or card? I'll pay by card. Thank you. Excellent
[06:58] I'll pay by card. Thank you. Excellent job. Now, let's practice describing
[07:01] job. Now, let's practice describing things around us. Look around you right
[07:03] things around us. Look around you right now. What do you see?
[07:06] now. What do you see? I see a table, a chair, a laptop, and a
[07:09] I see a table, a chair, a laptop, and a cup of tea.
[07:12] There's also a window, and some books on the shelf.
[07:14] Now you try.
[07:18] Look around your room or wherever you are and say out loud the things you can see.
[07:20] You can say, "I see a table.
[07:23] I see a chair.
[07:27] I see a fan.
[07:31] I see a book.
[07:35] I see a bottle of water.
[07:38] I see a bag.
[07:40] I see a television."
[07:42] Keep going for as long as you like.
[07:45] This is a good way to build your vocabulary and practice speaking without needing to form long sentences.
[07:48] Very good.
[07:51] Now, let's practice asking for directions.
[07:53] Imagine you are in a new city and you don't know where the bus station is.
[07:56] You can ask someone, "Excuse me, could you tell me where the bus station is?"
[07:58] The person might reply, "Sure, go straight, then turn left."
[08:01] It's right next to the bank.
[08:04] You can say, "Thank you very
[08:10] Bank. You can say, "Thank you very much."
[08:12] Much." Let's practice this together. Repeat after me.
[08:17] Excuse me. Could you tell me where the bus station is?
[08:21] Sure. Go straight, then turn left. It's next to the bank.
[08:26] Thank you very much.
[08:29] You're welcome. All right. You're doing great so far.
[08:34] Now, let's practice talking about hobbies. Hobbies are those wonderful activities we love to do in our free time.
[08:42] I'll tell you about some of mine first.
[08:45] I really enjoy reading books. I also find pleasure in listening to music and watching movies.
[08:53] Sometimes I go for long relaxing walks in the park. On weekends, I particularly like to cook new recipes and try different dishes.
[09:03] Now it's your turn. Tell me about your hobbies. What do you like to do when you have free time?
[09:11] Have free time? Say it in English.
[09:13] You can say, "I like reading novels."
[09:15] I enjoy playing cricket.
[09:18] I love listening to songs.
[09:21] I go swimming on weekends.
[09:24] I like cooking new dishes.
[09:27] I watch movies in the evening.
[09:30] Keep going and say as many as you can.
[09:32] This is a fantastic way to practice speaking about yourself.
[09:33] Let's have a little practice conversation about hobbies.
[09:36] I'll start. What are your hobbies?
[09:39] You answer.
[09:41] Good. Now I'll say, "Oh, that's interesting."
[09:45] How often do you do it?
[09:46] You can reply, "I do it every weekend."
[09:49] Or, "I do it in my free time."
[09:52] Then I'll say, "That sounds fun. I also enjoy reading books and listening to music."
[09:55] Now it's your turn to repeat the whole conversation, trying to use your own hobbies.
[09:58] Great job. Now, let's practice asking for help.
[10:00] Sometimes when we're in a new place or a
[10:12] Sometimes when we're in a new place or a tricky situation, we need to ask someone for assistance.
[10:18] Let's practice some polite ways to do just that.
[10:20] Repeat after me.
[10:20] Excuse me, could you help me, please?
[10:26] Could you please tell me where the bank is located?
[10:28] Can you show me the way to the supermarket?
[10:32] I apologize for bothering you, but I need some assistance.
[10:37] I'm trying to find the train station.
[10:39] Could you help me locate it?
[10:42] Thank you very much.
[10:45] Now, imagine you are lost in a large shopping mall.
[10:47] You could say, "Excuse me, could you tell me where the exit is?"
[10:53] The person might reply, "Yes, it's on the first floor near the food court."
[11:00] You can then say, "Thank you so much."
[11:04] Repeat this conversation out loud.
[11:06] This is really useful.
[11:06] Now, let's practice making small talk.
[11:09] Small talk refers to
[11:12] Making small talk.
[11:12] Small talk refers to those light, casual conversations we have with people we might just meet, perhaps at a party, in a park, or in a waiting room.
[11:22] These conversations are generally short and polite.
[11:27] Let's give it a try.
[11:27] I'll start.
[11:27] Hi, how are you today?
[11:30] You answer, good.
[11:30] Now I'll say, "It's a lovely day, isn't it?"
[11:37] You reply, "Yes, it certainly is."
[11:37] Then I'll ask, "Are you from around here?"
[11:43] You answer, "Yes, I live nearby."
[11:43] Or, "No, I'm just visiting."
[11:48] Excellent.
[11:48] Now try having a short small talk conversation by yourself.
[11:54] This really helps build confidence in casual English.
[11:59] All right, now let's practice talking about travel.
[12:03] Traveling is a truly exciting topic that many people enjoy discussing.
[12:08] I'll tell you about my favorite travel destination.
[12:10] I absolutely love going to
[12:15] destination.
[12:15] I absolutely love going to the beach.
[12:19] I find immense joy in walking the beach.
[12:21] I find immense joy in walking on the soft sand and listening to the soothing sound of the waves.
[12:24] I also enjoy visiting mountains and forests.
[12:27] The fresh air and beautiful natural views always make me feel happy and incredibly relaxed.
[12:32] incredibly relaxed.
[12:35] Now it's your turn.
[12:38] Tell me about a place you like to visit.
[12:40] Is it the beach, the mountains, a busy city, or a peaceful village?
[12:44] peaceful village?
[12:46] Say it in English.
[12:49] You can say, "I like to visit the beach."
[12:52] "I enjoy going to the mountains."
[12:55] "My favorite city to visit in London."
[12:57] "I love traveling to new places.
[13:01] I enjoy road trips with my family."
[13:02] Keep speaking out loud about your favorite travel destinations.
[13:07] Let's have a quick travel conversation.
[13:09] I'll start.
[13:13] Where do you like to travel?
[13:13] You answer.
[13:13] Now I'll say, "Oh, that sounds
[13:16] Now I'll say, "Oh, that sounds wonderful.
[13:18] wonderful. When did you last travel?
[13:21] When did you last travel? You can say, "I traveled last month.
[13:24] You can say, "I traveled last month.
[13:27] Or, "I haven't traveled recently.
[13:27] Or, "I haven't traveled recently.
[13:30] Then I'll say, "I hope you get to travel again soon.
[13:32] again soon.
[13:34] Now you repeat the entire conversation, practicing your responses.
[13:37] practicing your responses.
[13:39] Very good. Now, let's practice making simple sentences using common verbs.
[13:42] simple sentences using common verbs.
[13:44] I will say a sentence and you can repeat after me.
[13:49] I eat breakfast at 7:00.
[13:52] I drink tea every morning.
[13:54] I go to work at 9:00.
[13:57] I watch TV in the evening. I read a book before bed.
[14:00] before bed. I listen to music when I'm cooking.
[14:05] cooking. I like to walk in the park.
[14:08] I cook dinner for my family.
[14:08] I study English every day.
[14:12] I sleep at 10:00.
[14:14] You can also try making your own sentences using these verbs.
[14:14] Eat, drink,
[14:18] sentences using these verbs. Eat, drink, go, watch, read, listen, like, cook, go, watch, read, listen, like, cook, study, sleep.
[14:25] For example, I eat rice for lunch.
[14:28] I drink coffee in the evening.
[14:32] I go to the market on Sundays.
[14:34] Now it's your turn. Try to make at least five sentences out loud.
[14:37] Wonderful. You're speaking so well.
[14:41] Remember, practice makes perfect.
[14:44] Keep repeating these sentences and you will get better every day.
[14:49] Now, let's talk about the weather.
[14:52] Talking about the weather is one of the easiest and most common topics in daily conversations.
[14:59] People love to discuss the weather when they meet someone, especially when they're not sure what else to talk about.
[15:09] It's a polite and friendly way to start a conversation.
[15:11] So, let's practice some simple sentences about the weather.
[15:15] You can repeat after me. It's a sunny
[15:18] You can repeat after me.
[15:18] It's a sunny day today.
[15:20] The sky is clear and blue.
[15:23] It's very hot outside.
[15:25] I need a cold drink.
[15:27] It's raining a lot.
[15:29] Don't forget to take your umbrella.
[15:31] It's cloudy and cool.
[15:34] I think it might rain soon.
[15:36] It's very cold today.
[15:38] I am wearing my warm jacket.
[15:41] It's snowing.
[15:43] The streets are covered with snow.
[15:45] Now, look outside your window and describe the weather in your area.
[15:49] You can say it's sunny here or it's a little cloudy or it's very hot today or it's raining or it's cool and windy.
[16:00] Whatever the weather is like, describe it in English.
[16:02] Now, let's imagine a conversation about the weather.
[16:04] I'll be Elena and you can be my friend.
[16:07] I'll start, hello, how are you today?
[16:10] Now, you answer.
[16:13] Good.
[16:15] Now, I'll say, "It's a beautiful day,
[16:19] Now, I'll say, "It's a beautiful day, isn't it?"
[16:23] And you say, "Yes, it is. The sun is shining and the sky is clear."
[16:26] sun is shining and the sky is clear."
[16:28] Now, I'll say, "I hope it stays like this all day."
[16:31] You reply, "Me, too. I love sunny weather. Perfect."
[16:34] love sunny weather. Perfect.
[16:35] Now you try to have a short weather conversation by yourself.
[16:37] You can also use words like hot, cold, cloudy, sunny, windy, stormy, foggy, or snowy.
[16:40] use words like hot, cold, cloudy, sunny, windy, stormy, foggy, or snowy.
[16:43] windy, stormy, foggy, or snowy.
[16:47] Excellent.
[16:49] Now, let's practice talking about food.
[16:53] Food is always a fantastic topic for conversation.
[16:55] conversation.
[16:57] Everyone loves to eat, and discussing favorite dishes can be a lot of fun.
[16:59] favorite dishes can be a lot of fun.
[17:02] I'll share some of my go-to foods and then you can tell me about yours.
[17:04] I'll share some of my go-to foods and then you can tell me about yours.
[17:07] I absolutely adore pizza.
[17:11] It's definitely one of my top choices.
[17:14] I like mine with extra cheese, ripe tomatoes, and olives.
[17:16] I also really enjoy pasta,
[17:20] and olives.
[17:20] I also really enjoy pasta, fried rice, grilled chicken, and crisp fried rice, grilled chicken, and crisp fresh salads.
[17:27] For dessert, I can't resist chocolate cake and ice cream.
[17:30] Now, what about you?
[17:32] What are your favorite foods?
[17:34] Say them out loud in English.
[17:34] You could say, "I like pizza.
[17:39] I love eating noodles.
[17:41] My favorite food is biryani.
[17:44] I enjoy chocolate cake.
[17:44] I like drinking cold coffee.
[17:49] I eat fresh fruits every morning."
[17:53] Keep saying more sentences about what you'd like to eat and drink.
[17:55] The more you speak, the better.
[17:57] Now, let's practice ordering food at a restaurant.
[17:59] I'll be the server and you can be the customer.
[18:02] I'll start.
[18:04] Good evening. Welcome to our restaurant.
[18:07] May I take your order, please?
[18:09] Now it's your turn to answer.
[18:12] You could say, "Yes, I would like a chicken
[18:21] Yes, I would like a chicken sandwich and a glass of orange juice, sandwich and a glass of orange juice, please.
[18:24] please.
[18:24] Then I'll ask, "Would you care for anything else?"
[18:29] anything else?
[18:29] You can reply, "No, thank you. That's all for now."
[18:33] all for now.
[18:33] I'll then say, "Okay, your order will be ready in a few minutes."
[18:39] ready in a few minutes.
[18:39] See, very simple and easy.
[18:43] You can also try making more sentences like, "I would like a cup of coffee."
[18:48] like a cup of coffee.
[18:48] "Could I please have a glass of water?"
[18:51] "Could I please have a glass of water?"
[18:51] "I'd like a bowl of soup."
[18:54] "I'd like a bowl of soup."
[18:54] "Please bring me a chicken burger. May I have some French fries?
[19:01] May I have some French fries?
[19:01] Repeat these sentences out loud.
[19:03] Repeat these sentences out loud.
[19:03] Fantastic.
[19:05] Fantastic.
[19:05] You're doing great.
[19:07] You're doing great.
[19:07] Next, let's practice talking about family.
[19:11] family.
[19:11] Family is a very important part of our lives and we often discuss them with others.
[19:18] others. I'll tell you a little about my family.
[19:18] I have a small family.
[19:21] There are four of us.
[19:21] My father, my mother, my
[19:25] four of us. My father, my mother, my younger brother, and me.
[19:28] My father is a doctor, my mother is a teacher, my brother is a student.
[19:34] We love spending time together on weekends, often doing activities as a group.
[19:40] Now it's your turn. Tell me about your family.
[19:42] You can say, "I have a big family."
[19:47] I have two brothers and one sister.
[19:50] My father is a businessman. My mother is a homemaker.
[19:55] I have a younger sister.
[19:58] We live together in one house.
[20:01] Keep talking about your family members, giving as much detail as you like.
[20:06] Let's practice a family conversation. I'll start.
[20:08] How many people are there in your family? You answer.
[20:13] Good.
[20:14] Now I'll say, what does your father do for a living? you reply.
[20:22] Then I'll ask, "Do you have any brothers or sisters?"
[20:24] You answer, "Great.
[20:28] You answer, "Great. Now repeat the conversation one more
[20:30] Now repeat the conversation one more time. Really focusing on your
[20:32] time. Really focusing on your pronunciation and flow." Excellent work
[20:36] pronunciation and flow." Excellent work so far.
[20:37] so far. Speaking about yourself, your family,
[20:40] Speaking about yourself, your family, hobbies, food, and travel is an
[20:42] hobbies, food, and travel is an incredibly effective way to improve your
[20:44] incredibly effective way to improve your English fluency. Let's now talk about
[20:46] English fluency. Let's now talk about shopping. Shopping is an activity we all
[20:49] shopping. Shopping is an activity we all do regularly, whether we're going to the
[20:52] do regularly, whether we're going to the local market, a large supermarket, a
[20:55] local market, a large supermarket, a busy mall, or even shopping online. It's
[20:58] busy mall, or even shopping online. It's also a great topic for practicing your
[21:01] also a great topic for practicing your English.
[21:03] English. I'll begin by telling you about my
[21:05] I'll begin by telling you about my shopping habits.
[21:07] shopping habits. I usually go shopping on weekends.
[21:10] I usually go shopping on weekends. I like to buy groceries, clothes, and
[21:13] I like to buy groceries, clothes, and sometimes books. I often visit the
[21:16] sometimes books. I often visit the supermarket near my house. It has
[21:18] supermarket near my house. It has everything I need. I enjoy looking at
[21:22] everything I need. I enjoy looking at different products and comparing prices.
[21:25] different products and comparing prices. Sometimes I shop online when I don't
[21:27] Sometimes I shop online when I don't have time to go out. I order clothes,
[21:31] have time to go out. I order clothes, cosmetics, and even groceries from
[21:33] cosmetics, and even groceries from online stores.
[21:35] online stores. What about you? Do you enjoy shopping?
[21:39] What about you? Do you enjoy shopping? Say it out loud in English. You can say,
[21:42] Say it out loud in English. You can say, "I love shopping.
[21:44] "I love shopping. I go shopping on Sundays.
[21:47] I go shopping on Sundays. I buy fruits and vegetables from the
[21:49] I buy fruits and vegetables from the market. I shop for clothes during sales.
[21:53] market. I shop for clothes during sales. I enjoy shopping for gifts.
[21:56] I enjoy shopping for gifts. Let's practice a short conversation
[21:58] Let's practice a short conversation about shopping. I'll start. Where do you
[22:02] about shopping. I'll start. Where do you typically go shopping? You answer. Now
[22:05] typically go shopping? You answer. Now I'll say what do you usually buy? You
[22:08] I'll say what do you usually buy? You reply. Then I'll ask do you enjoy online
[22:12] reply. Then I'll ask do you enjoy online shopping? you answer, "Yes, I do." Or,
[22:16] shopping? you answer, "Yes, I do." Or, "No, I prefer visiting physical stores."
[22:20] "No, I prefer visiting physical stores." Well done. Now, you can repeat this
[22:23] Well done. Now, you can repeat this conversation and try changing your
[22:25] conversation and try changing your answers each time for even better
[22:27] answers each time for even better practice.
[22:29] practice. Now, let's practice asking about prices.
[22:33] Now, let's practice asking about prices. When you're out shopping, it's really
[22:35] When you're out shopping, it's really important to know how to inquire about
[22:37] important to know how to inquire about the cost of an item in English. Let's
[22:41] the cost of an item in English. Let's practice these phrases together.
[22:44] practice these phrases together. How much is this shirt? What's the price
[22:47] How much is this shirt? What's the price of this bag? How much do these shoes
[22:50] of this bag? How much do these shoes cost?
[22:51] cost? Can you tell me the price of this watch?
[22:55] Can you tell me the price of this watch? Is this item on sale? Do you have any
[22:58] Is this item on sale? Do you have any discounts available?
[23:00] discounts available? Repeat these sentences after me. Now,
[23:04] Repeat these sentences after me. Now, imagine you're in a market and you want
[23:06] imagine you're in a market and you want to buy a pair of shoes.
[23:08] to buy a pair of shoes. You can say, "Excuse me, how much are
[23:11] You can say, "Excuse me, how much are these shoes?"
[23:13] these shoes?" The shopkeeper might reply, "They are
[23:16] The shopkeeper might reply, "They are $50."
[23:18] $50." You could then say, "Can you give me a
[23:20] You could then say, "Can you give me a discount?"
[23:22] discount?" This is a good way to practice real life
[23:24] This is a good way to practice real life shopping conversations.
[23:26] shopping conversations. Let's move on to talking about your
[23:28] Let's move on to talking about your daily routine again, but this time with
[23:31] daily routine again, but this time with a bit more detail. Discussing your daily
[23:35] a bit more detail. Discussing your daily routine is a common topic in
[23:37] routine is a common topic in conversations,
[23:38] conversations, interviews, and even classrooms. So,
[23:41] interviews, and even classrooms. So, it's excellent practice.
[23:44] it's excellent practice. I'll tell you about my daily routine.
[23:46] I'll tell you about my daily routine. First, I wake up at 7 a.m. in the
[23:49] First, I wake up at 7 a.m. in the morning. I brush my teeth, wash my face,
[23:53] morning. I brush my teeth, wash my face, and have a cup of tea. Then, I take a
[23:56] and have a cup of tea. Then, I take a shower and get ready for the day.
[23:59] shower and get ready for the day. I eat my breakfast at 8:00 a.m. After
[24:02] I eat my breakfast at 8:00 a.m. After breakfast, I start my work. I work for a
[24:06] breakfast, I start my work. I work for a few hours and then I have my lunch at
[24:08] few hours and then I have my lunch at 100 p.m.
[24:10] 100 p.m. In the evening, I often go for a walk in
[24:13] In the evening, I often go for a walk in the park. Sometimes I watch a movie or
[24:16] the park. Sometimes I watch a movie or listen to music. I have my dinner at
[24:19] listen to music. I have my dinner at 8:00 p.m. And then I relax for a while
[24:22] 8:00 p.m. And then I relax for a while before going to bed at 1000 p.m.
[24:25] before going to bed at 1000 p.m. Now it's your turn. Tell me about your
[24:28] Now it's your turn. Tell me about your daily routine in English. You can say, I
[24:31] daily routine in English. You can say, I wake up at 6 a.m.
[24:34] wake up at 6 a.m. I brush my teeth and take a shower. I
[24:38] I brush my teeth and take a shower. I eat my breakfast at 7:00. I go to school
[24:41] eat my breakfast at 7:00. I go to school at 8:00.
[24:42] at 8:00. I have lunch at 100 p.m. I do my
[24:46] I have lunch at 100 p.m. I do my homework in the afternoon. I play games
[24:49] homework in the afternoon. I play games in the evening. I watch TV at night. I
[24:53] in the evening. I watch TV at night. I go to bed at 1000 p.m. Keep speaking
[24:56] go to bed at 1000 p.m. Keep speaking about your routine. The more you
[24:59] about your routine. The more you practice, the better you'll get. Let's
[25:01] practice, the better you'll get. Let's have a conversation about daily routine.
[25:04] have a conversation about daily routine. I'll start. What time do you wake up?
[25:07] I'll start. What time do you wake up? You answer. Good. Now I'll say, what do
[25:12] You answer. Good. Now I'll say, what do you do after breakfast? You reply. Then
[25:16] you do after breakfast? You reply. Then I'll ask what time do you go to bed? You
[25:19] I'll ask what time do you go to bed? You answer, excellent.
[25:22] answer, excellent. Now you can practice this conversation
[25:24] Now you can practice this conversation with yourself or a friend, changing the
[25:27] with yourself or a friend, changing the details to match your life.
[25:30] details to match your life. Next, let's practice talking about
[25:32] Next, let's practice talking about health. Our well-being is incredibly
[25:35] health. Our well-being is incredibly important, and it's a common topic of
[25:38] important, and it's a common topic of conversation with friends, family, or
[25:41] conversation with friends, family, or even medical professionals.
[25:43] even medical professionals. Let's start with some simple sentences
[25:45] Let's start with some simple sentences to describe how you feel. I am feeling
[25:49] to describe how you feel. I am feeling quite well today.
[25:51] quite well today. I have a slight headache.
[25:54] I have a slight headache. I've caught a cold.
[25:56] I've caught a cold. I'm not feeling well. I might need to
[25:59] I'm not feeling well. I might need to see a doctor.
[26:01] see a doctor. I make sure to drink plenty of water to
[26:04] I make sure to drink plenty of water to stay healthy.
[26:06] stay healthy. I go for a walk every morning.
[26:09] I go for a walk every morning. Please repeat these sentences after me.
[26:12] Please repeat these sentences after me. Now, let's imagine you're at a doctor's
[26:14] Now, let's imagine you're at a doctor's office.
[26:16] office. The doctor might ask, "What seems to be
[26:18] The doctor might ask, "What seems to be the problem?" You could reply, "I have a
[26:21] the problem?" You could reply, "I have a fever."
[26:23] fever." The doctor then asks, "How long have you
[26:26] The doctor then asks, "How long have you been experiencing this?"
[26:28] been experiencing this?" You answer, "For 2 days."
[26:32] You answer, "For 2 days." The doctor might then say, "All right,
[26:35] The doctor might then say, "All right, I'll prescribe some medicine. Please get
[26:38] I'll prescribe some medicine. Please get plenty of rest and drink lots of
[26:39] plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids." You'd respond, "Thank you,
[26:42] fluids." You'd respond, "Thank you, doctor."
[26:44] doctor." Repeat this short conversation out loud.
[26:47] Repeat this short conversation out loud. Let's also talk about healthy habits.
[26:50] Let's also talk about healthy habits. I'll share some of mine. I try to drink
[26:53] I'll share some of mine. I try to drink eight glasses of water every day.
[26:56] eight glasses of water every day. I make sure to eat fresh fruits and
[26:58] I make sure to eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
[27:01] vegetables. I avoid processed or unhealthy food.
[27:05] I avoid processed or unhealthy food. I aim to sleep for 8 hours each night.
[27:09] I aim to sleep for 8 hours each night. I go for a walk every morning.
[27:12] I go for a walk every morning. Now it's your turn. Tell me about your
[27:14] Now it's your turn. Tell me about your healthy habits in English.
[27:16] healthy habits in English. You could say, "I drink lemon water in
[27:19] You could say, "I drink lemon water in the morning. I eat an apple daily. I go
[27:24] the morning. I eat an apple daily. I go jogging in the park. I steer clear of
[27:26] jogging in the park. I steer clear of sugary drinks. I go to bed early." Keep
[27:31] sugary drinks. I go to bed early." Keep speaking and practicing these phrases.
[27:33] speaking and practicing these phrases. You're doing a great job. Now, let's
[27:36] You're doing a great job. Now, let's practice talking about holidays.
[27:39] practice talking about holidays. These are special days when people
[27:41] These are special days when people relax, travel, or celebrate.
[27:45] relax, travel, or celebrate. I'll tell you about one of my favorite
[27:47] I'll tell you about one of my favorite holidays.
[27:49] holidays. My favorite holiday is New Year's Day. I
[27:52] My favorite holiday is New Year's Day. I love celebrating it with my family and
[27:54] love celebrating it with my family and closest friends. We often have a special
[27:58] closest friends. We often have a special dinner and we countdown together until
[28:00] dinner and we countdown together until midnight.
[28:02] midnight. We also like to make New Year's
[28:04] We also like to make New Year's resolutions for the year ahead.
[28:07] resolutions for the year ahead. It's a wonderful time to spend with
[28:08] It's a wonderful time to spend with loved ones.
[28:10] loved ones. What about you?
[28:12] What about you? What's your favorite holiday?
[28:15] What's your favorite holiday? Say it in English. You can say, "My
[28:18] Say it in English. You can say, "My favorite holiday is Christmas."
[28:21] favorite holiday is Christmas." I enjoy celebrating Eid. I love going to
[28:24] I enjoy celebrating Eid. I love going to the beach during holidays.
[28:27] the beach during holidays. I visit my grandparents on holidays.
[28:30] I visit my grandparents on holidays. I travel to new cities during holidays.
[28:33] I travel to new cities during holidays. Now, let's practice a conversation about
[28:35] Now, let's practice a conversation about holidays. I'll start. Which holiday do
[28:39] holidays. I'll start. Which holiday do you enjoy the most?
[28:41] you enjoy the most? You answer. Then I'll say, "How do you
[28:44] You answer. Then I'll say, "How do you celebrate it?" You reply. And then I'll
[28:47] celebrate it?" You reply. And then I'll ask, "Who do you spend it with?"
[28:50] ask, "Who do you spend it with?" You answer.
[28:52] You answer. Great work. Repeat this conversation
[28:55] Great work. Repeat this conversation several times using different holidays
[28:57] several times using different holidays and ways you celebrate them.
[29:01] and ways you celebrate them. All right. Now, let's talk about
[29:02] All right. Now, let's talk about feelings and emotions. It's important to
[29:05] feelings and emotions. It's important to be able to express how we feel in
[29:07] be able to express how we feel in English. Let's learn some simple
[29:10] English. Let's learn some simple sentences. I am happy today. I feel sad.
[29:14] sentences. I am happy today. I feel sad. I am very excited. I am nervous. I am
[29:18] I am very excited. I am nervous. I am bored. I am tired. I am angry. Please
[29:23] bored. I am tired. I am angry. Please repeat these sentences after me. Now,
[29:25] repeat these sentences after me. Now, let's practice a conversation. I'll
[29:27] let's practice a conversation. I'll start. How are you feeling today? You
[29:31] start. How are you feeling today? You answer. Then I'll ask why are you happy?
[29:36] answer. Then I'll ask why are you happy? You reply. I'll then say, "That's
[29:38] You reply. I'll then say, "That's wonderful.
[29:40] wonderful. I hope you continue to feel happy."
[29:43] I hope you continue to feel happy." Now, you repeat this conversation with
[29:45] Now, you repeat this conversation with your own answers, expressing how you
[29:47] your own answers, expressing how you truly feel.
[29:49] truly feel. Let's also practice talking about things
[29:51] Let's also practice talking about things you like and dislike. This is a great
[29:54] you like and dislike. This is a great topic for getting to know new people.
[29:57] topic for getting to know new people. Let's practice.
[29:59] Let's practice. I enjoy reading books.
[30:02] I enjoy reading books. I don't care for bitter vegetables.
[30:05] I don't care for bitter vegetables. I love listening to music.
[30:08] I love listening to music. I dislike waking up early.
[30:11] I dislike waking up early. I really enjoy watching movies.
[30:14] I really enjoy watching movies. I don't find driving in traffic
[30:16] I don't find driving in traffic enjoyable.
[30:18] enjoyable. I like playing games.
[30:20] I like playing games. I dislike very crowded places.
[30:23] I dislike very crowded places. Now, please repeat these sentences after
[30:25] Now, please repeat these sentences after me. Let's practice a conversation. I'll
[30:27] me. Let's practice a conversation. I'll start. What do you like to do in your
[30:30] start. What do you like to do in your free time?
[30:33] free time? you answer. Then I'll ask, "Is there
[30:35] you answer. Then I'll ask, "Is there anything you genuinely don't enjoy
[30:38] anything you genuinely don't enjoy doing?" You reply.
[30:41] doing?" You reply. Finally, I'll ask, "Why don't you like
[30:44] Finally, I'll ask, "Why don't you like it?" You answer.
[30:47] it?" You answer. Now, practice this conversation using
[30:49] Now, practice this conversation using your own hobbies, activities, and
[30:52] your own hobbies, activities, and dislikes.
[30:54] dislikes. It's an excellent way to personalize
[30:56] It's an excellent way to personalize your English practice.
[30:58] your English practice. Now, let's talk about time. Asking for
[31:01] Now, let's talk about time. Asking for and telling the time is a very useful
[31:03] and telling the time is a very useful skill in everyday life.
[31:06] skill in everyday life. Let's practice some examples. What time
[31:09] Let's practice some examples. What time is it? It's 5:00.
[31:12] is it? It's 5:00. It's 7:00.
[31:14] It's 7:00. It's 9:00.
[31:16] It's 9:00. It's 10 minutes to 8.
[31:19] It's 10 minutes to 8. Repeat these sentences after me. Now,
[31:22] Repeat these sentences after me. Now, imagine someone asks you, "What time is
[31:24] imagine someone asks you, "What time is it?" You can answer it's 3:00
[31:28] it?" You can answer it's 3:00 or whatever the current time is in your
[31:30] or whatever the current time is in your location. Keep practicing this. Next,
[31:35] location. Keep practicing this. Next, let's talk about directions and
[31:36] let's talk about directions and locations.
[31:38] locations. This is a highly useful topic,
[31:42] This is a highly useful topic, especially when you're visiting a new
[31:43] especially when you're visiting a new place or city and need to ask for
[31:46] place or city and need to ask for guidance.
[31:48] guidance. It's also a great way to practice giving
[31:50] It's also a great way to practice giving and receiving instructions.
[31:53] and receiving instructions. Let's start with some simple sentences
[31:56] Let's start with some simple sentences you can use to ask for directions.
[31:59] you can use to ask for directions. Repeat after me.
[32:01] Repeat after me. Excuse me, how can I get to the train
[32:03] Excuse me, how can I get to the train station?
[32:04] station? Could you please tell me the way to the
[32:06] Could you please tell me the way to the hospital?
[32:08] hospital? Where's the nearest ATM?
[32:11] Where's the nearest ATM? Is there a supermarket nearby?
[32:14] Is there a supermarket nearby? How far is the bus stop from here?
[32:17] How far is the bus stop from here? Now, let's practice some sentences you
[32:18] Now, let's practice some sentences you can use to give directions. Go straight
[32:21] can use to give directions. Go straight ahead. Turn left. Turn right. It's near
[32:26] ahead. Turn left. Turn right. It's near the park. It's next to the bank. It's
[32:30] the park. It's next to the bank. It's opposite the school. It's behind the
[32:33] opposite the school. It's behind the restaurant. It's in front of the cinema.
[32:36] restaurant. It's in front of the cinema. Please repeat these sentences after me.
[32:40] Please repeat these sentences after me. Now, imagine someone asks you, "Excuse
[32:42] Now, imagine someone asks you, "Excuse me, where is the library?"
[32:45] me, where is the library?" You could answer, "Go straight and turn
[32:47] You could answer, "Go straight and turn left."
[32:49] left." The library is next to the park. Or you
[32:52] The library is next to the park. Or you might say it's opposite the bank.
[32:56] might say it's opposite the bank. Practice different ways of giving
[32:58] Practice different ways of giving directions.
[33:00] directions. You can also practice by imagining
[33:02] You can also practice by imagining different places like the hospital,
[33:05] different places like the hospital, supermarket, cinema, or train station
[33:08] supermarket, cinema, or train station and describe how to reach them. Next,
[33:11] and describe how to reach them. Next, let's practice talking about the
[33:13] let's practice talking about the seasons. In many parts of the world,
[33:16] seasons. In many parts of the world, there are four main seasons. spring,
[33:19] there are four main seasons. spring, summer, autumn or fall, and winter. Each
[33:24] summer, autumn or fall, and winter. Each season brings its own unique weather
[33:26] season brings its own unique weather patterns, activities, and typical
[33:29] patterns, activities, and typical clothing.
[33:30] clothing. Let's practice some simple sentences
[33:32] Let's practice some simple sentences about seasons.
[33:34] about seasons. I like spring because the flowers begin
[33:36] I like spring because the flowers begin to bloom.
[33:39] to bloom. Summer is usually very hot in my city.
[33:42] Summer is usually very hot in my city. I enjoy eating ice cream in summer.
[33:46] I enjoy eating ice cream in summer. In autumn, the leaves fall from the
[33:48] In autumn, the leaves fall from the trees.
[33:49] trees. Winter is very cold. I wear warm clothes
[33:52] Winter is very cold. I wear warm clothes during winter. Repeat these sentences
[33:55] during winter. Repeat these sentences after me. Now, let's talk about your
[33:58] after me. Now, let's talk about your favorite season. You can say, "My
[34:01] favorite season. You can say, "My favorite season is spring."
[34:04] favorite season is spring." I love winter. I enjoy swimming in
[34:07] I love winter. I enjoy swimming in summer.
[34:09] summer. I don't particularly like autumn because
[34:10] I don't particularly like autumn because it's often windy.
[34:13] it's often windy. Now, let's practice a short
[34:14] Now, let's practice a short conversation. I'll start. Which season
[34:17] conversation. I'll start. Which season do you like the most?
[34:20] do you like the most? You answer.
[34:22] You answer. Then I'll ask why do you like it? You
[34:24] Then I'll ask why do you like it? You reply. And finally, what activities do
[34:27] reply. And finally, what activities do you enjoy doing in that season? You
[34:30] you enjoy doing in that season? You answer.
[34:31] answer. Excellent.
[34:33] Excellent. Now, repeat this conversation several
[34:35] Now, repeat this conversation several times using your own preferences.
[34:38] times using your own preferences. Let's move on to practicing talking
[34:40] Let's move on to practicing talking about jobs and professions.
[34:42] about jobs and professions. This is a common conversation starter
[34:44] This is a common conversation starter when you meet new people. I'll tell you
[34:47] when you meet new people. I'll tell you about different types of jobs first.
[34:50] about different types of jobs first. A medical doctor treats sick
[34:52] A medical doctor treats sick individuals.
[34:54] individuals. A teacher educates students.
[34:58] A teacher educates students. A driver operates vehicles. A farmer
[35:01] A driver operates vehicles. A farmer cultivates crops.
[35:03] cultivates crops. A business manages commercial ventures.
[35:07] A business manages commercial ventures. A police officer ensures public safety.
[35:11] A police officer ensures public safety. A chef prepares culinary dishes. An
[35:14] A chef prepares culinary dishes. An engineer designs structures and systems.
[35:18] engineer designs structures and systems. Repeat these sentences after me. Now
[35:20] Repeat these sentences after me. Now let's talk about what you aspire to be.
[35:23] let's talk about what you aspire to be. You can say, I want to be a doctor. I
[35:27] You can say, I want to be a doctor. I want to be a teacher. I want to be a
[35:30] want to be a teacher. I want to be a pilot. I want to be a scientist. I want
[35:34] pilot. I want to be a scientist. I want to be a singer.
[35:36] to be a singer. Now let's practice a conversation. I'll
[35:38] Now let's practice a conversation. I'll start. What do you do for work or study?
[35:42] start. What do you do for work or study? You answer.
[35:44] You answer. Then I'll ask, do you enjoy your job
[35:47] Then I'll ask, do you enjoy your job studies?
[35:48] studies? You reply. And then, "What do you like
[35:51] You reply. And then, "What do you like the most about what you do?"
[35:54] the most about what you do?" You answer.
[35:56] You answer. Now, you can repeat this conversation
[35:57] Now, you can repeat this conversation and try changing the jobs each time for
[35:59] and try changing the jobs each time for more practice.
[36:02] more practice. Now, let's practice talking about the
[36:04] Now, let's practice talking about the days of the week. This is very simple
[36:07] days of the week. This is very simple but incredibly useful in daily
[36:09] but incredibly useful in daily conversations.
[36:10] conversations. Repeat after me. Monday, Tuesday,
[36:14] Repeat after me. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
[36:16] Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
[36:17] Sunday. Now, let's use them in sentences. Today
[36:20] Now, let's use them in sentences. Today is Monday.
[36:22] is Monday. Tomorrow will be Tuesday.
[36:25] Tomorrow will be Tuesday. I have a meeting scheduled for
[36:26] I have a meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
[36:28] Wednesday. I usually go to the park on Thursday.
[36:31] I usually go to the park on Thursday. Friday is the last working day of the
[36:33] Friday is the last working day of the week.
[36:35] week. I enjoy watching movies on Saturday.
[36:38] I enjoy watching movies on Saturday. Sunday is usually a day off.
[36:41] Sunday is usually a day off. Now, let's practice a conversation about
[36:43] Now, let's practice a conversation about the days. I'll start, what day is it
[36:46] the days. I'll start, what day is it today?
[36:48] today? You answer. Then I'll ask, "What do you
[36:51] You answer. Then I'll ask, "What do you usually do on weekends?"
[36:53] usually do on weekends?" You reply.
[36:55] You reply. And finally, which is your favorite day
[36:58] And finally, which is your favorite day of the week?
[37:00] of the week? You answer,
[37:02] You answer, "Well done.
[37:04] "Well done. Next, let's talk about the months of the
[37:06] Next, let's talk about the months of the year. There are 12 months in a year.
[37:09] year. There are 12 months in a year. Let's repeat them together.
[37:11] Let's repeat them together. January, February, March, April, May,
[37:14] January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October,
[37:16] June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
[37:18] November, December. Now, let's use them in sentences. My
[37:21] Now, let's use them in sentences. My birthday is in January.
[37:24] birthday is in January. I like the weather in April.
[37:27] I like the weather in April. June marks the beginning of summer.
[37:31] June marks the beginning of summer. We typically have holidays in August.
[37:34] We typically have holidays in August. December is often very cold.
[37:37] December is often very cold. Repeat these sentences after me. Let's
[37:40] Repeat these sentences after me. Let's practice a conversation about months.
[37:43] practice a conversation about months. I'll start, when is your birthday,
[37:47] I'll start, when is your birthday, you answer. Then I'll ask which month do
[37:50] you answer. Then I'll ask which month do you like the most? You reply and then
[37:54] you like the most? You reply and then why do you like that particular month?
[37:58] why do you like that particular month? You answer excellent.
[38:01] You answer excellent. Now repeat this conversation using your
[38:04] Now repeat this conversation using your own birth month and favorite months.
[38:07] own birth month and favorite months. Let's practice using colors in
[38:08] Let's practice using colors in conversation. Colors are easy to learn
[38:11] conversation. Colors are easy to learn and very common in daily discussions.
[38:14] and very common in daily discussions. Let's name some colors. Red, blue,
[38:18] Let's name some colors. Red, blue, yellow, green, black, white, pink,
[38:22] yellow, green, black, white, pink, orange, brown, purple.
[38:25] orange, brown, purple. Now let's use them in sentences. My
[38:27] Now let's use them in sentences. My favorite color is blue. I enjoy wearing
[38:31] favorite color is blue. I enjoy wearing black clothes. This flower is a vibrant
[38:34] black clothes. This flower is a vibrant red. The sky is clear and blue today.
[38:38] red. The sky is clear and blue today. Bananas are typically yellow. Grass is
[38:41] Bananas are typically yellow. Grass is usually green.
[38:43] usually green. Now, let's have a conversation about
[38:45] Now, let's have a conversation about colors. I'll start. What's your favorite
[38:48] colors. I'll start. What's your favorite color?
[38:50] color? You answer. Then I'll ask why do you
[38:53] You answer. Then I'll ask why do you like it? You reply.
[38:56] like it? You reply. Great. Keep practicing with different
[38:59] Great. Keep practicing with different answers and colors you like. Now, let's
[39:02] answers and colors you like. Now, let's talk about festivals.
[39:04] talk about festivals. Festivals are special events that people
[39:06] Festivals are special events that people celebrate with family and friends. I'll
[39:09] celebrate with family and friends. I'll name a few well-known festivals.
[39:12] name a few well-known festivals. Christmas E, Diwali, New Year's Day,
[39:15] Christmas E, Diwali, New Year's Day, Halloween.
[39:17] Halloween. Now, let's use them in sentences. I
[39:20] Now, let's use them in sentences. I celebrate Christmas with my family. I
[39:23] celebrate Christmas with my family. I visit my relatives on aid.
[39:25] visit my relatives on aid. We decorate our house for Deiwali.
[39:28] We decorate our house for Deiwali. I make a New Year's resolution every
[39:31] I make a New Year's resolution every year. I might wear a costume on
[39:33] year. I might wear a costume on Halloween.
[39:35] Halloween. Now, let's practice a conversation.
[39:38] Now, let's practice a conversation. I'll start. Which festival do you like
[39:40] I'll start. Which festival do you like the most?
[39:42] the most? You answer.
[39:44] You answer. Then I'll say, "How do you celebrate
[39:46] Then I'll say, "How do you celebrate it?" You reply.
[39:49] it?" You reply. Great job. Let's move on to practicing
[39:51] Great job. Let's move on to practicing talking about transportation.
[39:54] talking about transportation. There are many different ways to travel
[39:55] There are many different ways to travel from one place to another. Let's name
[39:58] from one place to another. Let's name some car, bus, train, bicycle, airplane,
[40:02] some car, bus, train, bicycle, airplane, boat, motorcycle. Now, let's use them in
[40:05] boat, motorcycle. Now, let's use them in sentences. I go to school by bus.
[40:08] sentences. I go to school by bus. I travel to other cities by train. I
[40:11] I travel to other cities by train. I enjoy riding my bicycle.
[40:14] enjoy riding my bicycle. I have never traveled by airplane
[40:16] I have never traveled by airplane before.
[40:18] before. I enjoy boat rides on the lake.
[40:21] I enjoy boat rides on the lake. Now, let's have a conversation about
[40:23] Now, let's have a conversation about transportation.
[40:24] transportation. I'll start, "How do you typically go to
[40:27] I'll start, "How do you typically go to work or school?"
[40:29] work or school?" You answer. Then I'll ask, "Have you
[40:33] You answer. Then I'll ask, "Have you ever traveled by plane?" You reply,
[40:36] ever traveled by plane?" You reply, "Excellent. Keep practicing describing
[40:39] "Excellent. Keep practicing describing how you travel to different places."
[40:42] how you travel to different places." Finally, let's talk about sports.
[40:45] Finally, let's talk about sports. Sports are a fantastic conversation
[40:48] Sports are a fantastic conversation topic as many people have a favorite
[40:50] topic as many people have a favorite team or activity.
[40:53] team or activity. Let's name some popular sports.
[40:56] Let's name some popular sports. Cricket, football or soccer, basketball,
[41:00] Cricket, football or soccer, basketball, tennis, bad mitten, swimming, running.
[41:04] tennis, bad mitten, swimming, running. Now let's use them in sentences. I love
[41:07] Now let's use them in sentences. I love playing cricket.
[41:09] playing cricket. My favorite sport is football. I watch
[41:12] My favorite sport is football. I watch basketball matches on television.
[41:15] basketball matches on television. I play tennis with my friend. I go
[41:18] I play tennis with my friend. I go swimming every Sunday. I enjoy running
[41:21] swimming every Sunday. I enjoy running in the park.
[41:22] in the park. Now, let's have a conversation about
[41:24] Now, let's have a conversation about sports.
[41:26] sports. I'll start, which sport do you like the
[41:28] I'll start, which sport do you like the most?
[41:30] most? You answer. Then I'll ask, "Do you play
[41:34] You answer. Then I'll ask, "Do you play it or just watch it?" You reply. And
[41:37] it or just watch it?" You reply. And then I'll ask, "Who is your favorite
[41:40] then I'll ask, "Who is your favorite player in that sport?"
[41:42] player in that sport?" you answer.
[41:45] you answer. Excellent. Keep practicing and talking
[41:48] Excellent. Keep practicing and talking about your favorite sports and athletes.
[41:51] about your favorite sports and athletes. Let's dive into talking about clothing.
[41:55] Let's dive into talking about clothing. Knowing how to describe what you're
[41:57] Knowing how to describe what you're wearing or what you like to wear is a
[41:59] wearing or what you like to wear is a common and practical skill. Let's name
[42:03] common and practical skill. Let's name some everyday clothes. shirt, trousers,
[42:07] some everyday clothes. shirt, trousers, jeans, skirt, t-shirt, jacket, sweater,
[42:10] jeans, skirt, t-shirt, jacket, sweater, dress. Now, let's put them into
[42:13] dress. Now, let's put them into sentences.
[42:15] sentences. I am wearing a blue shirt. She's dressed
[42:18] I am wearing a blue shirt. She's dressed in a red dress.
[42:20] in a red dress. I just purchased a new jacket.
[42:23] I just purchased a new jacket. It's quite chilly, so I'm wearing a warm
[42:26] It's quite chilly, so I'm wearing a warm sweater.
[42:28] sweater. He really enjoys wearing jeans.
[42:31] He really enjoys wearing jeans. Please repeat these sentences after me.
[42:34] Please repeat these sentences after me. Now, let's practice a short
[42:36] Now, let's practice a short conversation. I'll ask, "What are you
[42:38] conversation. I'll ask, "What are you wearing today?" You answer out loud.
[42:42] wearing today?" You answer out loud. Then, I'll say, "What's your favorite
[42:44] Then, I'll say, "What's your favorite type of dress or outfit?" You reply,
[42:47] type of dress or outfit?" You reply, "Good job. Now, let's explore the
[42:50] "Good job. Now, let's explore the delightful world of food." This is one
[42:53] delightful world of food." This is one of the most common and enjoyable topics
[42:55] of the most common and enjoyable topics to discuss in English. Everyone has
[42:58] to discuss in English. Everyone has different food preferences based on
[43:00] different food preferences based on their culture, lifestyle, and taste. Let
[43:04] their culture, lifestyle, and taste. Let me share some of my favorites. I
[43:07] me share some of my favorites. I absolutely love eating pasta. I enjoy
[43:10] absolutely love eating pasta. I enjoy trying out new recipes and experimenting
[43:13] trying out new recipes and experimenting with various flavors.
[43:16] with various flavors. Sometimes I prepare meals at home and
[43:18] Sometimes I prepare meals at home and other times I order from a restaurant.
[43:21] other times I order from a restaurant. My favorite cuisine is Italian, but I
[43:24] My favorite cuisine is Italian, but I also really enjoy Indian and Chinese
[43:26] also really enjoy Indian and Chinese dishes.
[43:28] dishes. What about you? What's your favorite
[43:30] What about you? What's your favorite food? Say it out loud in English. You
[43:33] food? Say it out loud in English. You can say, "My favorite food is pizza."
[43:36] can say, "My favorite food is pizza." I really like spicy food. I enjoy eating
[43:40] I really like spicy food. I enjoy eating rice and chicken. I eat fruits every
[43:43] rice and chicken. I eat fruits every day. I drink a lot of water.
[43:47] day. I drink a lot of water. Let's practice some food related
[43:49] Let's practice some food related questions and answers.
[43:51] questions and answers. I'll ask what do you typically like to
[43:53] I'll ask what do you typically like to eat for breakfast.
[43:55] eat for breakfast. You can answer I like to eat eggs and
[43:57] You can answer I like to eat eggs and toast.
[43:59] toast. Now I'll ask do you prefer tea or
[44:01] Now I'll ask do you prefer tea or coffee. You can say uh I prefer tea.
[44:06] coffee. You can say uh I prefer tea. Then I'll ask how often do you eat out
[44:08] Then I'll ask how often do you eat out at restaurants?
[44:10] at restaurants? You reply I eat out once a week.
[44:13] You reply I eat out once a week. Practice these questions with different
[44:15] Practice these questions with different answers each time to become more fluent.
[44:19] answers each time to become more fluent. Let's continue.
[44:21] Let's continue. What do you usually eat for lunch? You
[44:23] What do you usually eat for lunch? You can say, "I usually eat rice,
[44:25] can say, "I usually eat rice, vegetables, and chicken. What's your
[44:28] vegetables, and chicken. What's your favorite fruit?" You might say, "I love
[44:31] favorite fruit?" You might say, "I love mangoes."
[44:33] mangoes." I enjoy bananas.
[44:35] I enjoy bananas. I eat apples every day. Keep going
[44:38] I eat apples every day. Keep going naming and describing different foods.
[44:42] naming and describing different foods. Let's talk about healthy eating, too.
[44:45] Let's talk about healthy eating, too. It's crucial to eat healthily to stay
[44:47] It's crucial to eat healthily to stay strong and active. You can say, "I eat
[44:50] strong and active. You can say, "I eat vegetables every day. I drink milk in
[44:53] vegetables every day. I drink milk in the morning. I avoid processed snacks. I
[44:58] the morning. I avoid processed snacks. I eat home-cooked meals. I drink lemon
[45:00] eat home-cooked meals. I drink lemon water."
[45:02] water." These simple sentences help you describe
[45:05] These simple sentences help you describe your healthy lifestyle.
[45:07] your healthy lifestyle. Now, imagine you're at a restaurant.
[45:09] Now, imagine you're at a restaurant. Let's practice some sentences you might
[45:11] Let's practice some sentences you might use.
[45:13] use. I'd like to order a sandwich.
[45:16] I'd like to order a sandwich. Could I please see the menu?
[45:19] Could I please see the menu? I'll have a glass of orange juice.
[45:22] I'll have a glass of orange juice. I don't want anything too spicy.
[45:25] I don't want anything too spicy. May I have some water, please?
[45:28] May I have some water, please? Practice these sentences out loud. Now,
[45:31] Practice these sentences out loud. Now, let's talk about hobbies and free time
[45:33] let's talk about hobbies and free time activities.
[45:34] activities. A hobby is something you genuinely enjoy
[45:37] A hobby is something you genuinely enjoy doing when you're not working or
[45:39] doing when you're not working or studying. I'll tell you about my
[45:41] studying. I'll tell you about my hobbies.
[45:43] hobbies. I really enjoy reading books. I also
[45:46] I really enjoy reading books. I also find pleasure in painting and drawing.
[45:49] find pleasure in painting and drawing. And I absolutely love listening to
[45:51] And I absolutely love listening to music. Sometimes I spend my free time
[45:54] music. Sometimes I spend my free time writing in my journal. What about you?
[45:57] writing in my journal. What about you? What are your hobbies? Say them out loud
[46:00] What are your hobbies? Say them out loud in English. You can say, "I enjoy
[46:03] in English. You can say, "I enjoy playing the guitar." "I love watching
[46:06] playing the guitar." "I love watching movies."
[46:08] movies." "I like cooking new and interesting
[46:10] "I like cooking new and interesting dishes.
[46:12] dishes. I read novels in my free time.
[46:15] I read novels in my free time. I go cycling in the evening.
[46:19] I go cycling in the evening. These sentences are straightforward and
[46:21] These sentences are straightforward and will certainly help you start
[46:22] will certainly help you start conversations in English. Let's practice
[46:25] conversations in English. Let's practice a conversation about hobbies. I'll
[46:28] a conversation about hobbies. I'll start. What are your hobbies?
[46:31] start. What are your hobbies? You answer.
[46:33] You answer. Now I'll say how often do you engage in
[46:36] Now I'll say how often do you engage in these activities? You reply. Then I'll
[46:39] these activities? You reply. Then I'll ask, "Do you do them alone or with
[46:42] ask, "Do you do them alone or with friends?"
[46:43] friends?" You answer, "Great job."
[46:47] You answer, "Great job." Now try changing your hobbies and repeat
[46:50] Now try changing your hobbies and repeat the conversation.
[46:51] the conversation. You could say, "I play bad mitten with
[46:54] You could say, "I play bad mitten with my brother. I go walking every morning.
[46:58] my brother. I go walking every morning. I watch TV shows at night. I do yoga on
[47:02] I watch TV shows at night. I do yoga on weekends." Keep practicing until you
[47:05] weekends." Keep practicing until you feel completely comfortable talking
[47:07] feel completely comfortable talking about your leisure time. Let's discuss
[47:09] about your leisure time. Let's discuss making plans. Planning is a daily part
[47:12] making plans. Planning is a daily part of our lives. Whether it's arranging to
[47:14] of our lives. Whether it's arranging to meet friends, going out, or organizing
[47:18] meet friends, going out, or organizing activities.
[47:19] activities. Let's learn some useful sentences for
[47:22] Let's learn some useful sentences for making plans.
[47:23] making plans. Are you free this weekend?
[47:26] Are you free this weekend? Would you like to get coffee sometime?
[47:29] Would you like to get coffee sometime? Let's meet up at the shopping center.
[47:32] Let's meet up at the shopping center. What time works best for us to meet?
[47:35] What time works best for us to meet? Where should we go?
[47:37] Where should we go? I'm a bit busy on Saturday. How about
[47:40] I'm a bit busy on Saturday. How about Sunday instead?
[47:42] Sunday instead? These phrases are simple and very useful
[47:45] These phrases are simple and very useful for casual conversations.
[47:48] for casual conversations. Now, please repeat them after me.
[47:50] Now, please repeat them after me. Imagine you're making plans with a
[47:52] Imagine you're making plans with a friend. I'll start. Hey, do you want to
[47:55] friend. I'll start. Hey, do you want to go to the park tomorrow?
[47:57] go to the park tomorrow? You answer. Then I'll say, "What time
[48:01] You answer. Then I'll say, "What time should we meet?" You reply. I'll
[48:04] should we meet?" You reply. I'll suggest, "Let's meet at 5:00 p.m."
[48:08] suggest, "Let's meet at 5:00 p.m." You'll respond, "Great. See you then."
[48:12] You'll respond, "Great. See you then." Practice this type of dialogue several
[48:14] Practice this type of dialogue several times. Try suggesting different
[48:17] times. Try suggesting different activities like going to a movie,
[48:20] activities like going to a movie, visiting a cafe, or going shopping.
[48:23] visiting a cafe, or going shopping. Use your imagination and practice
[48:26] Use your imagination and practice speaking naturally.
[48:28] speaking naturally. Let's now practice making phone calls in
[48:30] Let's now practice making phone calls in English. This is a very valuable skill
[48:33] English. This is a very valuable skill for both formal and informal situations.
[48:37] for both formal and informal situations. Let's learn some common phrases.
[48:41] Let's learn some common phrases. Hello, may I speak with the manager?
[48:44] Hello, may I speak with the manager? Hi, this is Elena. How are you doing?
[48:47] Hi, this is Elena. How are you doing? I'm calling to discuss our upcoming
[48:49] I'm calling to discuss our upcoming meeting.
[48:51] meeting. Could you please call me back later?
[48:54] Could you please call me back later? I apologize. I believe you have the
[48:56] I apologize. I believe you have the wrong number.
[48:58] wrong number. Thank you for your call.
[49:01] Thank you for your call. Goodbye.
[49:03] Goodbye. Now practice saying these sentences.
[49:05] Now practice saying these sentences. Let's try a short phone conversation.
[49:07] Let's try a short phone conversation. I'll start. Hello. Is this the correct
[49:10] I'll start. Hello. Is this the correct number? You answer yes. Speaking. I'll
[49:15] number? You answer yes. Speaking. I'll say, "Hi, this is Elena. How are you?"
[49:18] say, "Hi, this is Elena. How are you?" You reply. I'll then say, "I was
[49:21] You reply. I'll then say, "I was wondering if we're still meeting today."
[49:23] wondering if we're still meeting today." You say, "Yes, at 6:00 p.m."
[49:27] You say, "Yes, at 6:00 p.m." I'll respond, "Great. I'll see you then.
[49:30] I'll respond, "Great. I'll see you then. You say bye.
[49:34] You say bye. Repeat this dialogue and try creating
[49:36] Repeat this dialogue and try creating your own phone call scenarios. It will
[49:39] your own phone call scenarios. It will really help improve your fluency in
[49:40] really help improve your fluency in these situations.
[49:43] these situations. Now, let's talk about family. Everyone
[49:46] Now, let's talk about family. Everyone has a family and it's a very common
[49:48] has a family and it's a very common topic in everyday conversation.
[49:51] topic in everyday conversation. I'll tell you a bit about mine. I have a
[49:54] I'll tell you a bit about mine. I have a small family. I live with my parents and
[49:58] small family. I live with my parents and my younger brother. My father works as a
[50:01] my younger brother. My father works as a teacher and my mother is a homemaker.
[50:05] teacher and my mother is a homemaker. My brother is currently a student.
[50:08] My brother is currently a student. We enjoy spending quality time together
[50:10] We enjoy spending quality time together and we often go out on weekends.
[50:13] and we often go out on weekends. Now it's your turn. You can talk about
[50:16] Now it's your turn. You can talk about your family in English.
[50:18] your family in English. You might say, "I live in a large
[50:21] You might say, "I live in a large extended family.
[50:24] extended family. I have two sisters and one brother.
[50:27] I have two sisters and one brother. My father is a medical professional.
[50:30] My father is a medical professional. My mother works in an office
[50:32] My mother works in an office environment.
[50:34] environment. We all have dinner together every
[50:36] We all have dinner together every evening.
[50:38] evening. My grandparents also live with us.
[50:41] My grandparents also live with us. I truly love my family. Let's practice a
[50:45] I truly love my family. Let's practice a conversation about family. I'll start.
[50:47] conversation about family. I'll start. How many members are there in your
[50:49] How many members are there in your family?
[50:51] family? You answer. Then I'll ask, "What does
[50:54] You answer. Then I'll ask, "What does your father do for a living?" You reply.
[50:58] your father do for a living?" You reply. Now I'll say, "Do you have any brothers
[51:00] Now I'll say, "Do you have any brothers or sisters?" You answer, "Great." Now
[51:05] or sisters?" You answer, "Great." Now practice talking about your family in
[51:06] practice talking about your family in your own words using as much detail as
[51:09] your own words using as much detail as you can. Let's practice talking about
[51:12] you can. Let's practice talking about the weather. It's a fantastic topic for
[51:14] the weather. It's a fantastic topic for casual small talk. Let's learn some
[51:18] casual small talk. Let's learn some basic sentences.
[51:20] basic sentences. It's sunny today.
[51:22] It's sunny today. It's raining outside. It's extremely
[51:25] It's raining outside. It's extremely cold today.
[51:27] cold today. It's hot and humid.
[51:30] It's hot and humid. It's cloudy but dry.
[51:32] It's cloudy but dry. It's snowing.
[51:34] It's snowing. The weather is quite pleasant today.
[51:37] The weather is quite pleasant today. Repeat these sentences after me. They're
[51:39] Repeat these sentences after me. They're easy to say and very useful.
[51:42] easy to say and very useful. Let's imagine a short conversation about
[51:44] Let's imagine a short conversation about the weather. I'll say, "How's the
[51:48] the weather. I'll say, "How's the weather today?"
[51:49] weather today?" You reply, "It's sunny and warm." I'll
[51:53] You reply, "It's sunny and warm." I'll then say, "Do you enjoy this kind of
[51:56] then say, "Do you enjoy this kind of weather?" You say, "Yes, I love sunny
[52:00] weather?" You say, "Yes, I love sunny days."
[52:01] days." Keep practicing with different weather
[52:03] Keep practicing with different weather conditions. You could say, "I enjoy
[52:06] conditions. You could say, "I enjoy rainy days."
[52:09] rainy days." I don't like hot weather.
[52:11] I don't like hot weather. I love winter because of the snow.
[52:15] I love winter because of the snow. I like spring because of the beautiful
[52:17] I like spring because of the beautiful flowers.
[52:19] flowers. Use different sentences to talk about
[52:21] Use different sentences to talk about the weather every day. This will
[52:24] the weather every day. This will definitely help you improve your fluency
[52:27] definitely help you improve your fluency and vocabulary.
[52:30] and vocabulary. Let's now practice talking about travel.
[52:33] Let's now practice talking about travel. Travel is a fun and engaging topic that
[52:36] Travel is a fun and engaging topic that many people love to discuss.
[52:39] many people love to discuss. Exploring new places is always exciting.
[52:43] Exploring new places is always exciting. Let me tell you about a trip I enjoyed
[52:45] Let me tell you about a trip I enjoyed last year. I visited the mountains with
[52:48] last year. I visited the mountains with my friends. We stayed there for 3 days.
[52:52] my friends. We stayed there for 3 days. The weather was lovely and we really
[52:54] The weather was lovely and we really enjoyed hiking and taking lots of
[52:56] enjoyed hiking and taking lots of photos. It was a truly wonderful
[53:00] photos. It was a truly wonderful experience.
[53:02] experience. Now tell me about a place you have
[53:03] Now tell me about a place you have visited. You could say, "I went to the
[53:07] visited. You could say, "I went to the beach last summer. I visited my
[53:10] beach last summer. I visited my grandparents in their village.
[53:12] grandparents in their village. I went to another city for a wedding. I
[53:16] I went to another city for a wedding. I traveled by train to a new town.
[53:19] traveled by train to a new town. I stayed in a hotel for two nights.
[53:22] I stayed in a hotel for two nights. Practice these sentences in your own
[53:23] Practice these sentences in your own way. Let's have a conversation about
[53:25] way. Let's have a conversation about travel.
[53:27] travel. I'll start. Have you traveled recently?
[53:31] I'll start. Have you traveled recently? You answer.
[53:33] You answer. Then I'll ask where did you go? You
[53:35] Then I'll ask where did you go? You reply. I'll then say did you enjoy it?
[53:40] reply. I'll then say did you enjoy it? You answer. Great work.
[53:43] You answer. Great work. Keep practicing by talking about
[53:45] Keep practicing by talking about different places and experiences.
[53:47] different places and experiences. Now, let's practice describing things
[53:50] Now, let's practice describing things around us. This is a super helpful skill
[53:53] around us. This is a super helpful skill when you want to give more details or
[53:55] when you want to give more details or tell someone about something. Let's
[53:58] tell someone about something. Let's practice with some examples.
[54:00] practice with some examples. This backpack feels quite heavy. That
[54:04] This backpack feels quite heavy. That chair is made of solid wood. My mobile
[54:07] chair is made of solid wood. My mobile phone is black and sleek.
[54:09] phone is black and sleek. This room is compact but very clean.
[54:14] This room is compact but very clean. My footwear is worn and soiled.
[54:17] My footwear is worn and soiled. That table is large and circular.
[54:21] That table is large and circular. Please repeat these sentences after me
[54:23] Please repeat these sentences after me and then try creating a few of your own.
[54:26] and then try creating a few of your own. Describing objects you see right now.
[54:28] Describing objects you see right now. Next, let's practice describing people.
[54:30] Next, let's practice describing people. Using descriptive words or adjectives
[54:34] Using descriptive words or adjectives helps bring people to life in your
[54:36] helps bring people to life in your conversations.
[54:38] conversations. Try these. She is tall and slender. He
[54:43] Try these. She is tall and slender. He has short dark hair. He's wearing a
[54:46] has short dark hair. He's wearing a bright red shirt. Her face shows a
[54:49] bright red shirt. Her face shows a friendly smile.
[54:51] friendly smile. He appears a bit tired.
[54:54] He appears a bit tired. She is a very approachable person.
[54:57] She is a very approachable person. Now try describing yourself, your
[54:59] Now try describing yourself, your friends, or even people you know using
[55:02] friends, or even people you know using these kinds of words. For example,
[55:05] these kinds of words. For example, I have curly hair.
[55:08] I have curly hair. I'm currently wearing comfortable pants
[55:10] I'm currently wearing comfortable pants and a casual top.
[55:13] and a casual top. I have dark eyes.
[55:16] I have dark eyes. Speaking about people in English is a
[55:18] Speaking about people in English is a fantastic way to expand your vocabulary.
[55:22] fantastic way to expand your vocabulary. Let's move on to talking about your
[55:24] Let's move on to talking about your daily habits and routines. These are the
[55:27] daily habits and routines. These are the small actions we do every single day
[55:30] small actions we do every single day like getting ready in the morning,
[55:33] like getting ready in the morning, working or relaxing in the evening.
[55:36] working or relaxing in the evening. They're simple but very practical topics
[55:39] They're simple but very practical topics for English conversation. Let's practice
[55:42] for English conversation. Let's practice some sentences together. I wake up at
[55:45] some sentences together. I wake up at 700 a.m. each morning. I brush my teeth
[55:49] 700 a.m. each morning. I brush my teeth and wash my face. I take a refreshing
[55:53] and wash my face. I take a refreshing shower. I eat my breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
[55:56] shower. I eat my breakfast at 8:00 a.m. I head out for work at 9:00 a.m. I work
[56:00] I head out for work at 9:00 a.m. I work for about 8 hours.
[56:02] for about 8 hours. I have lunch at 1:00 p.m. I return home
[56:05] I have lunch at 1:00 p.m. I return home at 6:00 p.m. I watch television for an
[56:08] at 6:00 p.m. I watch television for an hour. I enjoy dinner with my family. I
[56:12] hour. I enjoy dinner with my family. I go to bed at 10 p.m.
[56:15] go to bed at 10 p.m. Now repeat these sentences after me.
[56:18] Now repeat these sentences after me. Let's try a conversation about daily
[56:20] Let's try a conversation about daily routines. I'll start with a question.
[56:24] routines. I'll start with a question. What time do you wake up? You answer.
[56:27] What time do you wake up? You answer. Good. Now I'll ask, what do you do after
[56:30] Good. Now I'll ask, what do you do after waking up?
[56:32] waking up? You reply. Then I'll say, "When do you
[56:35] You reply. Then I'll say, "When do you eat breakfast?" You answer. And finally,
[56:39] eat breakfast?" You answer. And finally, "Do I go to work or school?" You reply.
[56:43] "Do I go to work or school?" You reply. Great. Keep practicing this conversation
[56:45] Great. Keep practicing this conversation with different answers that reflect your
[56:47] with different answers that reflect your own life. You could say, "I wake up at
[56:51] own life. You could say, "I wake up at 6:00 a.m.
[56:53] 6:00 a.m. I eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
[56:56] I eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m. I study in the morning.
[56:59] I study in the morning. I go for a walk after dinner.
[57:02] I go for a walk after dinner. The more you personalize your answers,
[57:04] The more you personalize your answers, the more natural your English will
[57:06] the more natural your English will sound. Now, let's learn how to talk
[57:08] sound. Now, let's learn how to talk about your feelings and emotions.
[57:11] about your feelings and emotions. It's so important to be able to express
[57:14] It's so important to be able to express how you feel in English. Here are some
[57:17] how you feel in English. Here are some simple words you can use. Happy, sad,
[57:20] simple words you can use. Happy, sad, angry, excited, nervous, tired, bored,
[57:24] angry, excited, nervous, tired, bored, hungry, thirsty. Now, let's put them
[57:27] hungry, thirsty. Now, let's put them into sentences. I am feeling very happy
[57:30] into sentences. I am feeling very happy today. She appears sad. He is feeling
[57:34] today. She appears sad. He is feeling nervous about the upcoming exam. I am so
[57:37] nervous about the upcoming exam. I am so excited for our trip. I feel tired after
[57:41] excited for our trip. I feel tired after a long day at work. I am bored staying
[57:44] a long day at work. I am bored staying at home. I am hungry. Let's find
[57:47] at home. I am hungry. Let's find something to eat. I am thirsty. I really
[57:52] something to eat. I am thirsty. I really need some water.
[57:54] need some water. Repeat these sentences after me. Let's
[57:57] Repeat these sentences after me. Let's practice a conversation about feelings.
[58:00] practice a conversation about feelings. I'll start, how are you feeling today?
[58:04] I'll start, how are you feeling today? You answer now. I'll ask, "Why do you
[58:07] You answer now. I'll ask, "Why do you feel that way?" You reply. Then I'll
[58:10] feel that way?" You reply. Then I'll say, "That's wonderful."
[58:14] say, "That's wonderful." I hope you continue to feel happy.
[58:17] I hope you continue to feel happy. Now, it's your turn to repeat this
[58:19] Now, it's your turn to repeat this conversation using your own honest
[58:22] conversation using your own honest feelings and reasons.
[58:25] feelings and reasons. You can also say things like, "I feel
[58:27] You can also say things like, "I feel happy when I listen to my favorite
[58:29] happy when I listen to my favorite music."
[58:31] music." "I feel good when I visit my close
[58:34] "I feel good when I visit my close friends."
[58:36] friends." "I get excited when I watch a thrilling
[58:39] "I get excited when I watch a thrilling football match.
[58:41] football match. I feel nervous before an important
[58:43] I feel nervous before an important interview."
[58:46] interview." Practicing these conversations often
[58:48] Practicing these conversations often will really boost your fluency. Now,
[58:51] will really boost your fluency. Now, let's practice talking about the things
[58:53] let's practice talking about the things you like and don't like. This is always
[58:56] you like and don't like. This is always a great topic when you're meeting new
[58:58] a great topic when you're meeting new people and getting to know them. Let's
[59:01] people and getting to know them. Let's practice some examples.
[59:04] practice some examples. I enjoy reading books. I dislike very
[59:08] I enjoy reading books. I dislike very spicy food.
[59:10] spicy food. I love listening to music. I can't stand
[59:14] I love listening to music. I can't stand waking up early. I really enjoy watching
[59:17] waking up early. I really enjoy watching movies. I don't enjoy driving in heavy
[59:20] movies. I don't enjoy driving in heavy traffic. I like playing board games. I
[59:24] traffic. I like playing board games. I dislike crowded places.
[59:27] dislike crowded places. Now, repeat these sentences after me.
[59:30] Now, repeat these sentences after me. Let's practice a conversation about
[59:31] Let's practice a conversation about likes and dislikes.
[59:34] likes and dislikes. I'll start. What do you like to do in
[59:36] I'll start. What do you like to do in your free time?
[59:38] your free time? You answer. Now, I'll say, "Is there
[59:41] You answer. Now, I'll say, "Is there anything you don't particularly enjoy
[59:43] anything you don't particularly enjoy doing?"
[59:45] doing?" You reply. Then I'll ask, "Why don't you
[59:48] You reply. Then I'll ask, "Why don't you like it?" You answer.
[59:52] like it?" You answer. Now try practicing this conversation
[59:54] Now try practicing this conversation using your own hobbies, activities, and
[59:57] using your own hobbies, activities, and dislikes.
[59:58] dislikes. It's a great way to express your
[01:00:00] It's a great way to express your personal preferences in English.
[01:00:04] personal preferences in English. Next up, let's talk about shopping.
[01:00:07] Next up, let's talk about shopping. This is something most of us do
[01:00:08] This is something most of us do regularly, and knowing some key phrases
[01:00:11] regularly, and knowing some key phrases can be incredibly useful.
[01:00:13] can be incredibly useful. Let's learn from them.
[01:00:16] Let's learn from them. How much does this cost?
[01:00:18] How much does this cost? I'd like to purchase a shirt. May I try
[01:00:21] I'd like to purchase a shirt. May I try this on? Is there any discount
[01:00:24] this on? Is there any discount available?
[01:00:26] available? I'm just browsing. Thank you. I'll take
[01:00:29] I'm just browsing. Thank you. I'll take this item. Could you please package this
[01:00:32] this item. Could you please package this for me? Do you accept credit cards?
[01:00:36] for me? Do you accept credit cards? Repeat these sentences after me. Now,
[01:00:39] Repeat these sentences after me. Now, let's practice a short shopping
[01:00:41] let's practice a short shopping conversation. I'll start.
[01:00:44] conversation. I'll start. Hello, can I assist you today? You say,
[01:00:47] Hello, can I assist you today? You say, "Yes, I'm looking for a jacket." I say,
[01:00:50] "Yes, I'm looking for a jacket." I say, "What size do you require?" You reply. I
[01:00:54] "What size do you require?" You reply. I say, "Here you are. Would you care to
[01:00:57] say, "Here you are. Would you care to try it on?" You say, "Yes, please." I
[01:01:01] try it on?" You say, "Yes, please." I say, "It's priced at $50."
[01:01:04] say, "It's priced at $50." You reply, "Can I pay by card?" I say,
[01:01:08] You reply, "Can I pay by card?" I say, "Yes, certainly."
[01:01:10] "Yes, certainly." You say, "Thank you."
[01:01:13] You say, "Thank you." I say, "You're most welcome."
[01:01:16] I say, "You're most welcome." Practice this conversation several
[01:01:18] Practice this conversation several times, perhaps imagining different items
[01:01:21] times, perhaps imagining different items you might buy.
[01:01:23] you might buy. Now, let's talk about telling and asking
[01:01:25] Now, let's talk about telling and asking for the time. Again, this is a
[01:01:27] for the time. Again, this is a fundamental and very useful skill. Let's
[01:01:29] fundamental and very useful skill. Let's learn some common phrases.
[01:01:32] learn some common phrases. What time is it right now? It's 8:00.
[01:01:36] What time is it right now? It's 8:00. It's 8:09.
[01:01:38] It's 8:09. It's 10:00.
[01:01:40] It's 10:00. It's 10:11.
[01:01:42] It's 10:11. I wake up at 7 a.m.
[01:01:45] I wake up at 7 a.m. I go to bed at 1000 p.m.
[01:01:48] I go to bed at 1000 p.m. Repeat these sentences after me. Let's
[01:01:50] Repeat these sentences after me. Let's practice a conversation about time. I'll
[01:01:53] practice a conversation about time. I'll start, what time do you usually wake up?
[01:01:57] start, what time do you usually wake up? You answer. Then I'll ask, "What time do
[01:02:01] You answer. Then I'll ask, "What time do you usually go to work?" You reply. I'll
[01:02:05] you usually go to work?" You reply. I'll then ask, "When do you typically have
[01:02:07] then ask, "When do you typically have lunch?"
[01:02:09] lunch?" you answer.
[01:02:11] you answer. Great job. Keep practicing using
[01:02:14] Great job. Keep practicing using different times of the day and linking
[01:02:16] different times of the day and linking them to your own schedule.
[01:02:19] them to your own schedule. Now, let's talk about using public
[01:02:21] Now, let's talk about using public places.
[01:02:23] places. These are common spots like parks,
[01:02:26] These are common spots like parks, libraries, bus stops, restaurants, and
[01:02:29] libraries, bus stops, restaurants, and shopping malls.
[01:02:31] shopping malls. Let's learn some sentences to describe
[01:02:33] Let's learn some sentences to describe what you do in these places.
[01:02:36] what you do in these places. I go to the park every morning for a
[01:02:38] I go to the park every morning for a walk.
[01:02:39] walk. I read books in the library.
[01:02:42] I read books in the library. I wait for the bus at the bus stop. I
[01:02:45] I wait for the bus at the bus stop. I eat lunch at a restaurant.
[01:02:47] eat lunch at a restaurant. I shop at the mall on weekends.
[01:02:50] I shop at the mall on weekends. Repeat these sentences after me. Let's
[01:02:53] Repeat these sentences after me. Let's practice a conversation about public
[01:02:55] practice a conversation about public places.
[01:02:56] places. I'll start. Do you often go to the park?
[01:03:01] I'll start. Do you often go to the park? You answer. Then I'll ask, "How
[01:03:03] You answer. Then I'll ask, "How frequently do you visit the library?"
[01:03:06] frequently do you visit the library?" You reply. I'll then say, "Do you dine
[01:03:10] You reply. I'll then say, "Do you dine at restaurants often?"
[01:03:12] at restaurants often?" You answer.
[01:03:14] You answer. Keep practicing these conversations,
[01:03:17] Keep practicing these conversations, relating them to your real life
[01:03:19] relating them to your real life experiences with different public
[01:03:21] experiences with different public places.
[01:03:22] places. Let's practice talking about festivals
[01:03:25] Let's practice talking about festivals again with a bit more detail. Festivals
[01:03:28] again with a bit more detail. Festivals are special events that people celebrate
[01:03:30] are special events that people celebrate with family and friends, often steeped
[01:03:33] with family and friends, often steeped in tradition and joy. You can say, "I
[01:03:38] in tradition and joy. You can say, "I celebrate Christmas with my family.
[01:03:41] celebrate Christmas with my family. We decorate a tree and exchange
[01:03:43] We decorate a tree and exchange thoughtful gifts."
[01:03:45] thoughtful gifts." On Eid, I wear new clothes and visit
[01:03:48] On Eid, I wear new clothes and visit relatives. We cook delicious food.
[01:03:52] relatives. We cook delicious food. On Diwali, we light beautiful lamps and
[01:03:55] On Diwali, we light beautiful lamps and sometimes enjoy fireworks.
[01:03:57] sometimes enjoy fireworks. On New Year's Eve, I stay up until
[01:04:00] On New Year's Eve, I stay up until midnight. I also made a resolution for
[01:04:03] midnight. I also made a resolution for the new year.
[01:04:05] the new year. Now, repeat these sentences after me.
[01:04:08] Now, repeat these sentences after me. Let's practice a conversation about
[01:04:10] Let's practice a conversation about festivals. I'll start.
[01:04:12] festivals. I'll start. Which festival do you enjoy the most?
[01:04:15] Which festival do you enjoy the most? You answer.
[01:04:17] You answer. Then I'll say, "How do you typically
[01:04:20] Then I'll say, "How do you typically celebrate it?" You reply. I'll then ask,
[01:04:24] celebrate it?" You reply. I'll then ask, "Do you celebrate with friends or
[01:04:26] "Do you celebrate with friends or family?"
[01:04:28] family?" You answer.
[01:04:30] You answer. Now, keep practicing, adding in your own
[01:04:33] Now, keep practicing, adding in your own favorite festivals and how you
[01:04:35] favorite festivals and how you experience them to make it more personal
[01:04:37] experience them to make it more personal and interesting.
[01:04:40] and interesting. Now, let's talk about travel plans.
[01:04:42] Now, let's talk about travel plans. Making travel plans is an exciting part
[01:04:45] Making travel plans is an exciting part of life.
[01:04:47] of life. Let's learn some sentences you can use
[01:04:49] Let's learn some sentences you can use to discuss your trips.
[01:04:51] to discuss your trips. I am planning a trip to the mountains
[01:04:53] I am planning a trip to the mountains next month.
[01:04:55] next month. I will travel by train for that journey.
[01:04:59] I will travel by train for that journey. I will stay in a comfortable hotel.
[01:05:02] I will stay in a comfortable hotel. I plan to go sightseeing and explore the
[01:05:05] I plan to go sightseeing and explore the area.
[01:05:06] area. I want to visit some famous landmarks.
[01:05:10] I want to visit some famous landmarks. I'm excited to try new local food.
[01:05:14] I'm excited to try new local food. Now, repeat these sentences after me.
[01:05:16] Now, repeat these sentences after me. Let's practice a travel conversation.
[01:05:18] Let's practice a travel conversation. I'll start. Where are you planning to go
[01:05:21] I'll start. Where are you planning to go on your next trip? You answer. Then I'll
[01:05:25] on your next trip? You answer. Then I'll ask, how will you travel to get there?
[01:05:29] ask, how will you travel to get there? You reply. I'll then say, "When do you
[01:05:32] You reply. I'll then say, "When do you plan to leave?" You answer, "And where
[01:05:36] plan to leave?" You answer, "And where will you stay during your trip?" You
[01:05:39] will you stay during your trip?" You reply, "Great.
[01:05:42] reply, "Great. Keep practicing with different answers
[01:05:44] Keep practicing with different answers in imaginary locations."
[01:05:47] in imaginary locations." Finally, let's unlock your inner
[01:05:50] Finally, let's unlock your inner enthusiast and talk about your favorite
[01:05:52] enthusiast and talk about your favorite things.
[01:05:54] things. This is where your personality truly
[01:05:56] This is where your personality truly shines in English. We all have things we
[01:05:59] shines in English. We all have things we love. Whether it's a color, a celebrity,
[01:06:01] love. Whether it's a color, a celebrity, a food, or a place. Let's practice
[01:06:05] a food, or a place. Let's practice expressing these preferences. You can
[01:06:07] expressing these preferences. You can say, "My favorite color is blue."
[01:06:10] say, "My favorite color is blue." "My favorite actor is Leonardo
[01:06:13] "My favorite actor is Leonardo DiCaprio."
[01:06:15] DiCaprio." My favorite singer is Taylor Swift.
[01:06:19] My favorite singer is Taylor Swift. My favorite food is pizza.
[01:06:22] My favorite food is pizza. My favorite place is the beach.
[01:06:26] My favorite place is the beach. My favorite sport is football.
[01:06:29] My favorite sport is football. My favorite movie is Titanic.
[01:06:33] My favorite movie is Titanic. Now, try repeating these sentences after
[01:06:35] Now, try repeating these sentences after me and remember to say your own
[01:06:37] me and remember to say your own favorites. Let's put it into a
[01:06:39] favorites. Let's put it into a conversation. I'll start by asking you
[01:06:42] conversation. I'll start by asking you some questions and I want you to answer
[01:06:43] some questions and I want you to answer out loud with your true preferences.
[01:06:46] out loud with your true preferences. Ready? I'll start. What's your favorite
[01:06:50] Ready? I'll start. What's your favorite food?
[01:06:51] food? You answer.
[01:06:53] You answer. Now I ask, who is your favorite actor?
[01:06:57] Now I ask, who is your favorite actor? You reply. Then I say, "What's your
[01:07:00] You reply. Then I say, "What's your favorite color?"
[01:07:02] favorite color?" You answer.
[01:07:04] You answer. Excellent. Now, I encourage you to
[01:07:07] Excellent. Now, I encourage you to practice this conversation again, but
[01:07:08] practice this conversation again, but this time try talking about other
[01:07:10] this time try talking about other favorites. You can ask yourself about
[01:07:13] favorites. You can ask yourself about your favorite books, songs, hobbies,
[01:07:16] your favorite books, songs, hobbies, places, or even animals. The more you
[01:07:19] places, or even animals. The more you talk about what you love, the more
[01:07:21] talk about what you love, the more natural and confident your English will
[01:07:23] natural and confident your English will become. That's all for our extended
[01:07:26] become. That's all for our extended practice session today on English in
[01:07:28] practice session today on English in moments. I hope you found this
[01:07:30] moments. I hope you found this conversation helpful and that you feel
[01:07:32] conversation helpful and that you feel more confident speaking English.
[01:07:34] more confident speaking English. Remember, consistency is key. Keep
[01:07:38] Remember, consistency is key. Keep practicing every day, even if it's just
[01:07:41] practicing every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. You're doing a
[01:07:43] for a few minutes. You're doing a fantastic job, and I'm incredibly proud
[01:07:45] fantastic job, and I'm incredibly proud of your effort. Don't forget to like
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[01:08:01] practiced today or what topics you'd like to cover next. Thank you for
[01:08:04] like to cover next. Thank you for joining me, Elena, today and I look
[01:08:06] joining me, Elena, today and I look forward to speaking with you again very
[01:08:09] forward to speaking with you again very soon. Keep practicing, keep learning and
[01:08:13] soon. Keep practicing, keep learning and keep speaking English. Bye for now.