Episode 0237
Summary
The audio features a conversation between Jacob and Stephanie where Jacob questions why Stephanie takes so long to get ready in the mornings. Stephanie explains her extensive daily routine, particularly detailing her hair care and styling, as well as choosing clothes and applying makeup, which collectively takes her about an hour and a half to two hours. Jacob expresses incredulity and sarcasm about the complexity and time involved, to which Stephanie responds with mild annoyance.
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Stephanie, did you just get to school? But you were up and about when I left the dorm this morning. That was about an hour and a half ago. This happens all the time. Why do you always take so long to get ready in the mornings?
It's a skill. What can I say? I don't know why. I just have a long routine.
Please explain because it makes no sense to me. How can a girl's routine be so complicated? You get up, you shower, you get dressed, you brush your teeth, you're out the door. Half an hour tops.
Jacob, you have the luxury of having a haircut that rarely needs styling. I don't. I have to set aside about an hour and a half to get ready in the mornings.
Every day, I wake up and head straight for the shower. Every second day, I wash my hair. If it's a hair-washing day, I frequently need to wash my hair twice because it gets really oily.
Then, I usually put in a conditioner and have to rinse that out too, because my hair is so long, I seldom manage to take a shower in under 20 minutes.
Afterwards, I often put on a pot of coffee and get dressed while I wait for it to brew. I take a long time to get dressed in the morning.
Every now and then I remember to choose my outfit the night before, but usually I do it in the morning.
In all, getting dressed takes about half an hour, at which time my hair is now semi-dry, so then I have to style my hair.
From time to time, I'll put my hair up, but oftentimes I blow-dry it straight.
And then, because of the texture of my hair, I regularly have to flat iron it to keep it from frizzing.
That's another 20 minutes or so.
After that, I have my daily makeup routine.
True. I hardly ever see you without your hair done and your makeup on. Even when you show up to class in sweatpants. Tell me, how long does it take you to choose that outfit in the morning?
Not funny.
Summary
This podcast episode from EnglishPod, hosted by Marco and Catherine, delves into the topic of daily routines, focusing specifically on morning routines. The hosts discuss various activities people undertake to start their day, introducing and explaining adverbs of frequency such as 'frequently', 'seldom', 'often', 'usually', and 'regularly'. They also cover common time phrases like 'every day', 'every second day', 'every now and then', and 'from time to time'. The discussion is anchored by a dialogue featuring 'Stephanie' and 'Jacob', where Stephanie's elaborate morning hair and makeup routine is contrasted with Jacob's simpler approach. Marco and Catherine provide practical examples of these linguistic tools and encourage listeners to apply them when describing their own daily habits.
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Hello everyone and welcome to EnglishPod. My name is Marco.
Hello everyone and welcome to EnglishPod. My name is Marco.
My name is Catherine, and today we've got a very special lesson for you all about time.
My name is Catherine, and today we've got a very special lesson for you all about time.
That's right. We're going to concentrate a little bit on some specific points of grammar this time.
That's right. We're going to concentrate a little bit on some specific points of grammar this time.
And we're going to talk about the morning routine, what you do in the mornings.
And we're going to talk about the morning routine, what you do in the mornings.
Well, let's take a look first at the word routine. This is our vocabulary preview for today.
Well, let's take a look first at the word routine. This is our vocabulary preview for today.
Vocabulary Preview.
Vocabulary Preview.
All right, so a routine or the morning routine. What is a routine?
All right, so a routine or the morning routine. What is a routine?
A routine is basically your habit for a certain period of time.
A routine is basically your habit for a certain period of time.
So, for example, your routine in the morning is what you do when you wake up.
So, for example, your routine in the morning is what you do when you wake up.
Right.
Right.
Get breakfast and go to work. You can also have an evening routine. It's what you always do before you go to bed.
Get breakfast and go to work. You can also have an evening routine. It's what you always do before you go to bed.
Exactly. So, everyone has a routine, what they do in the mornings, maybe what you do at night before going to bed.
Exactly. So, everyone has a routine, what they do in the mornings, maybe what you do at night before going to bed.
So that's what we're going to talk about today.
So that's what we're going to talk about today.
That's right. You can also have an exercise routine. So basically anything with steps. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 that you always do the same way. That's a routine.
That's right. You can also have an exercise routine. So basically anything with steps. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 that you always do the same way. That's a routine.
Exactly, right.
Exactly, right.
So, that's what we're going to take a look at today. Why don't we jump right into our dialogue and listen to Stephanie's routine.
So, that's what we're going to take a look at today. Why don't we jump right into our dialogue and listen to Stephanie's routine.
Stephanie, did you just get to school? But you were up and about when I left the dorm this morning. That was about an hour and a half ago. This happens all the time. Why do you always take so long to get ready in the mornings?
Stephanie, did you just get to school? But you were up and about when I left the dorm this morning. That was about an hour and a half ago. This happens all the time. Why do you always take so long to get ready in the mornings?
It's a skill. What can I say?
It's a skill. What can I say?
I don't know why. I just have a long routine.
I don't know why. I just have a long routine.
Please explain because it makes no sense to me. How can a girl's routine be so complicated?
Please explain because it makes no sense to me. How can a girl's routine be so complicated?
You get up, you shower, you get dressed, you brush your teeth, you're out the door. Half an hour tops.
You get up, you shower, you get dressed, you brush your teeth, you're out the door. Half an hour tops.
Jacob, you have the luxury of having a haircut that rarely needs styling.
Jacob, you have the luxury of having a haircut that rarely needs styling.
I don't. I have to set aside about an hour and a half to get ready in the mornings.
I don't. I have to set aside about an hour and a half to get ready in the mornings.
Every day, I wake up and head straight for the shower, every second day, I wash my hair. If it's a hair-washing day, I frequently need to wash my hair twice because it gets really oily.
Every day, I wake up and head straight for the shower, every second day, I wash my hair. If it's a hair-washing day, I frequently need to wash my hair twice because it gets really oily.
Then I usually put in a conditioner and have to rinse that out too. Because my hair is so long, I seldom manage to take a shower in under 20 minutes.
Then I usually put in a conditioner and have to rinse that out too. Because my hair is so long, I seldom manage to take a shower in under 20 minutes.
Afterwards, I often put on a pot of coffee and get dressed while I wait for it to brew.
Afterwards, I often put on a pot of coffee and get dressed while I wait for it to brew.
I take a long time to get dressed in the morning.
I take a long time to get dressed in the morning.
Every now and then I remember to choose my outfit the night before, but usually I do it in the morning.
Every now and then I remember to choose my outfit the night before, but usually I do it in the morning.
In all getting dressed takes about half an hour. At which time my hair is now semi-dry, so then I have to style my hair.
In all getting dressed takes about half an hour. At which time my hair is now semi-dry, so then I have to style my hair.
From time to time, I'll put my hair up, but often times I blow dry it straight. And then because of the texture of my hair, I regularly have to flat iron it to keep it from frizzing.
From time to time, I'll put my hair up, but often times I blow dry it straight. And then because of the texture of my hair, I regularly have to flat iron it to keep it from frizzing.
That's another 20 minutes or so.
That's another 20 minutes or so.
After that, I have my daily makeup routine.
After that, I have my daily makeup routine.
True. I hardly ever see you without your hair done and your makeup on, even when you show up to class in sweatpants.
True. I hardly ever see you without your hair done and your makeup on, even when you show up to class in sweatpants.
Tell me, how long does it take you to choose that outfit in the morning?
Tell me, how long does it take you to choose that outfit in the morning?
Not funny.
Not funny.
All right, we're back. So obviously, she has a very complicated routine. I don't know if all girls are like this.
All right, we're back. So obviously, she has a very complicated routine. I don't know if all girls are like this.
I'm not like this, but I think a lot of girls and some guys are.
I'm not like this, but I think a lot of girls and some guys are.
Really? I don't want to be sexist here. I know some guys who take their time in the morning and are very, very particular about the way that they look. Wow.
Really? I don't want to be sexist here. I know some guys who take their time in the morning and are very, very particular about the way that they look. Wow.
Well, yeah, I imagine everyone has their morning routine in different ways.
Well, yeah, I imagine everyone has their morning routine in different ways.
And it was interesting to see how she described it. So why don't we take a look at language takeaway.
And it was interesting to see how she described it. So why don't we take a look at language takeaway.
Language Takeaway.
Language Takeaway.
So today's language takeaway, like I said at the beginning of the podcast, is all about time. So we're going to look at some of these important time adverbs.
So today's language takeaway, like I said at the beginning of the podcast, is all about time. So we're going to look at some of these important time adverbs.
That's right. These are called adverbs of frequency, and basically, they are telling us how we do things. If we do something all the time or if we never do something.
That's right. These are called adverbs of frequency, and basically, they are telling us how we do things. If we do something all the time or if we never do something.
Or everything in between.
Or everything in between.
Exactly.
Exactly.
So the first couple we have today are very, very common words. You're going to hear these a lot. The first one is frequently.
So the first couple we have today are very, very common words. You're going to hear these a lot. The first one is frequently.
Okay, frequently. So, if you do something frequently, consider it to be about 75% of the time, maybe a little bit more, almost 85% of the time.
Okay, frequently. So, if you do something frequently, consider it to be about 75% of the time, maybe a little bit more, almost 85% of the time.
Right, so it's not always, but it's very often.
Right, so it's not always, but it's very often.
So, for example, so I frequently forget to take my keys when I'm leaving the house, which is a very big problem.
So, for example, so I frequently forget to take my keys when I'm leaving the house, which is a very big problem.
Exactly. So, considering out of seven days, maybe you forget your keys five days.
Exactly. So, considering out of seven days, maybe you forget your keys five days.
Hmm, that's a good.
Hmm, that's a good.
All right. So, that's frequently.
All right. So, that's frequently.
Now let's move on to another one that's actually a lot less. We talk about seldom.
Now let's move on to another one that's actually a lot less. We talk about seldom.
Well, Marco has told me that he seldom forgets his keys.
Well, Marco has told me that he seldom forgets his keys.
That means he almost always remembers them.
That means he almost always remembers them.
Right. So, seldom is a negative adverb. It's saying that almost never.
Right. So, seldom is a negative adverb. It's saying that almost never.
Okay, so if I say, for example, I seldom go to the movies.
Okay, so if I say, for example, I seldom go to the movies.
Oh, that's too bad. I like the movies.
Oh, that's too bad. I like the movies.
Right? Well, that means that I maybe go to the movie theater once a month.
Right? Well, that means that I maybe go to the movie theater once a month.
Yeah, not very often. Seldom.
Yeah, not very often. Seldom.
Not very often. Seldom.
Not very often. Seldom.
All right, now, going back to a positive adverb of frequency, we have often.
All right, now, going back to a positive adverb of frequency, we have often.
You, you described frequently as very often.
You, you described frequently as very often.
That's right. So, I could also say, I often forget my keys.
That's right. So, I could also say, I often forget my keys.
Or it often rains in tropical places.
Or it often rains in tropical places.
This means this is a common thing.
This means this is a common thing.
Exactly. So, again, let's consider it to be about 70 to 80% of the time.
Exactly. So, again, let's consider it to be about 70 to 80% of the time.
Now, with pronunciation, some people like to pronounce often.
Now, with pronunciation, some people like to pronounce often.
Mhm.
Mhm.
They kind of leave out the strong T sound. Well, other people say often.
They kind of leave out the strong T sound. Well, other people say often.
That's right.
That's right.
Both forms are correct, right?
Both forms are correct, right?
Yes, they're both correct. So, you're safe using either of these.
Yes, they're both correct. So, you're safe using either of these.
Right. Okay.
Right. Okay.
And our third adverb of frequenc, no, our fourth. And our fourth adverb of frequency is also a positive one, and we say usually.
And our third adverb of frequenc, no, our fourth. And our fourth adverb of frequency is also a positive one, and we say usually.
Usually means this is something that you do pretty consistently.
Usually means this is something that you do pretty consistently.
I usually brush my hair before I go to sleep.
I usually brush my hair before I go to sleep.
That means not always, but almost every day.
That means not always, but almost every day.
Right. So, let's consider out of seven days, you do it six times.
Right. So, let's consider out of seven days, you do it six times.
Yeah. I usually do this.
Yeah. I usually do this.
Okay, so usually is again very, very common.
Okay, so usually is again very, very common.
And something in between, maybe 60% of the time, 50% of the time we say regularly.
And something in between, maybe 60% of the time, 50% of the time we say regularly.
Well, I think of the word regularly as being very closely related to regular.
Well, I think of the word regularly as being very closely related to regular.
So, basically, if I have a schedule, I do the same thing every day, I do it regularly.
So, basically, if I have a schedule, I do the same thing every day, I do it regularly.
But sometimes there's a special occasion, for example.
But sometimes there's a special occasion, for example.
I regularly run 5 kilometers after work when I go to the gym.
I regularly run 5 kilometers after work when I go to the gym.
But sometimes when I want to go out with my friends, I don't run. So, it's not always, but it is pretty regular.
But sometimes when I want to go out with my friends, I don't run. So, it's not always, but it is pretty regular.
Exactly. So, regularly means you do it very often, but there are some exceptions.
Exactly. So, regularly means you do it very often, but there are some exceptions.
Mhm.
Mhm.
Okay. Now, those are our adverbs of frequency, but we have a couple of other phrases that are very similar. So, we want to take a look at those as well.
Okay. Now, those are our adverbs of frequency, but we have a couple of other phrases that are very similar. So, we want to take a look at those as well.
Uh, let's go back to the beginning of Stephanie's routine when she said that every day I wake up.
Uh, let's go back to the beginning of Stephanie's routine when she said that every day I wake up.
Okay, so every day means 100% of the time every single day.
Okay, so every day means 100% of the time every single day.
Monday to Sunday.
Monday to Sunday.
Exactly. So, obviously, you wake up every day.
Exactly. So, obviously, you wake up every day.
Or I brush my teeth twice every day.
Or I brush my teeth twice every day.
Mhm.
Mhm.
So, that's 100% of the time.
So, that's 100% of the time.
Now, if we say every second day, what does that mean?
Now, if we say every second day, what does that mean?
That means Monday, yes, Tuesday, no, Wednesday, yes, Thursday, no.
That means Monday, yes, Tuesday, no, Wednesday, yes, Thursday, no.
Or any, any day. So, basically, she says, I wash my hair every second day. That means one day I wash my hair, but the next day I don't.
Or any, any day. So, basically, she says, I wash my hair every second day. That means one day I wash my hair, but the next day I don't.
The day after that, though, I wash it again.
The day after that, though, I wash it again.
Mhm. Every second day.
Mhm. Every second day.
Okay. So, you can say every second day, and I think you can also say every other day.
Okay. So, you can say every second day, and I think you can also say every other day.
Mhm. Every other day.
Mhm. Every other day.
So, every other day or every second day.
So, every other day or every second day.
He calls his mother every other day.
He calls his mother every other day.
Very good.
Very good.
All right. And, uh, she also said that every now and then, I remember to choose my outfit.
All right. And, uh, she also said that every now and then, I remember to choose my outfit.
Okay, well, this one's interesting. This is not very frequent.
Okay, well, this one's interesting. This is not very frequent.
This is basically saying sometimes.
This is basically saying sometimes.
Mhm, sometimes.
Mhm, sometimes.
So, now and then, every now and then means, I sometimes do it, I sometimes don't do it.
So, now and then, every now and then means, I sometimes do it, I sometimes don't do it.
Every now and then, I really want to eat chocolate, so I buy a candy bar.
Every now and then, I really want to eat chocolate, so I buy a candy bar.
Okay, so maybe, uh, you want to eat chocolate twice in a month.
Okay, so maybe, uh, you want to eat chocolate twice in a month.
Yeah, not very often.
Yeah, not very often.
Not very often. Okay.
Not very often. Okay.
And, uh, another one that's very similar is from time to time.
And, uh, another one that's very similar is from time to time.
So Marco said that he doesn't go to the movies very frequently.
So Marco said that he doesn't go to the movies very frequently.
So he goes from time to time.
So he goes from time to time.
Right. So, I can say I seldom go to the movies or I can say, I like to go to the movies from time to time.
Right. So, I can say I seldom go to the movies or I can say, I like to go to the movies from time to time.
That's right. Or or this girl is describing her appearance, she says, from time to time, I put my hair up.
That's right. Or or this girl is describing her appearance, she says, from time to time, I put my hair up.
So that means most of the time, that means sometimes it's down. Sometimes it's up.
So that means most of the time, that means sometimes it's down. Sometimes it's up.
Right. So, as you can see, there are many different ways of describing the frequency or how many times you, you do certain actions or your routine, right?
Right. So, as you can see, there are many different ways of describing the frequency or how many times you, you do certain actions or your routine, right?
So, you can use this with a lot of things when you're describing.
So, you can use this with a lot of things when you're describing.
And we encourage you to try some of these new ones because a lot of English learners use the same time adverbs whenever they speak. So try really, use some of these and and challenge yourself.
And we encourage you to try some of these new ones because a lot of English learners use the same time adverbs whenever they speak. So try really, use some of these and and challenge yourself.
Exactly.
Exactly.
All right, so that's all we have for language takeaway. Why don't we move on now to Fluency Builder?
All right, so that's all we have for language takeaway. Why don't we move on now to Fluency Builder?
Fluency Builder.
Fluency Builder.
Okay, so using some of these adverbs, I could say, I can say, I regularly make a pot of coffee in the morning.
Okay, so using some of these adverbs, I could say, I can say, I regularly make a pot of coffee in the morning.
Okay. So, a pot of coffee. You regularly make a pot of coffee, that means you like to drink coffee every day.
Okay. So, a pot of coffee. You regularly make a pot of coffee, that means you like to drink coffee every day.
That's right. I always need my cup of coffee in the morning, so I'm usually make it first thing.
That's right. I always need my cup of coffee in the morning, so I'm usually make it first thing.
So, a pot of coffee. We, we know what a cup of coffee is. But a pot of coffee, what is a pot?
So, a pot of coffee. We, we know what a cup of coffee is. But a pot of coffee, what is a pot?
A pot is basically the container that you use when you brew coffee, when you make it.
A pot is basically the container that you use when you brew coffee, when you make it.
So, uh, you put the coffee beans in the machine, and instead of having a cup underneath, you have a bigger container. That's a pot.
So, uh, you put the coffee beans in the machine, and instead of having a cup underneath, you have a bigger container. That's a pot.
You can also have a pot of tea.
You can also have a pot of tea.
Exactly. It's many cups, usually eight or 10 cups.
Exactly. It's many cups, usually eight or 10 cups.
All right. And remember that verb to brew coffee. I think it's a very nice, kind of fancy way of saying making coffee.
All right. And remember that verb to brew coffee. I think it's a very nice, kind of fancy way of saying making coffee.
Brew a pot of coffee.
Brew a pot of coffee.
I'm brewing some coffee.
I'm brewing some coffee.
All right. So, uh, apart from coffee and all of these things, let's take a look at some of the specific phrases that she used when she was talking about her hair because I think her hair is very complicated.
All right. So, uh, apart from coffee and all of these things, let's take a look at some of the specific phrases that she used when she was talking about her hair because I think her hair is very complicated.
It is very complicated. Sometimes she washes her hair. Sometimes she doesn't wash her hair. Sometimes she blow dries it straight.
It is very complicated. Sometimes she washes her hair. Sometimes she doesn't wash her hair. Sometimes she blow dries it straight.
Okay. So, to blow dry means that you use a blow dryer.
Okay. So, to blow dry means that you use a blow dryer.
That's right. This is a machine that uses electricity to blow hot air on your hair so that your hair will dry quickly.
That's right. This is a machine that uses electricity to blow hot air on your hair so that your hair will dry quickly.
But you can blow dry your hair in many ways.
But you can blow dry your hair in many ways.
Some people have curly hair, and they, they have special tools for making their hair curly.
Some people have curly hair, and they, they have special tools for making their hair curly.
But she says she blow dries it straight. That means she makes it straight with the hot air.
But she says she blow dries it straight. That means she makes it straight with the hot air.
Right. So, I think the way you do this is you take the blow dryer and brush and you brush while you blow dry, right?
Right. So, I think the way you do this is you take the blow dryer and brush and you brush while you blow dry, right?
Yeah. Mhm. Making lines.
Yeah. Mhm. Making lines.
See, I know a little bit about this, even though I don't have long enough hair for this.
See, I know a little bit about this, even though I don't have long enough hair for this.
No, I guess, well, maybe you are secretly one of those guys who has a routine like this woman.
No, I guess, well, maybe you are secretly one of those guys who has a routine like this woman.
I don't think I can take this much time in the shower and brushing my hair.
I don't think I can take this much time in the shower and brushing my hair.
Um, but moving on, actually, I also know this next phrase to flat iron your hair.
Um, but moving on, actually, I also know this next phrase to flat iron your hair.
Okay, so flat iron is a noun and a verb. So I use a flat iron or I can flat iron my hair.
Okay, so flat iron is a noun and a verb. So I use a flat iron or I can flat iron my hair.
This is a tool that we use, that's very, very hot.
This is a tool that we use, that's very, very hot.
Think of an iron.
Think of an iron.
It's very, very hot, and it basically presses my hair and makes it very, very, very thin and and flat and and straight.
It's very, very hot, and it basically presses my hair and makes it very, very, very thin and and flat and and straight.
Right. So, I think people that have straight hair don't need to really flat iron their hair.
Right. So, I think people that have straight hair don't need to really flat iron their hair.
Nah, but if you have very curly hair, then you need it.
Nah, but if you have very curly hair, then you need it.
So, what's the difference? Give us the insight here. Why wouldn't you just blow dry it straight? Why do you need to flat iron it?
So, what's the difference? Give us the insight here. Why wouldn't you just blow dry it straight? Why do you need to flat iron it?
Because a flat iron makes it more flat. It makes your hair stick together more, and it's much, much, much hotter than a blow dryer.
Because a flat iron makes it more flat. It makes your hair stick together more, and it's much, much, much hotter than a blow dryer.
Okay. So, I guess if you use a blow dryer then you have puffy hair or, like, the next word that she described, frizzy hair.
Okay. So, I guess if you use a blow dryer then you have puffy hair or, like, the next word that she described, frizzy hair.
Okay, so the adjective to describe this kind of hair is frizzy.
Okay, so the adjective to describe this kind of hair is frizzy.
For example, when it's very rainy, my hair is frizzy.
For example, when it's very rainy, my hair is frizzy.
That means that it sticks out. It's very thick and not straight.
That means that it sticks out. It's very thick and not straight.
Okay.
Okay.
It's not curly, but it's, you know, it's messy.
It's not curly, but it's, you know, it's messy.
It, it, it kind of inflates.
It, it, it kind of inflates.
That's right. It's like a little balloon.
That's right. It's like a little balloon.
Um, but the the verb here is to frizz. So my hair is frizzing.
Um, but the the verb here is to frizz. So my hair is frizzing.
Okay. And that means that it's, it's getting like this, bigger or inflated.
Okay. And that means that it's, it's getting like this, bigger or inflated.
That's right. So, usually, girls who have this problem have it worse during very humid or rainy days. Not so bad when it's dry.
That's right. So, usually, girls who have this problem have it worse during very humid or rainy days. Not so bad when it's dry.
Okay. So, I actually have a little bit of frizzy hair. That's why I have to use some sort of hair gel or mousse.
Okay. So, I actually have a little bit of frizzy hair. That's why I have to use some sort of hair gel or mousse.
See, it's not because I'm vain, it's just because if I don't use this, I'll come in looking like a lion.
See, it's not because I'm vain, it's just because if I don't use this, I'll come in looking like a lion.
I think I might have to insist that that happens sometime soon. We can take a picture and put it on our website Englishpod.com.
I think I might have to insist that that happens sometime soon. We can take a picture and put it on our website Englishpod.com.
For sure, for sure.
For sure, for sure.
All right, so why don't we go back and listen to the dialogue one last time.
All right, so why don't we go back and listen to the dialogue one last time.
Stephanie, did you just get to school? But you were up and about when I left the dorm this morning. That was about an hour and a half ago. This happens all the time. Why do you always take so long to get ready in the mornings?
Stephanie, did you just get to school? But you were up and about when I left the dorm this morning. That was about an hour and a half ago. This happens all the time. Why do you always take so long to get ready in the mornings?
It's a skill. What can I say?
It's a skill. What can I say?
I don't know why. I just have a long routine.
I don't know why. I just have a long routine.
Please explain because it makes no sense to me. How can a girl's routine be so complicated?
Please explain because it makes no sense to me. How can a girl's routine be so complicated?
You get up, you shower, you get dressed, you brush your teeth, you're out the door. Half an hour tops.
You get up, you shower, you get dressed, you brush your teeth, you're out the door. Half an hour tops.
Jacob, you have the luxury of having a haircut that rarely needs styling.
Jacob, you have the luxury of having a haircut that rarely needs styling.
I don't. I have to set aside about an hour and a half to get ready in the mornings.
I don't. I have to set aside about an hour and a half to get ready in the mornings.
Every day, I wake up and head straight for the shower, every second day, I wash my hair. If it's a hair-washing day, I frequently need to wash my hair twice because it gets really oily.
Every day, I wake up and head straight for the shower, every second day, I wash my hair. If it's a hair-washing day, I frequently need to wash my hair twice because it gets really oily.
Then I usually put in a conditioner and have to rinse that out too. Because my hair is so long, I seldom manage to take a shower in under 20 minutes.
Then I usually put in a conditioner and have to rinse that out too. Because my hair is so long, I seldom manage to take a shower in under 20 minutes.
Afterwards, I often put on a pot of coffee and get dressed while I wait for it to brew.
Afterwards, I often put on a pot of coffee and get dressed while I wait for it to brew.
I take a long time to get dressed in the morning.
I take a long time to get dressed in the morning.
Every now and then I remember to choose my outfit the night before, but usually I do it in the morning.
Every now and then I remember to choose my outfit the night before, but usually I do it in the morning.
In all getting dressed takes about half an hour. At which time my hair is now semi-dry, so then I have to style my hair.
In all getting dressed takes about half an hour. At which time my hair is now semi-dry, so then I have to style my hair.
From time to time, I'll put my hair up, but often times I blow dry it straight. And then because of the texture of my hair, I regularly have to flat iron it to keep it from frizzing.
From time to time, I'll put my hair up, but often times I blow dry it straight. And then because of the texture of my hair, I regularly have to flat iron it to keep it from frizzing.
That's another 20 minutes or so.
That's another 20 minutes or so.
After that, I have my daily makeup routine.
After that, I have my daily makeup routine.
True. I hardly ever see you without your hair done and your makeup on, even when you show up to class in sweatpants.
True. I hardly ever see you without your hair done and your makeup on, even when you show up to class in sweatpants.
Tell me, how long does it take you to choose that outfit in the morning?
Tell me, how long does it take you to choose that outfit in the morning?
Not funny.
Not funny.
All right, so, uh, actually talking about morning routines, and we've given you so many tools.
All right, so, uh, actually talking about morning routines, and we've given you so many tools.
I think it would be a great idea if our users came to our site Englishpod.com and posted a part of their morning routine trying to use as many adverbs of frequency as possible.
I think it would be a great idea if our users came to our site Englishpod.com and posted a part of their morning routine trying to use as many adverbs of frequency as possible.
That's a great suggestion, and to get you all started, I could give you a little bit of my routine.
That's a great suggestion, and to get you all started, I could give you a little bit of my routine.
All right, let's hear it.
All right, let's hear it.
Every morning when I wake up, I turn off the alarm, which is very loud, and I take a shower.
Every morning when I wake up, I turn off the alarm, which is very loud, and I take a shower.
I always brush my teeth and I usually brew a pot of coffee.
I always brush my teeth and I usually brew a pot of coffee.
Although, sometimes I don't have time to brew my coffee, and I wait until I arrive at my office.
Although, sometimes I don't have time to brew my coffee, and I wait until I arrive at my office.
I seldom choose the clothes I will wear the night before. I almost always choose them during, in the morning.
I seldom choose the clothes I will wear the night before. I almost always choose them during, in the morning.
And, um, generally, I ride my bike to work, but not always.
And, um, generally, I ride my bike to work, but not always.
Okay, I think in the winter you seldom ride your bike to work.
Okay, I think in the winter you seldom ride your bike to work.
Uh, every once in a while I ride.
Uh, every once in a while I ride.
Every now and then.
Every now and then.
All right, see, you have a perfect example there of more or less what we expect.
All right, see, you have a perfect example there of more or less what we expect.
But also, it would be interesting to see if you have any any other type of routine. I know some people wake up in the morning, and the first thing they do, they always walk their dog, for example.
But also, it would be interesting to see if you have any any other type of routine. I know some people wake up in the morning, and the first thing they do, they always walk their dog, for example.
Oh, that's very nice.
Oh, that's very nice.
Other people are very hungry, so they almost always eat first right, right when they wake up.
Other people are very hungry, so they almost always eat first right, right when they wake up.
I eat before I brush my teeth.
I eat before I brush my teeth.
Oh, smart, actually. Yeah.
Oh, smart, actually. Yeah.
All right, so, uh, we want to hear from you guys, come to englishpod.com. We'll see everyone there.
All right, so, uh, we want to hear from you guys, come to englishpod.com. We'll see everyone there.
Bye.
Bye.
Bye.
Bye.
Summary
This audio is an English vocabulary and pronunciation exercise. A male speaker (Speaker 1) introduces a word or phrase, provides its definition, then repeats the word, and finally uses it in multiple example sentences. The vocabulary words include 'up and about', 'set aside', 'often', 'frequently', 'almost never', 'seldom', 'whenever', 'at which time', 'once in a while', 'from time to time', 'oftentimes', 'makeup', and 'outfit'.
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The English pod audio review.
Listen to the meaning, then say the vocabulary word.
Out of bed and beginning to move around.
Up and about.
To keep time for a particular purpose.
Set aside.
Often.
Frequently.
Almost never.
Seldom.
Whenever.
At which time.
Once in a while.
From time to time.
Frequently.
Oftentimes.
Cosmetic supply to improve your appearance.
Makeup.
A set of clothes.
Outfit.
Let's try that faster.
Often.
Frequently.
Out of bed and beginning to move around.
Up and about.
Cosmetic supply to improve your appearance.
Makeup.
Frequently.
Oftentimes.
Almost never.
Seldom.
Once in a while.
From time to time.
A set of clothes.
Outfit.
To keep time for a particular purpose.
Set aside.
Whenever.
At which time.
Now say the word and hear it in a sentence.
Up and about.
Once I started taking the medication, I was up and about in no time.
Up and about.
He's usually up and about by 7:00 a.m.
Up and about.
Everyone else in the house is usually already up and about by the time I wake up.
Set aside.
I set aside 20 minutes every day to meditate.
Set aside.
You really need to set aside some time this week to work on your final project.
Set aside.
I set aside food for the next day's lunch and then ate the rest for dinner.
Frequently.
She frequently visits her grandfather on the weekends.
Frequently.
I frequently like to take drives in the countryside to get out of the city.
Frequently.
I eat the fish, but not frequently, maybe once or twice a month.
Seldom.
He seldom speaks about his family.
Seldom.
My roommate is always in her room. She seldom comes out.
Seldom.
I seldom manage to see my family now that I'm living on the other side of the country.
At which time.
I walked in the room, at which time my dog leaped up and gave me a huge kiss.
At which time.
Dessert was served after dinner, at which time a string quartet began to play.
At which time.
He found a dead end, so he turned around and started to walk back down the alleyway, at which time several gang members turned the corner and stopped in front of him.