Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk.
I’m Bruce, and this Wednesday we’re back with another Shadow English Practice — a calm, easy way to build natural English through listening and repeating.

Today’s theme is getting back to routine after the holidays. These are simple, everyday sentences you’ll hear in January — at work, with friends, and in daily conversations.

In this episode, you’ll practice sentences like:

“I’m getting back into my routine.”

“It feels good to be back.”

“I’m slowly getting back to work.”

“I’m trying to stay organized this year.”

“It’s taking a little time to adjust.”

“I’m easing back into things.”

“One step at a time.”

Remember:
When you practice shadowing, there’s no need to rush. Calm, steady practice helps your English sound natural.

Before we wrap up, here’s your small challenge for today: choose one sentence from this episode and repeat it ten times — start slowly, then let it flow naturally.

Save this episode and come back to it anytime you want a relaxed speaking practice.

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In this New Year episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we start the year by going back to the basics — how to greet someone in English and how to reply naturally.

You’ll learn simple, everyday greetings like:
• “Hi”
• “Hello”
• “Hey”

And common follow-up greetings such as:
• “How are you?”
• “How’s it going?”
• “How are you doing?”

Along with natural replies like:
• “I’m good, thanks.”
• “Doing well.”
• “Pretty good.”
• “All good.”

The episode also covers casual greetings used with friends and colleagues, including:
• “What’s up?”
• “How’s everything?”
• “How’s your day going?”

Plus, you’ll hear a real conversation example, repeat-after-me practice, and a simple speaking challenge to help you feel more confident using greetings in daily life.

We also share a Happy New Year message from the 5-Minute English Talk team and explain why starting with basic topics like greetings is especially helpful for new and intermediate learners.

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Start the year strong with simple, natural English — and keep talking naturally

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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk!
I’m Bruce, and this Wednesday we’re starting the year with a Happy New Year Shadow English Practice.

In this episode, you’ll practice positive, natural English that people commonly use at the beginning of a new year — at work, with friends, and in everyday conversations.

You’ll repeat and shadow sentences like:

“Happy New Year!”

“Wishing you a happy and successful new year.”

“This year feels like a fresh start.”

“I’m setting a few goals for this year.”

“I want to keep improving my English.”

“I’m excited about what this year will bring.”

“Let’s make this year a great one.”

Remember:
When you shadow, don’t rush. Match the rhythm, tone, and emotion — positive, confident, and hopeful.

🎯 Mini challenge:
Pick one sentence and repeat it ten times — slowly first, then naturally.

Save this episode and practice it anytime throughout the year.

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