Simplified Speech #102 – Nighttime routines
Episode description
Do you do the same things every evening after work? What do you do when you’re getting ready for bed? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy discuss their nighttime routines and how things change when you have a family.
Fun fact
Sleep experts say that having a nighttime routine will help you sleep better. A nighttime routine signals to your mind and body that it’s time to go to bed, and also gives you time to relax so you’ll fall asleep faster and sleep better.
Expressions included in the study guide
- Outsider’s perspective
- I would say
- Set/rough routine
- To make gains
- Drive [one] bonkers
- To toss and turn
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Simplified Speech #102 – Nighttime routines
Episode description
Do you do the same things every evening after work? What do you do when you’re getting ready for bed? In this episode, Andrew and Jeremy discuss their nighttime routines and how things change when you have a family.Fun fact
Sleep experts say that having a nighttime routine will help you sleep better. A nighttime routine signals to your mind and body that it’s time to go to bed, and also gives you time to relax so you’ll fall asleep faster and sleep better.Expressions included in the study guide
- Outsider’s perspective
- I would say
- Set/rough routine
- To make gains
- Drive [one] bonkers
- To toss and turn
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Lisa Hoekstra
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Business manager: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Project manager: Jessica Cox
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