30-Day English Program: Week 1, Day 1 - Self-Introduction

WEEK 1 — FOUNDATIONS & DAILY LIFE
� DAY 1 — SELF-INTRODUCTION
Level: A2 | Week 1: FOUNDATIONS & DAILY LIFE
� TODAY'S GOAL: Be able to introduce yourself naturally in English
� VOCABULARY OF THE DAY
�� English
�� Français
� Example
to be from
être originaire de
I'm from Belgium, but I live in Namur.
to work as
travailler comme
I work as a teacher.
hobby
loisir / passe-temps
My hobbies are reading and hiking.
to be into
être passionné(e) par
I'm really into learning languages.
nice to meet you
ravi(e) de vous
rencontrer
Nice to meet you, I'm Alex.
background
parcours / origine
I have a background in engineering.
 PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
The /h/ sound: 'hello', 'have', 'hobby', 'happy'. Many
French speakers drop this — push air through your
mouth before the vowel.
� PHRASAL VERB
to be into something = to really like it. 'I'm into
cooking' / 'She's into fitness.'
� MORNING SESSION ⏱ 60–75 min
� Comprehension & Shadowing Videos
⏱ Morning Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy4UiIUOLzw
→ How to Introduce Yourself in English – Speak Confident English
⏱ Shadowing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2JDGD8khCk
→ Simple Self-Introduction – Rachel's English
✅ Morning Exercises
1. Listen to the video once WITHOUT reading — just focus on the sounds and rhythm.
2. Listen again and write down every word you catch (don't worry about gaps).
3. SHADOWING: Play 10–15 second clips and repeat OUT LOUD, matching speed and intonation.
4. Pronunciation focus: Practice the /ɪ/ sound — 'I'm', 'in', 'interesting', 'from'. Say each 5 times.
5. Say the alphabet aloud in English, then spell your own first and last name.

 AFTERNOON SESSION ⏱ 60–75 min
� Afternoon Video
⏱ Afternoon Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ZZJXw4MTA
→ Tell Me About Yourself – Common English Phrases
✅ Afternoon Exercises
6. Write a 60-word introduction about yourself in English (name, origin, job/studies, hobbies, goal).
7. Read your introduction aloud 3 times — each time a little faster.
8. MINI CHALLENGE: Record yourself on your phone. Listen back. Note what sounds unnatural.
9. Grammar drill: Practice 'I am / I have / I like / I don't like' — write 2 sentences for each.
10. Mini quiz: Cover the French column of today's vocab table and translate each word from memory.
� EVENING SESSION ⏱ 45–60 min
✅ Evening Exercises
11. Open Claude in voice mode and introduce yourself as if meeting a new English-speaking colleague.
12. Write a 5-sentence journal entry: 'Today I started learning English intensively. I feel...'
13. Read your vocab list one final time and try to use each word in a short sentence.
14. Reflection: What was hardest today? Write one sentence about it in English.
� DAILY IMMERSION
Change your phone language to English tonight.
Notice how it feels.
✨ TODAY'S MOTIVATION
Every expert was once a beginner. Today is Day 1
— the hardest step is already behind you.
� END OF DAY CHECKLIST
☐ Completed morning vocabulary & shadowing session
☐ Watched all videos and took notes
☐ Completed written production exercise
☐ Practised speaking out loud (min. 10 minutes)
☐ Used Claude in voice mode for speaking practice
☐ Reviewed today's vocabulary before bed
☐ Did something in English for pleasure (music, film, podcast)

� DAY 2 — DAILY ROUTINES
Level: A2 | Week 1: FOUNDATIONS & DAILY LIFE
� TODAY'S GOAL: Describe your day-to-day life fluently in English
� VOCABULARY OF THE DAY
�� English
�� Français
� Example
to wake up
se réveiller
I wake up at 7am every morning.
to commute
faire le trajet domicile-
travail
I commute by train for 30 minutes.
to grab a coffee
prendre un café rapide
I always grab a coffee before work.
to wind down
se détendre,
décompresser
I wind down by reading before bed.
used to
avoir l'habitude de
(passé)
I used to go to the gym every day.
tend to
avoir tendance à
I tend to stay up late on weekends.
 PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
Word stress in verbs: 'comMUTE', 'reLAX',
'preVENT'. Stress falls on the second syllable for
many verbs — practice feeling the beat.
� PHRASAL VERB
to wind down = to relax after a busy time. 'I wind
down by watching a series.' / 'Let's wind down
before bed.'
� MORNING SESSION ⏱ 60–75 min
� Comprehension & Shadowing Videos
⏱ Morning Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eUbMhQblM0
→ A Day in My Life (English subtitles) – Easy English
⏱ Shadowing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bFcfryRYS0
→ Daily Routine Vocabulary – Speak English with Vanessa
✅ Morning Exercises
15. Listen to the video and list all the routine verbs you hear (wake up, have breakfast, etc.).
16. SHADOWING: Repeat 3 sentences from the video with the exact same rhythm and stress.
17. Pronunciation focus: -ing endings — 'waking', 'eating', 'going'. Keep the /ŋ/ nasal, not /n/.
18. Practice the Present Simple: 'Every morning I...' — say 5 sentences about your own routine.
19. Time expressions drill: 'at 7am / around noon / in the evening / at night / every day'. Say them aloud.

 AFTERNOON SESSION ⏱ 60–75 min
� Afternoon Video
⏱ Afternoon Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5xGstXJDwc
→ Morning Routine in English – English with Lucy
✅ Afternoon Exercises
20. Write your full daily routine in English (morning to bedtime) in 8–10 sentences.
21. Comprehension: Rewatch the afternoon video, pause after each sentence, and paraphrase it aloud.
22. MINI CHALLENGE: Describe your ideal Saturday routine to an imaginary friend.
23. Quiz: 6 vocab words from yesterday — cover definitions, test yourself from memory.
24. Collocations drill: 'have breakfast / take a shower / make coffee / catch a bus'. Write a sentence with
each.
� EVENING SESSION ⏱ 45–60 min
✅ Evening Exercises
25. Voice mode with Claude: Describe your day today in English, step by step.
26. Write a 'Dear Diary' entry: 'Today I woke up at... then I...' (past tense practice).
27. Review ALL vocab from Day 1 + Day 2. Try to write a sentence using words from BOTH days.
28. Reflection in English: What will you change in your routine to add more English practice?
� DAILY IMMERSION
During your actual routine today, narrate what
you're doing in English in your head: 'I'm making
coffee... I'm getting dressed...'
✨ TODAY'S MOTIVATION
Thinking in English starts with small moments.
Today, be your own English narrator.
� END OF DAY CHECKLIST
☐ Completed morning vocabulary & shadowing session
☐ Watched all videos and took notes
☐ Completed written production exercise
☐ Practised speaking out loud (min. 10 minutes)
☐ Used Claude in voice mode for speaking practice
☐ Reviewed today's vocabulary before bed
☐ Did something in English for pleasure (music, film, podcast)

 DAY 3 — FOOD & EATING OUT
Level: A2 | Week 1: FOUNDATIONS & DAILY LIFE
� TODAY'S GOAL: Order food, describe tastes, and talk about food habits naturally
� VOCABULARY OF THE DAY
�� English
�� Français
� Example
to be starving
mourir de faim
I'm starving — I haven't eaten since morning.
to be in the mood for
avoir envie de
I'm in the mood for some pasta tonight.
savoury / sweet
salé / sucré
I prefer savoury over sweet food.
to grab a bite
manger un morceau
rapidement
Do you want to grab a bite after work?
homemade
fait maison
There's nothing better than homemade soup.
to skip a meal
sauter un repas
I try not to skip breakfast.
 PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
The short /ʌ/ sound in English: 'hungry', 'yummy',
'lunch', 'love'. Not like French 'u' — open your
mouth more and relax your lips.
� PHRASAL VERB
to eat out = to eat at a restaurant, not at home. 'We
eat out every Friday.' / 'Let's eat out tonight!'
� MORNING SESSION ⏱ 60–75 min
� Comprehension & Shadowing Videos
⏱ Morning Listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob0lO5PFSuM
→ Ordering Food at a Restaurant – English with Lucy
⏱ Shadowing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3MrJK4c6EI
→ Food Vocabulary & Restaurant English – mmmEnglish
✅ Morning Exercises
29. Watch the video and write down every food word and restaurant phrase you hear.
30. SHADOWING: Imitate the waiter/customer exchanges — focus on politeness and natural intonation.
31. Pronunciation: 'th' sounds in food words: 'thanks', 'that', 'three', 'there'. Tongue between teeth!
32. Restaurant roleplay in your head: You sit down, ask for the menu, order, and ask for the bill.
33. Make a list in English of your 5 favourite foods and describe each with one adjective.
 AFTERNOON SESSION ⏱ 60–75 min