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YES, it's possible – Daily Routine at C1 (Advanced) Level of English!

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Warm-up Questions

What does it mean to describe something as being at “C1 (Advanced) level” in English?
What daily routine activities do you usually talk about when practicing English (e.g., waking up, breakfast, commuting)?
Why might a “daily routine” lesson be useful even for advanced learners?

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YES, it's possible – Daily Routine at C1 (Advanced) Level of English!

Intro: an “extreme” C1 daily routine + resources (00:00 – 02:19)

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1. What does the speaker mean by “on steroids” in this lesson?

It is a medical routine involving medication
It is a routine shortened to be easier
It is a routine designed for professional athletes only
It is a much more extreme version of something

2. What is the main idea of the video?

To explain only pronunciation rules for British English
To test listening skills with fast slang and casual speech
To show a typical daily routine that most people in the UK follow
To present an extreme daily routine used to teach C1 vocabulary and grammar

3. How can viewers get the free PDF and ebook mentioned?

By purchasing them on the website
By waiting for them to appear automatically on screen
By leaving a comment with their email address
By clicking the link, entering details, and joining the mailing list

YES, it's possible – Daily Routine at C1 (Advanced) Level of English!

Morning routine text + grammar: non-finite clauses, advanced comparison, compound adjectives (02:19 – 05:21)

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1. Which grammar topic does the speaker label “non-finite clauses”?

Clauses with a subject and a tensed verb
Clauses without a subject and a finite verb (often using infinitive or -ing forms)
Clauses used only for questions
Clauses that always begin with ‘that’

2. In the line “It isn’t so much challenging as it is invigorating,” what is being compared?

Two types of exercise: cardio vs. strength
Two times of day: morning vs. evening
Two unrelated routines from different people
Two related qualities: how challenging vs. how invigorating the workout is

3. Why does the speaker mention hyphens in compound adjectives (e.g., “well-established”)?

They are only used in American English
They clarify the words are a single descriptive unit
They make the sentence sound more informal
They show the words should be read separately

YES, it's possible – Daily Routine at C1 (Advanced) Level of English!

Rest of the day + grammar: negative inversion, signposting, cleft sentences, participle clauses, wrap-up (05:21 – 14:19)

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1. What is the purpose of “No sooner have I got dressed…” in the routine?

To add emphasis and show one action happens immediately after another (negative inversion)
To correct a mistake in verb tense
To make the routine sound more casual and conversational
To show a habit that happens once a month

2. Which set contains the signposting language the speaker identifies for the first paragraph?

first and foremost / in addition to / after
on the other hand / in contrast / whereas
however / therefore / although
suddenly / eventually / finally

3. According to the explanation, what is a cleft sentence used for?

To emphasize a particular element by dividing the sentence into two clauses
To make questions in formal writing
To make a sentence negative by changing word order
To make a sentence shorter by removing detail

YES, it's possible – Daily Routine at C1 (Advanced) Level of English!

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1. Why does the speaker repeatedly say the routine is not realistic everyday speech?

Because C1 English is never spoken by anyone
Because the routine contains only American expressions
Because daily routines should not be used for language learning
Because the purpose is to push advanced grammar/vocabulary as far as possible

2. Which best describes “signposting language” as explained in the video?

Words/phrases that organize ideas and guide the reader/listener through a text
Vocabulary used only for giving street directions
Words that make sentences more negative
Special symbols used in phonetic transcriptions

3. Which grammar area is emphasized most throughout the lesson?

Grammar structures that add emphasis and complexity (e.g., inversion, non-finite clauses, clefts)
Basic present simple for routines
Irregular plural nouns
Spelling rules for hyphenation only

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

YES, it's possible – Daily Routine at C1 (Advanced) Level of English!

Do you think it’s useful to learn advanced grammar through an exaggerated text like this? Why or why not?
Which of the featured structures (non-finite clauses, negative inversion, cleft sentences, signposting) would be most useful for your speaking or writing? Give an example.
The speaker suggests using negative inversion “sparingly.” When does advanced grammar sound impressive, and when does it sound unnatural?
How would you rewrite one part of the routine to sound natural in everyday conversation while keeping it at a high level?