تدريب Shadowing: Real English Conversation Practice: Shadow This with Only 200 Words - تعلم التحدث بالإنجليزية عبر الفيديو

Most people who study English spend almost all of their time reading and listening, and then they get into a real conversation because they have never actually practiced speaking.

Today, we're going to fix that.

This video is a speaking practice session.

You're going to shadow a full real conversation from beginning to end, meaning you say the words out loud at full speed in real time the way you would in an actual conversation.

And here's the part I love about this particular video.

The entire conversation uses only 200 words.

Not because it's a beginner video, but because real conversations between real people, even important ones, run on a surprisingly small set of words.

Here's how this video works.

First, I will show you the full list.

Then, we will go through some tricky words.

Then, you will shadow a real conversation between two people.

A woman has made a big decision, her friend is not sure if it's a good one.

By the time this video ends, you will have said more English out loud than you probably have in the last several days, or maybe years, or maybe in your whole life, depending on how much you practice.

If you're new here, welcome to Lingua Marina.

I make videos that help you speak English the way real people actually speak.

11 years ago, I moved from Russia to the US, and I'm trying to master English every single day.

I speak to native speakers, I run another channel called Silicon Valley Girl, where I talk about entrepreneurship and AI.

So if you want to learn with me, subscribe so you do not miss the next video.

And before we start, tell me in the comments, when did you find my channel?

Was it today, last month, or last year?

I'm always curious because I've been here for a while.

Let's see who's here in the comments.

And let's get right into it.

This is the list.

Take a few seconds and look at it.

Some of these words you have known since your first week of English, but read through them again, slowly.

With these words, you can tell someone you love them.

You can explain why you made a hard choice.

You can have an argument with someone and then fix it afterward.

The conversation you're about to practice uses only the words on this list.

I want to go through the words we highlighted.

These are the ones people get wrong most often, either because the pronunciation is surprising or because the word means something slightly different from what you might expect.

Let's start with pronunciation.

These are the words where the spelling gives you no warning about how they actually sound.

Honestly.

The H at the start is silent.

You say honestly, not honestly.

If you pronounce the H, it sounds unnatural to a native speaker.

You will hear Sarah say this in the conversation.

Honestly, I have been thinking about it for almost a year.

Sure.

This does not sound like sure.

It sounds like sure.

Sure.

One syllable.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

This is how I learned with Vainian.

Whole.

W is silent.

It sounds exactly like whole.

The whole thing.

The whole life.

There is no W sound at all.

Serious.

Three syllables.

C-R-E-U-S.

Some learners compress it down to two syllables.

Slow it down.

Serious.

That sounds serious.

Yeah, this is the informal version of yes and native speakers use it constantly.

It sounds like yeah, not yeah.

Short and fast.

You will hear it in the conversation right at the start.

Right and wrong.

Both have silent W just like whole.

Right sounds like right.

Wrong sounds like wrong.

In this conversation, Daniel asks Sarah, have you written anything down?

The W is completely silent.

Once.

I will let you know once I talk to them.

Now, the ones where the pronunciation is fine, but the meaning is not quite what you think.

These are words you've probably been using for years, but there is a layer to them that most learners miss.

Guess.

There are two uses and they feel completely different the first is when you try to answer something you are

uncertain about guess what happened the second is i guess so or just i guess which means something like probably but i am not completely certain americans use i guess all the time to soften an answer.

You will hear Sarah say, I guess I do, at the very end of the conversation.

Rather.

I would rather means you prefer one thing over another.

I would rather try and fail than spend another year wondering.

It is stronger than I prefer.

It signals a real choice someone has thought about.

fair.

On its own, it means just or equal.

But fair enough in conversation means, okay, that makes sense.

I accept that.

Daniel says it when Sarah tells him she will talk to her family later.

It is a way of dropping the subject without disagreeing.

Still.

In conversation, still means something is continuing from before.

Are you still worried?

Means you were worried before.

And I am asking if that has not changed.

It is different from yet, which is about whether something has happened by now.

Yet, used in questions and negative sentences.

Have you decided yet means up to right now.

Has a decision been made?

100

Not yet means no, but maybe later.

101

Till is about continuation.

102

Yet is about whether something has happened at all.

103

Actually, most learners use actually to mean in fact, and that is correct.

104

But native speakers also place it at the end of a sentence to express mild surprise at their own feeling.

105

That was hard to hear actually.

106

It is not emphasis.

107

It is closer to I did not quite expect that.

108

You will hear Sarah use it exactly this way after talking to her manager.

109

Same.

110

As a full one-word response, same means me too, or I feel the same way.

111

Daniel says, same, I am here.

112

It is very common in spoken English and in text messages.

113

Learners almost always say, me too, which is correct.

114

But same is what native speakers reach for first.

115

And the last group.

116

These are pairs of words that look or sound similar enough that learners use them when they mean the other.

117

Even at advanced level, these come up.

118

Say and tell.

119

Say is just the act of speaking.

120

tell requires a person.

121

Remembrance this movement.

122

Whenever I say tell, this goes on in my head.

123

Tell requires a person.

124

A person who receives the information.

125

You tell someone something.

126

You can't just tell something.

127

She said it was fine.

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Works.

129

She told me it was fine.

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Works.

131

She told it was fine.

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Does not work.

133

Tell always needs a person after it.

134

You will hear both in this conversation.

135

write and write.

136

These two words sound completely identical.

137

Both are pronounced right.

138

The only way to know which one is meant is context.

139

Write is an action.

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You write something down.

141

Write means correct or a direction.

142

Both appear in this conversation, so pay attention to the meaning when you hear them.

143

Ask and tell.

144

You ask a question, you tell information.

145

The difference sounds simple but learners mix them up constantly.

146

She told me if I wanted coffee is wrong.

147

It should sound like she asked me if I wanted coffee.

148

Ask is always a question or a request.

149

Tell is always delivering information to someone.

150

You cannot tell a question.

151

You will hear both in this conversation.

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Hear and listen.

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Hearing happens without any effort.

154

It's automatic.

155

You hear things.

156

You hear a sound.

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you hear someone talking near you, whether you want it or not.

158

Listening is a choice.

159

You decide to pay attention.

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Learners often say, I was hearing him, when they mean I was listening to him, or please hear carefully, instead of please listen carefully.

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You'll hear Sarah say, Daniel, listen, in the conversation.

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She's asking him to stop reacting and actively pay attention to what she's about to say.

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Let's get into the conversation.

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We are going to go through this conversation in two passes.

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The first time, just listen.

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Sarah is calling her friend Daniel.

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She has made a big decision about her job and she needs to tell someone.

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Daniel is not sure it's a good idea.

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Just listen, follow the story, get familiar with what Sarah says and how she says it.

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Let's start.

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Daniel, hey, do you have a moment?

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Yeah, of course.

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What is it?

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I need to tell you something.

175

I have been thinking about it for a long time, and I finally decided...

176

Okay, that sounds serious.

177

What is it?

178

I am leaving my job.

179

Wait, what do you mean?

180

I mean, I am done.

181

I gave them my answer this morning.

182

You gave them your answer this morning, and you did not tell anyone first?

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I told myself, every day for a long time.

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That was enough.

185

Okay, how long have you been at this job?

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Four years since I came back.

187

Four years?

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And you never said anything was wrong?

189

I told myself it would get better, that I just needed more time.

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But it did not get better.

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No, at some point I said, this is not going to change.

192

I need to be the one to move.

193

Section 2.

194

Sarah has just dropped the news.

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Now Daniel wants answers.

196

Are you serious?

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Sarah, when did you decide this?

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A few weeks ago.

199

But honestly, I have been thinking about it for almost a year.

200

A year?

201

Why didn't you say something?

202

Because I wasn't ready to talk about it.

203

I needed to be sure first.

204

And you are sure now?

205

Yes, I am.

206

Okay, I am trying to understand.

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What is your plan?

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What about money?

209

I have been saving.

210

Not a lot, but enough to give myself some time.

211

How much time?

212

Maybe six months.

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Maybe a little more.

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Have you thought about what happens if six months is not enough?

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Yes.

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Then I find work again.

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But I am not going to decide that now.

218

You sound ready.

219

I have been thinking about it every day for a long time.

220

I know what I want to do.

221

This is a big thing, Sarah.

222

I know.

223

Does anyone at work know yet?

224

My manager knows.

225

We had a long talk last week.

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How did that go?

227

Better than I thought.

228

She said she understood.

229

That was hard to hear, actually.

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Why hard?

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Because I thought she would try to talk me out of it.

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But she did not.

233

She said, if this is what you need, then go.

234

That sounds like someone good to work for.

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She is.

236

Honestly, I did not think it would feel that way.

237

Section 3.

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Daniel is still not convinced.

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Sarah tells him the real reason.

240

Six months is not a lot, Sarah.

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Daniel, listen.

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I know six months is not a lot.

243

But I cannot stay in a place where I feel like I am wasting my time.

244

Every morning, I wake up and think, is this really what I want to do with my life?

245

I didn't know you felt that way.

246

I should have told you sooner.

247

I'm sorry.

248

Why did you not say something?

249

Even just that you are not okay?

250

Because I did not want to worry you.

251

And I did not know how to say it yet.

252

You should always tell me things like this.

253

I know.

254

I know that now.

255

Don't be sorry.

256

So what do you want to do instead?

257

I want to build something of my own.

258

I have an idea.

259

It is small right now, but it is real.

260

I would rather try and fail than spend another year wondering what would have happened.

261

That sounds like you.

262

What does that mean?

263

It means you have always known what you want, even when it makes everyone around you nervous.

264

Section 4.

265

Daniel starts to come around, but he still has questions.

266

It means I know you, and I know that when you decide something, you have thought about it more than anyone else would.

267

But Sarah, what is the idea?

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You said you have one.

269

What is it?

270

It is a service for people who are moving to a new country, helping them with the things no one tells you about.

271

The real things, not just the paperwork.

272

Okay, that is specific.

273

Have you told anyone else about this?

274

A few people.

275

They think it is good.

276

And what happens after six months if it is not working yet?

277

Then I look for work again.

278

I am not saying this will work.

279

I am saying I need to find out.

280

You sound calm about this.

281

I have been thinking about it for a long time, Daniel.

282

The calm came later.

283

At first, I was terrified.

284

And now?

285

Now I am ready.

286

Or close enough.

287

Have you written anything down?

288

A real plan?

289

Yes, I have something.

290

It is not perfect, but it is a start.

291

Can I see it?

292

Of course.

293

I would really like that.

294

Show me when you are ready.

295

I will.

296

Maybe next week.

297

And what do you need from me right now?

298

Not later.

299

Right now.

300

Just this.

301

To talk it out with someone who knows me.

302

You have that.

303

I know.

304

That is why you are the first person I call.

305

Last section.

306

How does it end?

307

So are you saying you support me?

308

Or are you still worried?

309

I am always going to worry a little.

310

That is just how I am.

311

Daniel.

312

Yes, I support you.

313

I just needed to hear the whole thing.

314

That is why I called you first.

315

Your family doesn't know yet?

316

I will tell them when I am ready.

317

Okay, take your time.

318

I will let you know once I talk to them.

319

Same, I am here.

320

Just stay open.

321

I need that from you.

322

Fair enough.

323

So what happens now?

324

Now I figure it out, one day at a time.

325

We will figure it out together.

326

Yeah, I know.

327

Okay, I am here if you need anything.

328

Thank you, Daniel.

329

This conversation helped more than you know.

330

Go, you have work to do.

331

I guess I do.

332

Talk soon.

333

Talk soon.

334

Now, the most important part.

335

Everything you just did.

336

Listening to each section, following the story, That was preparation.

337

This is where the real practice happens.

338

The whole conversation from the beginning, no stopping, no slowing down.

339

Shadow Sarah and Daniel when they speak.

340

Do not wait for a pause.

341

Stay with your pace.

342

Match the feeling behind what they are saying.

343

And do not stop even if you miss something.

344

Keep going.

345

This is what fluency actually feels like.

346

It's coming out before your brain has finished thinking about them.

347

That is what we are training right now.

348

Daniel, hey, do you have a moment?

349

Yeah, of course.

350

What is it?

351

I need to tell you something.

352

I have been thinking about it for a long time, and I finally decided.

353

Okay, that sounds serious.

354

What is it?

355

I am leaving my job.

356

Wait, what do you mean?

357

I mean, I am done.

358

I gave them my answer this morning.

359

You gave them your answer this morning, and you did not tell anyone first?

360

I told myself every day for a long time.

361

That was enough.

362

Okay, how long have you been at this job?

363

Four years since I came back.

364

Four years?

365

And you never said anything was wrong?

366

I told myself it would get better, that I just needed more time.

367

But it did not get better?

368

No.

369

At some point, I said, this is not going to change.

370

I need to be the one to move.

371

Are you serious?

372

Sarah, when did you decide this?

373

A few weeks ago.

374

But honestly, I have been thinking about it for almost a year.

375

A year?

376

Why didn't you say something?

377

Because I wasn't ready to talk about it.

378

I needed to be sure first.

379

And you are sure now?

380

Yes, I am.

381

Okay, I am trying to understand.

382

What is your plan?

383

What about money?

384

I have been saving.

385

Not a lot, but enough to give myself some time.

386

How much time?

387

Maybe six months.

388

Maybe a little more.

389

Have you thought about what happens if six months is not enough?

390

Yes.

391

Then I find work again.

392

But I am not going to decide that now.

393

You sound ready.

394

I have been thinking about it every day for a long time.

395

I know what I want to do.

396

This is a big thing, Sarah.

397

I know.

398

Does anyone at work know yet?

399

My manager knows.

400

We had a long talk last week.

401

How did that go?

402

Better than I thought.

403

She said she understood.

404

That was hard to hear, actually.

405

Why hard?

406

Because I thought she would try to talk me out of it, but she did not.

407

She said, if this is what you need, then go.

408

That sounds like someone good to work for.

409

She is.

410

Honestly, I did not think it would feel that way.

411

Six months is not a lot, Sarah.

412

Daniel, listen, I know six months is not a lot, but I cannot stay in a place where I feel like I am wasting my time.

413

Every morning I wake up and think, is this really what I want to do with my life?

414

I didn't know you felt that way.

415

I should have told you sooner.

416

I'm sorry.

417

Why did you not say something?

418

Even just that you are not okay?

419

Because I did not want to worry you.

420

And I did not know how to say it yet.

421

You should always tell me things like this.

422

I know.

423

I know that now.

424

Don't be sorry.

425

So what do you want to do instead?

426

I want to build something of my own.

427

I have an idea.

428

It is small right now, but it is real.

429

I would rather try and fail than spend another year wondering what would have happened.

430

That sounds like you.

431

What does that mean?

432

It means you have always known what you want, even when it makes everyone around you nervous.

433

It means I know you, and I know that when you decide something, you have thought about it more than anyone else would.

434

But Sarah, what is the idea?

435

You said you have one.

436

What is it?

437

It is a service for people who are moving to a new country, helping them with the things no one tells you about.

438

The real things, not just the paperwork.

439

work.

440

Okay, that is specific.

441

Have you told anyone else about this?

442

A few people.

443

They think it is good.

444

And what happens after 6 months if it is not working yet?

445

Then I look for work again.

446

I am not saying this will work.

447

I am saying I need to find out.

448

You sound calm about this.

449

I have been thinking about it for a long time, Daniel.

450

The calm came later.

451

At first I was terrified.

452

And now?

453

Now I am ready.

454

Or close enough.

455

Have you written anything down?

456

A real plan?

457

Yes, I have something.

458

It is not perfect, but it is a start.

459

Can I see it?

460

Of course.

461

I would really like that.

462

Show me when you are ready.

463

I will.

464

Maybe next week.

465

And what do you need from me right now?

466

Not later.

467

Right now.

468

Just this.

469

To talk it out with someone who knows me.

470

You have that.

471

I know.

472

That is why you are the first person I call.

473

So are you saying you support me?

474

Or are you still worried?

475

I am always going to worry a little.

476

That is just how I am.

477

Daniel.

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Yes, I support you.

479

I just needed to hear the whole thing.

480

That is why I called you first.

481

Your family doesn't know yet?

482

I will tell them when I am ready.

483

Okay, take your time.

484

I will let you know once I talk to them.

485

Same, I am here.

486

Just stay open.

487

I need that from you.

488

Fair enough.

489

So what happens now?

490

Now I figure it out, one day at a time.

491

We will figure it out together.

492

Yeah, I know.

493

Okay, I am here if you need anything.

494

Thank you, Daniel.

495

This conversation helped more than you know.

496

Go, you have work to do.

497

I guess I do.

498

Talk soon.

499

Talk soon.

500

You just had a real conversation in English.

501

Someone's making hard decisions, someone else is trying to understand it.

502

Both of them are figuring it out together and you were right there with them saying the words out loud.

503

Every single word in that conversation came from a list of 200.

504

200 words used well in a real moment between two people.

505

That is what fluent English actually sounds like.

506

Please, I'm looking forward to reading your comments.

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This is the new format for this channel.

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Did you like it?

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If you did, please let me know and I'll see you in the next video.

ما هي تقنية التظليل الصوتي؟

التظليل الصوتي (Shadowing) تقنية تعلم لغة مدعومة علمياً، طُورت أصلاً لتدريب المترجمين الفوريين المحترفين. الطريقة بسيطة لكنها قوية: تستمع لصوت إنجليزي أصلي وتكرره فوراً بصوت عالٍ — كظل يتبع المتحدث بتأخير 1-2 ثانية. تُظهر الأبحاث تحسناً كبيراً في دقة النطق والتنغيم والإيقاع وربط الأصوات والاستماع والطلاقة.

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