Shadowing Practice: English Shadowing Practice | My Daily Routine (A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Welcome to English Story Journey.
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Hi everyone.
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Welcome to your English shadowing practice.
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Here, listening becomes speaking and speaking gives you confidence.
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Today, we're going to practice English with a great method called shadowing.
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It's easy to do and really helps you get better quickly.
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Here's how it works.
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I'll speak slowly and clearly.
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I'll say each sentence two times.
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Then, you repeat after me a few seconds later.
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Try to copy how I speak—my rhythm, my voice, and my pronunciation—just like a shadow following a person.
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Shadowing helps you speak English more naturally.
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You don't need to translate in your head.
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Your brain and mouth start to work together.
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Today, we'll talk about daily routines—things we do every day.
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So take a deep breath, relax, and get ready to speak English with me.
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Let's get started.
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I usually wake up at 7 o'clock.
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Sometimes I wake up earlier.
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I open my eyes and stretch my arms.
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The sunlight comes through the window.
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I take a deep breath and get out of bed.
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My bed is a little messy, so I make it.
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I like when my room looks tidy.
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Then I go to the bathroom.
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I brush my teeth carefully.
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I wash my face with cold water.
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It helps me wake up completely.
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Sometimes I take a short shower.
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The warm water feels nice.
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I dry my face with a towel.
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I comb my hair and smile in the mirror.
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I feel ready to start my day.
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I go to the kitchen to make breakfast.
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I like simple food in the morning.
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I usually eat oatmeal with banana.
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Sometimes I have toast and butter.
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I drink a cup of coffee or tea.
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I sit at the table and enjoy my breakfast.
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While I eat, I sometimes read messages.
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I also check the weather on my phone.
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After breakfast, I wash the dishes.
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I don't like leaving dirty plates in the sink.
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Then I clean the table and kitchen counter.
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I go back to my room to get dressed.
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I choose clothes that are comfortable.
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I check my bag and make sure I have everything.
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I take my phone, keys, and wallet.
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I put on my shoes and jacket.
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I open the door and step outside.
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The morning air feels cool and fresh.
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I take a deep breath and feel good.
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I walk to the bus stop.
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The street is quiet in the morning.
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The street is quiet in the morning
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I see people walking to work or school I see people walking to work or school
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The sun is shining and it feels nice The sun is shining and it feels nice
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I listen to music while I walk I listen to music while I walk
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It makes my morning more pleasant It makes my morning more pleasant When the bus arrives,
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I get on When the bus arrives,
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I get on I sit near the window and look outside I sit near the window and look outside
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The ride is short, about 15 minutes.
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I watch the city waking up.
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People hurry, cars move fast and shops open.
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I like seeing how the day begins.
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When I arrive, I get off the bus.
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I walk a few minutes to my office.
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I say hello to my co-workers and smile.
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I sit at my desk and turn on the computer.
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First, I check my emails.
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I answer the most important ones.
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Then I look at my list of tasks.
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I like to plan my day carefully.
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I start with the hardest task first.
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I try to focus and not get distracted.
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Sometimes I listen to quiet music while I work.
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It helps me think better.
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I write notes in my notebook.
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Around 10 o'clock, I take a short break.
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I drink some water or get a coffee.
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I stretch my legs and shoulders.
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Then I go back to work again.
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I talk with my co-workers about our projects.
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We share ideas and help each other.
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I like working in a friendly team.
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Time passes quickly when I'm busy.
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Around 1 o'clock, I have lunch.
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Sometimes I eat in the cafeteria.
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Sometimes I bring food from home.
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I like eating rice, salad, or pasta.
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After lunch, I take a short walk.
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The fresh air helps me stay awake.
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When I come back, I feel more focused.
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I finish small tasks in the afternoon.
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I answer messages and make phone calls.
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Sometimes I have meetings.
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I listen carefully and take notes.
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We discuss our plans for the week.
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I like when things are clear and organized.
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Around 4 o'clock I feel a bit tired.
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I drink some water and take another short break.
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Then I continue working until 5.
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I check if I finished all my tasks.
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I save my files and close my computer.
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I clean my desk and pack my bag.
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I say goodbye to my co-workers.
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Then I leave the office.
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The air outside feels good after a long day.
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Sometimes I walk home.
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Other times I take the bus again.
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I like looking at the evening sky.
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It changes colors pink, orange, and blue.
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The city lights start to shine.
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I enjoy this quiet moment after work.
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It's my time to relax and think.
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I listen to calm music on my way home.
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It helps me forget about work and feel free.
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When I get home, I take off my shoes and sigh with relief.
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I put my bag on the chair and wash my hands.
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I drink a glass of water.
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Then I change into comfortable clothes.
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I feel relaxed and cozy.
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Sometimes I sit on the sofa for a few minutes.
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I check my phone or read a few messages.
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After that, I go to the kitchen to make dinner.
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I like cooking simple meals.
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Sometimes I make pasta or soup.
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Sometimes I fry vegetables with rice.
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Cooking helps me relax after a busy day.
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When dinner is ready, I sit down and eat slowly.
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I enjoy the taste of warm food.
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After dinner, I wash the dishes.
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I don't like leaving them for later.
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Then I clean the table and kitchen again.
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I like when everything looks neat.
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In the evening, I usually relax.
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Sometimes I watch a short TV show.
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Sometimes I listen to music or a podcast.
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Sometimes I listen to music or a podcast I like learning something new every day I like learning something new every day
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If I feel tired, I just rest quietly If I feel tired,
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I just rest quietly Around 8 o'clock, I take a shower Around 8 o'clock, I take a shower
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The warm water helps me feel calm The warm water helps me feel calm I wash my hair and brush my teeth
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I wash my hair and brush my teeth Then I put on my pajamas Then I put on my pajamas
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I feel clean and ready for bed.
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Before sleeping, I often drink tea.
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I like chamomile tea because it helps me relax.
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Sometimes I read a book for a few minutes.
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I enjoy stories about travel and adventure.
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If I'm not in the mood for reading, I just think about my day.
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I remember good moments and feel thankful.
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I try not to think about problems before bed.
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I close my book and turn off the bright lights.
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I keep only a small lamp near my bed.
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The room feels warm and peaceful.
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I lie down and take a deep breath.
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I close my eyes slowly.
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I listen to the quiet sounds outside.
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The city is calm and people are resting.
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I feel relaxed and comfortable.
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My body feels heavy and warm.
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I think about my plans for tomorrow.
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I hope it will be another good day.
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My eyes start to close.
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My thoughts become slower.
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I smile and feel peaceful.
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I fall asleep quietly.
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And a new day will come again soon.
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And a new day will come again soon.
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Great job, everyone!
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You did amazing today!
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You practiced English with the shadowing technique, and that's a big step forward.
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Shadowing helps you speak faster, understand better, and sound more natural.
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Remember, the more you practice, the more confident you become.
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Don't worry if you make mistakes.
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help you learn and grow.
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Keep going, stay positive, and believe in yourself.
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Every small step brings you closer to fluency.
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Thanks for practicing with me today.
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I'm proud of you.
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Keep speaking English every day.
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See you in the next video.
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Bye-bye.

Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección

Esta lección de conversación de nivel A2 se basa en el vídeo “English Shadowing Practice”. Las palabras que más se repiten: listen, English, wash, warm, sit. Este vídeo tiene 182 frases y 1419 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 23:31. El hablante habla despacio, unas 60 palabras por minuto, así que hay tiempo para imitar cada sonido. El 78 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar.

Vocabulario clave de este vídeo

15 palabras del vídeo que vale la pena aprender, con su pronunciación y significado:

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
relax verbo/ɹɪˈlæks/relajar, aflojar
shadow sustantivo/ˈʃædəʊ̯/sombra
breathe verbo/bɹiːð/respirar
carefully adverbio/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/cuidadosamente
worker sustantivo/ˈwɝ.kɚ/trabajador, obrero
arrive verbo/əˈɹaɪv/llegar, arribar
brush sustantivo/bɹʌʃ/pincel, cepillo
shine verbo/ʃaɪn/brillar, lucir
quietly adverbio/ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/mansamente, despacio
desk sustantivo/dɛsk/escritorio, pupitre
stretch verbo/stɹɛt͡ʃ/estirar
shoe sustantivo/ˈʃu/zapato, taba
pleasant adjetivo/ˈplɛz.ənt/placentero, placible
dish sustantivo/dɪʃ/vajilla
podcast sustantivo/ˈpɑdˌkæst/podcast, pódcast

Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar

PalabraPronunciaciónSignificado
wake up verbo/ˌweɪk ˈʌp/despertarse, recordar
get off verbobajarse
get out of verbosalirse de, ponerse fuera de
lie down verboecharse, tenderse
sit down verbosentarse
take off verboquitarse
turn off verboapagar

Frases que vale la pena repetir

Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:

  • I'll speak slowly and clearly.
  • I'll say each sentence two times.
  • You don't need to translate in your head.
  • I don't like leaving dirty plates in the sink.
  • Time passes quickly when I'm busy.

Gramática en este vídeo

Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:

EstructuraEn el vídeo
Superlativos the -est / the most … — lo más alto o lo más bajo de un grupothe most important · the hardest
Futuro con “will” will + verbo — una decisión, una promesa o una predicciónI'll speak · I'll say · we'll talk
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que ocurre ahora o en estos díasis shining · are resting

Pronunciación a tener en cuenta

El hablante usa 11 contracciones y formas reducidas, como don't, I'm, I'll. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.

  • Los sonidos de “th”: breathe /bɹiːð/, cloth /klɒθ/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/
  • Los sonidos de “sh” y “zh”: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, shine /ʃaɪn/, shoe /ˈʃu/, dish /dɪʃ/
  • Palabras largas — cuida el acento: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, cafeteria /ˌkæ.fə.ˈtɪ(ə).ɹi.ə/

Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:

  • /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: arrive /əˈɹaɪv/, adventure /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/, vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/
  • /z/ — sonora, no /s/: pleasant /ˈplɛz.ənt/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, translate /tɹænzˈleɪt/, pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/, cosy /ˈkoʊzi/
  • /dʒ/ — no es la “y” ni la “ch”: jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/, vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/, pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/

Cómo practicar con este vídeo

  1. Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
  2. Haz shadowing frase por frase a velocidad normal, repitiendo cada una hasta que tu ritmo coincida con el del hablante.
  3. Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como relax, shadow, breathe.

¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.

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