Shadowing Practice: June 29, 2026 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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And welcome back to SOFIA English Podcast.
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We're very happy you're here with us today.
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I'm Leo.
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And I'm Tina.
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And today's topic is very practical.
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We're talking about how to talk about your priorities in English.
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This topic is useful because everyone has priorities.
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We talk about priorities at work, at school, at home, and even with friends.
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You may need to say what matters most, explain why something is important, or tell someone you don't have time for everything.
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Yes, and sometimes people ask questions like, "What's your main goal right now?" or "What do you need to focus on first?" If you know how to answer,
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your English sounds more clear and natural.
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So, if you enjoy this lesson, please like this video and subscribe to our channel.
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And don't forget to click the bell so you can join us every time we post a new lesson.
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All right, let's get started.
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Hi Leo, how are you today?
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I'm good, but a little tired.
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I stayed up too late last night.
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Oh no, what happened?
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I told myself I'm just going to watch one short video.
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Then suddenly it's midnight and I'm watching a man build a tiny house in the forest.
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That sounds very specific.
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It is.
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And now I know too much about wooden roofs.
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Well, at least you learned something.
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True.
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What about you?
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How are you today?
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I'm feeling good.
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I'm feeling calm today because I had a productive morning.
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I woke up early, made tea, answered emails, and planned my week.
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Ah, yes, that sounds like a very Tina morning.
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Is that a compliment?
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Yes, it means organized, responsible, and a little bit scary.
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Scary?
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In a good way.
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If I see your to -do list, I want to fix my whole life.
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That's funny.
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So what did you do this weekend, besides learning about tiny houses?
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On Saturday, I met my cousin for lunch, then I tried to clean my apartment.
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I say tried because I spent 20 minutes cleaning and 40 minutes looking at old photos.
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That is very relatable.
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Did you finish cleaning?
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Half.
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My living room looks great.
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My bedroom looks like a mystery.
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A mystery?
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Yes.
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Nobody knows what's under that chair.
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I'm not going to ask.
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My weekend was quieter.
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I went grocery shopping, did laundry, and spent a few hours reading.
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On Sunday evening, I planned my tasks for the new week.
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You really do plan everything.
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Not everything, but planning helps me feel less stressed.
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I get that.
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I don't always plan well and then on Monday morning I suddenly remember 10 important things.
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Speaking of important things, that connects perfectly to today's topic.
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Exactly!
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Today we're talking about priorities, which is something I need help with all the time.
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Then this lesson is perfect for you! and probably for many of our viewers too.
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So Leo, let's start with a simple question: What is a priority?
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I think a priority is something important.
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It's the thing you need to do first or pay attention to most.
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Exactly.
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A priority is something that matters more than other things.
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When we say, "This is my priority," we mean, "This is very important to me right now." So, if I say sleep is my top priority,
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that means I really need sleep.
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Yes, and honestly, after last night, maybe it should be.
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I agree.
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Okay, what are your priorities these days?
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Right now, my top priorities are my health, my work, and my family.
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I try to keep a balance, but I also know some weeks are busier than others.
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That sounds very clear.
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Mine are a little messy.
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Messy how?
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Well, I want to work hard, exercise more, save money, call my parents, read books, cook at home, and sleep eight hours.
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But sometimes I also want to eat noodles at 11 p .m and watch videos for two hours.
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That is honest.
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And that's the problem for many people.
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We have many goals, but not enough time.
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Yes.
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Wait, what does balance mean here?
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Balance means giving time and energy to different parts of your life in a healthy way.
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For example, if you work all day and never rest, your life is out of balance.
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I see.
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So balance is like not putting everything in one area.
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Exactly.
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You don't want only work or only fun.
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You need a good mix.
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That makes sense.
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So how do you talk about priorities in a simple way?
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You can use easy phrases like "my main priority is"
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or "right now I'm focusing on" "the most important thing for me is" or "I need to put this first."
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Those are useful.
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Let me try.
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Right now, I'm focusing on improving my time management.
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Very good.
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That sounds natural.
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Okay, your turn.
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Give me a real example from your life.
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Sure, I can say, "This month my main priority is finishing a big project at work," or, "My health is a priority,
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so I make time for walking every morning." Nice!
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I like those because they are clear and direct.
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Yes, clear English is often better than complicated English.
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So, when do people talk about priorities in real life?
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Many situations.
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At work, your manager may ask, "What are your priorities this week?" At school, a teacher may ask about your study goals.
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At home, you may need to explain why you can't do everything in one day.
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Oh, yes.
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Also in friendships.
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Sometimes a friend says, "Why are you so busy?" and you need to explain, "I'm sorry, but work is my priority this week." Exactly.
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That is a very natural example.
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Sometimes I feel bad when I say that.
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Why?
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Because I don't want people to think I don't care.
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That's understandable.
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But talking about priorities is not the same as rejecting people.
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It's about being honest with your time and energy.
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That's a good point.
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So maybe I can say, "I can't meet this week because I'm focusing on an important deadline, but let's meet next weekend." Perfect.
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That sounds polite and responsible.
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Wait, what does "deadline" mean?
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A deadline is the final time or date when something must be finished.
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For example, if your report is due on Friday, Friday is the deadline.
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I'm not going to be able to invest in a car.
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It's the same as a car.
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Please stop.
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Yes, I'm not going to start a car.
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Yes, I'm going to start a car.
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I'm going to start a car.
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Ah, yes.
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Deadlines.
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My old enemy.
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I thought your old enemy was cleaning your bedroom.
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I have many enemies, Tina.
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Fair enough.
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Let's talk about work priorities first.
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How do you decide what to do first when you have many tasks?
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Vocabulario y notas de pronunciación para esta lección
Esta lección de conversación de nivel B1 se basa en el vídeo “June 29, 2026”. Las palabras que más se repiten: priorities, priority, sounds, deadline, balance. Este vídeo tiene 138 frases y 1127 palabras para practicar shadowing. La parte hablada dura 7:13. El hablante habla a un ritmo natural de unas 156 palabras por minuto, cercano a una conversación cotidiana. El 84 % de las palabras está entre las 3.000 más comunes del inglés; conviene repasar el resto antes de empezar.
Vocabulario clave de este vídeo
Las 15 palabras más avanzadas del vídeo, con su pronunciación y significado:
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| deadline sustantivo | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | plazo, expiración/caducidad de/del plazo |
| messy adjetivo | /ˈmɛsi/ | desordenado, desprolijo |
| noodle sustantivo | /ˈnu.dəl/ | fideo, tallarín |
| relatable adjetivo | [ɹɪˈleɪ.tə.bɫ̩] | relacionable, vinculable |
| understandable adjetivo | entendible | |
| viewer sustantivo | /ˈvju.ɚ/ | vidente |
| compliment sustantivo | /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ | cumplido, falago |
| polite adjetivo | /pəˈlaɪt/ | cortés, educado |
| organize verbo | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | organizar |
| subscribe verbo | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | suscribirse, subscribirse |
| laundry sustantivo | /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ | colada, lavado |
| productive adjetivo | /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ | productivo |
| phrase sustantivo | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | frase |
| midnight sustantivo | /ˈmɪd(ˌ)naɪt/ | medianoche, madrugada |
| invest verbo | /ɪnˈvɛst/ | invertir, insumir |
Phrasal verbs que vas a escuchar
| Palabra | Pronunciación | Significado |
|---|---|---|
| stay up verbo | quedarse despierto, empalmar | |
| wake up verbo | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | despertarse, recordar |
Frases que vale la pena repetir
Frases cortas y completas del vídeo que puedes reutilizar en la conversación diaria:
- We're very happy you're here with us today.
- All right, let's get started.
- I'm good, but a little tired.
- How are you today?
- Did you finish cleaning?
Gramática en este vídeo
Las estructuras que más usa el hablante, con las palabras exactas del vídeo:
| Estructura | En el vídeo |
|---|---|
| Posibilidad con “might / may” might/may + verbo — algo posible pero no seguro | may need · may ask |
| Comparativos -er than / more … than — comparar dos cosas | busier than · better than |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que ocurre ahora o en estos días | We're talking · I'm watching · I'm focusing |
| Futuro con “going to” be going to + verbo — un plan o algo que se ve venir | I'm just going to watch · I'm not going to ask · I'm not going to be |
Pronunciación a tener en cuenta
El hablante usa 28 contracciones y formas reducidas, como I'm, don't, we're. Dilas en su forma corta, tal como las oyes.
Sonidos difíciles para hispanohablantes:
- /v/ — no es /b/: los dientes tocan el labio inferior: viewer /ˈvju.ɚ/, productive /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/, invest /ɪnˈvɛst/
- /z/ — sonora, no /s/: organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/
Cómo practicar con este vídeo
- Escucha el vídeo entero una vez sin hablar y anota las palabras que no conoces.
- Empieza a velocidad 0,75×, haz shadowing frase por frase y vuelve a la velocidad normal cuando te resulte fácil.
- Grábate y compara con el original, prestando atención a palabras como deadline, messy, noodle.
¿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.