Shadowing Practice: Unit 1 [Where do you come from?] - Face Cambodia English school - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 1.
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Where do you come from?
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Hello.
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Hello.
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How are you?
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I'm fine, thank you.
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And you?
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I'm fine, thank you.
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Thank you.
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Where are you from?
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I come from England.
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You come from England?
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Do you like Manchester United?
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I don't like football.
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You don't like football.
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I see.
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Why did you come here?
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I came for vacation.
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You came for vacation.
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Are you having fun?
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Yes, I'm having a great time.
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What do you like the best about here?
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What do I like the best?
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Well, the people are very kind.
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Yes, the people here are kind.
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Do you like the food?
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Yes, the food is great.
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Is the food too spicy for you?
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No, I love spicy food.
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I can eat spicy food every day.
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Okay.
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How much longer will you stay here?
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I will stay two more days.
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Then you will go home?
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Yes, then I will go home.
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Where do you work?
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I work for a big company.
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What kind of company do you work for?
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I work for an import company.
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And what about you?
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I work at a bank.
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Are you a bank teller?
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No, I'm the owner.

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About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on the basic conversational skills essential for introducing yourself and discussing your background with others. Learners will practice common phrases used when asking and answering questions about one's origin, experiences, and preferences. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to comfortably engage in simple dialogues related to your home country, interests, and experiences, which can significantly boost your confidence in speaking English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Hello - A standard greeting used in English.
  • Where are you from? - A question used to ask about someone's origin.
  • I come from [country]. - A perfect response to share your origin.
  • Do you like [activity/sport]? - A way to ask about someone's interests.
  • I came for [reason]. - Use this to explain your purpose for visiting a place.
  • The people are very kind. - A statement to express appreciation for the locals.
  • How much longer will you stay here? - A useful question for inquiring about someone's plans.
  • I work for [company type]. - A simple way to describe your occupation.

Practice Tips

To enhance your speaking skills, consider employing the shadowing technique while watching this video. Shadowing involves repeating what you hear in real-time, which helps improve your pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm. Since the speakers in this video maintain a calm and clear pace, they create an ideal environment for practicing your English. Here are some tips to get the most out of your shadowing experience:

  • Focus on clarity: Begin by listening to a short segment and then try to mimic the speakers’ tones and expressions as closely as possible.
  • Break it down: If a section feels difficult, pause and repeat it several times until you feel comfortable.
  • Practice with emphasis: Pay attention to the emotion behind the words, especially in questions. The difference in tone can impact the meaning.
  • Use a mirror: Practice in front of a mirror to observe your mouth movements and expressions, mimicking the speakers can make practice more effective.

Shadowing not only aids in improving your speaking skills but also prepares you for IELTS speaking practice situations. Engaging in dialogues like those presented in this lesson can build a strong foundation for effective communication.

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 best
Futuro con “will” will + verbo — una decisión, una promesa o una predicciónwill you stay · will stay · will go
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — algo que ocurre ahora o en estos díasAre you having · I'm having

¿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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