Pratique du Shadowing: i spent 48 hours cleaning my apartment - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo
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Hey guys, it's Syd.
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Please don't take offense to this, but I do not want to film this video because I don't want to clean, okay?
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What happened?
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I don't know.
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When my room or my apartment gets messy, I have this weird mentality that if it's already messy, what's the harm in continuing to add to the mess?
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This is bad.
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Don't do this.
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I was trying to like get motivated.
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So I was watching YouTube videos of like people cleaning their room
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and I was like why don't I make my own video it holds me accountable you know
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and maybe it will inspire you guys I can see behind
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you guys I know it's a mess behind there I don't really want to show the before to be honest
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welcome back to my kitchen the thing that is most urgent in here is really to organize my cabinets
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there's no rhyme or reason to this.
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Everything is kind of just scattered.
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Like even the spice cabinet is looking pretty rough as you can clearly see.
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And same with my fridge.
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So I'm going to go through clean, organize.
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The question is what do I put on while I clean?
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I'm thinking Drake's new album.
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i wish it was as easy as i'm making it look
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right now unfortunately this is sped up i think times 30 this whole process took me two hours is
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that like is that embarrassing i don't know i will say i don't know
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if it's like something about turning 25 or what's changed
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but i really enjoyed organizing my pantry i don't know something about it was
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so satisfying but amidst my organizing i did get a text from my grandpa
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which stopped me in my tracks
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because he texted me a picture of a girl in a
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newspaper saying does she somewhat look like an older version of you mid 30s age
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and it was a picture of demi lovato
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so this kind of caught me off guard i responded wait what
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and then he said well of course she doesn't have your ever-present smile
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and then proceeded to send me another photo of her wikipedia
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in all of my years of living i have never once been told
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that i look like demi lovato
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so basically the entire time i was cleaning i was just contemplating do i look like demi Lovato.
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Does my grandpa know me better than anyone else
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and that's why no one has said this or do I absolutely nothing like her?
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I do love Demi Lovato and Camp Rock.
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Then I decided to assemble a little snack basket.
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This is not ordinarily a routine for me
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but my family was coming to visit and I just wanted to put together a little quick easy snack basket for them.
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Guys I messed up.
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It's the next day.
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Yesterday after I finished my kitchen which took two and a half hours I took the night off And seriously, like I'm actually done with myself.
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Like this needs to end now.
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I already know this is going to be quite the journey in here because I have laundry, I have deep cleaning, I have organizing so many layers of things to be done.
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I just want to make this a little bit fun for myself you know what
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that means i'm really
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predictable i feel like we need a
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little game plan what makes the most sense i think is to start with stripping my bed
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and doing my laundry i have guys literally so much laundry.
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This thing is filled to the brim.
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I have been putting off clearly doing this and I also need to wash my sheets.
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It takes a little bit of time
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so obviously I figure I should start there and then clean the rest of my room while my laundry is going.
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This is a good plan.
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laundry room.
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So unfortunately it
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does look 10 times worse and not better.
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I also think I broke a record.
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The fact that I have five loads of laundry going right now.
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It feels like a luxury to me to be able to have multiple loads going at the same time, even though they're not my laundry machines.
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They're communal.
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The next thing I'm going to do is just go through my room and pick up just like a general cleanup.
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I need to get rid of some piles.
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Let's start.
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I've been listening to the new Drake album while I've been cleaning which has made this so much more enjoyable.
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I'm starting to feel a little bit better because I'm seeing visual progress.
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It's what I really needed to motivate me.
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I just got a notification that my five loads of laundry are done
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So i'm gonna go move them from the washer to the dryer
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So that washing machine is out of order my clothes are literally in a river Oh,
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no, oh, no, you know, I guess I was bound for one of the five washers
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to go wrong It was just too good to be true I did have to call management.
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They had to put a wet floor sign out.
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It was a whole thing because the whole floor was like flooded with water.
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Anyways, I had to rewash that load, put the rest in the dryer.
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I don't have any pet peeves, but one of them is when people don't clean the lint filter after doing their laundry.
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Maybe that's just me.
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It's not common knowledge, but I have been putting this desk off for about six months.
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Every single time I open these drawers to do my makeup it reminds me
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that i need to organize it in my mind i was saving this until i filmed this video
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so i just it was like an excuse for me to put it off
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because i was like i'm gonna film it i'm gonna film it
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and now here we are i have no excuse i definitely
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have some like old dried up makeup in here I have some things that I should probably toss.
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Sometimes I forget there's like an actual expiration date for makeup.
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So I'm just going to go through all this.
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This is what it looks like currently.
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I'm going to time myself and hopefully I can do this in like 15 minutes
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because it's more fun when I set a timer for some reason in my head. so the
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thing is this probably seems like it's not taking that long
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because you're watching a condensed version but i can't believe
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that i thought that that could take me 15 minutes i'm so delusional It took me like an hour.
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I have this problem where I always underestimate how long something's
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gonna take me Maybe it's like me being a little bit arrogant thinking
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that I can do more than I can
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and now I'm gonna make my bed I think it's universally like accepted at this point
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that the worst chore of all time is putting your fitted
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sheet on your bed There is just like absolutely nothing worse than that.
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So For some unfortunate reason,
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my headboard attracts so much dust.
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I don't know if you can really see what I'm talking about.
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Just trust me, it's there.
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Anyways, a little hack that I discovered, not really a hack.
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I just use this lint roller every once in a while
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when I'm kind of like doing a deep clean and just go over the whole headboard.
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A lint roller can really be used for more than just clothes,
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guys a good lint roller is essential this was just from like 20 of the bed i've covered
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Okay, update.
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It is looking so much better in here.
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Knowing that I get to sleep in this bed tonight with fresh sheets is making me so excited.
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Like, I just want to go to bed right now.
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Oh my gosh.
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I think I have about half of my closet in laundry to fold.
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While the sun is setting, I thought this would be a perfect time to not only fold this giant pile of clothes, but also do a little advice sesh.
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Whenever I see like a request and I like it, I'll screenshot it.
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So I have a little folder in my phone now.
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Hey Sid, I was in a three-year relationship and we broke up six months ago.
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I'm still struggling to move on completely.
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I know there's no way we can get back together with each other.
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It's hard because of all the amazing memories we shared and it was a beautiful relationship.
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Can you give me advice on how to move on?
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Going through a breakup is like one of the worst things ever.
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I remember when I've gone through like a couple periods like this, I felt probably the most alone I've ever felt.
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And I think what's helped me the most in the past is, first of all, time.
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So cliche, but really time does heal.
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And also realizing that what you're probably really holding onto more than the person is the memories that you guys shared, which is normal.
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And I think nowadays people try to like convince themselves
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that they need to get over a breakup in a certain amount of time Like I see on tiktok.
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There's all these like time frames like how to get over your ex in like two weeks
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And that's just like not how it works.
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You can't put a time frame on it To be honest
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six months is still pretty fresh for a three-year relationship I think something that's really helped me too is
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that some people really are only meant to be in your life for a season
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And once they serve their purpose that season ends It's one of those things that in the moment it's so hard, but then once you're on the other side Maybe a few
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months maybe a few years later You always look back or at least from my experience.
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I always look back and i'm like so grateful that that happened
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And for me personally a lot of my faith has really
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played a role in like dealing with situations like this
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because Praying and reading my bible during those times are honestly like what brought me A lot of peace.
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I would say the one thing is don't go insane trying
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yourself to like force yourself to not think about it
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because the second you try to not think about your ex and the breakup, you're gonna start thinking about it 10 times more.
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I would just try to fill up your time with things that you enjoy.
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Your friends obviously are huge, I think, in times like this.
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And just like let each day pass.
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Don't put pressure on like your healing timeline.
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Suddenly like weeks pass and months pass and then one day you'll wake up
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and go through the day and realize you went through like a whole day without thinking about them at all.
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Every single relationship serves a purpose, whether you realize it in the moment or not.
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Always learn something that kind of prepares you for the next person that you're meant to be with.
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And hopefully that's forever.
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When certain things ended and I was maybe upset about it, I look back and I am like so, so thankful that they ended.
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Not out of spite or anything, but just seeing how my life has evolved and how things played out and who I'm with now,
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like none of that would have happened if I would have still been with the person I was with before.
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Personally, I think everything happens for a reason.
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I feel like god really knows what's best for you
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and it's hard to see it in the moment And I just trust that he knows what's best for me.
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Anyways, I wish I could give you a big hug Go get some ice cream right now
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because you just do it go get like a little sweet treat I have
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so much more laundry to fold help All right
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That was the last step in cleaning my apartment I put all my clothes back.
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The feeling you get when you deep clean is like the most stress relieving thing.
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Going to bed that night, I felt so good.
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And this was definitely needed.
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And so it was an outro, but I forgot to do it.
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Thanks for watching.
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Love you guys.
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And I'll see you in my next video.
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Bye.
Why practice speaking with this video?
This video provides a unique opportunity for IELTS speaking practice as it captures a relatable scenario—cleaning an apartment. Syd's conversational tone and informal style mirror everyday English, making it an excellent resource for learners. By engaging with the content, you can develop your speaking skills in a practical context, learning how to articulate thoughts about daily chores and personal experiences.
Moreover, following along with Syd's journey not only motivates you to practice but also allows you to identify and adopt language patterns used in natural conversation. This setting encourages shadow speech techniques, where you can repeat phrases and sentences to enhance your fluency and confidence in speaking English.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Syd uses several structures throughout the video that can enhance your understanding of spoken English:
- “If it's already messy, what's the harm in continuing to add to the mess?” - This conditional structure highlights a common reasoning pattern used in conversation.
- “I'm thinking...” - This phrase reflects a casual way to express thoughts, showing how speakers often indicate their thought processes.
- “It’s not ordinarily a routine for me...” - This expression helps clarify habits and preferences, providing a good model for describing personal situations.
- “I already know...” - Such structures indicate self-awareness and reflection, which are vital skills in conversational English.
- “I just want to make this a little bit fun for myself” – This phrase showcases how to express desires and intentions with a personal touch.
Utilizing these expressions in your speaking practice can improve your overall fluency, making you sound more natural and conversational.
Common Pronunciation Traps
Syd’s narrative includes some words and phrases that may present challenges for learners aiming to improve their English pronunciation. Pay particular attention to:
- “organized” - Be mindful of the syllable stress, as it can change the clarity of your speech.
- “actually” - This word often becomes a tongue-twister due to its vowel sounds and can be pronounced too quickly; practice slowing it down to master articulation.
- “accountable” - Focus on the rhythm and intonation, as incorrect stress can make it hard to understand.
- “routine” - Notice how the ‘u’ is pronounced to avoid common mispronunciations.
By focusing on these traps and utilizing a shadowing app for practice, you can refine your pronunciation and become more confident in your speaking abilities.
Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?
Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.