Pratique du Shadowing: Shadowing with Daily Conversations | Everyday English Listening & Speaking Practice | Episode # 01 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

Hello, and welcome back to English in Minutes.

I'm Natasha, your host for today's English learning journey.

If you're someone who wants to improve your English -speaking fluency, and sound more natural in everyday conversations,

then you're going to love today's topic.

We're going to dive deep into one of the most powerful techniques for speaking English like a native.

It's called shadowing.

More specifically, we'll focus on doing shadowing using daily conversations.

This method is simple, yet extremely effective.

It trains your brain to think in English and helps your mouth get used to forming words smoothly and quickly,

whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner.

This video will help you transform the way you practice English speaking at home, alone, or with a partner.

Let's start with what shadowing actually means.

Shadowing is the act of listening to spoken English and repeating it immediately, almost like an echo.

The idea is to copy the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm of the speaker.

You don't wait for the sentence to finish.

Instead, you try to speak at the same time, just a second behind.

It sounds tricky at first, but it becomes easier with practice.

It's not just about repeating words.

It's about mimicking the way native speakers talk, so your brain and tongue start working together automatically.

This technique not only improves your pronunciation, but also helps with listening skills,

speed, confidence, and even grammar understanding.

Shadowing trains your mind and muscles together, making your speech smoother and more natural.

Now, let's move into how you can actually practice shadowing using daily conversations.

The best way to begin is with simple conversations, the kind you might hear at a coffee shop,

in a grocery store, or during a friendly chat with a neighbor.

These are the situations where you want your English to sound confident and effortless.

You don't need to look for fancy English shows or podcasts.

Start with basic dialogues that you already know or use often.

Listen carefully to the tone, the pauses, and how the speaker expresses emotion.

Then, try to copy everything exactly, the speed, the pitch, and even the small sounds in between words.

Let's do a short shadowing practice together.

I will read a short conversation, and you can repeat after me, staying just one second behind my voice.

Ready?

Let's begin.

Hi, how are you today?

I'm good, thanks. And you?

I'm doing great.

What did you do this weekend?

Not much, just relaxed at home.

How about you?

I went to the park with my family.

The weather was beautiful.

That sounds nice.

I should do that next weekend.

Now let's do it again.

But this time, try to repeat with me.

Just a second behind.

Imagine you are speaking with me, trying to match the tone and rhythm.

Hi, how are you today?

I'm good, thanks. And you?

I'm doing great.

What did you do this weekend?

Not much, just relaxed at home.

How about you?

I went to the park with my family.

The weather was beautiful.

That sounds nice.

I should do that next weekend.

How did it go?

At first, it might feel a little strange.

Your brain might try to focus on the meaning of each sentence, which could make you fall behind.

But the point of shadowing is not to translate.

It's to get used to how English sounds, and how it's spoken naturally.

The more you practice, the more fluent you'll become.

Your mouth will start moving more easily, and your mind will stop translating.

That's the key, to start thinking in English.

Let's try another practice.

This time, imagine a conversation between two co -workers at the office.

I'll read both sides.

And you'll repeat after me with a small delay.

Hey, did you finish the report?

Yes, I sent it this morning.

Great.

The manager needs it before the meeting.

No problem.

I also added the new data you requested.

Thanks.

That'll be very helpful.

You're welcome.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Repeat again.

Trying to match my pronunciation and rhythm as closely as possible.

Hey, did you finish the report?

Yes, I sent it this morning.

Great.

The manager needs it before the meeting.

No problem.

I also added the new data you requested.

Thanks, that'll be very helpful.

You're welcome.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Repeat again.

Trying to match my pronunciation and rhythm as closely as possible.

Hey, did you finish the report?

Yes, I sent it this morning.

Great.

The manager needs it before the meeting.

No problem.

I also added the new data you requested.

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Thanks, that'll be very helpful.

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You're welcome.

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Let me know if you need anything else.

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That's how you practice shadowing.

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Start slow and short.

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Use simple conversations.

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The goal is not to memorize the sentences, but to train your ears and mouth.

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Over time, you can increase the speed and complexity of the dialogues.

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You'll be amazed at how much more confident and fluent you feel when speaking in real situations.

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You'll also start to recognize common phrases and expressions that native speakers use all the time.

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Now that you understand the basics of shadowing, let's talk about how you can build this into your daily routine.

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One of the most important things about language learning is consistency.

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You don't need to spend hours every day.

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Even 10 to 15 minutes of focused shadowing practice can create real change in how you speak.

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Choose a time of day that works best for you.

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Maybe after breakfast, during a walk, or just before bed.

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Make it a habit it.

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Shadowing becomes more effective when it's done regularly, because your brain needs repeated exposure to patterns of natural English.

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Let's do another daily life conversation for practice.

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This one will take place in a restaurant setting.

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Again, I'll say both lines, and you'll repeat each one with a short delay, copying my voice as closely as you can.

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Good evening.

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A table for two, please. Of course.

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Right this way.

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Can we sit by the window?

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Certainly.

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Here you go.

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Your server will be with you shortly.

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Thank you.

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You're welcome.

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Enjoy your meal.

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Now, let's go through that again.

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This time, focus not just on the words, but on the way I say them.

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Notice the polite tone and the friendly rhythm.

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Good evening.

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A table for two, please? Of course.

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Right this way.

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Can we sit by the window?

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Certainly.

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Here you go.

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Your server will be with you shortly.

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Thank you.

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You're welcome.

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Enjoy your meal.

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You'll start to notice that English conversations follow a certain flow.

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There's rhythm that makes the conversation smooth and natural.

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When you shadow regularly, you begin to internalize that rhythm.

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You start using it without thinking.

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That's the beauty of this method.

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It's not about memorizing grammar rules.

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It's about living the language.

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To improve faster, try recording yourself while you shadow.

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Then listen back and compare your voice with the original?

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Are you matching the tone?

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Are you pausing in the right places?

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Are you rushing through the sentences?

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This kind of self -feedback is powerful.

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It helps you identify areas where you need more practice.

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Over time, your pronunciation and intonation will become more natural.

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Now let's shadow a short dialogue that happens in a grocery store.

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These kinds of conversations are common in everyday life, and practicing them will prepare you for real situations.

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Hi, where can I find the milk?

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It's in aisle 3, near the back.

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Thank you.

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Do you also sell almond milk?

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Yes, we do.

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It's right next to the regular milk.

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Great.

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I'll grab some.

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Let me know if you need help with anything else.

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Let's do it again.

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This time, stay just a second behind me and try to copy everything exactly.

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Hi!

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Where can I find the milk?

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It's in aisle 3, near the back.

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Thank you.

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Do you also sell almond milk?

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Yes we do.

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It's right next to the regular milk.

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Great.

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I'll grab some.

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Let me know if you need help with anything else.

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Notice how this conversation is simple.

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But realistic, these are the kinds of exchanges you want to master.

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They help you build confidence in speaking English naturally in public places.

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Shadowing these dialogues helps your brain become familiar with the types of phrases and responses you'll actually use.

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Another great trick is to shadow using different emotions.

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Let's take the same conversation, but now imagine it with a sense of urgency.

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Hi!

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Where can I find the milk?

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It's in aisle 3, near the back.

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Thanks.

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I'm in a hurry.

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Do you have almond milk?

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Yes, it's right next to the regular milk.

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Perfect!

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I'll grab it quickly.

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No problem.

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Let me know if you need anything else.

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Adding emotion helps you practice how English sounds in different situations.

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It prepares you not just for formal speaking, but also for natural human interaction.

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Try doing the same conversation in a happy tone, a tired tone, or even a confused tone.

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This kind of practice makes your English more flexible and expressive.

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Let's now do one more quick shadowing practice before we move forward.

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This time, it's a phone conversation.

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Hello, may I speak to Sarah?

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This is Sarah, who's calling.

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Hi, Sarah.

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It's Mike from work.

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Oh, hi, Mike.

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What's up?

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Just calling to confirm our meeting tomorrow?

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Yes, I have it on my calendar.

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See you at 10 a .m.

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Perfect.

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Thanks, Sarah.

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You're welcome.

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Take care.

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Now you repeat with me.

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Just a second behind.

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Hello.

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May I speak to Sarah?

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This is Sarah.

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Who's calling?

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Hi, Sarah.

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It's Mike from work.

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Oh, hi Mike.

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What's up?

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Just calling to confirm our meeting tomorrow.

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Yes, I have it on my calendar.

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See you at 10 a .m.

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Perfect.

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Thanks, Sarah.

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You're welcome.

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Take care.

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Practice this dialogue again later today or tomorrow.

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Try changing the speed slightly or adding more expression to your voice.

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This variety keeps your practice interesting and challenges your speaking skills in new ways.

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The more you shadow these everyday exchanges, the better you'll become at responding quickly and naturally in real conversations.

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One of the key benefits of shadowing daily conversations is that it gradually eliminates hesitation from your speech.

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Many English learners know what they want to say, but freeze or pause too long trying to find the right words.

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Shadowing helps reduce that gap between thought and speech.

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The rhythm and repetition of realistic conversations trains your mouth to speak faster and smoother without overthinking.

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When you shadow often, you stop translating in your head.

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You begin thinking directly in English, which is exactly what fluent speakers do.

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Let's go into another shadowing exercise.

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This time, it's a simple conversation in a clothing store.

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Listen carefully, and then repeat with me a second behind, just like we've done before.

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Excuse me, do you have this shirt in a larger size?

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Let me check.

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Yes, we have it in large and extra large.

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Great.

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I'll take the large, please.

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Would you like to try it on first?

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No, that's okay.

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I'll just buy it.

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All right.

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The fitting rooms are available if you change your mind.

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Thanks.

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I'll think about it.

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Now let's shadow the same conversation together, sentence by sentence.

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Excuse me.

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Do you have this shirt in a larger size?

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Let me check.

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Yes.

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We have it in large large, and extra large.

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Great.

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I'll take the large, please.

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Would you like to try it on first?

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No, that's okay.

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I'll just buy it.

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Alright.

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The fitting rooms are available if you change your mind.

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Thanks.

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I'll think about it.

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This is the kind of practical conversation that prepares you to speak in real life.

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By shadowing these types of exchanges daily, You get comfortable with common phrases, responses, and tone.

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It's not about learning hundreds of difficult words.

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It's about mastering the simple ones in a natural way.

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Let's do another example.

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This one is at a bus stop.

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Try to follow closely and echo my voice.

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Excuse me, does this bus go to downtown?

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Yes, it does.

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You'll need to get off at the fifth stop.

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How long does it take to get there?

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About 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

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Thanks a lot.

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No problem.

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Have a good day.

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You too.

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Now again, repeat each sentence with me, staying just one step behind.

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Excuse me, does this bus go to downtown?

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Yes, it does.

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You'll need to get off at the fifth stop.

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How long does it take to get there?

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About 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

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Thanks a lot.

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No problem.

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Have a good day.

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You too.

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You see how natural this kind of interaction sounds.

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When you shadow enough of these examples, your responses in real conversations will come quickly and confidently.

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That's because your brain already knows how the sentences are structured and how they sound.

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Another helpful tip is to shadow not only dialogues, but also short monologues, just like how I'm speaking now.

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You can pause the video, repeat a sentence I just said, and try to imitate my tone and speed.

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Even mimicking one paragraph a day can improve your fluency significantly.

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Try saying it out loud.

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Even if you're alone, speak clearly, and don't worry about making mistakes.

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You'll fix those over time by repeating and adjusting.

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Let's try a short monologue shadowing now.

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I'll read a short paragraph, and you'll repeat it right after me.

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I usually wake up at 7 a .m and start my day with a cup of tea.

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After that, I get ready for work, pack my bag, and leave the house by 8.

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The traffic is usually busy in the morning, so I try to leave a little early.

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Once I get to the office, I check my emails and begin working on my projects.

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Now it's your turn.

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I'll say the paragraph again, and you try to shadow along, a second behind.

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I usually wake up at 7 a .m and start my day with a cup of tea.

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After that, I get ready for work, pack my bag, and leave the house by 8.

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The traffic is usually busy in the morning, so I try to leave a little early.

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Once I get to the office, I check my emails and begin working on my projects.

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That's how you practice longer pieces of speech.

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As you get more advanced, you'll want to shadow full stories, news segments, or even short speeches.

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But always start small.

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Focus on daily conversation and real -life situations first.

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The key to success is repeating, reviewing, and improving slowly over time.

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Now let's go back to a short everyday dialogue.

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This one happens in a coffee shop.

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Hi.

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What can I get for you today?

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Can I have a medium cappuccino, please?

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Sure.

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Would you like any flavor in it?

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Yes.

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Vanilla, please.

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Anything else?

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No. That's all.

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All right.

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That'll be 375.

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Here you go.

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Thanks.

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Your drink will be ready in a minute it.

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Now repeat after me, keeping up with the pace.

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Hi.

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What can I get for you today?

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Can I have a medium cappuccino, please?

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Sure.

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Would you like any flavor in it?

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Yes.

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Vanilla, please.

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Anything else?

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No, that's all.

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All right.

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That'll be 375.

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Here you go.

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Thanks.

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Your drink will be ready in a minute.

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This is the kind of practice that helps you speak fluently, automatically, and without fear.

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You're learning not just what to say, but how to say it, which is what real communication is all about.

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Let's continue building your shadowing skills with more useful daily conversations.

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One of the best things you can do is create a realistic environment for your shadowing practice.

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That means using conversations that match situations you face every day.

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This will make it easier for your brain to remember the phrases, because they're meaningful to your life.

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You'll also find it easier to stay motivated when you feel that the English you're learning is immediately useful.

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Now, let's do a short dialogue that takes place at the bank.

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Good morning.

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I'd like to open a new account. Of course.

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Do you have a valid ID with you?

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Yes, here it is.

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Great.

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Are you looking for a checking or savings account?

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A savings account, please.

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Alright.

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Please fill out this form and I'll get the process started.

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Thank you very much.

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You're welcome.

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Let's go through it again now.

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Shadowing together.

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Good morning.

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I'd like to open a new account. Of course.

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Do you have a valid ID with you?

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Yes, here it is.

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Great.

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Are you looking for a checking or savings account?

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A savings account, please.

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All right.

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Please fill out this form and I'll get the process started.

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Thank you very much.

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You're welcome.

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This kind of practice improves your vocabulary as well.

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You become familiar with words like checking, savings form, and valid ID.

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Instead of memorizing them alone, you're using them in meaningful conversations, and that's what makes them stick in your memory.

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Let's try another real -world setting, this time a conversation at the doctor's clinic.

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Hello, what seems to be the problem today?

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I've been having a headache since yesterday.

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Do you have any other symptoms?

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Yes, I feel a bit dizzy and tired.

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Have you taken any medication so far?

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Just some paracetamol, but it didn't help much.

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All right, I'll check your temperature and blood pressure first.

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Okay, thank you.

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And now, shadow it with me, line by line.

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Hello, what seems to be the problem today?

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I've been having a headache since yesterday.

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Do you have any other symptoms?

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Yes, I feel a bit dizzy and tired.

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Have you taken any medication so far?

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Just some paracetamol, but it didn't help much.

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All right.

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I'll check your temperature and blood pressure first.

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Okay, thank you.

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Notice how natural this flow is.

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When you shadow enough dialogues like these, your brain learns how to respond quickly in different situations.

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You won't have to pause and think.

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You'll just know what to say, because you've already practiced similar exchanges again and again.

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Here's a quick tip for making shadowing more powerful.

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After each session, try to retell the conversation in your own words.

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Even if you forget some lines, just focus on keeping the structure and using similar expressions.

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This builds your speaking confidence and helps your brain get comfortable forming full sentences in English.

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Let's go into another short dialogue.

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This one is about making a hotel reservation.

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Good afternoon.

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Welcome to City Hotel.

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How can I help you?

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Hi.

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I'd like to book a room for two nights.

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Certainly.

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What dates will you be staying?

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From Friday to Sunday.

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Would you prefer a single or double room?

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A double room, please.

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All right, we have availability.

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May I have your name, please?

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Sure.

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It's David Miller.

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Thank you.

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Your room is booked.

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Now repeat after me, with a short delay.

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Good afternoon.

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Welcome to City Hotel.

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How can I help you?

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Hi.

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I'd like to book a room for two nights.

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Certainly.

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What dates will you be staying?

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From Friday to Sunday.

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Would you prefer a single or double room?

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A double room please.

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All right.

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We have availability.

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May I have your name please?

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Sure.

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It's David Miller.

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Thank you.

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Your room is booked.

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The goal of shadowing is to make your speech automatic.

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That only happens through repetition.

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So don't hesitate to go over the same conversation multiple times.

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The more familiar you become with how the words flow together, the faster your fluency grows.

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Let's try a short monologue again, this time about a typical weekend routine.

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On weekends, I usually sleep in a little longer.

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I wake up around 9 and have a slow breakfast with coffee.

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Then, I spend some time reading or watching a movie.

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In the afternoon, I might meet friends or go for a walk in the park.

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I try to avoid using my phone too much and just relax.

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It's my way of recharging after a busy week.

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Now repeat after me, a second behind, on weekends.

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I usually sleep in a little longer.

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I wake up around 9 and have a slow breakfast with coffee.

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Then, I spend some time reading or watching a movie.

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In the afternoon, I might meet friends or go for a walk in the park.

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I try to avoid using my phone too much and just relax.

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It's my way of recharging after a busy week.

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These short paragraphs are great for daily shadowing practice.

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They reflect normal, everyday activities, which makes the vocabulary more meaningful and easier to remember.

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As you keep practicing shadowing, try to include a variety of topics.

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The more topics you expose yourself to, the wider your vocabulary will grow.

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You'll also become more flexible in different types of conversations.

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Let's do another example, this time involving a job interview situation.

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Even if you're not going for a job right now, this kind of formal conversation is great for improving your tone and clarity.

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Good morning.

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Please have a seat.

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Thank you.

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It's nice to meet you.

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So, tell me a little about yourself.

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Sure.

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I recently graduated with a degree in marketing, and I've worked on several internship projects.

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Why do you want to work with our company?

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I've followed your company for a while and admire your creative campaigns.

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I'd love to contribute to your team.

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Great.

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We'll review your resume and get back to you soon.

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Thank you for your time.

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I look forward to hearing from you.

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Now, shadow with me as I repeat the conversation slowly.

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Good morning.

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Please have a seat.

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Thank you.

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It's nice to meet you.

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So, tell me a little about yourself.

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Sure.

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I recently graduated with a degree in marketing, and I've worked on several internship projects.

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Why do you want to work with our company?

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I've followed your company for a while and admire your creative campaigns.

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I'd love to contribute to your team.

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Great.

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We'll review your resume and get back to you soon.

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Thank you for your time.

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I look forward to hearing from you.

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Shadowing formal conversations like this will also help you speak clearly and professionally when needed.

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It teaches you to slow down, choose your words carefully, and show confidence through tone and structure.

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Now let's go to something more casual.

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Let's shadow a conversation between two friends, making weekend plans.

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Hey, are you free this Saturday?

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Yeah, I think so.

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What's up?

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I'm planning to go hiking in the hills.

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Want to join?

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That sounds great.

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What time?

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Let's meet around 8 in the morning.

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We can take the bus together.

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Perfect.

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I'll pack some snacks and water.

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Awesome.

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See you then.

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Now, repeat after me in shadowing style.

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Hey, are you free this Saturday?

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Yeah, I think so.

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What's up?

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I'm planning to go hiking in the hills.

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Want to join?

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That sounds great.

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What time?

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Let's meet around 8 in the morning.

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We can take the bus together.

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Perfect.

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I'll pack some snacks and water.

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Awesome.

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See you then.

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Practice this conversation multiple times, using different tones.

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Try saying it excitedly, casually, and even a bit sleepy.

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This variation helps you build flexibility in your English -speaking voice.

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Now let's switch to another short monologue.

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This one is about going to the gym.

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I try to go to the gym at least three times a week.

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I usually go in the evening, after work.

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First, I warm up by walking or jogging on the treadmill.

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Then, I do some weight training, or cardio exercises.

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After that, I like to stretch and cool down.

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Going to the gym helps me stay healthy and reduce stress.

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Now, shadow with me, sentence by sentence.

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I try to go to the gym at least three times a week.

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I usually go in the evening, after work.

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First, I warm up by walking or jogging on the treadmill.

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Then I do some weight training or cardio exercises.

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After that, I like to stretch and cool down.

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Going to the gym helps me stay healthy and reduce stress.

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Yes.

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This practice helps you speak more fluently about habits and routines, which is an important part of everyday English.

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Let's now do another dialogue.

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This one happens at a bookstore.

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Hi.

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Can I help you find something?

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Yes.

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I'm looking for a book on personal development.

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Sure.

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We have a whole section on that.

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Follow me.

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Thanks.

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Do you recommend any specific title?

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Yes.

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Atomic habits is a popular one.

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Sounds good.

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I'll take a look.

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Let me know if you need anything else.

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I will.

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Thanks again.

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Now, shadow with me as you follow the conversation.

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Hi.

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Can I help you find something?

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Yes.

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I'm looking for a book on personal development.

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Sure.

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We have a whole section on that.

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Follow me.

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Thanks.

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Do you recommend any specific title?

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Yes.

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Atomic Habits is a popular one.

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Sounds good.

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I'll take a look.

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Let me know if you need anything else.

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I will.

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Thanks again.

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The more you shadow these types of conversations, the easier it becomes to speak confidently in everyday situations.

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From shopping to studying, from making appointments to socializing.

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Let's end this part with a short story monologue.

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Remember, stories are great because they naturally include real -life vocabulary, emotions, and transitions.

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Last weekend, I visited my grandparents in the countryside.

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The weather was perfect, sunny and warm.

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We spent the afternoon gardening and picking vegetables from their backyard.

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In the evening, we sat outside, had tea, and shared stories.

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It was peaceful and relaxing.

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I always feel refreshed after spending time there.

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Now, shadow this story with me.

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Last weekend, I visited my grandparents in the countryside.

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The weather was perfect, sunny and warm.

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We spent the afternoon gardening and picking vegetables from their backyard yard.

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In the evening, we sat outside, had tea, and shared stories.

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It was peaceful and relaxing.

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I always feel refreshed after spending time there.

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Shadowing short stories like this helps you use language to express real emotions and moments.

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It builds your ability to speak not just correctly, but naturally, and with feeling.

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Now that you've practiced so many different types of conversations and monologues,

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it's time to reflect on how to use shadowing as a long -term strategy for fluency.

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The truth is, you don't need to memorize thousands of English words or study complicated grammar rules every day.

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Instead, focus on understanding how native speakers use simple words in natural conversations.

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Shadowing allows you to observe this usage in real time.

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It's like joining an invisible conversation and learning from the inside.

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Let's practice another useful dialogue.

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This time, in a restaurant setting.

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Hi.

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Welcome to the Olive Garden.

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Table for two?

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Yes, please.

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Right this way.

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Here are your menus.

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Your server will be with you shortly.

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Thank you.

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Are you ready to order?

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Yes.

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I'll have the grilled chicken with mashed potatoes, and I'll take the pasta with white sauce.

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Great choices.

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Would you like something to drink?

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Just water, please.

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Same for me.

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All right, I'll be right back with your drinks.

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Now shadow this exchange with me.

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Stay one beat behind.

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Hi, welcome to the Olive Garden.

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Table for two?

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Yes, please.

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Right this way.

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Here are your menus.

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Your server will be with you shortly.

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Thank you.

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Are you ready to order?

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Yes.

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I'll have the grilled chicken with mashed potatoes.

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And I'll take the pasta with white sauce.

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Great choices.

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Would you like something to drink?

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Just water, please.

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Same for me.

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All right, I'll be right back with your drinks.

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Practicing restaurant conversations prepares you for travel, daily life, and building comfort in casual public settings.

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Shadowing not only improves your fluency, but also your confidence when dealing with different people in real life.

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Here's another helpful tip.

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Use your phone or a voice recorder to record yourself while shadowing.

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Later, compare your recording to the original speaker.

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This will help you notice your pronunciation, pacing, and where you need to improve.

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Don't be discouraged if you make mistakes.

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Everyone does it first.

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The most important thing is that you're trying, learning, and repeating.

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Let's now do a mini monologue about preparing for an exam.

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I have an important exam next week, so I've been studying a lot.

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Every evening, I revise my notes and practice past papers.

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I also try to sleep well so I can focus during the day.

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Sometimes I get nervous, but I remind myself that preparation is key.

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I've done my best, and that gives me confidence.

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Now repeat this with me.

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Ready?

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I have an important exam next week, so I've been studying a lot.

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Every evening, I revise my notes and practice past papers.

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I also try to sleep well so I can focus during the day.

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Sometimes I get nervous, but I remind myself that preparation is key.

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I've done my best, and that gives me confidence.

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Stories and short talks like these allow you to practice expressing your feelings, experiences, and plans.

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This is essential for developing your English -speaking ability.

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Let's do another fun daily life dialogue.

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This time, two people discussing weekend plans after work.

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Hey, how was your day?

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Pretty busy.

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I'm glad it's finally over.

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Same here.

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Do you have any plans for the weekend?

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Not yet.

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I might just relax at home.

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What about you?

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I'm thinking of going to the beach if the weather stays nice.

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That sounds like a good idea.

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I might join you if that's okay.

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Sure.

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Let's check the forecast tomorrow and make a plan.

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Perfect.

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Looking forward to it.

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Now, let's shadow it together.

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Hey, how was your day?

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Pretty busy.

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I'm glad it's finally over.

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Same here.

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Do you have any plans for the weekend?

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Not yet.

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I might just relax at home.

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What about you?

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I'm thinking of going to the beach if the weather stays nice.

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That sounds like a good idea.

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I might join you if that's okay.

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Sure.

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Let's check the forecast tomorrow and make a plan.

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Perfect.

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Looking forward to it.

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The more you practice like this, the more fluent you become.

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Your brain starts recognizing the rhythm, sentence structure, and tone of native speakers.

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Now let's practice another short monologue.

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This one about cooking dinner.

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I enjoy cooking dinner when I have time.

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Tonight, I'm making vegetable stir -fry with rice.

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I start by chopping all the vegetables, carrots, peppers, and broccoli.

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Then I cook everything in a big pan with garlic and soy sauce.

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It's simple, healthy, and delicious.

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I love the smell of fresh food cooking in the kitchen.

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Now repeat with me, slowly and clearly.

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I enjoy cooking dinner when I have time.

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Tonight, I'm making vegetable stir -fry with rice.

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I start by chopping all the vegetables.

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Carrots, peppers, and broccoli.

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Then I cook everything in a big pan with garlic and soy sauce.

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It's simple, healthy, and delicious.

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I love the smell of fresh food cooking in the kitchen.

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This kind of practice helps you speak about your daily life with confidence and detail.

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The goal isn't just to understand English.

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It's to speak it naturally and comfortably, just like this.

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Now, let's take some time to focus on why shadowing works so well.

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Shadowing is not just repeating words.

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It's about absorbing the rhythm, the melody, the sentence patterns, and the natural pauses of native English.

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When you shadow regularly, your mouth starts moving more easily, your tongue gets used to English sounds,

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And your mind learns how English sentences are built.

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It's like training for a marathon.

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The more you practice, the stronger your speaking muscles become.

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Let's continue with one more useful daily life conversation.

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This time, at a clothing store.

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Hi.

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Can I help you with something?

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Yes.

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I'm looking for a jacket.

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Sure.

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What size are you?

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Medium.

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Medium.

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We have some new arrivals over here.

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Would you like to try one on?

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Yes.

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This one looks nice.

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The fitting rooms are right over there.

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Thanks.

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I'll give it a try.

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Now, shadow it with me, step by step.

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Hi.

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Can I help you with something?

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Yes.

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I'm looking for a jacket.

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Sure.

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What size are you?

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Medium.

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We have some new arrivals over here.

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Would you like to try one on?

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Yes.

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This one looks nice.

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The fitting rooms are right over there.

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Thanks.

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I'll give it a try.

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That simple practice can help you build the confidence to shop in English, travel to new countries, and even talk to international friends.

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You're learning how to manage real -life conversations.

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And that's the true goal of English learning.

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Let's now practice one final monologue.

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Something motivational and personal.

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Learning a new language is not easy, but it's also not impossible.

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Every time I practice, I get a little better.

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I remember how nervous I used to feel speaking English.

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But now, I feel more confident.

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I still make mistakes.

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But that's okay.

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Mistakes help me grow.

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I know that if I keep going, one day, I'll speak English fluently.

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without fear.

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I just have to keep practicing every day.

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Let's shadow this message together.

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Try to feel the emotion as you repeat.

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Learning a new language is not easy, but it's also not impossible.

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Every time I practice, I get a little better.

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I remember how nervous I used to feel speaking English, but now I feel more confident.

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I still make mistakes, but that's okay.

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Mistakes help me grow.

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I know that if I keep going, one day, I'll speak English fluently, without fear.

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I just have to keep practicing, every day.

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When you shadow with feeling, you build more than fluency.

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You build belief in yourself.

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That belief will keep you going, even on hard days, when you feel stuck.

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Before we finish, here are a few tips to help you continue shadowing on your own.

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First, choose materials that match your level.

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Don't jump into advanced podcasts if you're still learning basic conversation.

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Use short clips from movies, YouTube videos, or audio lessons.

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Repeat them again and again.

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It's okay if you don't understand everything at first.

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Your ears will improve over time.

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Second, don't just listen Then passively, always speak out loud, move your mouth, match the speaker's tone, and copy the pauses.

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This helps your brain create connections between sound and meaning.

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Third, stay consistent.

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Shadowing for 10 minutes a day is better than one hour once a week.

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Regular daily practice trains your brain to think in English more naturally.

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And finally, be patient with yourself.

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Fluency takes time.

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Even native speakers sometimes hesitate or search for words.

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Your job is not to be perfect.

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Your job is to improve, step by step, every single day.

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I want to thank you for spending your time with me today.

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I hope this shadowing session helped you not only practice English, but also build your confidence.

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If you enjoyed this video, make sure to subscribe to our channel so you never miss a chance to practice with us again.

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We upload new videos every day to help you speak better English through fun, useful, and real -life conversations stay motivated,

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stay focused, and most importantly, keep speaking.

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Your English will get better, one conversation at a time.

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Until next time, take care and happy learning.

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.

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Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?