Pratique du Shadowing: the best cold approach video you'll see today - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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You almost got attacked guys.
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Let's back up a little bit Back up a little bit Protect us please Hey, excuse me.
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You look too sexy to not be spoken to.
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So I had to come up and say hi Hi, what's your name?
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My name is Stephanie.
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What's your name?
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Do you know you're Miami?
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I do.
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Do you?
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Yeah, I start in the spring though Okay, freshman.
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Yes.
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Are you freshman?
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What's your major?
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I'm a sophomore I'm bio major.
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Okay.
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Major's resolved We're going to Oasis.
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Are you coming?
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I might.
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Let me grab your number in case I might not go Okay.
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Do you want my snap?
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No, I'm a number kind of guy.
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Oh, okay, period.
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Yeah.
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Where are you from?
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You don't sound like you're from here.
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LA.
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No way.
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Across the world.
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Wow.
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Yes.
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Or across the country.
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I'm foreign.
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Reach on it.
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You're going to forget it.
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No, I'm not.
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What's your name?
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I'll add you as a contact.
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Actually, to make sure I won't forget it, just put it in here as a contact.
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Okay.
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I'm going to talk to your friends for a little bit.
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What are y'all's names?
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Steph, nice to meet you.
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This is how we do it over in my country, Russia.
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So, like, we don't disregard the friends.
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Do you have Instagram?
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Yeah.
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Okay, period.
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I'm a Christian.
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I know you're Russian.
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You speak Russian, you look Russian.
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No, I'm Brazilian.
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Really?
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I would've never guessed that.
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What are you?
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I'm just American.
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Basic can be kind of good though.
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Basic?
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Basic isn't bad.
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But it's still a country.
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I'm not giving you the basic.
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Did you go out today?
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I did, but basic isn't bad.
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Why are you only finishing?
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Because he's Russian.
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Because he's Russian.
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Straight bro in the gym.
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I'm not taking you out now because you stepped on my two shoes.
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Yeah, you can't do that.
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My shoes are clean.
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Yeah, I don't take disrespect.
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I'm Russian, so you're going to have to work your way up again.
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I'm fine.
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Oh, my.
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I'm not the average American guy.
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You don't step on my shoes.
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I'm gonna do it to you.
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I'm not the average Russian guy Almost got attacked guys.
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Let's back up a little bit Three-man box out three-man box Stop stop stop three-man box out watch out ladies That's the fuck up.
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These are all my girls go get the fuck out of here Here's my Instagram should I forgive her?
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okay, because you did it back to me though one of your friends is following me I'm the first one alright ladies what the hell?
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who are you?
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what?
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fuck you ah ah ah ah ah ah

About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will focus on the art of initiating conversations in English in a casual context. Using a video transcript where a confident individual approaches someone new, learners will practice speaking and improve their English pronunciation. By understanding the flow of conversation and practicing key phrases, students will develop essential social and language skills necessary for engaging with native speakers. This lesson highlights real-life interaction strategies, helping learners to build confidence and fluency in conversational English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Excuse me - a polite way to get someone's attention
  • Too sexy to not be spoken to - a bold compliment that initiates the conversation
  • What's your name? - a basic but essential question to get to know someone
  • Are you coming? - a friendly invitation to join an activity
  • Let me grab your number - a direct way of asking for someone's contact information
  • I'm from... - a common way to share your background
  • Do you have Instagram? - a modern question to connect on social media
  • Actually - a transition word to add further explanation

Practice Tips

To make the most of this practice session, it’s beneficial to use a shadowing app while watching the video. This technique, known as shadow speech, involves mimicking the speaker's words and tone immediately after hearing them. Spend time listening to the conversation multiple times before repeating to get a feel for the rhythm and intonation.

Given the lively and casual tone of the dialogue, don't hesitate to use a relaxed style in your shadowing practice. Listen for pauses and try to emulate the speaker's expressions and body language to enhance your learning experience. This will greatly help in improving English pronunciation and sounding natural in conversations.

Moreover, be attentive to the emotions conveyed through speech. When practicing phrases like "I might" or "No way," focus on how the speaker emphasizes these moments. You can reinforce your skills by practicing with a partner or in front of a mirror, which allows you to visualize and adjust your facial expressions and gestures while speaking.

Finally, use shadowspeaks methods to record yourself during your shadowing sessions and listen back to identify areas for improvement. This approach will allow you to track your progress over time and refine your speaking skills effectively.

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.