Shadowing Practice: Effortless English - Lost Custody - Audio - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Young mother is frightened by threat of lost custody.
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Dear Abby, I am 22 years old and have been married 17 months.
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Derek and I have a 23-month-old son.
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Derek hasn't worked for about a year and refuses to help support our family.
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He also belittles me whenever he talks to me.
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I am not happy in this marriage,
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but I am not sure what to do about it.
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On our honeymoon, Derek told me if I ever divorced him that he'd make sure he would get custody of our son.
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And his mom already said that she would tell the judge that I was an unfit mother.
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My son is my world, Abby.
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He doesn't even let his daddy hold him,
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so I know he wouldn't be better off with Derek.
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But because I am on disability,
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I don't know if I have a good chance of getting custody if I leave.
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I don't feel Derek loves me or my son.
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What should I do?
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Stick it out with my husband or take the chance of losing my son?
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Signed, Trapped in New Hampshire.
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Young mother is frightened by threat of lost custody.
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Dear Abby, I am 22 years old and have been married 17 months.
21
Derek and I have a 23-month-old son.
22
Derek hasn't worked for about a year and refuses to help support our family.
23
He also belittles me whenever he talks to me.
24
I am not happy in this marriage,
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but I am not sure what to do about it.
26
On our honeymoon, Derek told me if I ever divorced him that he'd make sure he would get custody of our son.
27
And his mom already said that she would tell the judge that I was an unfit mother.
28
My son is my world, Abby.
29
He doesn't even let his daddy hold him,
30
so I know he wouldn't be better off with Derek.
31
But because I am on disability,
32
I don't know if I have a good chance of getting custody if I leave.
33
I don't feel Derek loves me or my son.
34
What should I do?
35
Stick it out with my husband or take the chance of losing my son?
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Signed, Trapped in New Hampshire.
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Young Mother is Frightened by Threat of Lost Custody.
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Dear Abby, I am 22 years old and have been married 17 months.
39
Derek and I have a 23-month-old son.
40
Derek hasn't worked for about a year and refuses to help support our family.
41
He also belittles me whenever he talks to me.
42
I am not happy in this marriage,
43
but I am not sure what to do about it.
44
On our honeymoon, Derek told me if I ever divorced him that he'd make sure he would get custody of our son.
45
And his mom already said that she would tell the judge that I was an unfit mother.
46
My son is my world, Abby.
47
He doesn't even let his daddy hold him,
48
so I know he wouldn't be better off with Derek.
49
But because I am on disability,
50
I don't know if I have a good chance of getting custody if I leave.
51
I don't feel Derek loves me or my son.
52
What should I do?
53
Stick it out with my husband or take the chance of losing my son.
54
Signed, Trapped in New Hampshire.
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Young mother is frightened by threat of lost custody.
56
Dear Abby, I am 22 years old and have been married 17 months.
57
Derek and I have a 23-month-old son.
58
Derek hasn't worked for about a year and refuses to help support our family.
59
He also belittles me whenever he talks to me.
60
I am not happy in this marriage,
61
but I am not sure what to do about it.
62
On our honeymoon, Derek told me if I ever divorced him that he'd make sure he would get custody of our son.
63
And his mom already said that she would tell the judge that I was an unfit mother.
64
My son is my world, Abby.
65
He doesn't even let his daddy hold him,
66
so I know he wouldn't be better off with Derek.
67
But because I am on disability,
68
I don't know if I have a good chance of getting custody if I leave.
69
I don't feel Derek loves me or my son.
70
What should I do?
71
Stick it out with my husband or take the chance of losing my son?
72
Signed, Trapped in New Hampshire.
73
Young mother is frightened by threat of lost custody.
74
Dear Abby, I am 22 years old and have been married 17 months.
75
Derek and I have a 23-month-old son.
76
Derek hasn't worked for about a year and refuses to help support our family.
77
He also belittles me whenever he talks to me.
78
I am not happy in this marriage,
79
but I am not sure what to do about it.
80
On our honeymoon, Derek told me if I ever divorced him that he'd make sure he would get custody of our son.
81
And his mom already said that she would tell the judge that I was an unfit mother.
82
My son is my world, Abby.
83
he doesn't even let his daddy hold him,
84
so I know he wouldn't be better off with Derek.
85
But because I am on disability,
86
I don't know if I have a good chance of getting custody if I leave.
87
I don't feel Derek loves me or my son.
88
What should I do?
89
Stick it out with my husband or take the chance of losing my son?
90
Signed, Trapped in New Hampshire.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will immerse themselves in a poignant scenario involving a young mother grappling with the complex emotions surrounding her marriage and potential custody battle. By listening attentively to the challenges she faces, students will practice understanding context, emotion, and tone in spoken English. This content will also aid in improving English pronunciation and comprehension through shadow speech techniques. Learners who engage fully with this lesson will enhance their ability to communicate effectively in sensitive situations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Custody - legal right to care for a child
  • Belittle - to make someone feel less important
  • Unfit - not suitable or qualified
  • Disability - a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
  • Trapped - unable to escape or find a way out
  • Support - to provide assistance
  • Married - joined in a legal relationship

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience while engaging with this video, consider the following tips for practicing shadowing:

  • Listen First: Play the video once without trying to shadow. Focus on understanding the emotions conveyed in the speaker's voice. Take note of speed and intonation.
  • Slow it Down: Utilize playback features to slow down the video if necessary. This will make it easier to grasp pronunciation nuances and emotional undertones.
  • Shadow and Repeat: As you listen, try to repeat phrases or sentences immediately after you hear them. Pay close attention to the rhythm and emotion in the speech, emulating how the speaker expresses their thoughts and feelings.
  • Record Yourself: After several practice sessions, record yourself mimicking the speech. Compare your pronunciation and intonation to the original audio to identify areas for improvement.
  • Engage with the Content: Discuss the themes and vocabulary with fellow learners or in a study group. This practice deepens understanding and helps internalize the language.
  • Focus on Emotion: Notice the emotions involved in the narrative. Try to convey those feelings in your shadowing to enhance your speaking skills and improve English pronunciation.

By incorporating these strategies into your practice routine, you can effectively learn English with YouTube content while mastering the art of shadow speak. Understanding the intricacies of language is essential for real-life conversations, especially in sensitive discussions like those depicted in this video.

דקדוק בסרטון הזה

המבנים שהדובר משתמש בהם הכי הרבה, עם המילים המדויקות מהסרטון:

מבנהבסרטון
משפטי תנאי (Conditional sentences) if + clause, will/would + verb — תנאי ותוצאה שלוif I ever divorced him that he'd make
הווה מושלם (Present perfect) have/has + past participle — פעולה שקרתה בעבר ועדיין יש לה חשיבות או השפעה עכשיוhave been · hasn't worked
עצה עם “should” should + verb — לומר מה כדאי או מומלץ לעשותshould I do

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