शैडोइंग अभ्यास: Joining a Gym for the First Time - वीडियो के साथ अंग्रेजी बोलना सीखें

पाठ बनाया जा रहा है...
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Hi there! Welcome. How can I help you today?
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Hi. I'm thinking about joining, but I've never been to a gym.
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No worries. Lots of our members started just like you.
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That's good to hear. I'm a bit nervous, to be honest.
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So, what would you like to get out of it?
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I want to get fitter and have more energy.
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I get tired just climbing the stairs at work.
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Okay. How often do you think you could come?
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Maybe three times a week, after work.
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Let me show you around. These are the cardio machines.
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If you're a beginner, I'd start on the bike.
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It looks easier than running. I like that.
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Over there we have weights, and the studio is upstairs.
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What happens in the studio?
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Yoga, dance, and spinning classes. They're all free for members.
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How much does it cost per month?
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Thirty-five dollars, and there's no joining fee this week.
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Can I cancel if I change my mind?
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Sure. You just need to give us one month's notice.
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Okay, I've decided. I'll sign up today.
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Great choice! Your first session with a trainer is free.
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Really? Could we do it on Monday?
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Monday at six works for me. See you then!
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See you Monday. Thanks for being so patient.

Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 24 sentences and 214 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:16. The speaker talks at a natural 169 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
spin verb/spɪn/To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
thirty noun/ˈθɝti/A commercial lasting 30 seconds.
climb verb/ˈklaɪ̯m/To traverse a slope or contour, either upwards (ascending) or downwards (descending).
yoga noun/ˈjoʊ.ɡə/Any of several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system…
cancel verb/ˈkæn.sl̩/To cross out something with lines etc.
stairs noun/ˈstɛɹz/A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors.
trainer noun/ˈtɹeɪnɚ/A person who trains another; a coach.
upstairs adverb/ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/Up the stairs; on or to a higher floor or level.
beginner noun/bəˈɡɪnɚ/Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.
cardio noun/ˈkɑɹ.di.oʊ/Exercise with the goal of raising the heart rate by walking or running on the treadmill.
studio noun/ˈstudi.oʊ/An artist’s or photographer’s workshop or the room in which an artist works.
dollar noun/ˈdɑ.lɚ/Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and elsewhere…
bike noun/baɪk/Any vehicle sharing some characteristics with a bicycle or motorbike, such as pedal power, a handlebar, or a saddle.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordMeaning
get out of verbTo leave, exit or escape from; to become free of.
sign up verbTo add a name to the list of people who are participating in something.

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I've, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like spin, thirty, climb.

शैडोइंग तकनीक क्या है?

शैडोइंग (Shadowing) एक विज्ञान-समर्थित भाषा सीखने की तकनीक है जो मूल रूप से पेशेवर दुभाषिया प्रशिक्षण के लिए विकसित की गई थी। विधि सरल लेकिन शक्तिशाली है: आप मूल अंग्रेज़ी ऑडियो सुनते हैं और तुरंत इसे ज़ोर से दोहराते हैं — जैसे वक्ता की छाया 1-2 सेकंड की देरी से। शोध से पता चलता है कि यह उच्चारण सटीकता, स्वर, लय, जुड़ी हुई ध्वनियाँ, सुनने की समझ और बोलने की प्रवाहशीलता में काफ़ी सुधार करता है।

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