Pratica di Shadowing: Improve Your English Speaking Fluency \ Level "Hard" - Impara a parlare inglese con i video

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Hello everybody, I hope you're having an amazing day so far.
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Well, you saw the title of the video so you know
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that it's time to practice your English speaking skills in one of the most effective ways.
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This is an amazing way to improve your English speaking skills
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on your own from the comfort of your own home anytime it's convenient for you.
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Not to mention you might pick up a phrase or two, learn some new words and improve your pronunciation.
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And the best part.
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All you need to do is literally just listen and repeat.
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So we're going to be listening to and repeating essential sentences and phrases for everyday communication.
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And the form it will be using is kind of like the old style tape recording.
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It's like shadowing except for it's ready and served to you on a silver platter.
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You don't need to search for someone to shadow.
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All right, before we jump into the practice itself, I'd like to say a huge thanks to the sponsor of this portion of the video.
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This app will allow you to have a real conversation with Elsa AI.
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And when I say real, I mean it.
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The app will talk to you and respond just like people do in real life.
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It's very realistic.
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Moreover, you can practice your speaking and conversational skills without any fear of making mistakes and being judged.
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On top of that, you will receive feedback and an in -depth evaluation on your performance after the conversation.
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Elsa AI is completely free for all Elsa users, however, with some limitations.
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So if you don't have the Elsa app already, you can click the link in the video description or in the pinned comment,
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or you can scan this QR code that you can see on the screen to download Elsa for free. And then
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or in the pinned comment
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and get an amazing discount off of elsa premium okay i think
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that i'll go with surprise me you will play a frustrated
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customer waiting on hold i will be the customer service representative
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we will communicate over the phone your goal is to express frustration and get your issue resolved
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do you have any questions or changes before we start let's start
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hello thank you for calling how can I assist you today hello yesterday I bought a TV from you
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and it doesn't work I'm sorry to hear
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that can you please provide me with your order number so
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that I can check the details sure no problem it's one
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two three four thank you for providing the order number I can see that the TV was delivered to you yesterday.
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Can you please tell me what seems to be the issue with the TV?
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In that case, I suggest we arrange for a service technician to come and inspect the TV.
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Can you tell me what is your location and when would be a convenient time?
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Roleplay completed.
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Well done.
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We are computing your feedback.
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So as you can see, guys, you can have a very realistic conversation with Elsa AI
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and you can play around with it and talk to it for as long as you want.
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I personally think that it's a great way to practice and improve your English.
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So give it try it and let me know what you think
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and now let's get back to the video okay now let's practice
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and remember you can change and modify these sentences according to your situation
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and need and you can pause this video
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if you need a bit more time to repeat the phrases
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and in this video we'll practice
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and learn some of the most common phrases you might need to talk about yourself
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and answer questions about yourself you can also change the second part of these phrases to fit your specific situation in life.
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I was born and raised in New York City.
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I was born and raised in New York City.
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I was born and raised in New York City.
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I currently live in Los Angeles.
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I currently live in Los Angeles.
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I currently live in Los Angeles.
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I'm originally from a small town in Texas.
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I'm originally from a small town in Texas.
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Texas.
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I'm originally from a small town in Texas.
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I work as a software engineer.
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I work as a software engineer.
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In my free time, I enjoy hiking and painting.
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In my free time, I enjoy hiking and painting.
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In my free time, I enjoy hiking and painting.
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I've been doing this for over 10 years now.
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I've been doing this for over 10 years now.
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I've been doing this for over 10 years now.
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I studied at the University of Chicago.
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I studied at the University of Chicago.
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I studied at the University of Chicago.
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I graduated with a degree in marketing.
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I graduated with a degree in marketing.
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I graduated with a degree in marketing.
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I've always been interested in technology and how it impacts our lives.
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I've always been interested in technology and how it impacts our lives.
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I've always been interested in technology and how it impacts our lives.
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One of my biggest achievements is completing my first triathlon.
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One of my biggest achievements is completing my first triathlon.
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One of my biggest achievements is completing my first triathlon.
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I love spending time with my family and friends.
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I love spending time with my family and friends.
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I love spending time with my family and friends.
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I've been married for eight years.
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I've been married for eight years.
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I've been married for eight years.
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I have two kids, a boy and a girl.
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I have two kids, a boy and a girl.
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I'm a parent to a wonderful six -year -old.
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I'm a parent to a wonderful six -year -old.
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I'm a parent to a wonderful six -year -old I've traveled to 12 different countries so far
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I've traveled to 12 different countries so far I've traveled to 12 different countries so far.
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I've always wanted to visit Japan and experience its culture.
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I've always wanted to visit Japan and experience its culture.
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I've always wanted to visit Japan and experience its culture.
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The place I want to visit the most is Iceland to see the northern lights.
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The place I want to visit the most is Iceland to see the northern lights.
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The place I want to visit the most is Iceland to see the northern lights.
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I consider myself to be a very patient and determined person.
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I consider myself to be a very patient and determined person.
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I consider myself to be a very patient and determined person.
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I tend to be more introverted in large groups, but open up with close friends.
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I tend to be more introverted in large groups, but open up with close friends.
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I tend to be more introverted in large groups, but open up with close friends.
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I'm working on a new business idea that I'm really excited about.
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I'm working on a new business idea that I'm really excited about.
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I'm working on a new business idea that I'm really excited about.
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I value honesty, kindness, and hard work I value honesty,
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kindness, and hard work I value honesty,
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kindness, and hard work My favorite way to relax is with a good book and a cup of tea.
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My favorite way to relax is with a good book and a cup of tea.
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My favorite way to relax is with a good book and a cup of tea.
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One thing I can't live without is music.
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It keeps me grounded.
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One thing I can't live without is music.
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It keeps me grounded.
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One thing I can't live without is music.
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It keeps me grounded.
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I get inspiration from nature, art and people who overcome adversity.
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I get inspiration from nature, art, and people who overcome adversity.
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I get inspiration from nature, art, and people who overcome adversity.
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I'm driven by the desire to make a positive impact on the world.
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I'm driven by the desire to make a positive impact on the world.
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I'm driven by the desire to make a positive impact on the world.
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I'm currently focused on building my personal brand.
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I'm currently focused on building my personal brand I'm currently focused on building my personal brand
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One of the challenges I faced is balancing work and family life
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One of the challenges I faced is balancing work and family life.
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One of the challenges I faced is balancing work and family life.
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My biggest influence has been my grandmother, who taught me the value of hard work.
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My biggest influence has been my grandmother, who taught me the value of hard work.
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My biggest influence has been my grandmother, who taught me the value of hard work.
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I'm most comfortable when I'm surrounded by nature or working on a creative project.
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I'm most comfortable when I'm surrounded by nature or working on a creative project.
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I'm most comfortable when I'm surrounded by nature or working on a creative project.
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I've been working in this field for 5 years now and I still love it.
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I've been working in this field for five years now and I still love it.
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I've been working in this field for five years now and I still love it.
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I recently started exploring new ways to improve my fitness routine.
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I recently started exploring new ways to improve my fitness routine.
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I recently started exploring new ways to improve my fitness routine.
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I've always been drawn to the arts, especially painting and sculpture.
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I've always been drawn to the arts, especially painting and sculpture.
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I've always been drawn to the arts, especially painting and sculpture.
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One of my favorite things to do is spend the day at the beach.
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One of my favorite things to do is spend the day at the beach.
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One of my favorite things to do is spend the day at the beach.
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I'm currently learning how to code in Python.
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I'm currently learning how to code in Python.
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I'm currently learning how to code in Python.
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I'm really into photography, especially nature photography.
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I'm really into photography, especially nature photography.
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I'm really into photography, especially nature photography.
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I've achieved a lot of growth in my career over the past few years.
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I've achieved a lot of growth in my career over the past few years.
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I've achieved a lot of growth in my career over the past few years.
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I hope to someday write a book and share my experiences with others.
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I hope to someday write a book and share my experiences with others.
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I hope to someday write a book and share my experiences with others.
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I try to stay active by going for daily walks and practicing yoga.
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I try to stay active by going for daily walks and practicing yoga.
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I try to stay active by going for daily walks and practicing yoga.
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I like to unwind by watching a good movie and listening to music.
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I like to unwind by watching a good movie and listening to music.
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I like to unwind by watching a good movie and listening to music.
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I've been involved in volunteer work for several local organizations.
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I've been involved in volunteer work for several local organizations.
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I've been involved in volunteer work for several local organizations.
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I believe strongly in treating others with kindness and respect.
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I believe strongly in treating others with kindness and respect.
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I believe strongly in treating others with kindness and respect.
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One of my favorite memories is spending summers at my grandparents' house.
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One of my favorite memories is spending summers at my grandparent's house.
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One of my favorite memories is spending summers at my grandparent's house.
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I prioritize my mental and physical health, and I work hard to maintain balance.
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I prioritize my mental and physical health, and I work hard to maintain balance.
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I prioritize my mental and physical health, and I work hard to maintain balance.
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I love spending time outdoors doing activities like hiking and camping.
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I love spending time outdoors doing activities like hiking and camping.
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I love spending time outdoors doing activities like hiking and camping.
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I am happiest when I'm surrounded by loved ones or working on a passion project.
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I'm happiest when I'm surrounded by loved ones or working on a passion project.
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I'm happiest when I'm surrounded by loved ones or working on a passion project.
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I've been working hard to build my own business and create something meaningful
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I've been working hard to build my own business and create something meaningful
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I've been working hard to build my own business and create something meaningful.
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Alright, thank you guys for watching this video and practicing your speaking skills with me.
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I hope you enjoyed it.
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Please give this video a like and subscribe if you haven't yet.
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And I'll see you in the next one.
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Bye.

Vocabolario e note di pronuncia per questa lezione

Questa lezione di conversazione si basa sul video “Improve Your English Speaking Fluency \ Level "Hard"”. Le parole che ritornano più spesso: elsa, spending, favorite, nature, currently. Questo video contiene 193 frasi e 2201 parole da ripetere con lo shadowing. Il parlato dura 26:09. Chi parla lo fa lentamente, circa 84 parole al minuto, quindi c’è tempo per imitare ogni suono. Solo il 81% delle parole rientra nelle 3.000 più comuni dell’inglese, quindi il lessico è impegnativo.

Vocaboli chiave di questo video

15 parole del video che vale la pena imparare, con pronuncia e significato:

ParolaPronunciaSignificato
photography sostantivo/fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/fotografia
kindness sostantivo/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/bontà, gentilezza
hike sostantivo/haɪk/camminata, passeggiata
surround verbo/səˈɹaʊnd/circondare
phrase sostantivo/ˈfɹeɪ̯z/espressione, polirematica
skill sostantivo/skɪl/abilità, capacità
strongly avverbio/ˈstɹɔŋli/fortemente, fermamente
passion sostantivo/ˈpæʃən/passione
inspiration sostantivo/ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/inspirazione, inalazione
routine sostantivo/ɹuˈtin/routine, tran tran
achievement sostantivo/əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/realizzazione, prestazione
explore verbo/ɪkˈsploɹ/esplorare, investigare
volunteer sostantivo/ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/volontario, volontaria
overcome verbo/ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/superare, sconfiggere
outdoor aggettivo/aʊtˈdɔː/a cielo aperto, all'aperto

I phrasal verb che sentirai

ParolaSignificato
pick up verbotirare su, sollevare

Frasi da ripetere

Frasi brevi e complete del video che puoi riutilizzare nella conversazione di tutti i giorni:

  • You don't need to search for someone to shadow.
  • I've been married for eight years.
  • I'm a parent to a wonderful six -year -old.
  • One thing I can't live without is music.
  • I'm currently focused on building my personal brand.

La grammatica di questo video

Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:

StrutturaNel video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — un’azione iniziata prima e ancora in corsoI've been doing · I've been working
Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adessoI've always been interested · I've been married · I've traveled
Forma passiva be + participio passato — conta ciò che accade, non chi lo fabeing judged · was delivered · was born
Frasi relative who / which + frase — un’informazione in più su una persona o una cosafeature which is · people who overcome

Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione

Chi parla usa 80 contrazioni e forme ridotte, come I'm, I've, can't. Pronunciale nella forma breve, così come le senti.

  • I suoni “th”: grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/, triathlon /tɹaɪˈæθˌlɑn/
  • I suoni “sh” e “zh”: passion /ˈpæʃən/, inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/, frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/
  • Parole lunghe — attenzione all’accento: photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/, inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, unlimited /ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/

I suoni difficili per chi parla italiano:

  • Consonante finale — senza aggiungere una vocale dopo: kindness /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/, hike /haɪk/, surround /səˈɹaʊnd/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, fitness /ˈfɪt.nəs/
  • /æ/ — più aperta della “e”: passion /ˈpæʃən/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/

Come esercitarsi con questo video

  1. Ascolta tutto il video una volta senza parlare e annota le parole che non conosci.
  2. Fai shadowing frase per frase a velocità normale, ripetendo ognuna finché il tuo ritmo coincide con quello di chi parla.
  3. Registrati e confronta con l’originale, facendo attenzione a parole come photography, kindness, hike.

Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?

Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.

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