Pratica di Shadowing: June 29, 2026 - Impara a parlare inglese con i video

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And welcome back to SOFIA English Podcast.
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We're very happy you're here with us today.
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I'm Leo.
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And I'm Tina.
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And today's topic is very practical.
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We're talking about how to talk about your priorities in English.
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This topic is useful because everyone has priorities.
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We talk about priorities at work, at school, at home, and even with friends.
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You may need to say what matters most, explain why something is important, or tell someone you don't have time for everything.
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Yes, and sometimes people ask questions like, "What's your main goal right now?" or "What do you need to focus on first?" If you know how to answer,
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your English sounds more clear and natural.
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So, if you enjoy this lesson, please like this video and subscribe to our channel.
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All right, let's get started.
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Hi Leo, how are you today?
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I'm good, but a little tired.
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I stayed up too late last night.
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Oh no, what happened?
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I told myself I'm just going to watch one short video.
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Then suddenly it's midnight and I'm watching a man build a tiny house in the forest.
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That sounds very specific.
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It is.
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And now I know too much about wooden roofs.
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Well, at least you learned something.
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True.
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What about you?
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How are you today?
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I'm feeling good.
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I'm feeling calm today because I had a productive morning.
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I woke up early, made tea, answered emails, and planned my week.
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Ah, yes, that sounds like a very Tina morning.
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Is that a compliment?
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Yes, it means organized, responsible, and a little bit scary.
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Scary?
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In a good way.
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If I see your to -do list, I want to fix my whole life.
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That's funny.
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So what did you do this weekend, besides learning about tiny houses?
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On Saturday, I met my cousin for lunch, then I tried to clean my apartment.
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I say tried because I spent 20 minutes cleaning and 40 minutes looking at old photos.
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That is very relatable.
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Did you finish cleaning?
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Half.
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My living room looks great.
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My bedroom looks like a mystery.
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A mystery?
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Yes.
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Nobody knows what's under that chair.
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I'm not going to ask.
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My weekend was quieter.
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I went grocery shopping, did laundry, and spent a few hours reading.
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On Sunday evening, I planned my tasks for the new week.
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You really do plan everything.
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Not everything, but planning helps me feel less stressed.
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I get that.
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I don't always plan well and then on Monday morning I suddenly remember 10 important things.
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Speaking of important things, that connects perfectly to today's topic.
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Exactly!
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Today we're talking about priorities, which is something I need help with all the time.
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Then this lesson is perfect for you! and probably for many of our viewers too.
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So Leo, let's start with a simple question: What is a priority?
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I think a priority is something important.
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It's the thing you need to do first or pay attention to most.
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Exactly.
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A priority is something that matters more than other things.
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When we say, "This is my priority," we mean, "This is very important to me right now." So, if I say sleep is my top priority,
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that means I really need sleep.
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Yes, and honestly, after last night, maybe it should be.
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I agree.
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Okay, what are your priorities these days?
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Right now, my top priorities are my health, my work, and my family.
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I try to keep a balance, but I also know some weeks are busier than others.
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That sounds very clear.
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Mine are a little messy.
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Messy how?
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Well, I want to work hard, exercise more, save money, call my parents, read books, cook at home, and sleep eight hours.
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But sometimes I also want to eat noodles at 11 p .m and watch videos for two hours.
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That is honest.
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And that's the problem for many people.
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We have many goals, but not enough time.
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Yes.
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Wait, what does balance mean here?
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Balance means giving time and energy to different parts of your life in a healthy way.
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For example, if you work all day and never rest, your life is out of balance.
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I see.
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So balance is like not putting everything in one area.
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Exactly.
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You don't want only work or only fun.
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You need a good mix.
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That makes sense.
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So how do you talk about priorities in a simple way?
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You can use easy phrases like "my main priority is"
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or "right now I'm focusing on" "the most important thing for me is" or "I need to put this first."
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Those are useful.
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Let me try.
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Right now, I'm focusing on improving my time management.
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Very good.
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That sounds natural.
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Okay, your turn.
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Give me a real example from your life.
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Sure, I can say, "This month my main priority is finishing a big project at work," or, "My health is a priority,
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so I make time for walking every morning." Nice!
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I like those because they are clear and direct.
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Yes, clear English is often better than complicated English.
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So, when do people talk about priorities in real life?
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Many situations.
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At work, your manager may ask, "What are your priorities this week?" At school, a teacher may ask about your study goals.
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At home, you may need to explain why you can't do everything in one day.
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Oh, yes.
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Also in friendships.
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Sometimes a friend says, "Why are you so busy?" and you need to explain, "I'm sorry, but work is my priority this week." Exactly.
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That is a very natural example.
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Sometimes I feel bad when I say that.
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Why?
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Because I don't want people to think I don't care.
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That's understandable.
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But talking about priorities is not the same as rejecting people.
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It's about being honest with your time and energy.
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That's a good point.
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So maybe I can say, "I can't meet this week because I'm focusing on an important deadline, but let's meet next weekend." Perfect.
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That sounds polite and responsible.
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Wait, what does "deadline" mean?
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A deadline is the final time or date when something must be finished.
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For example, if your report is due on Friday, Friday is the deadline.
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I'm not going to be able to invest in a car.
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It's the same as a car.
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Please stop.
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Yes, I'm not going to start a car.
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Yes, I'm going to start a car.
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I'm going to start a car.
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Ah, yes.
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Deadlines.
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My old enemy.
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I thought your old enemy was cleaning your bedroom.
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I have many enemies, Tina.
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Fair enough.
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Let's talk about work priorities first.
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How do you decide what to do first when you have many tasks?

Perché praticare la conversazione con questo video?

Questo video è un'opzione ideale per chi desidera migliorare le proprie abilità nel parlare inglese. All'interno della conversazione tra Leo e Tina, troviamo esempi reali e pratici di come esprimere le proprie priorità. Discutere delle proprie priorità è un argomento comune in contesti lavorativi, scolastici e sociali, rendendo questo video particolarmente utile. Imparare a parlare di ciò che conta di più per noi non solo arricchisce il nostro vocabolario, ma rende anche la comunicazione più chiara e naturale. Utilizzando questo video per la vostra pratica di conversazione in inglese, potete rafforzare la vostra capacità di esprimervi e di affrontare domande come “Qual è il tuo obiettivo principale adesso?”

Grammatica & Espressioni nel Contesto

Il dialogo tra Leo e Tina presenta diverse strutture grammaticali e espressioni utili:

  • “I told myself…” - Questo è un ottimo modo per esprimere riflessioni personali o promesse fatte a se stessi.
  • “What do you need to focus on first?” - Una domanda utile per chiedere priorità e organizzazione, ideale in qualsiasi contesto di lavoro o studio.
  • “My living room looks great. My bedroom looks like a mystery.” - Questo esempio di umorismo aiuta a rendere la comunicazione più empatica e coinvolgente.
  • “I spent more time looking at old photos.” - Utilizzare il gerundio in frasi come queste aiuta a descrivere azioni in corso e rende il discorso più fluido.

Incorporare queste frasi e strutture nella propria pratica di conversazione in inglese aiuterà a migliorare la fluidità e la comprensione.

Trappole Comuni di Pronuncia

Ci sono alcune parole e frasi nel video che potrebbero risultare difficili da pronunciare:

  • “Productive” – La pronuncia di questa parola può risultare difficile; prestare attenzione alla sillabazione aiuta.
  • “Mystery” – Questa parola presenta una combinazione di suoni che può confondere i parlanti non nativi; praticare il suono “myst” iniziale è utile.
  • “Tiny house” – Attenzione al suono della “t” e alla combinazione di vocali in “tiny,” che possono essere facilmente confuse.

Utilizzando tecniche di shadowing in inglese, come ascoltare e ripetere immediatamente dopo aver sentito, è possibile superare queste trappole di pronuncia. Un approccio utile è il shadowspeak, dove si pratica la pronuncia e l'intonazione quasi in tempo reale.

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.