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Someone says, I would have called you, but...
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and just stops there, doesn't finish the sentence, and you understood every word.
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But you still sat there for a second thinking, wait, would have called me, but what?
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That's not a vocabulary problem.
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That's not even a grammar problem.
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That's the gap between, I know English, and I can follow English the way people actually speak it.
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Fast, half-finished, stressed in places you wouldn't expect.
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And it's frustrating in a specific way, isn't it?
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Because you're not a beginner anymore.
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You can explain, you can argue a point, you can write a decent email.
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But somewhere in a live conversation, real English still moves slightly faster than you can catch it.
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You didn't stop learning English.
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English just stopped waiting for you.
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Hey my friends!
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Welcome back to English Speaking Way Extra.
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I'm Sarah.
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Today's session is a step up, not beginner shadowing.
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This time, we're working with the sentences people actually use mid-conversation, the ones that trail off,
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double back, or land the meaning on one small stressed word instead of the whole sentence.
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I could give you a list right now.
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Rhythm, stress, intonation, pacing.
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But honestly, listing it out doesn't help you hear it.
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You'll just notice it, sentence by sentence, as we go.
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And some of these are going to feel a little uncomfortable, maybe even a lot uncomfortable, on the first try.
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Good.
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That's not a sign you're behind.
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That's just what it feels like the first time you train a muscle you haven't used before.
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So here's how today works.
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I'll say each sentence twice.
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First time, just listen.
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Don't repeat yet.
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Second time, when I pause, it's yours.
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Say it even if it's messy.
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Especially if it's messy.
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One rule.
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If a sentence trips you up, don't move past it.
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Say it again.
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The sentence that stops you today is usually the exact one that needed the practice.
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And here's what I actually want for you by the end of this.
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Not understanding advanced English.
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I want you in a real conversation.
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Someone talks fast, trails off mid-sentence like that.
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I would have called you, but example, and you don't lose the thread.
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You just stay with them.
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Before we start, tell me honestly, what trips you up more in real conversations?
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The speed?
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Or when someone doesn't finish their sentence and you're left guessing?
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I want to know which one to build more practice around.
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Take a breath.
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Let your shoulders drop.
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You don't need to catch every word perfectly today.
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You just need to stay in the conversation a little longer than you did yesterday.
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This is your advanced shadowing practice.
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Let's begin.
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Advanced Natural English Shadowing Sentences I've been wanting to bring this up with you for a while.
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I've been wanting to bring this up with you for a while.
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She tends to worry too much, which often makes simple problems feel bigger than they are.
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She tends to worry too much, which often makes simple problems feel bigger than they are.
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The meeting has been moved to another day because of an unexpected issue.
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I couldn't help noticing that you seemed a little distracted earlier.
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I couldn't help noticing that you seemed a little distracted earlier.
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They've decided to move somewhere quieter because they want a slower pace of life.
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It's worth pointing out that we've already made significant progress on the project.
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It's worth pointing out that we've already made significant progress on the project.
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He's extremely well informed and can talk confidently about a wide range of subjects.
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He's extremely well informed and can talk confidently about a wide range of subjects.
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I'd really appreciate it if you could get back to me when you have a chance.
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The restaurant was completely booked, so we had to come up with another plan.
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The restaurant was completely booked, so we had to come up with another plan.
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She has a remarkable ability to make people feel relaxed when they first meet her.
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She has a remarkable ability to make people feel relaxed when they first meet her.
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Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to attend the event tomorrow.
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Would you mind letting me take a look at the notes you made during yesterday's lecture?
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The weather has been unusually unpredictable over the past few weeks, hasn't it?
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The weather has been unusually unpredictable over the past few weeks, hasn't it?
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I completely understand where you're coming from, even though I see the situation differently.
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I completely understand where you're coming from, even though I see the situation differently.
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They've been putting a great deal of effort into this project for the past several months.
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They've been putting a great deal of effort into this project for the past several months.
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It suddenly occurred to me that we might be looking at the problem from the wrong angle.
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I was under the impression that the shop stayed open until 8 o'clock.
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I was under the impression that the shop stayed open until 8 o'clock.
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The whole experience turned out to be much more demanding than I had originally expected.
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The whole experience turned out to be much more demanding than I had originally expected.
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She's exceptionally good at handling several responsibilities without losing focus.
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She's exceptionally good at handling several responsibilities without losing focus.
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I usually find that I get the most done when I start my day early.
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I usually find that I get the most done when I start my day early.
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Finding reasonably priced housing in this neighborhood is becoming more challenging every year.
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Finding reasonably priced housing in this neighborhood is becoming more challenging every year.
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He brought up a really interesting point during our conversation earlier.
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He brought up a really interesting point during our conversation earlier.
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I've gradually realized that being patient is much more important than I once thought.
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I've gradually realized that being patient is much more important than I once thought.
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The exhibition was incredibly impressive and kept my attention from beginning to end.
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The exhibition was incredibly impressive and kept my attention from beginning to end.
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I'd recommend taking a different route if you'd like to avoid the worst of the traffic.
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They've introduced several practical changes to make the workplace more efficient.
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It's important that everyone stays informed and communicates clearly throughout the process.
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It's important that everyone stays informed and communicates clearly throughout the process.
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I was genuinely surprised by how smoothly everything came together in the end.
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I was genuinely surprised by how smoothly everything came together in the end.
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She's remarkably good at negotiating agreements that benefit everyone involved.
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The idea seems complicated at first, but it becomes much clearer once you understand the basics.
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The idea seems complicated at first, but it becomes much clearer once you understand the basics.
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I'd prefer to gather a little more information before we commit to anything.
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I'd prefer to gather a little more information before we commit to anything.
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It's hardly surprising that people who succeed often develop similar habits over time.
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The results were significantly better than we had anticipated.
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The results were significantly better than we had anticipated.
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I'm beginning to think that postponing the trip might be the wiser choice.
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He has an impressive ability to stay focused even when things become stressful.
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We need to deal with these issues now before they become much harder to manage.
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I've recently started paying closer attention to where I spend my money.
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I've recently started paying closer attention to where I spend my money.
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The report raises several interesting questions about the way society is changing.
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The report raises several interesting questions about the way society is changing.
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She's been incredibly supportive whenever I've faced difficulties in my career.
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She's been incredibly supportive whenever I've faced difficulties in my career.
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I'm genuinely impressed by how much progress you've made in such a short time.
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I'm genuinely impressed by how much progress you've made in such a short time.
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Maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life requires more effort than most people realize.
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Maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life requires more effort than most people realize.
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They've overcome one difficult obstacle after another without losing sight of their goal.
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They've overcome one difficult obstacle after another without losing sight of their goal.
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I'm still undecided about whether these changes will actually improve the situation.
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I'm still undecided about whether these changes will actually improve the situation.
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The documentary gave me a completely different perspective on the issue.
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The documentary gave me a completely different perspective on the issue.
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It's becoming increasingly clear that our current strategy isn't producing the results we expected.
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It's becoming increasingly clear that our current strategy isn't producing the results we expected.
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He often puts off difficult decisions because he doesn't want to deal with the uncertainty.
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He often puts off difficult decisions because he doesn't want to deal with the uncertainty.
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I'd highly recommend comparing a few options before you make your final choice.
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I'd highly recommend comparing a few options before you make your final choice.
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She has an incredible eye for detail, which makes her work especially reliable.
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She has an incredible eye for detail, which makes her work especially reliable.
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The general opinion among researchers appears to be changing gradually.
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Notice something?
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These sentences aren't just difficult vocabulary.
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They're the kind of sentences you can actually hear in meetings, workplaces, interviews, documentaries, and serious everyday conversations.
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And if you can repeat them comfortably, you're not just learning words, you're training your brain to handle longer English naturally.
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Use sentences like these when you're discussing a project at work, explaining your opinion, making a difficult decision,
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or talking about a problem with someone.
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For example, instead of saying, we have a problem, you can say,
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it's becoming increasingly clear that our current strategy isn't producing the results we expected.
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Instead of simply saying, I need more information, you can say, I'd prefer to gather a little more information before we commit to anything.
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That's what makes these expressions useful.
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They help you sound clearer, more natural, and more precise without using complicated words unnecessarily.
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The overall consensus among experts appears to be changing gradually.
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The overall consensus among experts appears to be changing gradually
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I'm inclined to agree with your assessment Although I'd like to consider the situation a little further
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I'm inclined to agree with your assessment Although I'd like to consider the situation a little further
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It's worth thinking about all the possible consequences before we move forward.
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It's worth thinking about all the possible consequences before we move forward.
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They've shown remarkable resilience despite facing several difficult circumstances.
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They've shown remarkable resilience despite facing several difficult circumstances.
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I couldn't accept such a generous offer without finding a meaningful way to return the favor.
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I couldn't accept such a generous offer without finding a meaningful way to return the favor.
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The shift to working remotely has turned out to be much smoother than expected.
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The shift to working remotely has turned out to be much smoother than expected.
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He's gained a great deal of practical experience through years of hands-on work.
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He's gained a great deal of practical experience through years of hands-on work.
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I'm slowly becoming more confident when it comes to speaking in front of an audience.
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I'm slowly becoming more confident when it comes to speaking in front of an audience.
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It's essential that we continue to maintain high professional standards.
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It's essential that we continue to maintain high professional standards.
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She's gradually developed a thorough understanding of the subject through years of experience.
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She's gradually developed a thorough understanding of the subject through years of experience.
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The situation deserves careful consideration from several different perspectives.
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The situation deserves careful consideration from several different perspectives.
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I've noticed a considerable improvement in the way you communicate your ideas.
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They're fully committed to maintaining a high standard of quality in everything they do.
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They're fully committed to maintaining a high standard of quality in everything they do.
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It would be much more effective to establish clear objectives from the very beginning.
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It would be much more effective to establish clear objectives from the very beginning.
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The workshop introduced several practical approaches to improving professional skills.
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The workshop introduced several practical approaches to improving professional skills.
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I'm determined to overcome this habit and make a lasting change.
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I'm determined to overcome this habit and make a lasting change.
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He's repeatedly demonstrated that he has the qualities of an effective leader.
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He's repeatedly demonstrated that he has the qualities of an effective leader.
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The study's findings challenge several assumptions that people have accepted for years.
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The study's findings challenge several assumptions that people have accepted for years.
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I've come to realize that protecting your mental well-being should be treated as a priority.
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She's built an impressive network of professional relationships over the course of her career.
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She's built an impressive network of professional relationships over the course of her career.
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A lot has changed since we last discussed the situation in detail.
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A lot has changed since we last discussed the situation in detail.
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I'm confident that we can work together to reach a solution that benefits everyone.
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I'm confident that we can work together to reach a solution that benefits everyone.
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It's remarkable how quickly technology continues to develop and reshape the way we live.
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They've earned their position as industry leaders by consistently embracing innovation.
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They've earned their position as industry leaders by consistently embracing innovation.
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I genuinely appreciate your willingness to listen to perspectives that differ from your own.
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The presentation was informative, engaging, and exceptionally well organized.
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It's generally advisable to seek qualified advice before making a major financial or professional decision.
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It's generally advisable to seek qualified advice before making a major financial or professional decision.
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He has an unusual combination of creative thinking and strong analytical skills.
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He has an unusual combination of creative thinking and strong analytical skills.
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I've been carefully reflecting on the feedback, and I'm ready to make some meaningful changes.
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I've been carefully reflecting on the feedback, and I'm ready to make some meaningful changes.
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If you're still watching this video right now, congratulations.
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You're already ahead of the 90% of people who are still
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stuck endlessly scrolling through short reels instead of building a real English habit.
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You didn't just watch these sentences.
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You stayed, listened, repeated, and trained your English.
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That's a completely different kind of progress.
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So if you're still here, don't leave silently.
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Go to the comments and write, I am here.
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She's managed to remain composed even when the circumstances became increasingly challenging.
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She's managed to remain composed even when the circumstances became increasingly challenging.
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The experience has taught me some invaluable lessons about patience, resilience, and perseverance.
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The experience has taught me some invaluable lessons about patience, resilience, and perseverance.
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I'm currently exploring several opportunities to broaden my knowledge and strengthen my professional skills.
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I'm currently exploring several opportunities to broaden my knowledge and strengthen my professional skills.
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It's remarkable how much we can accomplish when we approach a difficult task with proper planning.
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They've taken a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential problems before they become serious.
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They've taken a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential problems before they become serious.
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I sincerely hope that we can find a practical solution and resolve this situation in the near future.
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I sincerely hope that we can find a practical solution and resolve this situation in the near future.
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The collaboration between different departments has produced impressive results and improved overall efficiency.
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The collaboration between different departments has produced impressive results and improved overall efficiency.
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It's becoming increasingly evident that sustained effort is necessary if we want to achieve meaningful and lasting progress.
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It's becoming increasingly evident that sustained effort is necessary if we want to achieve meaningful and lasting progress.
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She's demonstrated an unwavering commitment to both her personal development and professional ambitions.
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demonstrated an unwavering commitment to both her personal development and professional ambitions.
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I've learned to appreciate the value of constructive feedback, especially when it challenges me to improve.
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I've learned to appreciate the value of constructive feedback, especially when it challenges me to improve.
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The opportunity presents exciting possibilities, but it also comes with several significant challenges that we need to consider.
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The opportunity presents exciting possibilities, but it also comes with several significant challenges that we need to consider.
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He's well known for his ability to break down complicated concepts and explain them in a clear and accessible way.
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He's well known for his ability to break down complicated concepts and explain them in a clear and accessible way.
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I'm actively working on developing a healthier and more positive mindset, even when things don't go according to plan.
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I'm actively working on developing a healthier and more positive mindset, even when things don't go according to plan.
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It's undeniable that consistent practice,
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combined with patience, leads to substantial improvement over time It's undeniable that consistent practice,
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combined with patience, leads to substantial improvement over time
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They've invested considerable resources in research
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and development To remain competitive in an increasingly demanding market They've invested considerable resources in research
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and development To remain competitive in an increasingly demanding market I remain genuinely optimistic about the potential outcomes of this endeavor,
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even though there are still challenges ahead.
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I remain genuinely optimistic about the potential outcomes of this endeavor, even though there are still challenges ahead.
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That's it.
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You just finished an advanced shadowing session.
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And this wasn't the easy stuff.
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You worked through real sentence patterns,
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natural pauses, stress shifts, the kind of English that separates I can understand it from I can actually use it.
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Some of it probably felt hard.
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Good.
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That's exactly what it should feel like when you're actually improving, not just repeating what you already know.
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Here's something I want you to remember.
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Your brain doesn't build fluency in one session.
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It builds it in repetition, layered over days, not hours, which is exactly why I want you to do something before you close this video.
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Hit like on this video right now.
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Not for me, for you.
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It takes two seconds and And it means tomorrow, when you're scrolling and you see this video again, it'll actually come back to you.
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That's not an accident.
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That's how you build a habit around this.
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And here's your real challenge.
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Come back to this exact video tomorrow.
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Watch it again.
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Shadow it again.
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The second time, you'll notice something interesting.
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The sentences that felt difficult today will already feel a little more familiar.
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That's not you getting lucky.
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That's your brain actually learning.
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repetition in real time.
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Before you go, tell me one thing in the comments.
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Which sentence today gave you the hardest time?
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I actually want to know.
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And if you made it through the entire session today, write, I finished the challenge.
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I'll know you didn't just start this, you actually followed through.
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I'm Sarah and I mean this.
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The fact that you're still here, at the end of an advanced session says a lot about you already.
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So, like the video, come back tomorrow, and let's keep building this, one session at a time.
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I'll see you in the next one.
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この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が277文、単語が3249語あります。 音声の長さは35:53です。 話す速さはゆっくりで、1分あたり約91語です。一つ一つの音をまねる余裕があります。 英語の頻出3,000語に含まれる単語は80%だけなので、語彙は難しめです。
この動画の重要語彙
動画に出てくる覚えておきたい単語15語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。
| 単語 | 発音 | 意味 |
|---|---|---|
| practical 形容詞 | /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/ | 実践的な |
| impressive 形容詞 | /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ | 印象的な |
| gradually 副詞 | /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ | 段々と, 徐々に |
| meaningful 形容詞 | /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fl̩/ | 有意義な |
| complicated 形容詞 | /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/ | 複雑な |
| shadow 名詞 | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | 影, 陰影 |
| habit 名詞 | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | 習慣 |
| feedback 名詞 | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | フィードバック, 反応 |
| overcome 動詞 | /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/ | 克服する, 征服する |
| patience 名詞 | /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/ | 辛抱, 忍耐 |
| inform 動詞 | /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ | 告げる, 知らせる |
| commit 動詞 | /kəˈmɪt/ | 預ける, 任せる |
| documentary 名詞 | /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/ | ドキュメンタリー, 記録映画 |
| considerable 形容詞 | /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ | 大切, 重要 |
| communicate 動詞 | /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ | 伝える |
動画に出てくる句動詞
| 単語 | 意味 |
|---|---|
| bring up 動詞 | 育てる |
| point out 動詞 | 指す, 指し示す |
| put off 動詞 | 延期する |
| come back 動詞 | 戻る, 帰る |
この動画の文法
話し手がよく使っている文型を、動画の実際の表現とともに紹介します。
| 文型 | 動画での表現 |
|---|---|
| 現在完了進行形 have/has been + -ing — 以前に始まり今も続いている動作 | I've been wanting · They've been putting |
| 現在完了形 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去の出来事が今も関係している | has been moved · They've decided · we've already made |
| 関係詞節 who / which + 節 — 人や物について情報を加える | people who succeed · detail, which makes · people who are |
| 受動態 be + 過去分詞 — 誰がするかより、何が起きるかに焦点を当てる | has been moved · should be treated |
注意したい発音
話し手はI'm, I've, they'veなど、短縮形や弱形を119回使っています。聞こえたとおりの短い形で発音しましょう。
- 「th」の音: gather /ˈɡæðɚ/, smooth /smuːð/, strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/, thorough /ˈθʌɹoʊ/, smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/
- 「sh」と「zh」の音: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/, exceptionally /ɪkˈsɛp(t)ʃənəli/, establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/, unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/
- 長い単語(アクセントの位置に注意): genuinely /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/, complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/, incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, resilience /ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/, documentary /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/
この動画での練習方法
- まず声を出さずに動画を最後まで聞き、知らない単語をメモします。
- 通常の速度で一文ずつシャドーイングし、話し手のリズムに合うまで繰り返します。
- 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。practical, impressive, graduallyなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。
シャドーイングとは?英語上達に効果的な理由
シャドーイング(Shadowing)は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的:ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影(shadow)」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。















