Shadowing Practice: Improve Your English Speaking Fluency - Learn English Speaking with Video

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In this video, we'll practice speaking English the way you use it in real life, with sentences and phrases for everyday conversations.
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We're going to use the listen and repeat method.
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You listen carefully, then repeat after me.
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Guys, it sounds simple, but that's exactly why it works.
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By repeating out loud, your brain connects the sounds with how to say them naturally.
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This helps improve your pronunciation, build fluency, and boost your confidence all at the same time.
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It's like those classic language tapes you might have heard of, but better, because I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
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The key is that you're not just passively listening, you're actively speaking.
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Now we're going to practice common phrases you'll use when you arrive at a cafe or restaurant.
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asking for a table, making requests, and starting your conversation naturally.
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But before we continue, don't forget to like and subscribe to my channel.
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Ready?
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Let's get started.
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Let's start with arriving and getting a table.
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A table for two, please.
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A table for two, please.
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A table for two, please.
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Can we sit by the window?
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Can we sit by the window?
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can we sit by the window do you have a reservation
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do you have a reservation do you
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have a reservation yes it's under your name yes it's under
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yes it's under no we don't no we don't now we don't how long is the weight how long is the weight
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how long is the weight is this table available is this table available Is this table available?
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Can we have a high chair for a child?
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Can we have a high chair for a child?
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Can we have a high chair for a child?
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Great start.
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Imagine using these same phrases in a real conversation with a native speaker, and that's when your English really improves.
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And that's why I love practicing on italki.
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Guys, if you're not familiar with italki,
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it's a language learning platform offering personalized one-on-one lessons with native speaking teachers from all over the world.
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When I first tried italki, I was surprised at how natural it felt.
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One of the most useful and convenient features is to find and choose a teacher you like.
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You can select a category, for example, if you want to improve your listening and speaking skills, and choose a native speaking teacher.
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You can select the type of teacher, as well as their country of origin.
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Plus, you can watch a teacher's video introduction and read information about them.
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What's more, you have the option to message the teacher before booking a lesson
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if you have any questions and receive real-time feedback.
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And of course, you'll see their prices and can immediately book a lesson.
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Or find a teacher that fits your budget, paying only per lesson.
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No pressure, no monthly fees.
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It's very simple, guys.
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With just a few clicks, I found a teacher for myself.
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Check out the lesson video clip.
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How's it going?
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Nice to meet you, Julia.
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I'm Jazz.
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How are you today?
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Nice to meet you, Jazz.
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I'm okay.
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How are you?
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Yeah, great thanks
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so the idea here is i'm gonna i'm gonna give you
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two statements about my life one is gonna be true it's gonna be false you're not sure
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which one you also are gonna give me two statements about your life all right
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so my two statements are going to be these i got
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lost in vietnam i've been to the amazon rainforest i'm really flexible i can do the splits true
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or false i don't know
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and i have never been to china also thanks to italki plus ai tools you get targeted practice
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that helps you learn faster and you can get it free for the first months guys
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if you're serious about speaking fluently this is the fastest way
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to get there click the link below in the description use my code julia
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and when you buy 10 dollars worth of credits for your first lesson you'll get an additional five dollars free
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but only for the first 50 users all right we've got our table we're settled in
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and now it's time to order let's practice some phrases for asking about the menu
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and choosing food or drinks ready repeat after me ordering drinks
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and food can i see the menu please can i see the menu please can i see the menu please?
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What do you recommend?
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I'll have the...
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Please.
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I'll have the...
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Please.
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For example, I'll have the chicken salad, please.
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I'll have the chicken salad, please.
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Can I have it without...
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For example, can I have it without onions?
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Can I have it without onions?
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Can we have some water, please?
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can we have some water please is this dish gluten-free is
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this dish gluten-free is this dish gluten-free do you have any specials today do you have any specials today
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do you have any specials today once you've seen the menu
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you may ask a few questions before deciding what to order these phrases will help you check ingredients dietary needs
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and other details asking about the menu is this dish vegetarian is this dish vegetarian Is this dish vegetarian? Does this contain nuts?
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What is the soup of the day?
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What's the soup of the day? Is it spicy? Is it spicy? Is this dairy-free?
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How is this dish prepared?
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How is this dish prepared?
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How is this dish prepared?
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Now the food has arrived!
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Here are some useful things you can say while you're eating.
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Whether you need something extra or just want to give a compliment.
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During the meal.
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Excuse me, could we get some more napkins?
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Excuse me, could we get some more napkins?
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Excuse me, could we get some more napkins? is great, thank you.
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Everything is great.
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Thank you.
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Everything is great.
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Thank you .
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Could I have some more water, please?
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Could I have some more water, please?
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Can I have some more water, please?
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Could I have some extra sauce?
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Could I have some sauce could I have some extra sauce could you please check
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if my order is ready could you please check
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if my order is ready could you please check
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if my order is ready your plate is empty you're a fool
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and now it's time to pay paying the bill could we
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have the check please could we have the check please could
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we have the check please do you accept credit cards do you accept credit cards
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do accept credit cards can we split the bill can we split the bill can we split the bill keep the change
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Keep the change. Is service included? Is service included? Is service included?
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Can I pay with my phone?
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Can I pay with my phone?
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Can I pay with my phone?
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See, once you practice these phrases out loud, they start to feel natural.
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The more you repeat, the easier it gets.
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And when you try them in a real conversation, you'll feel much more confident.
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If you want to take your English to the next level, click the italki link in the description and practice with a native speaker.
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Thanks for watching and I'll see you in the next video.

Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les

Deze video bevat 121 zinnen en 1221 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 10:47. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 113 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 85% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:

WoordUitspraakBetekenis
dish zelfstandig naamwoord/dɪʃ/bord, taloor
lesson zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈlɛs.ən/les
phrase zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈfɹeɪ̯z/uitspraak
menu zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈmɛn.juː/menu
arrive werkwoord/əˈɹaɪv/aankomen, arriveren
vegetarian zelfstandig naamwoord/vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/vegetariër
gluten zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈɡluːtən/gluten
naturally bijwoord/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/natuurlijk
select werkwoord/sɪˈlɛkt/uitkiezen, selecteer
salad zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈsæl.əd/salade
soup zelfstandig naamwoord/sup/soep
onion zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈʌn.jən/ui, ajuin
spicy bijvoeglijk naamwoord/ˈspaɪsi/scherp, pikant
meal zelfstandig naamwoord/ˈmiːl/maaltijd
everyday bijvoeglijk naamwoord/ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/alledaags

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

WoordBetekenis
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Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 39 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals you're, I'm, don't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

  • De klanken “sh” en “zh”: dish /dɪʃ/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
  • Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Zo oefen je met deze video

  1. Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
  2. Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
  3. Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als dish, lesson, phrase.

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telti've been · have never been · you've seen
Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zekermight have · may ask
Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groepthe most useful · the fastest
Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgdpractice speaking · love practicing

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.

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