Shadowing Practice: Phoebe's bro / shadowing exercise / listening and repeat practice - Learn English Speaking with Video

Les maken...
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Oh, whoa!
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What?
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Yeah, I know what I wanted to ask you.
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What?
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Yeah, I know what I wanted to ask you.
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Um, can you roll your tongue?
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Um, can you roll your tongue?
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Because I can and my mom couldn't because I can and my mom couldn't.
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I thought, you know, I figured that was something that I got from our dad.
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And I thought, you know,
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I figured that was something that I got from our dad.
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Well, wait, you mean like this?
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Well, wait, you mean like this?
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Yeah, yeah, you can do it too, yeah.
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Yeah, yeah, you can do it too, yeah.
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You're not doing it.
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You're not doing it.
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Oh, right, okay, yeah, my mom could and I can't.
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Oh, right, okay, yeah, my mom could and I can't.
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We can't.
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We don't have that.
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We don't have that.
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When's your birthday?
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When's your birthday?
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February 16th.
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February 16th.
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I know a guy who's the 18th.
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I know a guy who's the 18th.
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That's close.
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That's close.
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When's yours?
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When's yours?
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October 25th.
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October 25th.
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25th.
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That's the same month as Halloween.
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That's the same month as Halloween.
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So, what kind of things do you like to do at home?
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So, what kind of things do you like to do at home?
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Melt stuff.
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Melt stuff.
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Okay, so by melting you meant melting.
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Okay, so by melting you meant melting.
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Yeah.
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So is it like art?
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So is it like art?
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Yeah, you can melt art.
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Yeah, you can melt art.
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Hey, can I use your phone?
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Hey, can I use your phone?
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Yeah, sure.
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Ma, you wanna call your mom?
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Yeah, sure.
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Ma, you wanna call your mom?
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No, I wanna melt it.
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No, I wanna melt it.
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Oh, well, um, not right now.
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Oh, well, um, not right now.
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You know, and I think I'm just going to go to bed.
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You know, and I think I'm just going to go to bed.
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The fumes are giving me a headache.
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Yeah, yeah.
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I think the fumes are giving me a headache.
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Good night, bro.
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Good night.
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Here.
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Just in case.
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Just in case.
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Oh, excellent.
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Oh, excellent.
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Oh, whoa!
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What?
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Yeah, I know what I wanted to ask you.
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Um, can you roll your tongue?
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Because I can, and my mom couldn't.
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And I thought, you know,
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I figured that was something that I got from our dad.
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Well, wait, you mean like this?
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Yeah, yeah, you can do it too, yeah.
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You're not doing it.
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Oh, right.
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Okay, yeah, my mom could and I can't.
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We don't have that.
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When's your birthday?
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February 16th.
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I know a guy who's the 18th.
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That's close.
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When's yours?
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October 25th.
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That's the same month as Halloween.
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So, um, what kind of things do you like to do at home?
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Melt stuff.
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Okay, so by melting, you meant melting.
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Yeah.
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So is it like art?
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Yeah, you can melt art.
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Hey, can I use your phone?
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Yeah, sure.
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What, you want to call your mom?
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No, I want to melt it.
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Oh, well, um, not right now.
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You know what?
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I think I'm just gonna go to bed.
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I think the fumes are giving me a headache.
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Yeah, yeah.
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Good night, bro.
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Good night.
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Here.
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Just in case.
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Oh, excellent.

Context & Background

The dialogue in this video features a casual conversation between two individuals, likely siblings or close friends. They engage in lighthearted banter, discussing personal traits, family connections, and hobbies. This natural spoken exchange provides an excellent opportunity for English learners to practice their listening skills and improve their speaking through the shadowing technique. By mimicking native speakers, learners can develop not only their pronunciation but also their intonation and rhythm, making their speech more fluent and natural.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • Can you roll your tongue? - A fun way to discuss physical attributes.
  • When's your birthday? - A common question in conversations that fosters personal connections.
  • What kind of things do you like to do at home? - An engaging way to learn about someone’s interests.
  • Can I use your phone? - A polite request often used in informal settings.
  • That's close. - A phrase to acknowledge similarities, making conversations more engaging.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively use the shadowing technique from this video, follow these steps:

  1. Listen attentively: Play the video a few times to familiarize yourself with the dialogue. Pay special attention to the way phrases are pronounced and the rhythm of the conversation.
  2. Pause and repeat: After each sentence, pause the video and try to repeat what you heard. Focus on mimicking the intonation and stress of the speaker to enhance your shadow speech.
  3. Record yourself: Use your smartphone or computer to record your attempts. Listening to your recordings can help identify areas for improvement.
  4. Practice in real-time: Once you feel comfortable, try shadowing along with the video in real-time. This helps build fluency and speech coordination, which is crucial for effective communication.
  5. Engage with others: If possible, practice these phrases with friends or language partners. Engaging in conversation helps solidify your learning and boosts confidence in using the language.

By utilizing this shadowing site, learners can continually refine their shadow speak abilities. The process of shadowing not only sharpens listening skills but also provides a practical framework to enhance everyday communication in English.

Grammatica in deze video

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

StructuurIn de video
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — iets dat nu of in deze periode gebeurtYou're not doing · are giving
Toekomst met “going to” be going to + werkwoord — een plan of iets dat je ziet aankomenI'm just going to go · gonna go

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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