Shadowing Practice: TRY-ON THRIFT HAUL - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hey guys, it's Emma. Today I'm going to be doing a thrift haul. So I went thrift shopping today, there was so much good stuff and the prices were so good. Nothing was more than four dollars and I literally spent only 20 bucks on everything, so yeah, I hope you enjoyed and...
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Was that you?
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That was like really scary- oh my- it looked like a human opened and closed it, but I guess it was just the wind- okay anyways- oh, I also forgot to mention: This is a Try-On Haul, because Try-On Hauls are way better than regular hauls. I hope you enjoy and... let's get into it.
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Okay, I hope that this is in focus.
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Okay, so, the first thing I got is like a weird vintage kind of wind breaker and the brand is "izod", And I don't really know what that is.
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Just by looking at the tag and kind of how worn it is, it's definitely, like, old. Like I know sometimes at thrift shops, you can get, like, new stuff, but, like, this is not new this definitely looks, like, old or kind of vintage.
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It's cool, it actually fits really well, and it just kind of like a unique...
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...kind of, like, item, like, I just I've never seen anything like it, and I just kind of had to have it.
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Next item is, um, a little bit, mmm, interesting, but I love, like, love, love, love. I love turtlenecks. So, I just got this like...
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S- mm, I don't even know I just got this blue and white striped turtleneck, and it just kind of like the fold over kind, and this is the brand "Crazy Horse" I don't really know what that is.
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But, um, it's really comfortable, super soft, the material is, like, great, I just thought that it was are really kind of, you know, good basic, and it was like that one I think was only one dollar so I was like yeah, I'm definitely...
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DEFINITELY gonna do that. Okay, so the next thing i got, was this blue shirt, and this reminded me of something that they had Brandy for awhile Just this blue top that's collared. I think this is really cool.
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It's kind of unique, um, but it also kinda reminds me of Brandy and I literally got this for less than three dollars, so definitely a good deal.
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I was pretty pumped about that.
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This next thing is just this Banana Republic...
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um, kinda like Button-Down shirt and this is like a nice shirt, like, definitely a nice shirt. Really well made and, like, super new and clean, like, literally this is in such great condition I basically got this because I felt like it could look really...
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like, clean and, like, preppy with, like, white jeans or even white shorts during the summer.
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I just thought that it could be like styled really well, it could also be a nice bathing suit cover-up, in a way, anyway. I thought this was cool I thought that I could figure out a way to style this that would be kind of preppy Okay so, This next thing is, like, super random but I just like had- I don't know why it just, like, it called me, like, it called to me, like, I needed it.
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It's just this Trader Joe's shirt But it's like olive green, which is like literally the best color and it's just so cute, like, I don't know I just like really wanted it. It's so random, but I just wanted it so bad I don't like I mean it's a little bit old. It's not very soft, but it's great. I think it's freaking awesome I'm totally pumped about it like I don't know why but yeah trader Joe's shirt great color fits pretty good Probably will wear it to bed The last sort of clothing item I got is a little bit weird, but this also reminds me something from Brandy it's just this kind of like mock neck sort of really big long sleeve top and It's huge like it's pretty big and it's from Gap and it's just this really it's honestly so cozy And I just love how the neck looks And I feel like if I like rolled the sleeves and tied it in the front it would literally look Just like something from Brandy I was pretty excited about this it was definitely something I was a little bit iffy about but I'm totally glad I got it I think it's really cool and the price is just too good to give up the last things I got was to the last things I got were to so the first belt. I got was just this like gold or even a heisman It's kind of like Golden Brown belt the only problem Is that this has like a little?
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I don't know if you can see this but I think this felt was literally two bucks So I'm not too mad about it and also I think I'm just going to fix it so it's not a big deal But it's just a really cool belt the quality of it is really really good. It feels really strong. Yeah I really like it. I think it could look really cute spice up an outfit make it look a little bit more retro II and The last thing I got was this other belt and this one I'm super excited about because I feel like I feel like your credit belts are really Trendy right now.
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Just kind of like a little bit western style belt but not really um I Feel like this could just look good with any kind of just to kind of make any outfit look a little bit more Kind of spiced up. I just really like belts, and it's kind of hard to come by good belts these days I just like haven't been able to find any that. I really like but this one honestly might be my new favorite I really like this, and I feel like you look really cool with like any outfit. I feel like this is a really versatile belt And black and silver just you can't go wrong
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Who Is This Video For?

This video is perfect for intermediate English learners focusing on english speaking practice or IELTS speaking practice. The casual, conversational tone mirrors real-life dialogue, making it ideal for shadowing—also called shadowspeak or shadow speak. Learners aiming to improve fluency, natural pacing, and everyday vocabulary will find it especially useful, as the content covers relatable topics like thrift shopping and personal preferences.

Words & Idioms Worth Stealing

  • "Thrift haul": A collection of items bought from a thrift store. Example: "She shared her thrift haul on social media."
  • "Called to me": Felt irresistibly appealing. Example: "The vintage jacket called to me, so I had to buy it."
  • "Spice up": Make something more interesting. Example: "Add a belt to spice up a simple outfit."
  • "Iffy": Uncertain or hesitant. Example: "I was iffy about the large sweater, but it turned out great."

These phrases are common in informal speech, making them essential for sounding natural in daily conversations.

How to Get the Accent Right

The speaker uses a relaxed, American English accent with casual contractions (e.g., "I'm", "it's") and filler words ("like", "um") that reflect real speech. To practice, focus on: - Pacing: The speaker pauses briefly for emphasis (e.g., after "okay anyways")—mimic these pauses to avoid rushing. - Intonation: Rising tones in questions or exclamations ("Was that you?") add emotion; copy these to convey excitement or surprise. - Reduction: Words like "gotta" (instead of "got to") and "kinda" (instead of "kind of") are reduced—practice these to sound more native. This video is a great tool for learn english with youtube because it combines engaging content with practical speaking cues. Use shadowing to repeat lines immediately after the speaker, focusing on matching their rhythm and tone.

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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