Shadowing Practice: [001 - 200] - Common Sentences - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Be careful driving. Be careful.
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Can you translate this for me?
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Chicago is very different from Boston.
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Don't worry.
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Everyone knows it.
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Everything is ready.
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Excellent. From time to time.
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Good idea.
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He likes it very much.
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Help.
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He's coming soon.
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He's right.
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He's very annoying.
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He's very famous.
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How are you?
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How's work going?
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Hurry.
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I have already eaten.
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I can't hear you.
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I don't know how to use it.
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I don't like him.
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I don't like it.
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I don't speak very well.
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I don't understand.
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I don't want it.
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I don't want that.
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I don't want to bother you.
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I feel good.
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I get off work at 6.
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I have a headache.
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I hope you and your wife have a nice trip.
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I know.
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I like her.
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I lost my watch.
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I love you.
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I need to change clothes.
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I need to go home.
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I only want a snack.
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I think it tastes good.
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I think it's perfect.
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I thought the clothes were cheaper.
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I was about to leave the restaurant when my friends arrived.
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I'd like to go for a walk.
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If you need my help, please let me know.
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I'll call you when I leave.
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I'll come back later.
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I'll pay.
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I'll take it.
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I'll take you to the bus stop.
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I'm an American.
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I'm cleaning my room.
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I'm cold.
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I'm coming to pick you up.
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I'm going to leave.
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I'm good, and you?
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I'm happy.
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I'm hungry.
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I'm married.
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I'm not busy.
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I'm not married.
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I'm not ready yet.
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I'm not sure.
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I'm sorry, we're sold out.
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I'm thirsty.
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I'm very busy, I don't have time now.
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Is Mr. Smith an American?
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Is that enough?
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It's longer than two miles.
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I've been here for two days.
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I've heard Texas is a beautiful place.
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I've never seen that before.
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just a little just a moment let me check let me think about it let's go have a look
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let's practice english may i speak to mrs smith please more than that never mind next time No, thank you.
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No. Nonsense.
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Not recently.
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Not yet.
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Nothing else. Of course.
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Okay.
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Please fill out this form.
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Please take me to this address.
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Please write it down.
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Really?
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Right here.
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Right there.
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See you later.
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See you tomorrow.
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See you tonight.
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She's pretty.
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Sorry to bother you.
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Stop.
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Take a chance.
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Take it outside.
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Tell me.
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Thank you, miss.
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Thank you, sir.
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Thank you very much.
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Thank you.
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Thanks for everything.
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Thanks for your help.
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That looks great.
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That smells bad.
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That's alright.
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That's enough.
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That's fine.
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That's it.
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That's not fair.
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That's not right.
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That's right.
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That's too bad.
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That's too many.
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That's too much.
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The book is under the table.
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They'll be right back.
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They're the same.
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They're very busy.
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This doesn't work.
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This is very difficult.
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This is very important.
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Try it.
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Very good, thanks.
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We like it very much.
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Would you take a message, please?
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Yes, really.
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Your things are all here.
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You're beautiful.
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You're very nice.
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You're very smart.
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Certainly.
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Good afternoon.
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Good evening, sir.
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Good luck.
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Good morning.
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Great.
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Happy birthday.
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Have a good trip.
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Hello.
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Nice to meet you.
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Please call me.
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A one-way ticket.
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A round-trip ticket.
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About 300 kilometers.
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Are you going to help her?
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At what time?
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Can I make an appointment for next Wednesday?
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Can you repeat that, please?
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Do you have enough money?
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Do you know how to cook?
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Do you know what this says?
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Do you want me to come and pick you up?
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Does this road go to New York?
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Follow me.
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from here to there go straight ahead have you arrived have
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you been to boston how do i get there how do
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i get to daniel street how do i get to the
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american embassy how long does it take by car how long
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does it take to get to georgia how long is the flight how was the movie
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I have a question I want to ask you.
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I want to ask you a question.
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I wish I had one.
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I'd like to make a phone call.
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I'd like to make a reservation.
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I'll take that one also.
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I'm coming right now.
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I'm going home in four days.
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I'm leaving tomorrow.
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I'm looking for the post office.
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Is this pen yours?
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One ticket to New York, please.
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One way or round trip?
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Please speak more slowly.
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Please take me to the airport. That way.
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The plane departs at 5.30.
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They arrived yesterday.
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Turn around.
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Turn left.
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Turn right.
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What time are you going to the bus station? When did this happen?
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When did you arrive in Boston?
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When do we arrive?

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice common English sentences that cater to everyday conversations. The phrases selected from the video transcript can help you communicate effectively in various social and work situations. By absorbing the natural flow and intonation of these expressions, you will enhance your speaking skills and comprehension, making it easier to interact with native speakers. This practice is ideal for beginners and intermediate learners who want to improve their spoken English through immersive techniques like shadowing.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Be careful driving.
  • Can you translate this for me?
  • Good idea.
  • I don't understand.
  • I love you.
  • I'd like to go for a walk.
  • If you need my help, please let me know.
  • I'll call you when I leave.

Practice Tips

To optimize your practice, utilize the shadowing technique with the phrases provided in this lesson. Find a quiet space and use a shadowing app to assist you. Shadow speech involves listening to a phrase and then repeating it immediately after, ensuring your pronunciation and rhythm match the speaker's. Since the speed of the sentences in this video is moderate, take your time when practicing. Start by listening to each sentence a couple of times before attempting to repeat it.

Pay close attention to intonation and stress patterns in the phrases such as "I don't understand" and "Can you translate this for me?" This is crucial for conveying meaning and emotion in your speech. Focus on mastering a few sentences at a time, and gradually incorporate them into your own conversations. This will not only help you learn English with YouTube but will also build your confidence in speaking.

As you progress, challenge yourself to use these phrases in real-life interactions. This will reinforce what you have learned and make your practice more rewarding. Remember that practice makes perfect, and utilizing a shadowing approach will undoubtedly enhance your English speaking skills over time.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.