Shadowing Practice: 1 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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In today's podcast I am going to talk about the English word mind and about some expressions which contain the word mind.
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In today's podcast I am going to talk about the English word mind and about some expressions which contain the word mind.
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Your mind means the things which happen inside your head or inside your brain,
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your thinking in other words.
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We can say, for example,
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that someone has a good mind.
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And that means that they think clearly and logically.
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Or we can say that someone has a mathematical mind.
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They are naturally good at maths.
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Or we can say about someone,
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she has a mind of her own.
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That means she thinks for herself.
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She does not just accept what other people say.
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We also use mind as a verb.
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To mind something means to be aware of something,
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to be careful about something,
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to have it in your mind.
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If you have visited London,
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I am sure you have travelled on the underground
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and seen the signs or heard the loudspeaker announcements which tell you to mind the gap.
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There is often a gap between the railway carriage and the station platform.
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If you mind the gap,
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you think about the gap and take care when you get on or off the train.
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If you don't mind the gap,
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you may trip or fall and hurt yourself.
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You can mind other things as well,
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children for example or animals.
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Joanne has a friend called Susan.
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Susan looks after small children in her own home while their parents are at work.
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She plays with the children,
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she feeds them, and she takes them for a walk to the park and to the shops.
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She is what we call a childminder.
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If we say mind out to someone we mean be careful.
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When Susan takes her group of little children for a walk they need to cross the road.
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She holds the children by the hand and says to them mind out in case a car is coming.
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Kevin you may remember is into 1980s punk rock.
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One of his favourite bands is playing at a gig on Saturday.
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He asks Joanne if she would like to go to hear them.
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No way, says Joanne, who thinks that listening to 1980s punk rock is a form of torture.
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Do you mind if I go with George? asked Kevin.
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He means, does it cause you any problems if I go to the gig with George.
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And Joanne says, no, of course I don't mind.
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And then there is the expression,
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to make up your mind.
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And this means simply to decide to do something.
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If I make up my mind to sell my old car,
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it means that I have decided to sell my car.
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Joanne's friend Susan, the childminder, is always dithering.
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She cannot decide what to do.
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Should she wear a red jumper or a blue jumper?
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Should she read a book or watch television?
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Should she take a bus or walk?
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She cannot decide.
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Joanne sometimes says to her,
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for goodness sake, make up your mind.
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And that means stop wasting time,
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just decide what to do and do it.
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And finally, let's meet the expression to change your mind.
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If I decide to do something but then I decide to do something else instead.
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I change my mind.
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And finally, let's meet the expression to change your mind.
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If I decide to do something but then I decide to do something else instead,
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I change my mind.
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Kevin has saved up some money and has made up his mind to buy an iPod.
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It is exactly what he needs to listen to his collection of 1980s punk rock music on the train.
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But on his way to the iPod shop he passes a shoe shop.
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In the window there is a pair of green suede shoes.
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They are, thinks Kevin, the finest,
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Kevin thinks Kevin are the finest,
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the most beautiful green suede shoes in the whole world.
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Suddenly he is in love with the shoes.
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He decides to buy the shoes and not the iPod.
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He changes his mind.
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Goodbye.
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It's difficult because we're in the United States of America.
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We're going to talk about this.
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But if you're talking about it,
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it doesn't seem like it.
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When I talk about it,
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I'm going to start thinking about it.
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I'm not going to talk about it.
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Why do you think this?
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I'm going to talk about it.
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and I am Myります that the pieces are really good.
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I can speak like a French word.
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Because the English word is about 300-400 words.
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Do you know what it means?
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It's easy.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will dive into the various uses of the word "mind" in English. You will explore its meaning, including how it's used as both a noun and a verb. By examining expressions like "mind the gap," "childminder," and "make up your mind," you will enhance your vocabulary and gain a better understanding of conversational English. This practice will be particularly beneficial for those preparing for IELTS speaking, as it will help you articulate thoughts clearly and logically. You'll not only learn new phrases but also improve your overall fluency, which is essential for effective English speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Mind: Refers to the cognitive faculties or processes in one's brain.
  • Mind the gap: A cautionary phrase urging awareness of potential hazards, often used in public transport.
  • Childminder: A person who looks after children, typically in their own home.
  • Mind out: A warning to be careful, especially in potentially dangerous situations.
  • Do you mind if…?: A polite way to ask for permission regarding someone else's feelings.
  • Make up your mind: To decide on something after careful consideration.
  • Have a mind of your own: To think independently and form your own opinions.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this lesson, try using the shadowing technique while watching the related YouTube video. Pay attention to the speaker’s tone, speed, and intonation, which are crucial for improving your English speaking skills. Repeat phrases immediately after hearing them, mimicking the rhythm and pronunciation. Given that the transcript provides a conversational context, this method will help solidify your understanding of how these expressions are used in everyday conversation.

When practicing, focus particularly on short pauses and the emotional nuances expressed in the dialogue. Engaging in this kind of practice will not only boost your vocabulary but will also prepare you for realistic speaking scenarios, which is beneficial for IELTS speaking practice. By integrating this strategy into your daily study routine, you will find learning English with YouTube to be an enjoyable and effective way to enhance your language skills.

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.

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