Shadowing Practice: 16 Personalities' Inner Monologues When They Like Someone - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I wonder if this person knows that I like them.
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I've been acting more distant and mysterious, but yesterday when I coincidentally showed up...
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at the same restaurant I knew they'd be at, they met my gaze for a full two seconds.
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And our souls collided in that moment.
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I think I'll add that to the love story I've been writing about us.
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Oh, man! I think I'm attracted to this person.
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Well, given that I've got no idea how to flirt and I hate wasting time, I think I'll just tell them and hope that they reciprocate.
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Hopefully, they'll understand how big a deal it is...
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that I'm giving up my free time to be with them.
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What's a good message?
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"Hello" Nice.
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I hope they're having a good day today.
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I definitely have feelings for this person.
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But I should wait at least a month to see whether these feelings can be trusted.
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That guy that I met last night at that party was really cool.
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I like him.
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Hey! I like you!
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Okay. So since the initial crushing period, I've helped this man organize his schedule, find a birthday gift for his mother, and have tactfully pointed out to him all the flaws about his five-year plan.
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The fact that he hasn't asked me out yet...
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is making me doubt that we are as well suited as I initially concluded.
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I've tried to let this person know that I like them by asking them 100 questions...
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and sending them random thoughts or jokes that pop into my head.
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But I guess it doesn't help that that's literally the same way I communicate...
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with everyone else in my life.
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Nah, I don't like him.
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I can't like him.
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Maybe I like him, but it doesn't matter.
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I'm indifferent to this.
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I've been subtly communicating to this guy that I like him...
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through cryptic quotes on my instagram posts and stories.
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He's been viewing all of my stories, so he's showing interest.
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Plus, I know he's intuitive, so I'm sure he gets it.
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Also, he's been doing the same thing to me.
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Oh! He posted another instagram story.
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Let's see. It's a photo of a bike and it says: "Let's drive!" He wants to go away with me.
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I read your message, Brian.
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Wow! I actually want to spend time with this person.
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Does this mean... I'm interested in them?
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Romantically?
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Am I gonna do anything about it though?
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Oh! The guy I like is going in for an exam in five minutes.
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I think I'll send him a good luck message.
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Time to get his attention.
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Okay. So...
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I like this guy.
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But I'm not gonna tell him. I've been obvious enough.
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I've playfully teased him, argued extensively with him about politics, I even let him lightly touch my arm the other day without physically recoiling.
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He'll work it out himself if he's not a complete idiot.
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I definitely enjoy spending time with him.
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But this could be just a fleeting attraction.
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I should wait to see if it lasts.
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Also, I'm definitely not going to make a move...
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unless he clearly shows that he's interested.
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Do I want to lose my independence though?
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I like this person.
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But now I have to go through the annoying process...
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of communicating it to them somehow in a subtle, but still flirtatious way.
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I could send them an emoji. Emojis are emotive.
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But which one? There are so many to choose from.
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And what if the emoji communicates something I don't want it to communicate?
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I'm not familiar with the nuances of internet chat.
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This is a headache.
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Okay. So he's coming over in 30 minutes.
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I've got the home cooked meal on the stove, the fairy lights set up, soothing reflective music in the background...
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and pens and papers that we can write affirmations to each other.
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Hmm... Is it still not obvious enough that this is a date?
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Maybe I'll blow up the heart-shaped balloons.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will enhance your English speaking skills by exploring the inner monologues of various personality types when they find someone attractive. By analyzing this relatable content, you’ll improve your conversational abilities as you express feelings and navigate romantic scenarios. This practice goes beyond typical dialogue, offering you a chance to grasp how to communicate emotions subtly and directly. Through this engaging approach, you’ll learn to use effective English phrases that can elevate your IELTS speaking practice and everyday conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Attracted - Feeling a strong interest or romantic pull towards someone.
  • Flirt - To playfully show someone that you are interested in them romantically.
  • Reciprocate - To respond to someone's feelings or actions in kind.
  • Subtly communicating - Conveying a message without being obvious, often requiring interpretation.
  • Fleeting attraction - A temporary or short-lived romantic interest.
  • Tactfully - Doing something in a sensitive and thoughtful manner.
  • Good luck message - A supportive note or wish sent to someone before they undertake an important task.
  • Cryptic quotes - Mysterious or indirect sayings used to communicate feelings.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience with this content, consider engaging in shadow speaking, which is an excellent technique for improving pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how to effectively practice with the video:

  • Slow Down: If the video moves too quickly for you, utilize the playback speed feature available on YouTube. Start at 0.75x speed to grasp each phrase clearly before returning to normal speed.
  • Repetition: Listen to a specific segment multiple times. Focus on imitating the speaker’s tone, intonation, and emotional expression to develop a more natural rhythm in your speech.
  • Shadowing Technique: Mute the video after a phrase and try to repeat it aloud. This helps reinforce your memory and gives you confidence in speaking.
  • Record Yourself: After shadowing, record your voice and compare it with the video. This self-assessment gives you insight into areas for improvement.
  • Engage with Friends: Incorporate the vocabulary and phrases you learn by discussing romantic interests in English with friends. This interactive practice will enhance your speaking skills in a real-world context.

By leveraging the insights from this lesson, you will not only learn English with YouTube but also gain practical experience that prepares you for various speaking situations, enhancing your overall communication 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.