Shadowing Practice: 🔴 30 English Sentences Asking for Directions| Beginners | Day 7 Shadowing English Speaking Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to Shadowing English Learners.
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Today is day 7 of our incredible 20-day shadowing challenge.
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I'm Sarah, and this is amazing.
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You made it to day 7.
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If you watch continuously 7 days in a row, that means you're not just learning English anymore.
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You're living it.
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Today we're going to learn something super important.
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Asking for directions and finding places.
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This is survival English at its best.
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Whether you're in a new city, looking for a restaurant, or trying to find the bathroom, direction English will save your day.
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Getting lost is scary in any language, but it's terrifying when you can't ask for help.
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Today changes that forever.
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You'll learn to ask where things are, understand simple directions, and find your way anywhere in the English-speaking world.
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Direction English is perfect for beginners because it's so immediate and necessary. Where is the bank?
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How do I get to the airport?
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Is it far from here?
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These are questions you need answered right now, not next week, and people love to help when you ask politely.
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The beautiful thing about direction conversations?
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They're the same everywhere.
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In New York, London, Sydney, or Toronto.
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The questions are the same.
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The helpful answers are the same.
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Learn these sentences today, and you'll never be truly lost.
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So think about a time when you were lost or confused about where to go.
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Today you'll learn to handle that situation with confidence and clear English.
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Day 7.
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And your English speaking power is growing every single day.
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Your brain processes directions faster.
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Your mouth shapes the sounds naturally.
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Your confidence builds with every question you ask.
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Today's shadowing is special because direction language is urgent language.
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When you need to find something, you need help now.
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So these conversations are usually quick, focused, and very helpful.
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People want to point you in the right direction.
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When you shadow today, imagine yourself in a new place.
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maybe a foreign city, maybe just a big shopping mall.
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You need to find something important, and you're going to ask for help in clear, polite English.
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Feel that confidence.
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Direction conversations have a special flow.
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You ask, they explain, you confirm you understand.
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It's like a helpful dance between strangers who want to help each other.
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Today, you'll learn both sides of this dance perfectly.
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Remember, asking for directions shows you're brave and smart.
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You're not afraid to talk to strangers.
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You're not too proud to ask for help.
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You've been building courage for six days.
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Today, use that courage to explore the world.
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Same powerful system as always.
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Listen, repeat out loud, and really imagine yourself in situations where you need directions.
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Today, I'll ask you simple questions about places in your area.
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Just answer naturally.
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That's perfect practice.
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These sentences are direct and polite because that's exactly how people ask for directions in real life.
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Clear questions, helpful answers, quick results.
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No fancy vocabulary, just useful English that gets you where you need to go.
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Don't give up, speak out loud, and imagine using these sentences when you're actually lost or looking for something.
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Direction English should be confident and clear, just like you.
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Ready to never be lost again?
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Let's begin.
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Here we go.
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Let's learn to ask for directions like confident English speakers.
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Set 1.
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Basic direction questions.
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Sentence 1.
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Where is the bathroom? Where is the bathroom? Where is the bathroom?
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What place do you visit most often?
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Sentence 2.
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How do I get to the bank?
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Sentence 3.
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Is the post office near here?
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Is the post office near here?
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Is the post office near here?
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Sentence 4.
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Can you help me find this address?
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Can you help me find this address?
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Can you help me find this address?
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Perfect.
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You sound so polite and clear.
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Sentence 5 Which way is the train station?
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Which way is the train station?
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Which way is the train station?
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Sentence 6 Am I going the right way?
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Am I going the right way?
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Am I going the right way?
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Sentence 7.
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How far is it from here?
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How far is it from here?
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How far is it from here?
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Do you prefer to walk or drive to places?
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Sentence 8.
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Can I walk there or do I need a car?
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Can I walk there or do I need a car?
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Can I walk there or do I need a car?
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Sentence 9.
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Turn left at the next street.
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Sentence 10.
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Go straight for two blocks.
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Go straight for two blocks.
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Excellent.
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Set one complete.
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You sound like someone who knows how to get help.
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Set two.
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Longer direction conversations.
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Now let's practice more detailed direction conversations.
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You're ready.
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Sentence 11.
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Excuse me, do you know where the nearest hospital is?
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Sentence 12.
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I'm looking for a good restaurant around here.
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Sentence 13.
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Could you please repeat those directions more slowly?
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Could you please repeat those directions more slowly?
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Could you please repeat those directions more slowly?
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Sentence 14.
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Is there a parking lot near the shopping center?
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You're asking questions with such natural confidence.
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Sentence 15.
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How long does it take to walk to the museum?
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How long does it take to walk to the museum?
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How long does it take to walk to the museum?
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Sentence 16.
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I think I made a wrong turn somewhere back there.
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I think I made a wrong turn somewhere back there.
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I think I made a wrong turn somewhere back there.
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What's the most interesting place in your city?
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Sentence 17.
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The GPS on my phone isn't working very well today.
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The GPS on my phone isn't working very well today.
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The GPS on my phone isn't working very well today.
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Sentence 18 Thank you so much for your help with the directions.
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Thank you so much for your help with the directions.
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Thank you so much for your help with the directions.
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Sentence 19 I'm new to this area, so I don't know my way around yet.
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I'm new to this area, so I don't know my way around yet.
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I'm new to this area, so I don't know my way around yet.
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Sentence 20 That landmark you mentioned will help me remember the way.
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That landmark you mentioned will help me remember the way.
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That landmark you mentioned will help me remember the way.
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Great job!
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You're having real conversations about finding places.
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Set 3, Confident Direction Sentences This final set shows you navigating the world with confidence.
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Sentence 21.
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I'm not afraid to ask for directions when I need help.
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I'm not afraid to ask for directions when I need help.
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I'm not afraid to ask for directions when I need help.
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Sentence 22.
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Getting lost sometimes leads me to discover new places.
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Getting lost sometimes leads me to discover new places.
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Getting lost sometimes leads me to discover new places.
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Sentence 23.
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I always carry a map and keep my phone charged when I travel.
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I always carry a map and keep my phone charged when I travel.
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I always carry a map and keep my phone charged when I travel.
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Feel the confidence and preparation in these words.
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Sentence 24.
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Most people are happy to help when you ask directions politely.
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Most people are happy to help when you ask directions politely.
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Most people are happy to help when you ask directions politely.
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Sentence 25 I explore new neighborhoods without fear because I can ask for help.
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I explore new neighborhoods without fear because I can ask for help.
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I explore new neighborhoods without fear because I can ask for help.
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Sentence 26, learning Sentence 26 Learning the layout of a new city is like solving a puzzle.
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Learning the layout of a new city is like solving a puzzle.
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Learning the layout of a new city is like solving a puzzle.
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Sentence 27.
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I always say thank you when someone gives me directions.
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I always say thank you when someone gives me directions.
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I always say thank you when someone gives me directions.
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You're speaking with such natural politeness and confidence.
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Sentence 28.
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Finding my way in English makes me feel independent and strong.
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Finding my way in English makes me feel independent and strong.
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Finding my way in English makes me feel independent and strong.
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Sentence 29 Every new place I visit becomes familiar with time and practice.
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Every new place I visit becomes familiar with time and practice.
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Every new place I visit becomes familiar with time and practice.
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Sentence 30.
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I can go anywhere in the world because I speak English confidently.
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I can go anywhere in the world because I speak English confidently.
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I can go anywhere in the world because I speak English confidently.
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Outstanding!
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Day 7 is complete and you were absolutely magnificent.
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You just learned one of the most important survival skills in English, asking for directions and finding your way anywhere.
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These sentences will give you confidence to explore.
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The world.
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You've now completed 210 sentences over 7 days.
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210 sentences.
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But more importantly, you've completed one full week.
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Seven days in a row proves you're not just trying.
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You're succeeding.
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You're building the English-speaking life you want.
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I loved how you sounded today.
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Confident.
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polite, and unafraid to ask for help.
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Direction English might seem simple, but it's how you become independent in any English-speaking place.
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It's how you explore new cities, find hidden restaurants, discover amazing places.
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Tomorrow is Day 8, and we're going to learn about ordering food in restaurants,
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Another incredibly practical skill that you'll use whenever you eat out.
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Imagine confidently ordering exactly what you want in any restaurant.
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Before you go, think about a place you'd like to visit but have never been.
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Practice asking for directions to that place using the sentences you learned today.
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You have the vocabulary.
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You have the confidence now.
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you'll never be truly lost again.
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You're not just learning English anymore.
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You're becoming someone who can navigate the world independently.
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That's the difference between being scared and being confident, and you, my friend, are becoming confidently independent in English.
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See you tomorrow for day eight.
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You're stronger than ever.
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Keep exploring and keep speaking.
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Great job today, English learners.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “🔴 30 English Sentences Asking for Directions”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Sentence, direction, English, confidence, walk. This video has 211 sentences and 1669 words to shadow. The speech runs for 22:19. The speaker talks slowly, about 75 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 38 of its 211 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| explore verb | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | To examine or investigate something systematically. |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| discover verb | /dɪˈskʌvə/ | To find or learn something for the first time. |
| polite adjective | /pəˈlaɪt/ | Well-mannered, civilized. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| layout noun | /ˈleɪ.aʊt/ | A structured arrangement of items within certain limits. |
| puzzle noun | /ˈpʌzəl/ | The state of feeling confused or mystified because one cannot understand a complicated matter, a problem, etc.; bewilderment, confusion; (countable) often in… |
| landmark noun | /ˈlændmɑːk/ | A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation. |
| naturally adverb | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | In a natural manner. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| survival noun | /sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/ | The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life. |
| courage noun | /ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ | The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate. |
| stranger noun | /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ | A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance. |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). |
| speak out verb | To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How do I get to the airport?
- What place do you visit most often?
- How do I get to the bank?
- Can you help me find this address?
- What's the most interesting place in your city?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | You've now completed · you've completed · have never been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | were lost · be lost |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | someone who knows · someone who can |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | its best · the nearest · the most interesting |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 48 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, I'm, you'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/
- Long words — get the stress right: naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like explore, shadow, helpful.
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.