Shadowing Practice: 5-Minute English Conversation Practice: Small Talk & Introductions (Exchange Student) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Where are you from, Jenny?
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I’m from New York, in the United States.
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New York? Wow, that sounds great!
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How old are you, Jenny?
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I’m 19 years old.
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What about you?
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I’m 19, too!
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So, why are you in Japan?
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I’m here as an exchange student.
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I want to learn Japanese and learn about the culture.
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That’s nice!
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How long will you stay in Japan?
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I will stay for one year.
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I want to study and see many things.
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One year? That’s a long time!
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Do you like Japan?
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Yes, I really like it!
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The country is beautiful.
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And the food is very good.
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I agree. Japan is a wonderful place.
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Do you live here?
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Yes, I was born and raised in Japan.
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I love it here.
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There’s always something new to see.
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Are there nice places to go out?
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Yes! There are many parks cafes shopping malls and famous places like a traditional castle.
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Wow, that sounds nice!
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I want to visit a traditional castle.
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I want to take pictures.
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That’s a great idea!
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The park around the castle is very beautiful.
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Really? Do you want to come with me?
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Sure, I’d love to!
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Let’s go on Saturday morning.
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Great! I can’t wait for the weekend.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “5-Minute English Conversation Practice: Small Talk & Introductions”. This video has 35 sentences and 205 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:41. The speaker talks at a steady 122 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 12 of its 35 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
11 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| castle noun | /ˈkɑːsəl/ | A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or… |
| mall noun | /mɔːl/ | A pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct. |
| cafe noun | /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ | A convenience store, originally one that sold coffee and similar basic items. |
| traditional adjective | /tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ | Of, relating to, or derived from tradition. |
| agree verb | /əˈɡɹi/ | To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people. |
| weekend noun | /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ | The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in Western countries, Saturday and Sunday. |
| shop noun | /ʃɑp/ | An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well. |
| exchange noun | /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ | An act of exchanging or trading. |
| wonderful adjective | /ˈwʌndəfl̩/ | Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary. |
| famous adjective | /ˈfeɪ.məs/ | Well known. |
| raise verb | /ɹeɪz/ | To cause to rise; to lift or elevate. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I’m here as an exchange student.
- Do you live here?
- Do you want to come with me?
- I can’t wait for the weekend.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can't, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/, shop /ʃɑp/
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 castle, mall, cafe.
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.