Shadowing Practice: 50 Action Verbs You ACTUALLY Use Every Day (Comprehensible Input) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Okay, today we are going to learn about running.
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Okay, today we are going to learn about running.
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You can run upstairs, run on grass, anything.
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Walking.
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This is crumpling.
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Crumpling paper. And this is throwing.
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Catching.
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Throwing the garbage in the trash.
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Throwing.
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And this is jogging.
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It's a little bit different than running or walking.
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Jogging.
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It's in between running, walking, jogging. That is jogging.
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Walking.
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Jogging.
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Running.
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That's the difference between those three.
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Running.
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Jogging.
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Walking.
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Jump.
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and this is to open open open
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and this is to close close close remember
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if you open something you usually have to close it
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so they usually go together open and close this is to sit to sit
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i am sitting sit this standing i'm standing stand i'm sitting
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and this is to break break break this is to point
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i am pointing point you see i'm pointing at the peacocks you see point
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Look at that pointing and pointing pointing outside pointing at the glass cups now.
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This is smile
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Smile this is frown
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Frown and there's also a very popular saying turn that frown upside down So turn that frown into a smile frown
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Another emotion is laughing an action laughing.
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Ha ha ha ha like laughing like That's funny.
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Laughing.
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Ha ha ha ha.
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It's hard to just laugh randomly, but that's laughing.
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This is to sing.
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Oh, Canada.
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Now I am drawing.
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I'm drawing.
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I am not good at drawing.
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I'm not good, but I could try.
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I could still try to draw.
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Okay so this is hiding.
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I am hiding behind a curtain.
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And this is hiding also.
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I'm hiding a hat behind my back.
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Now I'm pushing it.
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Pushing it closed.
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Push.
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Closed.
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I am pushing it closed.
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push pull open pull open pull this is cleaning I am cleaning the window
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cleaning the window I am writing I wrote this now crying cry crying
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Now, listening.
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I am listening to music.
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I'm listening to music.
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Okay, so this is sleeping.
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You could sleep on a bed or if you're tired, on your couch.
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On your sofa or couch.
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And you could also sleep on a hammock.
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Going to sleep.
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and this is waking up waking up
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waking up i am waking up now now let's learn to wash to wash
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so you could wash laundry dirty laundry you could wash it i am washing my laundry
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but you could also wash dishes wash You see the dishes are dirty so you can wash them.
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I'm washing a cup.
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Wash it.
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I've just washed the cup.
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After you wash a cup you can put it here for it to dry.
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Dry.
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Now I'm reading.
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Forbes.
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I'm reading.
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I can also read on my phone.
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I can read comics, manga on my phone.
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On my phone.
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I'm reading them to kick kick
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I'm going to kick the sofa kick kick you normally kick a soccer ball But I don't have one kick
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That hurt this is a rock.
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Okay now let's stretch See like this Stretching.
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The next word is scratch.
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I'm scratching my head.
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I'm scratching my arm.
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Scratch.
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Okay, the next word is to look.
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I am looking at the horizon.
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To look, okay?
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Look.
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I'm looking.
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I'm looking.
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This is looking, looking under the bed.
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The next word is yawning.
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Yawning.
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When you're tired.
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Tired.
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Next is also clapping.
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Clapping my hands.
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Clapping.
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You clap your hands after a performance, movie, a speech.
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You clap.
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Clapping means good job, you did well.
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can also be sarcastic like wow good job sarcastic where you don't really mean it another word is texting texting
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when you text someone hi how are you today I was
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thinking maybe we'll go Swiss calling hi yeah yeah they should subscribe like
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and and tell me what country they're from is lying down.
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Lying down.
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It's not sleeping, but just lying down.
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Now this is to show,
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follow my personal Instagram, if you want.
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So I am showing you my Instagram.
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So if you want, you could follow.
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Now I'm watching TV.
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I'm watching the television.
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TV.
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The TV.
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I'm watching.
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All right, what are you doing?
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Cooking.
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Cooking?
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Cooking food, pork, beef, cooking in general.
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So right now he's coating, coating the pork.
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This is the coated pork.
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This is frying.
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You could say all this is cooking.
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It's all cooking.
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Okay the food has been cooked.
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So it's done.
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Now let's eat.
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Let's eat.
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Okay so we have the food.
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Eat.
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After you eat, you drink juice or water.
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I'm drinking.
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Drinking.
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Okay.
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The next verb is to talk.
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This is like talking to someone, talking to something.
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You can talk to your dog,
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your cat, a person, your co-worker
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or you could talk to teddy bear hello how are you i'm doing good a little bit tired
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but i'm okay what do you think of the weather today
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is it nice is it sunny is it cloudy is it
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misty is it overcast today the weather is very sunny
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and what is one of your favorite hobbies to do what do you like doing on your free time
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I literally can only sleep.
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You hear that?
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That's him.
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Anyways, this is talking.
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This is also called a conversation or talking.
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He's talking, I'm talking, and that's a conversation.
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And also what I do every day to the camera when I talk to you guys is talking to I'm talking, talk.
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Now let's talk about buying and selling.
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Buy and sell.
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Here you could see I'm on Vans and here you could buy shoes
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so you could choose your size add it to cart
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and then buy them the store vans is selling shoes
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and i am buying shoes with money so i'm paying money to buy shoes
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so remember i'm buying so i give money and they are selling
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so they take my money receive my money usually it's a company that sells and a person that buys.
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Okay this is also driving.
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You can see it's early and I'm driving.
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This is to fix.
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To fix a vehicle in this video
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or to fix a car to fix anything like this but usually it's with vehicles or repairing something to fix.
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First is what type of videos do you guys want more?
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Do you guys want more shorter videos,
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like 8 to 12 minutes,
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but more often, like every two to three days?
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Or do you want longer videos,
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like above 30, around 30 minutes to an hour videos,
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but only once a week?
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What do you guys prefer?
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And also, do you guys want more traveling videos of me traveling places or just daily life vlogging?
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And also, what level of English are you so I can make videos for the big majority?
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Are you guys beginners, advanced,
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or intermediate so I can start making more videos for you guys?
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again guys thank you for watching make sure to like comment subscribe i'll see you guys at the next video bye

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Why practice speaking with this video?

This video offers a unique opportunity to enhance your English speaking skills through the practice of daily action verbs that you are likely to use in conversation. By focusing on practical vocabulary, you engage with language that holds relevance in your everyday life. Using these action verbs, such as "run," "throw," and "smile," allows you to create realistic scenarios that improve your speaking fluency. The emphasis on comprehensible input means that you can easily follow along even if you're a beginner, making this an excellent tool for those looking to incorporate the shadowing technique into their practice. Try repeating the actions and phrases, as this technique enhances memory retention and helps you to naturally develop your speaking rhythm through shadowspeaks.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, several key structures are used that are essential for clear communication in English. Let's explore a few:

  • Present Continuous Tense: The speaker often uses phrases like "I am running" or "I am laughing." This structure indicates actions that are happening right now, allowing learners to express ongoing activities effectively.
  • Imperatives: Instructions like "point" and "sit" showcase how to give commands in English. Understanding this form is crucial for clear communication when interacting in various situations.
  • Pairing Verbs: The video highlights words that often go together, such as "open" and "close." Learning these pairs allows for a more nuanced understanding of actions, which you can incorporate into your daily conversations.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice speaking along with this video, pay attention to some common pronunciation challenges:

  • “Running” vs. “Jogging”: Many learners mix up these terms. Make sure to stress the distinct vowel sounds and the ending “-ing” for clarity.
  • “Throwing” and “Catching”: The transitions between these sounds can be tricky. Practice saying them slowly at first, and then increase your speed as you become more comfortable.
  • Emotional expressions: Words like “smile” and “frown” require practice, as they involve more than just vocalization; the emotion in your tone matters. Aim to adjust your intonation when trying to express these feelings in conversation.

Incorporating these strategies into your practice will not only improve English pronunciation but also build your confidence in using everyday language. Remember, utilizing the shadow speak method can significantly enhance your learning journey by providing a live interaction with the language.

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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