Shadowing Practice: حابب تعرف الفرق بين اللي بيذاكر واللي بيمارس اللغه هنا هتسمع تعبير اللي اللغه جزء من يومه - Learn English Speaking with Video
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you say i'm very tired but your friend says i'm exhausted you say i forgot
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but someone else says it slipped my mind
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so what's the difference today we're going to learn how to make your english sound more natural more fluent
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and more like the english people actually use every day
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So, grab your coffee and let's get started.
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Welcome back to A Cup of English, where we learn to speak natural English, one conversation at a time.
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And here's something important.
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Speaking naturally doesn't mean using difficult words or trying to sound impressive.
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It means knowing the expressions people actually use in everyday situations.
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So, for each phrase, listen carefully,
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repeat after me, and imagine using it in a real conversation.
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Ready?
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Let's go!
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Part 1.
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Stop saying very.
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all the time.
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Let's start with a word you probably use every day.
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Very.
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There's nothing wrong with this word, of course. But sometimes,
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one stronger expression can make your English sound more natural instead of saying
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I'm very tired try
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I'm exhausted listen again
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I'm exhausted your turn now instead of saying I'm very hungry say I'm starving
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Come on, your turn.
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What about, I'm very busy.
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You can say, I'm swamped.
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Your turn. and
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if you're very excited about something you can say
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I can't wait for example my holiday starts tomorrow
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I can't wait your turn perfect let's put them together
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I'm exhausted I'm starving I'm swamped.
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I can't wait.
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Excellent.
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Four useful expressions you can start using today.
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Part two.
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When you don't know what to say.
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Now, imagine someone is talking to you in English,
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but you don't understand what they're saying what do you usually say
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sorry i i don't understand that's perfectly correct
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but here are some other natural expressions you can use first sorry i didn't catch that
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this means you didn't hear
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or understand what the person said for example sorry i didn't catch
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that could you say it again now repeat after me i didn't catch that
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next imagine someone is explaining something and you're getting confused
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you can say i'm not following for example sorry i'm not following could you explain that again
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your turn and here's another expression give me a second use it when you need a little time to think find something,
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or answer a question.
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For example, what's your email address?
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Give me a second, I'll find it.
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Your turn.
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Remember these three expressions.
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I didn't catch that.
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I'm not following.
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And give me a second.
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They'll help you handle everyday conversations with much more confidence.
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part three sound more natural in everyday conversations let's imagine your friend tells you something surprising you could say really
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and that's absolutely fine but you could also say no way for example I met my favorite actor yesterday.
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No way.
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Are you serious?
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Now repeat.
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No way.
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Here's another situation.
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Your friend tells you about a problem and you want to show
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that you understand you can say I've been there this means
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you've had a similar experience for example oh I was
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so nervous before my first interview oh I've been there I could barely sleep before mine your turn
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now imagine your friend asks you to make a decision
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but you don't have a strong preference instead of saying
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I don't mind you could say either way works for me for example do you want coffee or tea.
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Either way works for me.
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Your turn.
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And finally, when someone asks you to do something,
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but you need to tell them you'll do it later, try.
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I'll let you know.
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For example, Are you coming to the party?
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I haven't decided yet.
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I'll let you know.
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Your turn.
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Perfect.
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Let's practice them one more time.
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No way.
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Either way works for me.
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I'll let you know.
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these are the kinds of expressions that help conversations feel more relaxed
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and natural part four when life doesn't go as planned let's learn four expressions for those moments
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when things don't go quite right first imagine you forgot about an important appointment
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instead of saying i forgot about it you can say it slipped my mind for example
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i'm sorry i didn't call you it completely slipped my mind repeat after me it slipped my mind
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next you've made a mistake you can say i messed up for example i messed up the presentation
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but i'll do better next time your turn
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now imagine you've been trying to solve a problem for like an hour
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and suddenly you find the answer you can say i figured it out for example i couldn't open the file
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but i finally figured it out your turn and if you want to try something again say i'll give it another shot
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For example, I didn't pass the driving test, but I'll give it another shot.
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Repeat.
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I'll give it another shot.
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I'll give it another shot.
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Great!
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now you can say it slipped my mind I messed it up I figured it out
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I'll give it another shot.
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And just like that, you have four more useful expressions for real -life situations.
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Part 5.
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Your turn.
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Okay, it's time to see what you have learned.
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I'll give you a sentence.
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You think of a more natural way to express it.
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Ready?
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Number one.
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I'm very hungry.
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You can say, I'm starving.
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Pay attention.
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I won't help you the next time.
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Number two.
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I forgot about the meeting.
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Mm -hmm.
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Number three, I don't understand what you're saying.
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All right.
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Number four, I made a mistake.
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Perfect.
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And finally, number five, I will tell you when I decide.
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Perfect!
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How many did you answer?
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Tell me your score in the comments.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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so remember you don't need to learn a hundred new expressions
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every day to improve your english start with just three listen to them repeat them
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and use them in your next conversation because knowing English is one thing and using it naturally is what makes the difference.
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If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who's learning English.
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And I'll see you next time.
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Thank you so much for having a cup of English with me.
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And don't forget to listen, repeat, and use.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “حابب تعرف الفرق بين اللي بيذاكر واللي بيمارس اللغه هنا هتسمع تعبير اللي اللغه جزء من يومه”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: example, expression, english, repeat, imagine. This video has 135 sentences and 1057 words to shadow. The speech runs for 15:06. The speaker talks slowly, about 70 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.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| slip verb | /ˈslɪp/ | To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction. |
| exhaust verb | /ɪɡˈzɔst/ | To draw or let out wholly; to drain completely. |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| starve verb | /stɑɹv/ | To die because of lack of food or of not eating. |
| naturally adverb | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | In a natural manner. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| swamp noun | /ˈswɑmp/ | An area of wet (water-saturated), spongy (soft) land, often with trees, generally a rich ecosystem for certain plants and animals but ill-suited for many… |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| impressive adjective | /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ | Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| presentation noun | /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ | The act of presenting, or something presented. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| preference noun | /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ | The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of") |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mess up verb | To make a mess of; to untidy, disorder, soil, or muss. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What about, I'm very busy.
- You can say, I'm swamped.
- I'm exhausted I'm starving I'm swamped.
- For example, what's your email address?
- How many did you answer?
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 | I've been · you've had · haven't decided |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | Stop saying · start using |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll find · They'll help · you'll do |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm starving · is talking · they're saying |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 67 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 slip, exhaust, everyday.
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.