Shadowing Practice: A Day In The Life At AMERICAN PUBLIC SCHOOL - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Good morning!
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Welcome to Day in the Life at American Public School.
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I'm gonna take you guys along.
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It's gonna be a fun video.
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Also, it's cold and I have to bike.
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Just like my last video, gotta start it off with an American school bus.
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Alright, I'm gonna go drink up my coffee and let's go to school.
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I put a button on my shoe and some safety pins.
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You know, you could call me a fashion designer, but you know.
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Alright, let's go.
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It's about a British guy who spends a year in France.
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Tuesday!
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Last day, classes tomorrow! For you!
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Oh yeah, sorry.
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Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello
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Hello Hello Hello You're so cute
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You want to say goodbye?
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Yes?
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No?
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Alright.
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Alright.
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Alright.
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Squirrel!
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Squirrel!
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Look at him!
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He's right there!
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No way!
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Guys, it's gonna be a good day.
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That's like, good luck.
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Alright.
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It's cold.
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To be completely honest, it actually feels kind of nice.
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There's no going back from here.
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We made it in.
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First period and no one's here.
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W-what?
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Yeah, because no one stands up for the pledge anymore.
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This is on the architecture squad.
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Did you ever buy a Rolex?
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No, I wouldn't buy them.
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You can get them on the streets of New York for about $500.
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That's true.
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We'll be able to tell the difference.
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They all look the same.
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Some of the stuff, you know, and I, oh look at this.
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I checked the price, oh $2500.
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I'm thinking, what the hell are you doing?
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You ain't got that money.
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Oh my gosh.
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It's supposed to have bulletproof windows and be resistant to sledgehammers.
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Ohhhh.
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That's what they need, I should talk.
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Exactly.
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Waiting for the bell.
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I like it.
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Okay.
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Second period American history.
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Taking a test today.
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Vote Ash more cash.
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What's that for?
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This is, it's for my Gov campaign.
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You know, American schools, we like to um...
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Common Core Education?
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You want to be in the video?
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You want to meet?
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You wanna say why?
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Balanced Saratoga It's tough
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I'm not going to go.
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Right now we're gonna get some printed papers
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and images for our poster for our French presentation that we have to do on cacao in the Cote d'Ivoire.
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So, we're gonna see the construction.
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We need to talk.
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We do?
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Yeah.
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Okay.
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So you're using the color printer and we need it?
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I'm just going to take forever now.
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It's going to be great.
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See, that's fast.
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He said...
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I'm gonna say it.
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Yeah.
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I just said it.
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Well, yeah.
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Can I do it?
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Yeah, I woke up with a fever of a hundred point four this morning So why are you here?
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Is that Eric?
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Yes Just the fire talking about the road here Shout out the library
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I'm just thinking that's not.
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Aw, there's one of those that don't work.
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What do you mean it doesn't work?
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Oh, oh, would you look at that?
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Go menne. That was good.
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I think that.
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You got a game's turn?
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I gotta like actually grind tonight.
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I might, yeah.
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Yeah.
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I know, thanks.
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Okay, are you filming?
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Oh, hi Max, the camera.
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He's walking backwards in the hallway, which is probably a bad idea.
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Um, but I just wanna let you guys know that you're worth every penny, and you guys are awesome, and Max is kind of a cool guy, even though he's wearing some WAC pants today, but they're kinda neat.
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Um, he's going to AP Psych to learn about your brain and how it works.
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Um, okay.
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I'm gonna be late to class.
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Okay, and?
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Eleven, pretzel.
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Twelve, sage.
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Thirteen, January.
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Yeah, write as many words as you can.
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You've got 4.6 doing by tomorrow.
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We are testing a week from yesterday.
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So testing Monday.
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Next Monday.
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Thank you, guys.
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Thank you, guys.
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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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Thank you.
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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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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Oh.
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American lunch.
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Yes.
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Very sad.
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Give us the rundown.
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So, this is an untoasted bagel, and I didn't have time to make it in the morning because we're super rushed.
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Alright.
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So, it looks like this, and it's not that great looking, but it'll do.
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What's your favorite part of American public school?
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I had to pick it be my friends.
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What's the worst part?
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The worst part?
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American schools expect a lot from you, and sometimes you just don't have those capabilities.
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Can we give them an outfit tour?
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Oh, Vermont!
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It's an air pod.
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All right.
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So, Mr. Campbell.
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My friend has a YouTube channel and we're taking him as a- Come on!
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Okay, let's just tell you a little secret stuff about Max.
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Oh my god, look at this lighting.
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He's really nice.
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And he always thinks we're vlogging.
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You wanna say hi to the vlog?
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I know.
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Madam Campbell!
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I just think it's a fun fact.
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Oh, this is Max.
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This is Max's camera.
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We took over Max's vlog.
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This is my ex French teacher.
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I know.
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I know.
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I love you too.
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I love you too.
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You could just stay with French and then we could hang out every day.
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So, Madame Campbell, what's something you have to say about Max?
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He's a sweetie.
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It's been fun watching him grow up.
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Do you remember us freshman year?
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Of course, I remember your little babies.
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It's a little annoying, but I still love you.
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This is our library.
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It's not allowed.
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Just pretend that we're not filming.
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I'm filming.
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Don't you think I'm doing this?
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Yeah, you know.
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Shh, I'm gonna play with you.
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All right, it's night.
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Alright, is it on my account?
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No. Hey guys, so something
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that I have really noticed about Max since he started his YouTube channel is he's gotten a lot less shy.
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You didn't even have to.
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Hi.
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So, this is one of Max's friends, Andre.
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Max's best friend.
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Well, what's something about Max you would like to share with his fans?
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You know, I just really admire how he balances everything, you know?
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Balancing junior year while managing a YouTube channel, that's impressive to say the least.
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Sam, where are you going for college?
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NC State. For what?
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Swimming.
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Hell yeah.
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Sam!
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Guys, so I was inspired by Max.
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Me and Max both run cross country and track.
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He's a lot faster than me, guaranteed.
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But I wanted to try new things, so I decided to join the swim team this year.
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Yeah she did and you know what?
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She's killing it.
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I wasn't gonna hate this.
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But yeah, I was inspired by Max and it's my first swim beat.
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No!
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Alright, see ya!
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There you go you!
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Jack, you guys.
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One.
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One.
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One.
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One.
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Failure.
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Video.
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We're doing this.
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Melody.
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This is my rash plant.
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My radish plant.
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Update day 36.
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Got some nice flowers.
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Looking pretty swell.
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That was smart to put the 1, 2, 3, 4 on the sides.
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How many leaves?
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I didn't count yet.
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I do care if I film, but I'm not.
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I think you're so surprised to see.
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That's me too!
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I don't know.
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I'm gonna give a source burger.
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And that concludes A Day in the Life at American Public School.
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Is that Ryan ZIE?
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No way!
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Dude, can I get your autograph? Who?
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Me?
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Dude, it's a pleasure to meet you.
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It's a pleasure to meet you too.
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I'm sorry I disrupted you during French class.
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Guys, it's Ryan ZIE.
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Holy sh...
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I didn't
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see anything.
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Thank you.
Context & Background
In the video titled "A Day In The Life At AMERICAN PUBLIC SCHOOL," the speaker provides a glimpse into a typical day at an American public school. The casual narrative showcases everyday activities, thoughts, and interactions that students experience. From the speaker's amusing comments about fashion to his observations on student behavior, the transcript offers an authentic reflection of life in an American educational setting. This context is essential for English learners as it introduces them to colloquial language and cultural references, enhancing their understanding of everyday American speech.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “Good morning!” - A friendly greeting to start conversations.
- “It’s going to be a good day.” - A positive expression used to set the tone for the day.
- “What the hell are you doing?” - An informal way to express surprise or disbelief.
- “Did you ever buy a Rolex?” - A conversational inquiry that can lead to discussions about luxury items.
- “Look at this!” - An enthusiastic way to draw attention to something interesting.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively use this video for improving your English speaking skills through shadow speaking, follow this structured approach:
- Watch the Video Once: Before practicing, watch the video attentively to get familiar with the context and the speaker's tone.
- Split the Transcript: Break down the transcript into smaller sections. This makes it easier to focus on pronunciation and intonation.
- Listen Closely: Play a segment of the video and listen to how the speaker articulates words and phrases. Pay attention to any idiomatic expressions or slang.
- Repeat & Shadow: As you listen to each segment, try to repeat what the speaker says immediately after. This technique of shadow speech helps in mimicking natural speech rhythms and improving English pronunciation.
- Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice. Compare it to the original audio to identify areas for improvement.
- Practice Regularly: Incorporate these phrases into your daily English speaking practice, focusing on both clarity and fluency, similar to what you'd experience in IELTS speaking practice.
By leveraging the engaging content of this video and utilizing shadow speaking techniques, you'll be well on your way to improving your English speaking capabilities, enhancing your communication skills in everyday conversations.
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.