Shadowing Practice: A Day in the Life with Lily Muni He | Aramco Team Series Shenzhen - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, this is Lily Munihi.
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We are here with Aramco Team Series to show you a day in my life.
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We're just about to go into the studios to do a little filming, so come on.
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You'd be surprised, like you don't always need to swing really fast to hit it far.
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Can I please get an iced latte with oat milk?
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Now I can start my day.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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The future is very bright.
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We're lost.
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We're touring the golf course.
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We're trying to go to the putting green.
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We have finally found it.
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Thank you so much.
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Thank you so much.
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The sun's out.
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It's nice.
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We usually start our practice with putting during my warm-ups.
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I'd like to go to the range right before I'm about to tee off so I feel properly warmed up.
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This is my stretching routine.
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I should be doing more than this, but I get a bit lazy sometimes.
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When I was in high school, I feel like I never warmed up.
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But now in my 20s, I feel like I have to stretch.
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So we just finished warming up.
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A little bit more than warm.
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I'm like properly sweating, but we're going to go play a few holes.
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So you guys want to come along?
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This place is so big.
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It's our fourth time getting lost today. So this is Ben.
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He's on my bag this week.
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He used to play on China Tour?
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Yeah, I used to play on PJ Tour China.
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So I feel like you're probably more familiar with this course than I am.
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I think playing in Asia, it's always really interesting because the courses are so different.
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Just jogging down some notes.
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Everyone does it differently.
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Like they write down little notes and key points to remember, but you know, I like to use my multicolored pens and I color code everything.
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Just keep it simple.
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But yeah, basically, mark out where I don't wanna be and where I wanna be.
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I love rabbits.
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I have two pet rabbits at home.
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One's named Turbo and one's named Birdie.
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I was also born in the year of the rabbit on the Chinese horoscope, so this is my lucky bunny.
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And then a chili, a little chili jelly cat because that's my logo.
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It's also my golf ball.
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It's got a chili and my initials, Lily, Muni He.
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It's very tropical.
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I feel like I'm in Jurassic Park, but it's not easy because I feel like the greens are quite small.
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It can get really gusty, so windy out here, but it's inconsistent.
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So I just have to be aware of that.
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The ball can sit in weird lies, and you just have to kind of read and understand how it's gonna come out and take a guess.
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Oh, there's another one coming.
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Am I the cat whisperer?
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This is the best day of my life.
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No water?
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I think they want tuna fish.
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There's a cat cafe in the hotel where you can go and pet cats, so you know where to find me this afternoon afternoon.
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You see that like tree trunk?
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Yeah, right there.
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The one that's like way down there.
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Past the water.
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Yeah.
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So I think that's it for my practice round for the day.
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I've got 18 more holes of practice to do tomorrow
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so it'll be plenty of play but it was really nice to get to see what the course is like.
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Good luck this week.
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It's fun.
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It's got the right amount of challenge.
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I'm really looking forward to the week.
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Hopefully we can see some low scores.
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Thank you guys for following along and watching a day in my life
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and let's hope we get some good golf this weekend and lots of birdies.

Why This Video Is Perfect for English Speaking Practice

If you’re looking to learn English with videos, this clip of Lily Muni He’s day on the golf course is a goldmine. It’s full of natural, conversational English—the kind people use in real life. No stiff scripts here! Lily talks about her morning, getting lost, and her pets, which makes the dialogue relatable. Plus, her tone is friendly and relaxed, so it’s easy to follow. This is ideal for shadow speech practice—you can mimic her rhythm and intonation without feeling overwhelmed.

Breaking Down Natural Phrases

Let’s look at a few lines that sound so natural you might not even notice them. First: “You’d be surprised, like you don’t always need to swing really fast to hit it far.” The word “like” here isn’t just a filler—it softens the statement, making it sound casual, like how friends talk. Next: “I should be doing more than this, but I get a bit lazy sometimes.” “Should be doing” and “get a bit lazy” are everyday phrases that show honesty and self-deprecation—perfect for sounding human in English. Finally: “This place is so big. It's our fourth time getting lost today.” Short, simple sentences connected by a common situation (“getting lost”) make this easy to remember and repeat. These phrases are great for shadowspeaks because they’re practical and sound authentic.

A Simple Shadowing Routine to Try

Ready to practice? Here’s a repeat-and-record loop using the video:

  1. Watch a 10-second clip (like Lily ordering her iced latte) and listen closely to her tone and pauses.
  2. Hit pause, then shadow speak—repeat the line out loud, trying to match her speed and emphasis. Don’t worry about mistakes—focus on flow!
  3. Record yourself, then compare it to the video. Notice how your “thank you, thank you” sounds next to hers. Did you stress the same words?
  4. Do this with 3-4 clips a day. Over time, you’ll start to pick up her natural rhythm, making your English sound more fluent.

This routine works because it’s small, focused, and uses real dialogue. Whether you’re into golf or just love learning English with videos, this video will help you speak more like a native.

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.