Shadowing Practice: A Japanese Woman Told PewDiePie Off For Not Disciplining His Son - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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I got told off like a Japanese woman told me off.
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I got told off like a Japanese woman told me off.
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Yeah, because she was like, this is Japan.
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You can't do it.
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Love to see my favorite Swede sichling for charity.
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Love from Finland.
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Oh, thank you.
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Also Floor Gang arrives up.
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How many from Finland?
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I don't know about Finland.
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Wait, so she was shouting at you?
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Yeah.
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Said this is Japan?
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Yeah, she said this is Japan.
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It's Japanese Japan.
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What?
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Because Bjorn was playing with pigeons.
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What's wrong with that?
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It's not a thing kids do, I guess.
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What the f***?
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She got mad that I didn't tell him off.
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What?
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It wasn't bothering anyone, but I think technically she's right,
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but at the same time,
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it was really weird to get so mad about.
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Yeah, I mean, some people get so weird about things sometimes here.
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That's never happened to me before.
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Yeah?
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Have you been told off?
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Yeah, I've been told off.
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Yeah?
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I see the way you said that.
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I had a really bad experience this one time when...
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I don't mean to bring it up, man.
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I, like, there was a courtyard I always used to walk through.
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Yeah? because it was like four giant apartment buildings
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and i couldn't read japanese
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and it said like don't walk through here oh it was like an open courtyard like it was super easy
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and it would like it would shave off like like two
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minutes walking through this thing otherwise i'd go around the whole like apartment block yeah
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and one time this guy came out he was like shaking he was
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so angry and he was like screaming at me
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and i called up a japanese friend because this guy was in my face screaming at me.
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And then he was like, you gotta leave.
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And I was already basically out of the courtyard.
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That's so funny.
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And he was like, you got to get all the way around.
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Get out.
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Get out.
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And yeah, he was like so aggressively mean.
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You do not break the rules.
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It'll matter if you do.
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And I was like, damn, okay, man.
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It was like month two in Japan.
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I was like, oh, shit, this feels really bad.
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I don't like this.
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Yeah.
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It's not a good feeling.
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No, because it's like, man,
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maybe I did do something wrong.
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Exactly, right?
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And you're like, I really didn't do anything crazy.
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I didn't hurt anyone.
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I just didn't know.
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Yeah, that guy was really f***ing, like, so aggressive.
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Sometimes the rules, I'm like, damn.
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You know, at parks, there's always,
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like, screens, like, Don't sit on the grass.
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Don't have fun.
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It's a park.
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There's kids, like, as examples.
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I can't believe it.
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Yeah, kids can't have fun.
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They can't express joy.
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on the flip side it's pretty awesome yeah it's actually like
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pretty amazing people follow the rules it makes a nice test yeah it's just sometimes they're like they add like
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that one extra rule that's like why why'd you add
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that what happened what was that one really loud kid who like ruined it for everyone
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or like who brought that rule up like who was like oh we should have a no shouting for kids rule.
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They really get out of hand.
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Have you ever had experience like that Felix?
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Yeah I was saying like I was told that because Bjorn was playing with a pigeon.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with real-life conversations, like the one featured in this video about a Japanese woman addressing cultural expectations, creates a unique opportunity for English speaking practice. The dynamic exchange offers learners insights into both language and cultural nuances, making it an invaluable resource for improving fluency. As you practice speaking, focus on the contextual aspects of the dialogue, from emotional reactions to societal norms. This not only enhances comprehension but also helps you develop a more natural speaking style, allowing you to express yourself effectively in various situations.

Benefits of Practicing with Real Conversations

  • Realism: Authentic dialogues help you learn to navigate everyday interactions.
  • Cultural Awareness: Understanding social cues and cultural responses enriches your contextual knowledge.
  • Confidence Building: Practicing with realistic scenarios enables you to speak with greater assurance.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the video, several key structures are utilized that are essential for learners to grasp:

  • Direct Speech: The phrase, “This is Japan,” illustrates how to convey commands and cultural assertions effectively. Understanding how to quote others can enhance your conversational skills.
  • Past Tense Usage: The expression “I got told off” demonstrates how to narrate past experiences. This construction is valuable for discussing previous events and experiences in English.
  • Conditional Statements: The speaker reflects on hypothetical situations, such as “if I had known the rules.” This structure is vital for expressing possibilities and making polite requests.

Utilizing these expressions in your own conversations will be crucial as you learn English with YouTube and improve English pronunciation.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you shadow and practice speaking along with the video, pay attention to specific words and accents that may challenge your pronunciation:

  • “Courtyard”: The ‘t’ sound can often be dropped or softened; practice enunciating the full word clearly.
  • “Shouting”: This word may sometimes sound like “shoutin’” in casual speech. Ensure you articulate the ‘g’ sound for clarity.
  • Accents: The speaker has a distinct accent that may differ from standard English; listen closely to understand the nuances and mimic the speech patterns.

By focusing on these pronunciation traps, you’ll further enhance your ability to communicate effectively and clearly, allowing you to participate in discussions like those in the video. This practice aligns perfectly with the philosophy of shadow speech techniques to better your speaking skills.

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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