Shadowing Practice: a productive & busy day in my life ★ VLOG - Learn English Speaking with Video
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good morning guys
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and welcome back today i wanted to do another little vlog
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my new thing guys has been ice rolling my face in the mornings i put it in my fridge
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and it feels
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so good does this actually do anything i don't think this
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does anything except it feels good sorry do i seem tired right now.
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I honestly am really exhausted.
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I got no sleep last night.
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I have my list today of things that I want to do.
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And I thought I'd kind of just like fill you guys in on my day before I get started.
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It's currently 8 30.
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I'm getting ready to go to a little workout class this morning.
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I guess it's not really a class.
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I'm going to SoulCycle.
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I love SoulCycle.
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I haven't been there I think since I lived in LA which was years ago.
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If I start my day off working out I automatically feel 10 times better throughout the rest of the day.
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I feel like it's pretty split.
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Like people who like to work out in the morning versus working out at night. So yeah, that's actually been kind of like a resolution of mine this year is to work out like three times a week.
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okay guys i just got out of soul cycle it was actually really fun it was fun until the end
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when i forgot my locker password i couldn't get stuff out of my locker
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and i was kind of freaking out because i had like my purse
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and stuff in there and i just like knew
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that would happen i almost didn't set a code for
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that reason because i feel like
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that was just bound to happen my like lock code was
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so embarrassing i was like way too scared to actually tell her what my code was
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but the lady unlocked it for me so it was fine anyways i think i'm gonna go get some coffee
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So I'm back from SoulCycle.
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It was so fun.
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I loved it and I feel so good.
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Like I really am.
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I think this is actually my year guys.
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I know I say this all the time, but I think I think I'm gonna be working out more.
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It like gives me way more energy during my day.
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Also, as you guys saw, I went and I got breakfast at that Brandy cafe and it was so good.
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They have the best avocado toast there.
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I still like kind of confused why Brandy Melville has a cafe.
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If it doesn't really make sense to me, but I still like it.
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But yeah, I just showered and I'm getting ready.
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It's noon right now.
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I have to clean my apartment a because it's messy.
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Just look at it.
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i mean it's definitely seen worse days and also
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because my friend nia is coming to visit i think we're
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gonna go get coffee i know i already got coffee i didn't really think that through
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so yeah i'm just gonna try to like get
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ready to clean up before
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she gets here
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I'm going to go
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to the next video.
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guys i was cleaning my apartment and i look out my window
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and it's snowing it's snowing and i'm so happy like it i actually like screamed when i saw it
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so i finished cleaning my apartment it looks a lot better now i also cleaned my bathroom
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which i feel like needed it especially like my counter
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but i do think later today i want to go through this all of my like makeup
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and skincare but right now i'm running to walgreens super quick i need to pick up a prescription
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and i'm trying to do it before nia comes over
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hey guys so i'm with nia hi and in case you don't know who i am i'm sydney's friend
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also game is here that's my boyfriend gabe hi game hi he's making himself at home in the chair
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I love this chair. So Nia's visiting.
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She's seeing my apartment for the first time.
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It's so cute guys.
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I'm so proud of her.
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She's actually like you're an adult.
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Jesus.
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This is crazy living by herself in New York City.
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She's really living that, like, movie.
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Like I'm, like, the main character?
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Yeah, definitely in her main character era.
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But we're gonna go get coffee right now.
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Even though I already had coffee today.
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It's okay.
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I'm probably gonna get a hot chocolate.
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Okay.
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Honestly, yeah.
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Like, let's cut the caffeine for 2024.
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No, bring it on.
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Ready?
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Okay, guys.
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So we got hot chocolate.
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Are you done with yours?
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Yeah.
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Me too.
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It's also like very quiet in here.
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We're just like chatting and like updating each other.
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Yeah. On tea.
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Major tea.
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Major tea.
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We had a lot to catch up on.
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Should we tell them? So.
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I had so much fun.
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I love Nia so much.
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She's like one of my best friends.
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You guys probably know.
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It kind of is hard sometimes living so far away from like a lot of my close friends that are in California.
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Because like I lived there for four years
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and a lot of my my close friends are there They're
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so sweet because they'll come visit or they'll stay with me
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and we face time all the time
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and I feel like good true lifelong friendships are just So worth the distance and I just love them.
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I don't know why I went on that rant Anyways, I ended up ordering some groceries on instacart
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because since I was gone for christmas and stuff I just didn't have much and the guy just dropped it off.
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I saw him through the peephole
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It's kind of weird
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that I like watch like I could just go out Like
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for some reason every time i'm standing like this You know
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what this means Grocery haul time The reason I do instacart is
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because grocery shopping here is a lot different The nearest grocery
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store to me is like a 15 minute walk to carry like a lot of groceries I just prefer to do instacart.
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Why is this bag extremely large?
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Oh, I kind of like this lens the more I think about it.
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It's new.
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Can you guys tell?
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Do we like it?
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I hope so.
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First things first, I think I got four of these Uncrestables.
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They were like an essential for me in college and they aren't essential for me even after college.
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They're just easy, good.
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Why am I explaining it?
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I also got a few of these microwave burrito bowls.
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Some microwave meals are gross but this one specifically is pretty good.
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I have it pretty often.
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I also got some frozen broccoli.
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I'm trying to eat more vegetables.
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I got some strawberries.
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I like to put this in my cereal in the morning.
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I got some popcorn.
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These are so good.
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I got bomb pops.
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I also got some carrots and hummus and a Caesar salad kit.
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So yeah, nothing crazy, but I do really want to organize my fridge right now.
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Oh my gosh, I like have to show you guys.
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I basically have a million drinks in here and like no food.
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You may be wondering why do you have so many primes?
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Well prime sent me some of their drinks, which was actually very nice of them.
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So thank you guys I didn't know they knew who I was
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So i'm gonna kind of organize it and put away the groceries that I just got Okay,
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my fridge looks so much better now.
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I just wanted to kind of quickly show you guys.
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It looks like I'm sponsored by Prime.
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So yeah, I have all of this Prime, which a lot of my friends like to drink when they come over.
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And then I have little sprites, which I bought because I love drinking these, especially at night.
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I put some veggies and salad stuff and fruit in there.
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And then up here, I only have a few random things.
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The person who did my Instacart last time Accidentally got me dairy milk.
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I never drink that.
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It's still pretty empty.
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I still definitely need some more stuff So yeah, it looks a lot better.
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I filled my water filter and I also did my freezer also very empty guys I need to
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Eat at home more
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so the rest of the night ended up working on organizing
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my bathroom I decided it was time for me to just go through some of my skincare my makeup stuff
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And then I also practiced piano for a little bit because I had a lesson the next morning
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And then I read a little bit and I did some emails on my laptop You know, I would say this is a pretty typical Sunday in my life
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or a productive Sunday When I don't really have to do work, but I kind of want to just clean up organize and get ready for the week But yeah, I love you guys.
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Thank you so much for watching and i'll see you in my next vlog.
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Bye guys you
Why practice speaking with this video?
Engaging with this vlog offers an excellent opportunity for english speaking practice. The speaker shares details about her daily routine, which includes workouts, breakfast, and social activities. By shadowing her speech, you can improve your fluency and pronunciation while gaining insights into casual conversational tones. This is particularly beneficial if you are preparing for the IELTS speaking section, where real-life scenarios are often discussed. Practicing with authentic materials like vlogs not only enhances your vocabulary but also helps you learn how to express feelings and experiences in a natural way.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the video, several key structures and expressions stand out that are useful for everyday conversation:
- "I wanted to do another little vlog": This phrase shows the past tense form and a desire to repeat an action, which is a common structure in English.
- "If I start my day off working out, I automatically feel 10 times better": A conditional structure that can be adapted for various situations, emphasizing cause and effect.
- "I’m getting ready to clean up before she gets here": This future intention is a great model for how to express plans or arrangements.
- "I think this is actually my year guys": Informal use of “actually” adds emphasis, showcasing how to express hopes and feelings with confidence.
These structures can be incorporated into your own speech for more vibrant and relatable communication. Using shadow speech techniques could help internalize these expressions for more spontaneous dialogue.
Common Pronunciation Traps
When practicing with this vlog, pay attention to certain words and phrases that might pose pronunciation challenges:
- SoulCycle: Ensure that you pronounce it correctly, focusing on the clarity of the "Soul" and the soft "C" in "Cycle." This is important for clear communication, especially in fitness-related contexts.
- Avocado: This word often trips up non-native speakers; practice stressing the second syllable (a-vo-cado) for correct pronunciation.
- Café: The acute accent can lead to mispronunciation; it should sound like “kah-fey,” not just “cafe.”
By focusing on these tricky words, you’ll refine your pronunciation skills, which is crucial for effective communication in both casual and formal settings. Use strategies from shadowspeaks to enhance your understanding of verbal nuances while practicing.
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.