Shadowing Practice: a solo trip to new york :) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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this is your inspiration to just do things alone, do things scared,

do things even if it makes you uncomfortable because that's where growth happens and we're just on a little adventure by ourselves.

i said i was gonna go outside and get food

but i ended up just not

and i door dashed a bagel sandwich like how they spelled my name sierra maybe that's an r

but it really does look like an e what do you think sira

so that's sira that's sira for sure everyone say hi to nick

we're in new york girls oh and i am about to watch some gossip girl i'm like whoa

you're in the home of the bagel don't don't think no thoughts just bagel don't think anything

That was the crispiest crack of a can I've ever heard

didn't even know um just woke up from my nap i dreamt

that i woke up i woke up in this hotel room except it was 12 30 a .m

and i missed the event you know how it's confusing

when you wake up from a nap in general

but waking up from a nap in a hotel in another city we're just doing a plain black dress

and some black pumps i'm calling it a day because i figured black might be the move for this event.

Okay, let's do this.

We hope I run into somebody that I know because I am going to just about everything this week alone, but that's okay.

That's kind of what we need right now.

I just cleaned up everything, packed up all my bags, and then we're going to head over to

my next hotel that I have to drop off my bags at

because I can't check in yet and then I think while I wait until check -in, I might go shopping.

Maybe text a few friends and see if they want to get coffee or something. Who knows?

The world is my oyster.

This top is from Sweet Chilling.

Jeans are Levi's and shoes are, to be honest, I'm not sure what the shoes are.

Oh, and the shoes are Madewell.

We have my coach watch and this little necklace also from Brandy.

Let's go meet Sakina for a little coffee date and a shopping date and it's going to be so fun.

I haven't seen her, I think, since the last time I was in New York, which is crazy.

It's a good travel bag What?

Look at this room.

Stop it right now.

Wow.

What's in here?

What is this?

Cute.

Okay, first bathroom look oh it's huge my sister is gonna

freak out I need to send her a picture right now guys

and they have diptyque in their bathroom this is actually the reason why I booked this hotel all the hearts

A glass of Pinacruzio in a beautiful view of Gossip Girl on the TV.

living it up right now i guess i had a little

bit too much wine to drink i ended up taking a nap until 10 30 the event started at 10

and i'm so tired but i guess we have to rally I can't believe myself

We're done with makeup I don't even know what I'm wearing yet guys Help Okay

I think this is the outfit That we're going with

hey guys i am back from my night out

and i had a really good time i ran into so many friends

and honestly i was so well rested i wasn't as tired as i thought i would be

because i took my my big one my big nap um

so that was good

and then yeah i just had a good time i went to the event

and um just got to catch up with so many friends

that i haven't seen in a long time

and now i'm gonna go to bed and get super cozy

and super comfy and then wake up tomorrow

and maybe get some room service breakfast

and then i think i'm gonna go for a little walk to the park that's nearby

and then possibly meet up with my friends after but i'll keep you guys updated good night

i woke up at one today i never ever ever do

that but i kind of did go to bed at 5 a .m last night

but i organized i don't know why i decided last night was the time to do

that but i wanted to wake up with a clean room

so that's what i did i really organized and cleaned and then took a shower, did all my skincare, and then I called Amara for like an hour.

We just talked.

The original plan was to wake up and order breakfast.

Missed that.

outfit of the day this dress is from sweet chilling my

shoes are made well again even though these gave me blisters last time whatever it's okay

and i'm also going to be wearing my Mew Mew bag.

We're bringing her back.

Bringing back the Mew Mew for New York.

And she matches my shoes.

So I still don't really know what the plan is.

I just need to find food.

So today is actually the 25th anniversary of 9 -11.

So I can actually hear some type of memorial thing going on outside

so maybe i'll go check that out and walk to the park and who knows i might go to

the actual 9 -11 memorial site i mean what are the

chances i'm going to be in new york on the 25th anniversary of 9 -11

This man just asked for my number and I had to turn him down.

I hate when they do that.

Okay, you guys.

I ended up getting the same exact dinner that I got last night because it was so good.

I took a bath after I got home because my feet hurt

so bad and I'm going to take advantage of all of the amenities in this room.

So I took a bath.

I actually got pretty sad for a second because I felt so alone I know this is what I wanted.

I wanted to be alone this trip It's just a bit different from last fashion week where I was

Constantly doing something and seeing people

and I started getting kind of emotional about the 9 -11 memorial today

and i listened to all the voice memos and it just made me

so heartbroken again like it does every single year now we're here we're gonna eat

and i have a von dutch party i guess tonight he's calling me my best friend no literally

and then oh my god what

nothing i didn't get a single thing at brandy isn't

that crazy are you okay i know well

because i had a shopping day yesterday i was kind of

satisfied with my purchases how much did you spend yesterday i

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don't even want to talk about it right i mean it

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wasn't like it's not like i went on like a crazy crazy spending spree it was just like

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so you spent like three hundred thousand dollars is what i'm hearing it feels like

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that a little bit okay guys we're ready to go to

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the von dutch party i'm going alone to everything i know i've already talked about this it's really scary

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but that's what we're here for we're doing things

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and we're doing them alone and we're doing them to get out of our comfort zone

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and meet new friends meet new people

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and just really be okay with being alone that's what this whole trip was for really

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so i believe last night i ended up running into a lot of friends

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so it turned out really good but let me show you my outfit

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okay this is the outfit of the night a little black dress my vivian westwood these same shoes

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that i've been wearing every single night

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because they're just my going out heels i feel kind of crazy last time i wore a sweater leaving

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because i just didn't want to walk in my super nice

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fancy hotel lobby looking like i don't know i just wanted to be a little more classy

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so maybe i'll throw on a sweater

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but honestly i think i'll be fine this is your inspiration

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to just do things alone do things scared do things even

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if it makes you uncomfortable because that's where growth happens

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and we're just on a little adventure by ourselves i forgot to vlog the whole entire time

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so this is my one vlog for the whole night sorry guys everyone looks

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so amazing it's endless we finally went to bondage finally after

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so long and then we bond ditched it

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and we bond it really quick as soon as we got it i pasted that joke

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so i'm suing all of you on ditch we did bondage it we bondage the bondage event how many times

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and how and how many times can you say that three times Oh

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We just finished a really massive debrief in my hotel room.

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Yes Now they're leaving and I'm gonna see them tomorrow Yeah, no the day is literally young because it's it's in the morning

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And vlog you're gonna see us go to brunch to lunch to dinner.

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Yes I love you.

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I love your vlog too.

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We're all the way back.

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Pants to see up there.

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I have like really, really bad phone records.

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Makes fireworks.

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Shoots right out of the camera.

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Hey!

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Here to eat.

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So Sierra's camera is like way cooler than mine.

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But look at this camcorder.

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I'm in there, but I'm hurt.

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You know, like the three of you know it would be Chinese angels.

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Do you know what the fat fool is?

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Do you know what the fat fool is?

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Let me taste the road.

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I'm sorry, let me taste the road, but I'm falling in here.

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I have some right here.

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Yeah, no, that's not how it tastes.

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What'd you find?

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Oh, look at our Christmas.

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Oh, so cute.

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I love the colors.

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I know, right?

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You would look really good in that color.

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Oh, thank you.

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What do you got over here?

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Oh that's like a little girl.

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Wait I'm so confused.

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I'm ready for the fall.

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I have to get ready for a show.

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A Dauphinette show.

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I'm thinking of wearing this dress here um this is my mom's old dress

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that i stole from her a long time ago

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and i think it's just really cool it's really fun so i think i'm gonna wear this with my burberries

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just ordered another dinner tonight Good night.

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a side of rice wow that's actually a lot of rice grilled salmon

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and some veggies and then of course i'm gonna watch some gossip grill

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while i eat the shower i'm going to relax for a

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second before i go out again we must go to bed shall we

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good morning you guys we're here and we're awake

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and i think i'm gonna order some room service i've been doing

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that for just about every single meal but

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but listen i'm pampering myself also shout out to tanya she came in to service my room.

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I was just chopping it up with her

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and I mentioned how much I loved the Diptyque shampoo and conditioner because it just has done wonders for my hair.

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And I was like, oh, I'm so sad because I can't find it anywhere online.

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And she was like, I'll be right back.

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She comes back, full bottles of the shampoo and conditioner.

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I'm in love with her.

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I owe her my whole entire life.

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I was just about to talk to you guys about how much I needed this shampoo and conditioner.

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It's the Diptyque shampoo and conditioner i was

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so sad thinking i was gonna go home

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and not ever get this shampoo and conditioner

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but she was like write a review for me

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because they'll say something in the morning meetings okay t -a -n -i -a went straight to google review

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and wrote a little message gave her a shout out

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because i owe her everything and

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because she's my girl it is raining outside i've been breaking out

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so bad I think it's because I'm not drinking enough water

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so shout out to the man who took my room service tray

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because I could not for the life of me open this water bottle he got it for me so

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while I wait for my food to get here I think

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I'm going to get ready to go meet the girls down in Soho

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and does that come with uh sugar as well okay perfect okay

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and then that's it in a water as well uh yeah

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can you do a bottle of water uh a large bottle of water please

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now I guess I need to do I'm not gonna get

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back too late I'm gonna have a very chill night I

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hope i will get to take a bath i think i'll

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come home take a bath relax sandwich oh my gosh this looks insane i'm gonna eat all of this

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and then the sun came out look at

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that perfect just in time for me to eat and get ready and then go and eat the girl

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hey guys good morning we a little um a little bit

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of a slow start to the morning tiny little tad bit hungover

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so i'm feeling a little bit shaky ordered some breakfast i got a little kids american breakfast

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and coffee a green juice which i didn't order

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so i'm not really sure how it got there

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but kind of okay with it i'm just you know what i probably need a green juice

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so sure thing large bottle of water

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that was 15 dollars bunch this up hopefully it'll make me feel a little bit better

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and then i'm going home I've had the best time but I'm really ready to go home.

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I'm ready to see Missy.

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I miss her.

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I miss Missy.

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But pretty much as soon as I get off of the

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plane I have to go straight to a fitting for a music video that I am going to be in tomorrow.

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So he's a jazz artist and I love jazz he sounds like frank sinatra

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and michael buble anyways the christmas album

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so i'm gonna be in a christmas music video

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and i'm really excited because that's

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so me you guys look what amara got me she picked me up from the airport

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Speaking Goals for This Clip: Confidence in Casual Narrative

This video is perfect for practicing natural storytelling—how to talk about daily adventures, small mishaps, and spontaneous moments with the flow of a native. Whether you’re describing a solo trip, a nap that made you late, or a hotel room you love, the dialogue teaches you to connect ideas casually, just like real people do. It’s all about building fluency in sharing your own experiences, which is key for real-world conversations. Plus, it’s a great fit for shadow speech practice—you’ll mimic the speaker’s relaxed tone and rhythm, making your English sound more natural in no time.

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Daily Chats

“That’s where growth happens” – Use this to explain why stepping out of your comfort zone matters.
“The world is my oyster” – A fun way to say you’re excited about new possibilities.
“I need to rally” – When you have to push through tiredness or a mistake (like missing an event!).
“Living it up” – Describe enjoying a moment or experience fully (e.g., “I’m living it up with a view and a drink”).
“Who knows?” – A casual way to say you’re not sure what will happen next.

These phrases work in so many situations—use them when chatting with friends, posting about your day, or even practicing shadowing on a shadowing site like shadowspeaks. They’re simple, memorable, and instantly make your English sound more conversational.

Fix Your Weak Spots: Relaxed Rhythm & Connected Speech

One common challenge is making English sound “too perfect” with pauses between every word. This video helps you master connected speech—how native speakers link words (e.g., “gonna go” instead of “going to go”) and use filler words like “um” or “you know” naturally. Listen closely to how the speaker says “I dreamt that I woke up I woke up in this hotel room” with a smooth, unbroken flow. Practice shadowing this part: repeat it immediately after the speaker, focusing on matching their pace and tone. It’s a quick win that will make your pronunciation sound more authentic. And if you’re looking to improve English pronunciation, this is the kind of real-life video that makes practice feel like fun, not work.

Ready to start? Grab a notebook, hit play, and try shadowing the dialogue. You’ll be telling your own “solo trip” stories with confidence in no time—because learning English with videos like this is all about growing through practice, just like the speaker says!

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Structure	In the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on	i've been wearing · i've been doing · i've been breaking
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	I've ever heard · haven't seen · i've already talked
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing	York, which is · man who took
Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain	might be · might go

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