Shadowing Practice: A1 English Listening Practice - Money - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hey everybody, welcome to this A1 English listening practice video.
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You can use this video to practice your listening and comprehension as I speak.
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Before we start, remember to subscribe to the channel, click on the bell, and follow us on Instagram.
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You ready?
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So today, I'm going to talk about money.
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This is a really important topic because money is a big part of our lives.
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So first, let's talk about currencies.
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A currency is the type of money that a country uses.
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For example, the currency of the U.S.
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is the dollar, and the currency of Mexico is the peso.
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Every country uses a currency to buy and sell things.
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Some currencies are very valuable, and other currencies are not very valuable.
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For example, today one US dollar is worth 22 Mexican pesos.
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The dollar is more valuable right now.
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So what currency does your country use?
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Okay, now let's talk about prices.
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In the U.S., most things are expensive.
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They cost a lot of money.
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In other countries, things are cheap.
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They don't cost a lot of money.
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For example, in the U.S., the average price of a house is about $250,000.
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But in Mexico, the average price of a house is probably around $40,000.
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That's a big difference, huh?
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Prices are very different in different countries.
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Another major difference is with salaries.
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The salaries in some countries are high and the salaries in other countries are low.
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In the US, salaries are pretty high.
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Americans need to make a lot of money because life is expensive in the US.
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In some countries, people don't need a lot of money to live.
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But everyone needs some money to survive.
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Okay, now let's talk about spending and saving money.
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Some people really like spending money, and other people prefer saving more money.
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Different people have different habits.
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My family always liked saving money.
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My mom taught me to always save some of my money.
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So today, I try to save some of the money I earn.
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It's not always easy to save though.
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You have to be careful with your money because it's easy to spend too much.
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I know many people that don't save money.
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They always spend their money on clothes, electronics, vacations, and other things.
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I spend money on these things, but not all my money.
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But some people spend all their money because they want to enjoy the moment.
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I don't think I could do this.
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I think it's good to enjoy the moment, but it's also good to plan for the future.
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One other thing that people do with their money is invest.
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You can invest in many different things like the stock market, real estate, currencies, or gold.
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Many Americans invest their money.
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They want to use this money to make more money in the future.
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In some countries, investing is not very popular.
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Or sometimes, they don't have good investment options.
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You need to be careful when you invest your money because not all investment options are good.
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Some investments are bad and you can lose money.
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Overall, people have many different ways to manage their money.
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Alright that's all for today.
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Leave a comment and tell me if you like spending, saving, or investing money.
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And remember to subscribe to the channel, click on the bell, and follow us on Instagram for more English tips and lessons.
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I'll see you next time.

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About This Lesson

Welcome to this A1 English listening practice focused on the theme of money. In this lesson, you will practice your listening and comprehension skills as you hear a native speaker discuss important aspects of money, including currencies, prices, salaries, spending, saving, and investing. By the end of this lesson, you'll improve your understanding of these concepts while enhancing your English speaking practice. You will also learn how to effectively use your listening skills to bolster your English pronunciation through the shadowing technique.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Currency: The type of money used in a country.
  • Prices: The amount of money required for items or services.
  • Salaries: The amount of money earned for work.
  • Spending: The act of using money to buy goods and services.
  • Saving: Setting aside money for future use.
  • Investing: Putting money into something to make a profit.
  • Valuable: Worth a lot of money.
  • Average: A common amount in a certain context.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this listening practice, try using the shadowing technique. This method involves listening to the speaker and repeating what they say almost simultaneously. Start by listening to small segments and then repeating them aloud. Pay attention to the speed and intonation of the speaker, as this will help improve your English pronunciation.

As this video uses clear and simple English, it’s a perfect opportunity for A1 learners to engage in English speaking practice. If you find certain phrases challenging, pause the video, listen again, and practice until you feel comfortable. This repetition will help solidify your understanding of the vocabulary related to money.

Additionally, consider incorporating your own examples related to money, such as discussing prices or salaries in your country. This not only enhances your vocabulary but also helps you practice speaking in a real-world context, similar to what you might encounter in IELTS speaking practice. Finally, remember to keep practicing frequently on a reliable shadowing site or platform to continually improve your 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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