Shadowing Practice: Asking for Directions in English | Easy Conversation Practice for Beginners (A1–A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello, my friends.
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Welcome back to English Phrases Hub.
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Today, we have a fun lesson.
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Asking for directions in the city.
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Imagine this.
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You are in a new city.
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You want to go somewhere.
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But, oh no!
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You are lost!
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Don't worry.
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It happens to everyone.
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Even me.
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In today's lesson, you will listen to a simple story.
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Two people meet in the city.
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One person is lost and needs help.
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The other person gives directions.
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Our goal is to learn how to ask for directions in English.
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Listen carefully, repeat after me,
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and don't be shy this will help you practice speaking
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and understanding English are you ready let's begin
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our little adventure excuse me hello hello can I
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help you yes please I am lost okay don't worry where do you want to go.
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I want to go to the train station.
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The train station?
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Yes, it is near here.
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Near here?
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Yes, very close.
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Walk straight on this street.
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Walk straight?
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Yes, walk straight for five minutes.
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Okay, walk straight for five minutes.
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Then turn left at the traffic light.
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Turn left?
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Yes, turn left.
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You will see a big supermarket.
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A big supermarket.
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Okay.
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the train station is across from the supermarket across from the supermarket yes
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that means the train station is on the other side of
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the street ah across from the supermarket thank you you're welcome
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excuse me can i ask again of course please repeat walk straight for five minutes
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then turn left at the traffic light good yes that's right and the train station is across Ross from the supermarket?" Excellent.
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You got it.
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Well done, my friends.
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You listened to this fun conversation.
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Now let's listen again.
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This time, the conversation will be a little faster, more natural, like real life.
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Don't worry if you don't catch every word.
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That's okay.
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This practice is very good for your English.
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Why?
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Because when you listen to faster English, you train your ears to understand real conversations,
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you improve your listening skills step by step,
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and you learn new vocabulary and phrases in a natural way.
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So, just relax, listen carefully, and try to understand the main idea.
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Are you ready?
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Let's begin.
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Excuse me.
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Hello.
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Hello.
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Can I help you?
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Yes, please.
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I am lost.
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okay don't worry where do you want to go i want to go to the train station
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the train station yes it is near here near here yes
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very close walk straight on this street walk straight yes walk straight for five minutes okay walk straight for five minutes
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Then, turn left at the traffic light.
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Turn left?
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Yes, turn left.
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You will see a big supermarket.
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A big supermarket.
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Okay.
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The train station is across from the supermarket.
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Across from the supermarket?
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Yes, that means the train station is on the other side of the street.
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Ah, across from the supermarket.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Excuse me, can I ask again? Of course.
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Please repeat.
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Walk straight for five minutes, then turn left at the traffic light.
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Good.
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Yes, that's right.
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And the train station is across from the supermarket.
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Excellent.
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You got it.
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Well done, my friends.
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You listened to the story two times.
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First slowly, and then a little faster.
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That's excellent practice for your ears.
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Now, let's take some useful phrases from the dialogue.
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We will practice them together.
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Here's how we do it.
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I will say the phrase slowly.
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You repeat after me.
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Then, I will explain when you can use it.
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Ready?
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Let's begin.
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Excuse me, hello?
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Say it again.
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Excuse me.
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Hello?
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This is used to start talking to someone politely in the street, shop, or station. Can I help you?
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Repeat after me.
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Can I help you?
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Say this when you see someone who looks lost or confused.
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I am lost say it with me I am lost use this
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when you don't know where you are
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or how to go somewhere where do you want to
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go repeat slowly where do you want to go This is a question we ask someone who needs directions.
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I want to go to the train station.
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Repeat.
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I want to go to the train station.
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Use this to say the place you are looking for.
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You can change the train station to the bank, the bus stop, or any place.
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Walk straight on this street.
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Repeat slowly.
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Walk straight on this street.
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This means do not turn left or right.
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Just go forward.
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Turn left at the traffic light.
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Say it again.
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Turn left at the traffic light.
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This means when you reach the traffic light, go left.
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You will see a big supermarket.
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Repeat after me.
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You will see a big supermarket.
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This phrase helps the listener look for a sign or landmark on the way.
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The train station is across from the supermarket.
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Repeat slowly.
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The train station is across from the supermarket.
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Across from means on the other side of the street, facing the supermarket.
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Excuse me?
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Can I ask again?
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Repeat Excuse me?
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Can I ask again?
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Use this when you want to check the directions one more time.
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It's a polite way to repeat and make sure you understood correctly.
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Well done, my friends!
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Today you learned how to ask for directions in English.
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You listened to the story,
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practiced the phrases, and now you know what to say if you get lost any city.
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Remember, listen many times.
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Repeat the phrases out loud.
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And try to use them in real life.
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The more you practice, the more confident you will feel.
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Thank you for learning with me today.
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I'm so proud of you.
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See you in the next lesson here on English Phrases Hub.
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Bye -bye, and have a wonderful day!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 150 sentences and 967 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:18. The speaker talks slowly, about 86 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 90% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| supermarket noun | /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ | A large self-service store that sells groceries and, usually, medications, household goods, and/or clothing. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| ear noun | /ˈɪə̯/ | The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| adventure noun | /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ | A feeling of desire for new and exciting things. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| dialogue noun | /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ | A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| correctly adverb | /kəˈɹɛk(t).li/ | In a correct manner. |
| polite adjective | /pəˈlaɪt/ | Well-mannered, civilized. |
| landmark noun | /ˈlændmɑːk/ | A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation. |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
| listener noun | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are lost · is lost |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | someone who looks · someone who needs |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | practice speaking · start talking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will listen · will help · will see |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, you're, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like supermarket, phrase, lesson.
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.