Shadowing Practice: Back On The Ice With New Skates - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey guys, welcome to another video.
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Today's video I am going to be
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getting back on the ice for the first time in a few weeks it's been a
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while there is a plot twist as well
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so I'm gonna tell you guys all about that once I get to the rink but with that said
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It is going to be a very awesome day.
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I am super excited.
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So I gotta be at the ring in a few minutes.
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So let's get ready to get there.
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you I'm
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going to go ahead and start with the next video.
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Alright guys, we are in the car.
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I am about to drive to the rink.
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Right.
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I will see you guys when we get to the rink.
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Alright guys, we have just arrived to the rink.
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It is going to be such a fun time.
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I'm so ready for it.
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But before we do that, obviously I'm gonna go in.
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I'm gonna say hi to some of my friends and people I haven't seen for a few months already actually.
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And then we're gonna do...
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we're gonna get straight into it.
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That's going to be pretty fun.
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So with that said,
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Let's get into the montage.
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Thank you.
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So guys the secret that I haven't told you guys is
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and retrain out on your skates Like not just New skates in general, but a new pair.
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new model model blades so I'm pretty excited about that.
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I'm gonna see how that goes And yeah, I'll let you guys know on the journey.
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and see how rusty I am from not skating for a little while, so...
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and give it a try.
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I'm gonna keep warming up.
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Thank you you you .
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Bye.
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you you So just finished a quick warm up.
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Now I am about to get on this side, the NHL side.
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So I'm gonna put my skates on.
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And we'll see what happens.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Hey guys, we're about to hit the ice.
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It's been a while.
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I'm kind of scared honestly, but we will see how it goes.
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So let's get on it.
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We are on the ice.
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We're gonna see what I can do.
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So far, I'm liking it.
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They're feeling a little bit stiff, but in the end, they're pretty close to what I had before.
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So, it's just kind of about getting, figuring out what to be.
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I'm going to do a few more exercises.
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And, you know, just to get a good feel of the boots and the blades.
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These are brand new blades I've never gotten before.
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brand either so give it a try and then we'll pick it up to taste it.
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you *outro
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music *
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Hey guys, we just did a few step sequences.
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It was all right.
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Now we are going to try to suspend,
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I'm excited you
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Okay, so far it's looking not bad.
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I'm really liking the blades.
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That's kind of what it is on the first day.
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We're going to keep skating.
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We have a few hours today to test them out and see if everything can happen.
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Yeah, I'm not sure what we'll be doing today in terms of jumps, but we'll see what we can get.
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So, we're going to keep going some spins.
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you I'm
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going to go ahead and get started.
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you.
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We are going to start some jumping.
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I got my jumping hat on.
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This thing does not fly up at all.
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We are going to see what these skates are like and these blades.
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Don't expect much but we will go.
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I'm going to go ahead and see you next time.
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Alright, there's our doubles.
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Now comes the hard part.
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I'm not going to be doing any quads today.
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Thank you.
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you Okay, I did it.
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I was so scared but somehow I did it.
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I'm gonna do triple axel and see how it goes.
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I'm gonna take my skates off because I need a little break.
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Because when you get new skates they kind of give you cramps.
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So I'm gonna need to take a break and see if I put the back on.
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So yeah, give it a go.
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Triple axel baby.
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Okay.
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So it's easier than I thought.
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These skates are something else.
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Yeah.
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These are completely different.
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It's feeling good.
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It's alright.
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We'll see.
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We'll keep going.
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jumps are okay after three weeks of nuts skating
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so we're gonna keep going try some new stuff see what it's all about.
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I'm feeling good.
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I want to try some stuff.
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Let's try a few quads maybe.
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Quads out.
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Not bad.
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I was expecting to wipe out really bad on that but we did it.
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We're let's
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do a quote -toe.
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Toe lupa is giving me a fight today.
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I always hate toe lupa in
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I'm gonna do it one or two more times just to see how it feels and then I don't know what's next.
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you Maybe let's give Lutz a try as well Maybe that I'm not confident with flip or quadaxeo because oh my god,
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but I'm my We'll try some Lutz's We'll try some triples see how
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that feels and I don't know I might change into my old skates and do some new stuff there Yeah,
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no thank you.
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Yeah, the blood's a little bit different.
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It's okay though.
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These boots are like stiff as heck.
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So, I might have to.
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Obviously they need to be a little more comfortable, but yeah.
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I don't know.
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So we'll see.
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While I do that I'm gonna switch into my old skates because my new skates hurt my feet so bad.
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That's the one thing about new skates that you guys might not really know.
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But yeah, we're gonna get into new skates and try some new stuff for the new season.
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So I'm excited about that.
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I decided to stay on these skates because the other ones were kind of uncomfortable today.
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So we're gonna do some more stuff on them so we can do it.
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Back flip time!
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Did a few warm -ups Got it!
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That was so scary!
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They're not bad and I like them but I might need a few more days to just keep getting comfortable with them.
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- Okay guys.
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We had just finished third day today.
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I stayed an hour to-- to try out stuff off camera.
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I'm not going to share those for now.
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See as it starts.
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some more stuff.
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So anyways, in that guys, that's gonna wrap up today's video.
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If you guys enjoyed, make sure to leave a like, subscribe, comment down below.
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What you guys want to see next?
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and I will see you guys I'm going to get to the next one.
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Why This Video Is Perfect for English Speaking Practice
If you’re looking to improve English pronunciation or practice shadowspeak, this video is a goldmine. The dialogue is casual, conversational, and full of natural phrases you’d use in daily life—think excited updates, quick thoughts, and relatable nerves. It’s not scripted, so you’ll hear real intonation, pauses, and rhythm, which are key to sounding fluent. Plus, the speaker’s enthusiasm makes it fun to mimic, keeping your practice engaging.
Breaking Down Natural English Phrases
Let’s look at a few lines that make this dialogue sound so real:
- “I’m kind of scared honestly, but we will see how it goes.” The phrase “kind of scared honestly” is a perfect example of casual speech. Native speakers often add “kind of” to soften statements and “honestly” to emphasize sincerity—no need for formal words here!
- “They're feeling a little bit stiff, but in the end, they're pretty close to what I had before.” “A little bit stiff” and “pretty close” are great examples of everyday vocabulary. Instead of “somewhat rigid” or “very similar,” the speaker uses simple, relatable terms that flow naturally.
- “So I gotta be at the rink in a few minutes. So let's get ready to get there.” The repetition of “so” and the contraction “gotta” (for “got to”) show how native speakers connect thoughts quickly. It’s not about being “correct”—it’s about sounding like a real person.
A Simple Shadowing Routine to Try
Ready to practice shadow speech? Here’s a quick loop using this video:
- Watch a 10-second clip (like the part where the speaker says, “We are on the ice. We're gonna see what I can do. So far, I'm liking it.”) and listen closely to the rhythm and stress.
- Hit pause, then repeat the clip out loud, trying to match the speed, tone, and pauses. This is shadowing—it helps train your mouth and ears to work together.
- Record yourself, then compare it to the original. Notice where your pronunciation differs (e.g., “gonna” vs. “going to”) and try again. Repeat until it feels natural.
This routine works because it focuses on learn English with YouTube content that’s real and relevant. Over time, you’ll start to pick up the nuances that make your speech sound more native. And if you’re looking for a shadowing site to organize your practice, just search for tools that let you slow down clips and record yourself—they’ll take your skills to the next level!
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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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | it's been · have just arrived · haven't seen |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might change · might have · might not really know |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | keep warming · keep skating · keep getting |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | am going to be · gonna tell · is going to be |
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.