Shadowing Practice: Balancing life in NYC ๐ฆ 9-5 morning routine, viral NYC food spots & 5-9 social life - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I balanced my work life with my social life My office look This was actually kind of work
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But we are all ready So yeah, let's get going
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Good morning guys and welcome back to my channel For today, I decided to make some breakfast I have been obsessed with avocados lately
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So I just wanted to eat some breakfast before we head up to the office Guys,
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I have been traveling non-stop personally and for work
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and this week is finally the first week
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that I will be home for the entire week
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and soon enough I am going on a vacation to a very special place with my mom
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so make sure to subscribe and follow along
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but since I traveled last week
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and the week before I am trying to balance my work
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life with my social life I haven't seen my friends in
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so long it'll be exciting since I made some plans this week
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I'm in the process of going out my bangs This bothers me This bothers me
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so much But we are all ready to go into the office Mmm Mmm
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Mmm Mmm
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And this is my version of healthy breakfast And this is the final look Some jeans,
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ballet flats, my Balenciaga bag Now let's head into the office so
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hi Just
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finished work and heading to dinner with Mish
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and June Tonight we're going to Futon Which is located in the Bloomberg building on the upper east side Oh my god,
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I'm like sweating so much It's been such a hot day.
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I thought I missed summer until like today.
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I'm starting to feel like I miss fall.
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That's what I miss, honestly.
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Hey guys!
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Bye!
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Hey guys Hey guys There are mushrooms,
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beans, brown Aw thanks guys We're trying to walk off our dinner The food was okay Peking duck was
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so delicious But everything else was pretty bad bad like really bland.
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I give it a 4 out of 10.
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Honestly I kind of agree with that.
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I feel like peking duck was like the only redeeming dish
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and the price was like definitely pricier than like other shespaan food places
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so I don't know I don't know if I'll come back to be honest.
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Yeah probably not worth.
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Good morning.
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It's another day to go into the office and today I also have quite the busy day.
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I signed up for a solid core class because that damn time I start working out again But before then,
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I need to go to Rockefeller Center Allo to pick up this set
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that I've been really wanting And then I am heading to Mish's and we're gonna hang out at her place
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We're trying to make up for all the lost weekly geriatric dinners We couldn't do in April
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because we're both traveling I think this is it
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because I have extensions on I feel like there's nothing else for me to really do here Anyways,
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and this is the final look I'm wearing Jonathan Anderson Uniqlo blue shirt
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and my favorite Gap low-rise pants
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and my Burberry trench coat since it might get a little rainy Very simple but comfy Alright,
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let's get going I'm gonna go out.
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Hi, could I get the lobster shrimp this?
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Could I get the crispy chicken mozzarella sandwich?
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For a reason. so finished
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work and came to Gramercy.
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Miguel texted me out of the blue and asked
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if I wanted to get limited edition cafe pana tres leche soft serve
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so i quickly made my way downtown and walking over to mcgill what a beautiful day
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okay today's test we got tres leches soft serve the cake is so good
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so it's a little long this was actually kind
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of worth coming here for oh my god i rushed
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out of aloe it was a madhouse in there i didn't
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even try this on i just picked it out worst case i'll return it
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and get my money back now i'm headed to solid core for a much needed workout
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My baby!
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Awwww Oh my god you're so cute!
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Okay Hi Bubba I'm so excited to eat.
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Okay, so I'm at Miss Cheese.
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We order rooted.
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Okay, my name's Stephanie.
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Yeah, when I saw that, I laughed.
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I know, it's my Uber name.
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I laughed and I laughed.
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Yum.
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I'm so excited to try.
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I got four ingredients in one.
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Broccoli.
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What is this?
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Cauliflower, mushrooms, and spicy chicken.
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Did you get pumpkin puree or something?
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I did spaghetti squash.
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Ooh, yum!
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And I got the jalapeno sauce.
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Oh, pretty good.
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And then the sauce is so good.
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That is awesome.
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I like that it's like proper spicy.
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This is like basic what I get from this one.
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Oh, that is good.
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Right?
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It's like actually spicy.
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The rubella mushroom is massive.
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I'm making Mish wash heat of rivalry.
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I'm scared.
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No, you're gonna love it love it you're gonna absolutely love it bubbles okay we switched to watering heights instead
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morning guys i don't know i just woke up feeling really bloated this morning
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so let me show you my deep bloat routine that i do
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when i wake up feeling just ugly
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but also this lighting is really not giving on this camera
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i'm gonna do the road caffeine mask this one is a recent purchase it's supposed to be like sculpting you
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and as a massive fan of road this doesn't do what it said it would
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but it does make me feel more awake what i do is take a very generous amount
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and you're supposed to leave this on for 10-15 minutes before removing it
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but while i wait i'm I'm gonna do some gua sha to really sculpt my face
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It's okay if your face gets a little red from gua sha I'm gonna shower later
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so this is all okay You definitely want like a decent amount of pressure
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Done I do feel a little better I'm just gonna let it sit
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and stew for 10 minutes and take a shower I showered, got ready, feeling cute, and I think I'm looking cute too.
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I'm on my way to hang out with my girlfriend in the West Village.
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We have a reservation at Umeco, which is this like new sushi spa that does Shirashi Bowl for a really great price.
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So I'm very excited to try that place.
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And then I think we're going to go to Rhythm Zero to try their flavored matcha.
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So this is the look.
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I'm wearing the top I got from Reformation last year.
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I think jeans are from Loft, actually.
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My kitten heels from Zara and with my Bottega This weather is truly unpredictable
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because it says it's in the 60s But when the cloud is covering the sun, it's really cold So yeah,
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let's get going Thank you
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This is a Shirashi Don Sen Wow Wow
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Thank you It's so good That last bite,
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I'm so sad That was such a good meal Did you like it?
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Yes Yay That was probably the best Japanese food I've ever had Really?
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That makes me so happy Yeah Yeah,
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so we're both sass-pouts Perfect Can I get the blackberry pie matcha ice, please?
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Oh, then I'll get the oatmeal too Let's try this thing Wow,
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this is so good Really?
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Yeah, it's delicious Like an October drink
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It's very like cinnamon It's good
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It's a
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little loud here, but we are at Huston Bar & Books.
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Liz and I have to take a little pit stop, like a little rest stop, and wait for our husbands to come and join us for dinner.
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Where were we even eating?
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I feel like we haven't even decided on that.
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Cheers!
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Yummy!
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Tonight's dinner squad.
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Fun!
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Thank you so much!
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It's really good.
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It's really nice.
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Yeah, I made a mess as usual.
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It's really good.
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Yum, thank you.
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My table's not over there.
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Yeah, what do you think, boy?
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It's a party.
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Mmm.
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Liz's pasta.
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Mmm.
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This is a spicy regatrice.
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Oh, that's really good.
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Right?
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That's spicy.
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Oh, that's good.
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Right?
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That's a joke.
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Wow.
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Wow.
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Wow.
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I'm not exaggerating, but I think this is one of the best here, Mrs. I've had.
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New York City.
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That's amore.
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That's amore.
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Guys, my feet hurt. So fun.
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Bumpy. For you?
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Alright, what'd you think about the dinner, though?
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I can't think.
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It was nice.
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The dinner was delicious.
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Right?
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The dinner was so delicious.
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I loved it.
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We're going back.
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Ow!
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you
About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will enhance their English speaking skills by practicing the balance between work and social life in a bustling city environment, as shared in a recent video about life in New York City. By focusing on various aspects such as daily routines, food experiences, and social interactions, students will engage in English speaking practice that reflects everyday conversational contexts. This immersion will help improve fluency, build confidence, and familiarize learners with vocabulary one might encounter in urban settings.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Balance - to maintain a steady state between two different activities (e.g., work and social life).
- Obsessed - having an intense interest or enthusiasm for something, such as a type of food.
- Final look - the completed version of an outfit or appearance before going out.
- Pricier - being more expensive than something else.
- Redeeming - serving to compensate for faults or shortcomings, often used to describe a good feature in a generally unimpressive context.
- Hang out - to spend time relaxingly with friends.
- Make up for - to compensate for a lack or an absence, often suggesting a social gathering after missed opportunities.
- Geriatric dinners - a humorous way to refer to social dinners that are planned during less active or busy times.
Practice Tips
To effectively use the shadowing technique, try the following steps while watching the video:
- Listen Actively: Focus closely on the speakerโs tone, speed, and emotional expressions. This video's informal and conversational style makes it perfect for practicing shadowspeak.
- Repeat Aloud: After each sentence or phrase, pause the video and repeat what you heard. This reinforces pronunciation and cadence, crucial for boosting confidence.
- Mimic Emotion: Pay attention to how the speaker conveys excitement or disappointment, especially regarding food and social plans. Matching these emotions can enhance your expressiveness in English speaking practice.
- Focus on Context: Notice the context in which phrases are used. For instance, โmake up forโ and โobsessedโ are used in relatable scenarios โ try using them in your conversations!
- Record and Review: Record your own practice and listen back to compare your intonation and fluency against the original. This reflection is especially beneficial for IELTS speaking practice.
By following these tips, you can effectively utilize this video as a resource to boost your English speaking abilities and gain valuable insights into balancing a busy social life with work commitments.
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 โ like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1โ2 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 โ making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.