Shadowing Practice: Basic English Vocabulary - Getting Ready For Bed (Comprehensible Input) 英语听力 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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What is he doing?
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right now.
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He is yawning Oh, he is yawning right now.
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So this man is yawning because he is tired.
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He is yawning.
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and he's wearing a blue t -shirt.
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Is he wearing a yellow t -shirt?
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No, he's not.
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He's wearing a blue t -shirt.
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He's wearing a blue t -shirt and he is yawning because he is tired.
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And now he is thinking, about going to bed The man is thinking.
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He is thinking.
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that he wants to go to bed He wants to go to bed.
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But first, but first, He needs to get ready for bed.
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He needs to get ready for bed, so he needs to go to the bathroom.
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And now he's in the bathroom now.
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and he's going to use the bathroom He is going to use the sink This is the sink here.
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On the right side, this is the sink.
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- Thank you.
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And on top of the sink, is the tap.
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This is the tap.
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and you can get water from the tap.
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So he's going to use the sync because He needs to brush his teeth.
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He needs to brush his teeth.
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Ch -ch -ch -ch.
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Everybody needs to brush their teeth before they go to bed.
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And so he is going to brush his teeth, and he is holding here He is holding a red toothbrush.
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- The President and the President of the United States, the President of the United States, the President of the United States, the President of the United States, the President of the United This is a red.
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toothbrush.
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Is it a blue toothbrush?
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No, it's not a blue toothbrush.
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It's a red toothbrush.
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And he is using one hand He is using one hand to hold, to hold the red toothbrush.
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and he is using the other hand The other hand...
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to hold onto the toothpaste This is the toothpaste.
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here.
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and he is going to squeeze
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the toothpaste
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the green toothpaste onto onto the toothbrush so he squeezes he squeezes the green toothpaste
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onto the red toothbrush here so that He can brush his teeth.
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And now, He is brushing his teeth.
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He is using the red toothbrush to brush his teeth now.
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He is holding the red toothbrush in his left hand.
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He is using his left hand to brush his teeth.
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Is he using his right hand to brush his teeth?
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No, he's using his left hand to brush his teeth.
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- Okay.
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now Thank you.
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He has finished.
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Brushing his teeth.
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Now...
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He wants to go to bed.
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Now he wants to go to bed so now He is in.
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his bedroom he is in his bedroom and in his bedroom There is a bed.
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This is his bed.
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and it is a blue bed.
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So he has a blue bed in his bedroom and the bed has a pillow.
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So there is one pillow on his blue bed here.
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So he's got one blue bed and one pillow.
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in his bedroom Also...
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Also, There is a window.
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in his bedroom.
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Here we can see A window.
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in his bedroom and the window has a pair of curtains.
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Here is one curtain.
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And here is another Curtain there is a pair of curtains on his window.
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in his bedroom.
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The curtains are open.
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Right now.
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Right now, the curtains are open. Are the curtains closed?
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No, the curtains are not closed.
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The curtains are open right now.
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So he goes to the fan This is a fan.
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It is an orange fan.
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Is it a pink fan?
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No, it's not a pink fan.
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It's an orange fan.
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And he turns on the fan.
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He turns on the fan with his left hand.
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and he uses his finger He uses his finger to turn on the fan.
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next next he takes off his clothes.
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so he takes off his black trousers first, and then he takes off his blue T -shirt.
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So he takes off his black trousers and then his blue t -shirt.
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because he is getting ready for bed.
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He is getting ready for bed and that is why he takes off his black trousers and blue t -shirt.
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After that, After that, he puts on some different clothes.
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So he puts on some different clothes.
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He puts on a yellow t -shirt.
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Before, he was, he was wearing a blue T -shirt.
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Now, he is putting on a yellow t -shirt now So he puts on the yellow t -shirt.
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And then he lies in bed.
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So he lies in bed in his bedroom.
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and the window is here and the curtains are still open now.
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The curtains are still open.
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And the fan...
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The orange fan is turned on.
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right now.
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He takes the remote control - Thank you.
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This is the remote control and he takes the remote control with his left hand - Thank you and he turns on.
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He turns on the TV.
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He turns on the TV.
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or the television So he turns on the television using the remote control.
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with his left hand.
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On the television there is a dog and the dog is swimming.
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in the water.
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This dog is swimming in the water.
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Then there is a man.
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and the man is holding an umbrella in his left hand.
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- Okay.
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This is an umbrella.
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and he is holding the umbrella He is holding the umbrella with his left hand.
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- Thank you.
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Thank you.
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the woman Here, the woman is carrying She is carrying two bags.
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One bag is in her right hand.
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and another bag is in her left hand.
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So this woman is carrying two bags right now and she is walking in the water
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So one dog is swimming in the water, a man is walking in the water holding an umbrella,
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and a woman is also walking in the water and she is holding two bags.
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The man is lying down in his bed and the curtains are still open right now.
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The fan is turned on.
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He is watching television.
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He is watching television.
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right now, while he lies.
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on his bed.
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So he is watching television But then he turns off the television.
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So he uses the remote control again.
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to turn off the television.
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So here here he is holding He is holding the remote control.
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in his left hand.
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and now he turns off the television.
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using his left hand.
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And then, Next He goes to bed.
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and he goes to sleep Well, He tries to go to sleep and the curtains are still open,
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still open, but The television is now turned off.
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So the television is turned off.
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The fan is turned on still.
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The fan is still...
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turned on.
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- Thank you.
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And then the man goes to sleep.
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He goes to sleep And now he is sleeping.
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The man is sleeping in his bed.
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Now, but As he is sleeping,
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He is having a nightmare.
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Ah!
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He is having a nightmare now.
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See?
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He is sleeping and he is having a nightmare.
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There is something scary happening. in his dream.
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He is having a scary dream. as he sleeps.
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So he is having a nightmare.
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Thank you for watching.
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I will see you in the next video.
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Thank you.
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About This Lesson
Ready to practice real-life English while learning how people get ready for bed? This video takes you through a man’s evening routine, from yawning to brushing teeth, turning on the fan, and even having a nightmare. You’ll practice listening to clear, slow speech and learn to follow daily activities—perfect for building comprehension and speaking skills. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your fluency, this lesson uses simple, relatable actions to help you master everyday vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Yawning: That big breath you take when you’re tired—like the man does at the start!
- Squeeze (toothpaste): To push out toothpaste from the tube onto your brush. Try saying, “I squeeze green toothpaste onto my red toothbrush.”
- Turn on/off (fan/TV): Phrases we use daily for electronics. Practice: “He turns on the orange fan with his left hand.”
- Nightmare: A scary dream—like the one the man has while sleeping. “I had a nightmare last night!”
- Curtains (open/closed): The fabric covering windows. “The curtains are open, so the room is bright.”
Practice Tips: Master Shadowing with This Video
If you want to improve your speaking, try shadowspeak—repeating the video’s lines right after the speaker, like a shadow. This video’s slow, clear tone makes it perfect for beginners! Here’s how:
First, watch the video once to follow the story. Then, play a short clip (5-10 seconds) and pause. Repeat the lines out loud, copying the speed and tone. Focus on words like “squeeze” or “turn on”—say them with the same emphasis as the speaker.
Use a shadowing app if you need help pausing and repeating. The key is to match the natural flow—don’t rush! Over time, you’ll notice your pronunciation and fluency get smoother. Remember, shadow speech works best when you practice daily, even for 5 minutes.
This video’s relatable routine (brushing teeth, turning on the fan) makes it easy to connect words to real life. So grab your phone, hit play, and start shadowing—you’ll be speaking like a pro in no time!
Learning English with YouTube videos like this is fun and effective. Whether you’re practicing shadowspeak or memorizing new words, you’re building skills that stick. Ready to try? Press play and start your bedtime routine practice today!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are not closed · is turned · is now turned |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is yawning · is thinking · is holding |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | needs to get · needs to brush |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | he's going to use · is going to brush · is going to squeeze |
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.