Shadowing Practice: Beach Vocabulary in English 🌊 | Learn Real-Life English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Today, we're going to be spending the day at the beach.
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I'll teach you useful beach vocabulary and also natural English expressions as we go.
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By the way, hi, I'm Alba.
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Thank you so much for watching this video.
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And make sure you stay until the end of this video
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because there will be a fun vocabulary review to see how many words and phrases you can remember.
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Let's go.
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First, we need to find our car.
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It's supposed to be parked somewhere around here.
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okay we got in the car and we're opening the panoramic sunroof
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so we're on our way to the beach it's actually not
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that far away from us it's about a 10
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or 15 minute drive depending on the traffic um i think the roads are pretty busy right now because because it's summertime.
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So we'll see how fast we get there.
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Look at these trees, you guys.
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Oh my goodness, they're so pretty.
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I can't.
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Okay, we've arrived and we've parked our car surprisingly fast because it's not easy to find a free parking space.
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And now we're walking to the beach.
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The sky is not very clear.
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It's kind of cloudy, which is fine by me as long as it doesn't rain.
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Okay, we're here.
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So now we will see if the beach is crowded.
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I don't like it when the beach is crowded, but it's not up to me.
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The sea isn't choppy or rough.
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It looks really calm today.
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And now we're making our way down the steps to the beach.
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Alright, I took my shirt off because it's really hot and it's a little sticky.
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I mean, I guess there's high humidity today.
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Now look, there's a lifeguard up in the lifeguard tower.
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We usually come to the beach later in the afternoon
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because we love watching sunset it and it's also a great way to avoid getting sunburned.
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Okay we got our sunbed.
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We rented one sunbed and one beach umbrella.
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Now I'm going to show you what we brought with us.
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I don't have a beach bag but I do have my husband's backpack.
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So here we have a towel.
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What else?
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My husband's swimming trunks.
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Some water and most importantly the sunscreen or sunblock.
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I don't go anywhere without the sunblock.
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And what I'm wearing right now is a bathing suit or a swimsuit.
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I'm wearing a one-piece bathing suit
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and I also have a two-piece bathing suit at home but today I decided to wear this one.
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And over there you can see the changing room.
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I don't need to go there because I'm already wearing my bathing suit
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but my husband has to put on his swim trunks.
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And these are called sandals.
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I'm wearing sandals.
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A lot of people love wearing flip-flops to the beach.
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I don't like them so I'm wearing these sandals.
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Okay now I'm gonna go for a swim.
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Hopefully the water is warm enough because honestly it is a little chilly.
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It's getting chillier but I'm still gonna swim even if the water is a little cold.
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Let's do it.
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So I'm putting my hair up in a bun like this because I don't want it to get wet.
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Oops, where's my rubber band?
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There you go.
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Mmhmm.
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Here you can't hear me because I'm not wearing my microphone, but what I'm saying is that the water is crystal clear.
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That was refreshing.
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The water was really nice.
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Although there were a lot of jellyfish, they're harmless.
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But it's a little unpleasant when you touch them or they touch you.
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But overall, it was really nice.
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Look, you guys, I can't believe it.
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I just spotted a dolphin.
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It's so cute.
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Oh, and there's more.
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Oh, there are three of them.
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Wow.
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So I've already changed into my dry clothes.
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And I just wanted to show you the beach and teach you one more vocabulary word.
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This is a pebble beach.
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some people prefer sandy beaches i don't i like the pebble beach better
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because the sand gets everywhere it's in your bathing suit it's in your bag
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so i don't like it i like this one better those people over there are paddle boarding
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and do you guys see the dolphins swimming right beside them
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that is a dream of mine to swim with dolphins look
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how beautiful it is I don't think we're gonna stay till sunset today we're heading home
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but it's been a nice day yeah Yeah?
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Yeah.
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These houses here are holiday rentals.
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Houses you can rent for short stays.
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And you can also see lots of palm trees and a bike lane for bicycles only.
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Okay, buckle up. and let's head home.
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Even though we left the beach early, we still got to see this gorgeous sunset on our way home.
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Okay, that's it for our beach day.
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Before we get to our vocabulary review, please, if you enjoyed this video, give it a thumbs up and of course,
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subscribe for more English lessons like this one.
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Also, I would love to hear from you guys.
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Which new words or expressions did you learn today?
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Let me know in the comments below.
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All right, let's go over the words one more time.
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Panoramic sunroof.
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Free parking space.
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Sky is not very clear.
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The beach is crowded.
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Choppy, rough, really calm today.
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Sticky, high humidity.
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There's a lifeguard getting sunburned.
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We got our sunbed, beach umbrella, backpack a towel, swimming trunks, the sunscreen or sunblock, bathing suit or a swimsuit,
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the changing room, sandals, flip-flops, a little chilly.
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I'm putting my hair up in a bun.
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Crystal clear, refreshing.
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Jellyfish, they're harmless.
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I just spotted a dolphin, a pebble beach, sandy beaches,
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paddleboarding, holiday rentals lots of palm trees and a bike lane buckle up we've arrived is my mic on
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hopefully yeah okay there you go so which one of us do you think works out i have a sweat mustache
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all right
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About This Lesson
Ready to practice real-life English while imagining a day at the beach? This lesson dives into common beach vocabulary and natural phrases you’ll use in everyday conversations. Whether you’re planning a trip or just want to improve your English speaking practice, you’ll learn words that stick—plus, you’ll get tips to boost your pronunciation. By the end, you’ll feel confident using these terms in context, making your English sound more fluent and natural.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Panoramic sunroof: A large, wide sunroof in a car that lets in lots of light. Example: “We opened the panoramic sunroof on the drive to the beach.”
- Lifeguard tower: A tall structure where a lifeguard sits to watch the water. Example: “The lifeguard in the lifeguard tower kept an eye on swimmers.”
- Sunbed: A portable bed for relaxing on the beach (often rented). Example: “We rented a sunbed and a beach umbrella.”
- Swim trunks: Short, loose pants worn for swimming (men’s). Example: “My husband put on his swim trunks before going into the water.”
- Flip-flops: Simple, flat shoes with a thong between the toes. Example: “Most people wear flip-flops to the beach for easy walking.”
- Humidity: Moisture in the air that makes it feel sticky. Example: “It was hot and there was high humidity, so I took off my shirt.”
Practice Tips for Better Speaking & Pronunciation
To make the most of this video for english speaking practice, try shadowing—the technique where you repeat phrases right after the speaker. The video’s tone is friendly and conversational, so it’s perfect for shadow speech. Here’s how: Play a short clip (5-10 seconds), pause, and repeat it aloud, matching the speed and intonation. Focus on words like “panoramic” (stress the “pa-NO-ra-mic”) and “humidity” (hue-MID-i-tee) to improve English pronunciation.
For tricky phrases, like “the sea isn’t choppy or rough,” slow down and break it into parts. Notice how Alba says “it’s kind of cloudy” with a relaxed “kind of”—this is natural English, not formal! Use this video as a shadowing site to practice daily; even 10 minutes a day will help you sound more like a native. Don’t forget to review the vocabulary at the end—testing yourself helps the words stick. You’ve got this!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | we've arrived · I've already changed · it's been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be parked · are called |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | love watching · love wearing |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | we're opening · we're walking · we're making |
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.