Shadowing Practice: Beginner English Conversations #1 Be Verbs - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Beginner English Lesson 1.
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Beginner English Lesson 1.
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V-Verbs.
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Listen to four conversations using V-Verbs in English.
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Conversation 1.
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Hello.
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Are you a new student?
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Yes, I am.
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Today is my first day.
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Well, welcome.
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My name is Toni.
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Hi, Toni.
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I'm Beth.
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Are you new in town?
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Yes, I'm from New York.
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Wow, the big city.
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Well, I hope you like our small town.
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Are you from around here?
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Yes, I am.
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Born and raised here.
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That is so cool.
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Well, it is nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you, too.
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Conversation 2 Hey, Beth, how is your first day?
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It is really good.
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This school is great.
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How are your classes?
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They are fun.
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My teachers are so nice.
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Who are your teachers?
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My English teacher is Mr.
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Wong.
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Oh, he is really nice.
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Yes, he is.
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My Spanish teacher is Mrs.
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Garcia.
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Oh, she is really nice, too.
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Yes, her class is a lot of fun.
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Conversation 3 What is your favorite class?
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Spanish.
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I love it.
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My Spanish is not very good, though.
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I am just a beginner.
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Well, Spanish is my first language.
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My name is Toni, short for Antonio.
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Really?
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That is so cool.
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Yeah, my dad is from Mexico and my mom is from Costa Rica.
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Wow, you are so lucky.
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Yeah, Spanish is easy for me, so I can help you if you like.
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I'd like that.
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Thank you.
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Conversation 4 Tony, where is the computer lab?
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It's just down the hall.
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My Spanish class is there tomorrow.
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Oh, when is the class?
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It's at 6, after school.
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Why isn't the class online?
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It is, but I'm still new in town, so I don't have internet at home yet.
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Oh, I see.
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Well, good luck with the class.
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Thanks.
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I'm excited for it.
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I think online classes are fun.
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I think so, too.
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Now let's review the grammar.
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Watch this short one-minute tutorial explaining be verbs in English.
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Be verbs.
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The be verb in English has three forms.
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Am, is, are.
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The verbs change according to the subject.
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I am a teacher.
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You are a student.
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My dad is a doctor.
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My sister is a farmer.
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The city is big.
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My friends are nice.
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We are late.
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For negatives, add the word not after the verb.
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I am not tired.
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You are not late.
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He is not ready.
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She is not my boss.
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They are not here.
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For questions, add the be verb after the question word.
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What is your name?
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Where is your desk?
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Who is your best friend?
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When is your birthday?
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Why are you mad?
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How is your family?

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will engage with beginner-level English conversations that focus on the use of "be" verbs. Through four relatable dialogues, you will practice important sentences that include "am," "is," and "are." This foundational grammar will help you construct simple, yet effective, English sentences, making your speaking practice more fluent and natural. You will also enhance your listening skills, as you’ll hear how these verbs are used in everyday conversation between students navigating a new environment.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Are you a new student? – A common way to greet someone and inquire about their status.
  • Yes, I am. – An affirmative response using the verb "to be."
  • How is your first day? – A question to check in on someone’s experiences.
  • My teachers are really nice. – A statement expressing appreciation for the instructors.
  • What is your favorite class? – A question to discover someone’s interests.
  • I am just a beginner. – An admission of skill level when learning a new language.
  • Can you help me? – A request for assistance, useful in conversational practice.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your speaking skills using the shadowing technique, start by carefully listening to the dialogues in this video. Consider using a shadowing app or site that allows you to pause and repeat sections as needed. Since the conversations are at a beginner’s pace, you can easily follow along without feeling overwhelmed. When you listen, try to imitate the intonation and pronunciation of the speakers.

Begin with one conversation at a time. Play a sentence, pause it, and then repeat exactly what you heard, emulating the rhythm and tone. Focus on clarity and confidence over speed. If you’re struggling, don’t hesitate to rewind the video; repetition will help solidify your understanding of the vocabulary and grammatical structures.

Lastly, use shadowspeaks or similar platforms to find a community of learners practicing the same skills. Engaging with others in English speaking practice can further boost your learning experience. By consistently employing the shadowing technique with the dialogues provided, you will find yourself gradually improving your conversational skills in English.

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.

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