Shadowing Practice: Beginner English Speaking Practice | Real-Life Role Play (A1) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Let's shadow some simple English sentences.
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to shadow is to repeat.
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I'm blue.
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and your Right.
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Hello.
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How are you?
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I'm a little Tired.
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- Thank you.
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I didn't sleep much.
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Last night.
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The upstairs neighbor.
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had loud music playing all Knights long.
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Yes.
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He had company.
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I know.
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Who has a party on a Tuesday night?
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Seriously.
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The music was so loud.
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It was so disrespectful.
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- The first question is, No. I was too tired.
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to do anything about it.
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Thank you.
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I put a pillow over my head.
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And I tried to fall asleep.
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I know.
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I really need my sleep.
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I get Crabby.
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when I don't.
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Yeah.
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I think I will.
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I have to.
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Thank you.
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Hopefully tonight will be Quiet.
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Anyways, how was your weekend?
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No way.
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You have loud neighbors two Thank you.
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Nice.
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Where did you go?
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You always ask me.
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What?
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The most important part of learning English is For me,
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Language is meant for communication.
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So, Practicing Real life situations is much more important than just learning from textbooks.
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Let me tell you.
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The story about What happened to to me at the airport. in Brazil.
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I had studied some Portuguese, before And I felt confident.
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that I could speak in Brazil. And I felt confident.
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with The vocabulary that I knew.
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So when I arrived, at the airport.
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And I realized My phone?
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didn't have any Battery.
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I couldn't order an Uber to my hostel.
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BUT It was okay.
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I would just order a taxi.
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So, I went up to a taxi driver And I froze.
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I knew each word individually but Forming a full life.
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Sentence?
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I felt like a failure.
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All those hours of studying to waste.
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I couldn't even ask for a taxi.
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I realized then just how important It is to learn a language for real
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conversations.
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not just textbook, learning.
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If you're learning English, and often feel stuck.
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in real life conversations I completely understand.
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That's why I want to share an English learning app.
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that focuses on real life.
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situations. so you won't freeze.
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When you speak, Spokesy can help you practice these real life situations.
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There's a learning roadmap based on real -life situations.
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like travel, or daily conversations.
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Pay attention to how I pronounce the word reservation.
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Reservation.
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you Yes, I have a reservation.
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Yes.
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I have a reservation.
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I have a reservation.
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I'd like to check in.
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Yes.
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I need to practice these situations.
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I find myself in. when traveling.
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and Spokesy has just that.
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Now, Let's practice.
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Open -ended.
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Conversations.
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with spokesies, AI Free Talk.
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Feature I like going out with my friends and doing crafts.
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What kind of crafts do you like to make?
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I paint and make candles.
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What colors do you like to use the most when you paint?
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I like both colors and acuarela.
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See how it detects my mistakes?
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and suggests natural expressions I can also check the translation if I need to.
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I think paint human bodies.
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I think painting human bodies is the hardest.
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Now, I can practice speaking confidently.
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Every day.
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I'll leave the link to Spokesy in the description and my bio.
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Check it out.
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Nice. Where did you go? That sounds fun. Was it...
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crowded Good.
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I hate it when it's packed.
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What did you guys do there?
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Bye.
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Sounds nice.
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What did you bring along?
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for the picnic.
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I love that.
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simple, but Perfect. Was the weather nice?
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Thank you.
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Lucky you.
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It was freezing.
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last night.
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I opened the window.
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to get fresh air and a break from the noise.
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Upstairs.
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Not really. But...
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at least I tried.
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Thank you.
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Exactly.
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So, did you stay out late?
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at the beach, Yeah, not too late.
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That's responsible.
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Thank you.
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Good thinking.
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Mondays can be rough Did you take any pictures?
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Bye.
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Send them to me.
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so I can see.
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Ah.
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I'm so jealous.
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I love sunsets.
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Thank you.
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I know.
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I should.
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I will.
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Thank you.
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Exactly.
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No more loud neighbors for us.
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Honestly, Weekends go by. so fast.
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It does.
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But, At least you had a good time.
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That's what matters.
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So, what are you going to do?
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Next.
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weekend.
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Oh, nice.
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Are you going to stay long?
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- Thank you.
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That sounds lovely.
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Are you going to drive There?
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Smart choice.
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Are you going to do anything special with them?
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Remember, native speakers say "gonna".
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instead of going to.
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"Gonna".
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What are you gonna have for dinner?
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Hmm.
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Nice.
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Sounds lovely.
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Home cooked?
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Sure.
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- Yeah.
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Even better.
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- Thank you.
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Are you going to relax?
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Two.
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- Mm.
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Good idea.
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I need to relax too.
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after the whole loud neighbor situation.
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Are you gonna see any friends while you're there?
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Nice.
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It's always good to catch up with friends.
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How long?
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Has it been?
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since you saw them.
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Last.
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you It's hard to find time to see friends.
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I agree.
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I love weekends like that.
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Simple, And called Amen.
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- Yes.
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I'm probably.. staying home next weekend.
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- Um, I need to stay home and organize.
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my life.
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- Thank you.
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And be productive.
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I've been...
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Slacking.
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Lately.
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Exactly.
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- Thank you.
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I procrastinate.
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a lot.
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I know.
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Not very exciting, but necessary.
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I'm also going to meal prep for the week.
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which sounds, Boring?
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But to me, It's very exciting.
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Yeah.
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I'm trying to be better this year.
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It will be A productive weekend.
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Fingers crossed.
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This was shadowing practice. for beginners.
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Thank you for talking to me today.
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And if you like this video, You'll probably like these two I made especially for you.
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Hmm.
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See you next week.
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Context & Background

In the video titled "Beginner English Speaking Practice | Real-Life Role Play (A1)," a relatable dialogue is presented, allowing English learners to engage in practical conversations. The speaker discusses common scenarios such as dealing with loud neighbors and the challenges of getting enough sleep. The essence of the discussion emphasizes that language is primarily a tool for communication and that practicing real-life situations is crucial for effective learning. By practicing dialogues like the one in this video, learners can develop their speaking skills and gain confidence in using English in everyday contexts.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • Hello. How are you? – A classic greeting that builds rapport.
  • I'm a little tired. – A simple way to express your current state.
  • Thank you. – Essential for polite conversation.
  • I really need my sleep. – A more personal way to share your needs.
  • Hopefully tonight will be quiet. – A positive outlook on future situations.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively shadow speech from this video, follow these steps:

  1. Listen Carefully: Play the video and listen to the dialogue without trying to speak. Focus on the pronunciation and intonation of each phrase.
  2. Repeat After the Speaker: Use the shadow speak method. This means repeating what the speaker says immediately after they say it. Try to mimic their tone and rhythm.
  3. Break It Down: If certain phrases are challenging, pause the video and practice those phrases separately. This helps in improving your English pronunciation.
  4. Record Yourself: Recording your shadowing practice allows you to compare your pronunciation with the original speaker. Listen back to identify areas for improvement.
  5. Engage in Real Conversations: Finally, practice these phrases in daily conversations. Whether with friends or language partners, using your newly acquired phrases will enhance your fluency.

With persistent practice, even as a beginner, you can significantly improve English pronunciation and gain confidence in speaking. Remember, the goal is to communicate effectively, and using resources like this video to learn English with YouTube can be both enjoyable and beneficial!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowHas it been · I've been
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupThe most important · the most when · the hardest
Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the pastwas freezing · was shadowing
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see comingare you going to do · Are you going to stay · Are you going to drive

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →