Shadowing Practice: Beginner Listening A1 Lesson 6 Days of the Week - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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So Meg, are you busy?
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So Meg, are you busy?
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Do you have a busy week?
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Yes, I usually have a busy week.
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Yeah, me too.
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So what day is your busiest day?
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My busiest day is Thursday.
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Ooh, why?
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On Thursday, I have to work from early in the morning until around 6 p.m.
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I have to teach classes.
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And then after that, I need to do my shopping at the supermarket.
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Okay.
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I do my shopping on Saturday.
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Oh, really?
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Yeah, always on Saturday.
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What else do you do on Saturday?
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On Saturday I do all my boring activities.
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Like what?
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I do my shopping, I do my laundry,
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I run errands, I clean my apartment, I do boring stuff.
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Because on Sunday I like to have fun.
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What do you like to do on Sunday?
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On Sunday I often go hiking or I go to the park or I go to the beach.
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I go to the beach almost every Sunday.
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Wow, that sounds really fun.
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Yeah, the beach is beautiful.
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Nobody is there.
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It's really nice.
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Yeah, it sounds great.
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How about you?
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What do you do on Sunday?
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On Sunday, I always go to church in the morning,
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and sometimes I'll have lunch with friends after church.
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Oh, cool.
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And then I usually clean as well Sunday evening before the new week starts.
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Now, do you work Monday to Friday?
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Yes, I work every weekday.
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What about you?
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I work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
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I don't work Wednesday.
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What's your schedule like on Wednesdays?
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On Wednesdays I usually stay at home and I relax.
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Sometimes I go shopping, sometimes I go to the park.
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Sometimes I prepare lessons because I'm a teacher.
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So sometimes you do a little work on Wednesdays.
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Yes, but I do work at my house.
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I never go to school on Wednesday.
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Why not?
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Because it's a day off.
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Hmm.
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So how about Monday?
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Are you busy on Monday?
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I'm usually busy on Monday because my schedule is similar to Thursday.
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So I have to teach class until around 6 p.m.
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Yeah, Mondays are busy for me too.
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Mondays are busy.
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Thursdays also are busy.
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Tuesday and Friday are not so busy.
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Hmm.
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Your schedule sounds a little similar to mine.
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Yeah.
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Well, we're both teachers.
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That's true.
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What about activities?
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Do you do any activities during the week?
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During the week, if I have free time,
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sometimes I will watch a TV show or a movie.
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And I also go to Japanese language class.
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Oh, nice.
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Yeah.
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So sometimes I have homework.
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So I have to do my Japanese language homework some nights.
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What about you?
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I play futsal on Tuesday nights.
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So every Tuesday I play futsal with my friends for two hours.
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And that's fun.
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And then sometimes on Friday I meet my friends for dinner.
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that sounds good and I also like sports
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so I usually watch sports on TV on Monday what sports
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do you usually watch on Monday I watch everything I watch baseball I watch basketball I watch American football
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and I watch soccer so I come home and I watch a video of a game from Saturday or Sunday.
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So I don't watch sports on Saturday or Sunday.
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I watch the video later on Monday night.
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Is it better that way?
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Yeah, usually I don't check the internet,
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so I don't know the score.
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Well, sounds like you have a busy schedule.
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You too.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Our Beginners Listening A1 Lesson 6: Days of the Week video is an excellent resource for English learners who want to improve their speaking skills in a real-life context. By watching and listening, you can engage in conversations about daily schedules and activities, which are important aspects of everyday life. This video not only provides you with vocabulary related to the days of the week but also demonstrates how to discuss personal routines, making it an ideal shadowing site for those aiming to enhance their English speaking practice. Practicing speaking alongside the video allows you to internalize key phrases and improve your fluency through the shadowing technique.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the conversation, several key structures are highlighted that are essential for beginners:

  • Present Simple Tense: The speakers frequently use the present simple tense to describe their routines, such as "I work Monday to Friday" and "I usually have a busy week." This structure is crucial for forming sentences about regular activities.
  • Adverbs of Frequency: Words like "usually," "always," and "often" help convey how often actions occur. For instance, "I always go to church in the morning" provides clarity on the frequency of events.
  • Question Formation: The dialogue includes direct questions that are useful for conversation practice, such as "What day is your busiest day?" This structure not only invites information but also engages listeners.

Common Pronunciation Traps

When practicing with the video, pay attention to some tricky words and phrases that can challenge beginners:

  • “Thursday” - This word can be difficult due to the “th” sound, which does not exist in many languages. Make sure to practice clearly enunciating both the “th” and the “r” sounds.
  • “Errands” - This term may be pronounced incorrectly. Focus on the vowel sounds, ensuring you articulate “err” distinctly.
  • “Boring activities” - Pay special attention to blending the sounds. The transition between "boring" and "activities" can trip up learners, so practice the rhythm of the phrase.

Utilizing the shadow speech technique while watching this video will help you overcome these challenges. By imitating the speakers and focusing on pronunciation, you can enhance the clarity of your spoken English and feel more confident in everyday conversations.

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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