Shadowing Practice: Breaking v3.0 - Topic 16 - Did you ...? - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The End Did you see your girlfriend yesterday?
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Yes, I did.
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We had lunch together.
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Nice!
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Did you go out after?
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No, she had to go back to work, and so did I.
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Did you both enjoy your time together?
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Yeah, we talked a lot and felt really happy even for a short time time.
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It's great to hear that.
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Did you see your girlfriend yesterday?
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Yes, I did.
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We had lunch together.
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Nice.
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Did you go out after?
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No, she had to go back to work and so did I.
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Did you both enjoy your time together?
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Yeah, we talked a lot and felt really happy even for a short time.
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It's great to Did you hear that?
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Did you bring your ID card?
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I'm sure I did.
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Are you sure?
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You usually forget.
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I'm pretty sure I did.
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Let me check.
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Oh no!
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I left it on the table this morning.
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What should I do?
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Call your sister and ask her to book a GrabExpress here.
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Good idea.
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Thank you.
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You're always helpful.
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Please don't forget next time, okay?
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Did you bring your ID card?
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I'm sure I did.
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Are you sure?
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You usually forget.
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I'm pretty sure I did.
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Let me check.
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Oh no, I left it on the table this morning.
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What should I do?
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Call your sister and ask her to book a Grab Express here.
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Good idea.
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Thank you.
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You're always helpful.
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Please, don't forget next time, okay?
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Did you go over the old lessons before the exam?
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No, I don't usually study, but I always manage to pass.
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Lucky, but that's a bit risky.
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You should study more.
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I mean, I did earlier. When?
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I practiced right after learning the lesson.
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Oh, well, I sleep enough to make sure my mind is all refreshed.
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Did you go over the old lessons before the exam?
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No, I don't usually study, but I always manage to pass.
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Lucky, but that's a bit risky.
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You should study more.
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I mean, I did earlier. When?
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I practiced right after learning the lesson.
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Oh, well, I sleep enough to make sure my mind is all refreshed.
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Did you tell your mom that you're staying over here tonight?
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Oh, I totally forgot.
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What should I do?
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Call her now or she'll be worried about you.
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But my phone is dead.
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I need to charge it first.
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Feel free to use mine.
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Thanks a lot, Emerald.
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No problem.
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Do you think she'll be mad?
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It depends on her mood, but usually she's understanding.
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Well, hopefully she won't be upset or else she'll make you go home.
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I think it will be okay.
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I'll explain that we lost track of time and I forgot to call her.
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Okay, if you say so.
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You should call her now.
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The clock is ticking.
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Oh, did you tell James to come over?
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Yes, I did.
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He's on his way.
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Cool.
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Let me make the call first.
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Call her.
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Okay, if you say so.
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You should call her now.
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The clock is ticking.
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Oh, did you tell James to come over?
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Yes, I did.
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He's on his way.
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Cool.
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Let me make the call first.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Breaking v3.0 - Topic 16 - Did you ...?" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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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