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My name is Kimpil Sung.
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I got a PhD in economics at a very famous university.
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I'll finally be able to run my own business.
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As soon as I get it started, definitely I will succeed by all means!
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Hey, did you know?
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There's a new buffet restaurant. For real?
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Then we can eat as much as we want.
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I know.
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I've been dreaming about eating there.
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A buffet?
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That is so tacky.
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It's obvious that the cheaper the food, the lower the quality will be, you guys.
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So don't make such a fuss about a buffet.
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I can't wait to eat there!
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Is there really a new buffet place?
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Wow, I'll have to tell my mom to go eat there sometime.
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Trust me, I'm already preparing to go there.
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Preparing how?
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Oh my gosh!
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I can't stand these barbarians!
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Do I really have to keep going to the school?
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The marketing campaign is important for business, but above all, there's nothing like the lady's word of mouth.
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This sounds like a great business idea.
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We can't wait to have a big restaurant in town.
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We are proud of our restaurant for the high quality of our ingredients and the high quantity of food.
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We will always do our best to please our guests.
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Oh, look!
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That's Jadu's mom, right?
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Hi there!
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Were you shopping for food?
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No, I didn't have to.
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There's a new buffet restaurant.
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I'll go there from today on.
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Great!
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Let's hold neighborhood meetings there.
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The promotion is successful.
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This is going to be a piece of cake for a doctor of economics like me.
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Hey, kids.
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Mommy's here.
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Oh, Mom, we're glad you're here.
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Hey, you two.
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You're behaving just like Mommy told you, right?
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Yeah.
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I haven't eaten anything at all since morning, Mommy.
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Look, Baby's belly is so empty and so flat that his pants keep falling down.
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Oh, good.
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You're doing really great.
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You'll be stuffed at supper.
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As soon as Daddy comes, we'll be on our way.
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Yay!
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Quality food attracts many people, but I have to make sure that they do not eat too much.
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If I let them have all kinds of greasy food, they won't be able to eat that much.
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That way, I will be rich!
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Oh, I'm a genius!
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We will take over this restaurant for a week!
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There are so many kinds of foods here, but there's an important principle in buffets.
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Don't let fancy food mislead you.
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You don't have to eat all the food here.
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Ignore what you can eat at home.
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The main menu is always on the corner away from the food line.
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It's a secret sales strategy known by few.
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And that, my friends, is the place we need to conquer!
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Oh, Mom!
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I'm so happy here!
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Good, huh?
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I need as much as you want.
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Thank you, Chloe.
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No, Mom!
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What do we do?
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We're out of meat!
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Oh, well.
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Guess I'll have to go get more then.
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I'll be able to pay off my loan in no time.
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Then I can expand the business and make a whole lot of money.
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Yeah!
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Running a business is easier than getting a PhD.
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Huh?
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Hey, Chidu!
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Minji?
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Cool seeing you here.
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I'd love to stay in chat, but I'm kind of busy right now, you know, doing this and that.
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Cool, I'll see you tomorrow then.
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Oh my goodness, they're all here. Is that Doodle?
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I'm in heaven!
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Excuse me, kiddo.
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What?
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Why are you eating so little?
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I like to keep my dignity everywhere.
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Even though there's a lot to eat here, I refuse to eat like a barbarian.
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Like them!
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In that table over there!
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Ahhhh!
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How much did they eat? Are they even finished?
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I've got something to do over there.
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Huh?
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Ahh!
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Ahh!
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Ahh!
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Mm.
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Well, then, let's get started.
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Let's eat again!
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Yeah!
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What's going on here?
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How can human beings consume that much food in one day?
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Boss?
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What is it, Chef?
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I -I -I'm afraid that we're all out of meat.
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Luke, I can't...
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Oh, gee, let me know.
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Let me know here.
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Come on now.
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Who's the boss?
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Who's the boss?
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Who's the chef from here?
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You can't call this a buffet!
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Give me a refund!
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I want my money back!
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I'm sorry, I'll give you a full refund.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm truly sorry.
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I am...
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There is no afternoon here, and I'm still hungry.
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Mommy, my pants aren't falling down anymore.
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Yesterday was my first day of sales.
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I forgot to factor in the food costs, and I had to give refunds.
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I lost so much money.
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Ahhh!
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As you can see, the discount event is over now.
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It actually never should have happened.
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From this day on, you'll all be paying the full price if you want to eat, you got it?
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Uh, that's certainly going to be a problem.
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Hey, Mom, does this mean we can't eat today?
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We have to pay twice as much now, and that's just way too much for your mom and dad, sweetie.
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Right.
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Yes, give up and go away already.
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Sweetheart, you know how much I believe in you, don't you?
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If we have to pay double, we'll just have to try harder this time.
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Huh?
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Uh, what?
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What does that mean?
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We can't go back home hungry, now can we?
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Mommy and Daddy will treat you double!
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Yay!
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Wait a minute, please.
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If you can't finish your meal, you'll be in trouble.
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You know what?
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You're going to have to pay a fine.
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Just stop it!
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Stop it!
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Well, seeing as the price has doubled...
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Power up!
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Who knows the amount of food these people can eat?
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So, now, what am I supposed to do?
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I'm telling you, you know that new buffet that just opened over there?
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It's really bad.
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Just awful.
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Oh, yes, I know.
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It's expensive, but there's not a single piece of meat.
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Jaju's mom, have you ever been to that buffet before?
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I have.
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There's no meat.
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I guess we'll have to eat some vegetables from now on.
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Uh, ma 'am, how much is it per pack?
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It's so nice and quiet here.
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I'm glad it's not crowded.
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I can sit here and eat elegantly.
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Oh, no. I can't give up.
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I must never give up. Who is it?
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This is all my beef and pork, 40 pounds each.
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I'd really appreciate it if you could take it off my hands.
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Sorry, but we did not order any meat, sir.
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We really enjoyed the meat we got that day.
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Though afterwards, we couldn't go to the buffet for a month In the meantime, the buffet restaurant has been working really well And a month later,
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when we finally ran out of all the meat They moved away from one day to the next Huh,
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where will we eat meat now?

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Understanding the Dialogue: A Peek into Daily Life

The video captures a lively conversation centered around a new buffet restaurant, blending personal ambitions, neighborhood excitement, and family plans. It’s a perfect example of how English is used in everyday situations—from casual chats about food to business ideas and parenting. The mix of enthusiasm, skepticism, and humor makes the dialogue relatable, making it ideal for english speaking practice.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "by all means": Used to emphasize determination, e.g., "I’ll succeed by all means!"
  • "make a fuss about": To get overly excited, e.g., "Don’t make such a fuss about a buffet."
  • "word of mouth": Information spread through talking, e.g., "Nothing beats the lady’s word of mouth."
  • "a piece of cake": Something easy, e.g., "This will be a piece of cake for me."
  • "stuffed": Very full from eating, e.g., "You’ll be stuffed at supper."

Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide to Master the Dialogue

Shadowing (or shadow speak) is a great way to improve english pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how to tackle this video:

  1. Listen and Repeat: Play short clips (5-10 seconds) and repeat immediately, mimicking tone and rhythm. Focus on phrases like "I can’t wait to eat there!" to practice natural intonation.
  2. Slow It Down: If the dialogue feels fast, use a tool to slow the audio. Pay attention to how "barbarians" and "promotion" are pronounced—stress the right syllables.
  3. Record Yourself: Compare your recording to the video. Notice differences in pauses (e.g., after "Oh my gosh!") and adjust to sound more natural.
  4. Role-Play: Act out different parts (the excited friend, the skeptical economist, the mom). This helps with shadowspeaks and conversational flow.
  5. Practice Daily: Spend 10 minutes a day on this dialogue. Over time, you’ll notice your pronunciation and confidence improve—you’ll be ready to use these phrases in real life!

Remember, the key is to have fun—imagine you’re part of the buffet war conversation, and let the words flow naturally. Happy practicing!

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going onI've been dreaming · has been working
Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its resultIf we have to pay double, we'll just · If you can't finish your meal, you'll be
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowhaven't eaten · has doubled
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionI'll finally be · will succeed · will be

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 →