Shadowing Practice: Chuseok FaSHioN - Learn English Speaking with Video

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We will pray for happiness and good fortune to fill your homes this fall Everyone...
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-Have a joyful Hangawi! -Have a joyful Hangawi!
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Oops Wake up Wake up, KEONHO -Wake up -Okay Go grab the package outside JAMES, put your pants on and go pick up the package outside Uh... these are pants These are pants I told you to put on pants before stepping out These ARE pants No, you can't just wear those Don't these look like pants?
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Are you wearing something underneath?
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These are pants If you are, then they're pants Yeah Yo SEONGHYEON isn't even out yet Pick it... Carry it in... Ugh... I have no energy... Wow Why is it so clean in here?
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What is this? This doesn't feel like our dorm What is this place? The three of us cleaned like crazy Wow You actually tidied everything up -Clean, right? -Wow We had to clean at some point anyway It's way better for doing fit checks now Was that mirror always there?
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"We present you with gifts to celebrate Chuseok Five beautiful hanbok Hangwa, a kite..." Oooh hangwa Let's eat the hangwa first It says "Eat the hangwa afterward" It says to eat the hangwa after changing into hanbok I... I'm starving Rules don't matter Yes!
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-Let's have hangwa first -Yes!
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My face is puffy again It's so puffy What's this?
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-Hair treatment? -Yeah Should I wear one too?
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Starting the morning rich Should I do some pushups to kick things off?
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Fighting Out of nowhere doing what you never do this early in the morning I did this last time too Huh? Why is the door open?
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-That's not okay - Who did that?
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Are the hanbok in there?
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Looks like it Why am I so sleepy?
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Are you? I got up right away Really?
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Am nut shleepy at all Yeah right Is this the kite?
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SEONGHYEON can't fly that kite Huh?
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You can't use that Why not?
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Because it's for ages 14 and up Really?
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These are pants It says to wear the hanbok first then do the styling This is how you wear it, right? Neat and tidy All changed What is it?
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-This... -Mine doesn't have one Ah... ow...
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Leg cramp Is it good?
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Wow, the camera -How is it? -Aggressive You need to tie the jeogori right Look There's a right way to tie it Okay "The short goreum goes over the long one" Oh! Got it Why can't I get it...?
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-Like this -This Then this part goes in Put this in here Put this here -Like this? Here? -From this this... Do we bow on Chuseok?
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-I... I think yeah... -I think so I think we just say "Happy New Year" On Chuseok?
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On Chuseok?
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On Chuseok?
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-Isn't it this -Let's shoot a small bow first -then ending it like this? -then do the full bow as an alternative As an alternative shot?
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"Have a joyful Hangawi!" Or...
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There's something on your hair...
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Something... there is?
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Why are you walking around with dust on your head? I don't know... It's "joyful Hangawi," right?
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-Like saying "one scissor" in Korean -One scissor One scissor Okay We will pray for your health and for happiness to fill your homes this fall Everyone...
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Have a joyful Hangawi!
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What's that? -This... -What's this? What's that?! Left hand on top Yeah, I think the left hand goes on top -For men -Okay, again Left hand for men Everyone -Hap... py Han... -Have a joyful...
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Who said "Happy New Year"?
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-Joyful -Everyone Have a joyful Hangawi!
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Everyone Have a joyful Hangawi! Oops Who laughed?
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Not me My nose... it's runny So now we style up?
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It looks cool to go out like this but adding our own style would be nice too I want to just head out like this Huh?
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-I want to just head out like this -But I...
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I don't want to wear the outer layer -The inner part looks prettier -It is I want to try changing it Should I go out like this?
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Beret That's nice -Cool -How's this?
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Not bad Yo How's this?
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How do I look? Cool How's this? -Nice -Cool, right?
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Yeah How are you going to wear yours?
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Like this -Like that? -Yeah Nice Where are the fabric scissors?
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There Okay, got it I'm sorry son your mom is so killing it Why are you doing that on SEONGHYEON's bed?
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Iz cmfy... Huh?
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It's comfy It's comfy for sure This detail looks nice Right?
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I thought so too But can you go to the Han River in a suit?
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Why not? Really?
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How's this look?
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That's really bold Whoa, so bold Hey, that beret's mine That beret's mine Can I try it on?
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I look like my dad He looks so cool You're going with skinny pants?
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And then cut that shirt and turn it into a scarf I like the beret That's nice Whoa, CORTIS!
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You're CORTIS?
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I like the beret better Right?
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You're going to wear that?
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I don't know...
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Beret I told you the beret looks better I need a hat My hair's a mess today Wait...
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I found the perfect one for this outfit Is this better?
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Cut the sleeves here...
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Or is rolling them up better?
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What Chuseok songs are there?
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Chuseok music It'll show up if you search on YouTube Hurry up Safety pin It closed up... Safety pin! Safety pin Ugh, I can't find the hole It closed up Mister your underwear's showing too much It happens I'm not sure that looks cool Does it have to look cool, though? Ooh Fair point It's natural that way Sagging's a state of mind I just thought of something Late summer... Chuseok playlist... Is it better without this?
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Are those your sleeves?
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Sleeves Okay, done Cool Can you hold this for a sec?
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Is that the beret I gave you?
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I don't know, it was just here...
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Looks like it How's this look?
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Nice Uh... huh?
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Why's there only one lens?
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I don't know It's gone You've got two choices These are from Dongmyo From Dongmyo These are Gucci Gucci Vintage style Which pair is better?
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I don't know You pick But it's kind of hard to see in these Huh?
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Where'd my sunglasses go?
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These? What?
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Are you wearing them?
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I don't know Go ahead if you want You're not wearing them?
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With my hair done, it feels like too much Please introduce your outfit Uh -Are you asking me? -Yeah I just cut some things and found what fit me...
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So yeah... just...
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just focus on this This I cut it Looks good It's cropped What do you call this?
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An armband?
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I made it with SEONGHYEON That's it I'm wearing hanbok inside I liked the detail so I'm wearing it like a shirt To match black and white black and white First this is the CORTIS slogan And these I cut off the sleeves - Look at that detail -"SEONGHYEON" "The tail"?
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The tail Okay Hold on What do we need to do before heading out?
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-Gather our energy -We need to gather it up The dryer's done We're here Wake up Red Sun!

About This Lesson

This lesson is designed to help learners practice their English speaking skills through a fun and engaging dialogue inspired by a YouTube video titled "Chuseok FaSHioN." In this lesson, you will focus on various cultural elements associated with Chuseok, a traditional Korean holiday, while also developing your ability to express ideas and emotions in English. By shadowing the conversation, you will improve your pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension, making your speaking skills more natural and expressive.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Chuseok - A major harvest festival celebrated in Korea.
  • Hanbok - Traditional Korean clothing worn during celebrations.
  • Hangwa - A traditional Korean confectionery often enjoyed during holidays.
  • Fit check - A moment for evaluating one's outfit, especially before going out.
  • Goreum - The strings used to tie the traditional hanbok.
  • Bow - A gesture of respect, often performed during traditional celebrations.
  • Joyful Hangawi - A common greeting during Chuseok, conveying good wishes for the festival.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this lesson, consider using a shadowspeak method while practicing with this video. Here are some tips to help you:

  • Listen and Repeat: Play the video and listen carefully to the dialogue. Use a shadowing app to repeat phrases as they are spoken, mimicking both the speed and tone to enhance your pronunciation.
  • Break It Down: Start with short segments of the video. Focus on one character at a time and gradually increase the length of the passages you practice.
  • Record Yourself: Use a recording tool or a shadowing site to capture your voice while you practice. Compare your pronunciation with that of the speakers to identify areas for improvement.
  • Emphasize Expressions: Pay attention to the emotions and expressions used in the dialogue. Try to convey the same feelings in your practice to make your speech more engaging.
  • Consistency is Key: Regular practice will help improve your English pronunciation and overall fluency. Aim to shadow daily or several times a week to see significant progress.

By actively engaging with the content and utilizing shadowing techniques, you can sharpen your speaking abilities and communicate more effectively in English.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good ideaShould I wear · Should I do · Should I go
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowI'm starving · You're going · is rolling
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessaryhad to clean · need to tie · have to look
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill pray · It'll show

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 →