Shadowing Practice: COLLEGE MOVE IN VLOG (junior year @ engineering school) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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What's up guys, welcome to another video.
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If any of you are new here, my name's Yuan.
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I'm currently a junior in college studying engineering, and it's been two weeks since my summer internship here in Houston has ended.
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I was really happy to get some time off with just how busy the summer was,
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and was having a lot of fun living in Houston at a friend's house.
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But sadly, school is starting tomorrow, so I'm going to be leaving this place and moving into my new apartment today.
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Make sure to keep watching, and I'll see you guys there.
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But I can't stop, I'ma try to It just goes past and I can't see and I catch it
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No, I can't see, no I can't
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And I can't slow down, I try to I move too fast and I just end up crashing
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Alright so before I show you guys a new place, I just want to let you know that it's a lot smaller than my last apartment.
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I don't mind since I only use my room to sleep as I'm usually out on campus anyways.
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But this room is way closer to campus and a lot quieter so I'm super excited to get settled into that.
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But first, I gotta move all this stuff in and set it up.
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So I'll see you guys once I'm done.
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And now we go our separate pathways
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But your heart's still in mine
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Yeah And maybe we could try it next week
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Again But I don't wanna think we're tossing
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But who cares
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You said that we're over Hands under covers alone
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This time But everything I see still reminds me of you
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Back of all your things
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The memories of when I kissed you
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Remember when we used to say to each other
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We belong to you
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Alright, so it's been a couple of days since I last recorded this movement video.
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First days of school were pretty good as always but of course it's super busy like every single semester is super busy.
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So anyways I want to show you guys some upgrades I got for my room.
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So the first thing over here is my new bedding.
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So I got this comforter.
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It literally feels like a cloud.
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I mean you guys can see this is the way how soft it is.
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But here are the other upgrades I got.
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So then I got these white lights that have different temperatures.
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I'm gonna have these lights span across from here all the way around to my desk as well.
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and then i actually had this sent out to me from benq uh light
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that goes up like right here and has the same thing as the different temperatures
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that you can set it at but yeah i'm gonna get to unboxing these things
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and setting them up so i'll show you guys how it turns out once i'm done
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Oh, where did all the good things go?
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Oh, find that love to some
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It's a beautiful morning, but throw it away
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If I give you the sunset, you wish for the rain
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Do you even notice what I'm trying to say?
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Alright, so I got into my pajamas.
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As you guys can see, the lamp is working really well.
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I can literally read in this light, so it is really, really nice.
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If you guys are wondering why I'm using my laptop instead of my phone,
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because recently I've actually been trying to learn something before bed instead of just scrolling on my phone like I usually do.
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One problem I've had when trying to learn something when using other tools is that they usually just give me the answer,
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and then once I try to do it myself, I end up realizing that I actually don't understand anything, which is why recently I've been using
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Brilliant's built -in tutor called Koji.
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Koji is a virtual tutor that works alongside you while you're working through Brilliant's online courses.
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Instead of just giving you the answer like most other learning tools, Koji actually gives you visual hints
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and sketches onto your screen as well as just step -by -step instructions on how to actually solve things by yourself.
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It also keeps explanations for things super short, which I love because I have borderline ADHD.
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I've personally been using Koji to build up my math
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and coding skills since I'm definitely going to need really good fundamentals in those for my engineering classes.
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So yeah, if you're in college or high school and you want to do the same,
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you can scan the QR code or click the link in the description down below to get started with building for free.
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So right now, you guys can get 20 % off an annual subscription of premium, which will give you full tutor support
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and full access to brilliance courses just using the link below
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and yeah i'm really thankful for brilliant for sponsoring today's video
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i think i'm just going to finish up this course and then start reading one of my christian books
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “COLLEGE MOVE IN VLOG”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Koji, super, tutor, busy, usually. This video has 66 sentences and 856 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:48. The speaker talks at a steady 148 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tutor noun | /ˈtjuːtəː/ | One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction. |
| upgrade verb | /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ | To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components. |
| anyways adverb | /ˈɛn.iˌweɪz/ | Anyway, anyhow, in any case. |
| cloud noun | /ˈklaʊ̯d/ | A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air. |
| alongside | /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ | Side by side with. |
| explanation noun | /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ | The act or process of explaining. |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| belong verb | /bɪˈlɒŋ/ | To have its proper place. |
| spin verb | /spɪn/ | To rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| settle verb | /ˈsɛtəl/ | To determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or fix (a time, an order of succession, etc). |
| fundamental adjective | /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/ | Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation. |
| premium noun | /ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/ | A prize or award. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| end up verb | To bring to a conclusion. |
| build up verb | To erect; to construct. |
| finish up verb | To complete the last details of a task. |
| get off verb | To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it. |
| go past verb | To elapse. (said of time) |
| go up verb | To move upwards. |
| slow down verb | To decelerate. |
| turn out verb | To end up; to result. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've actually been trying · I've been using · I've personally been using |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | it's been · I've had |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | anything, which is · premium, which will |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | keep watching · start reading |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 36 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can't, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/, pathway /ˈpæθˌweɪ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/, internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/
- Long words — get the stress right: explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/, fundamental /ˌfʌn.dəˈmɛn.təl/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like tutor, upgrade, anyways.
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.