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English Easy Practice Do you want to learn English vocabulary faster?
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And boost your speaking skills quickly?
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We can speak English.
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Then, welcome to our new video to improve your English skills.
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In this video, we'll dive into a fun and interactive learning experience designed to improve your English -speaking skills.
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Speak English.
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Now, we will have a four -part exercise.
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Part 1.
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Listening Practice Part 2.
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Vocabulary Part 3.
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Listen and Answer Practice Part 4.
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Shadowing Practice Now, are you ready to train your brain to speak English fluently?
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Let's get started!
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Part 1.
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English Listening Practice In the first part, you'll listen to a conversation between native English speakers.
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Try to focus on the meaning of the conversation when you listen to it.
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This will help you understand real -life conversations better. If anything.
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Did you like the movie?
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It was okay, but not very scary.
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Really, I thought it would be super scary.
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If anything, it was more funny than scary.
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Yeah, that one scene made me laugh.
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Me too.
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The monster looked so fake.
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I think the movie trailer was scarier than the movie.
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The popcorn was the best part. And the soda?
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I drank the whole thing before the movie even started.
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I noticed that.
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I was still eating my popcorn during the credits.
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Next time, let's choose a better movie.
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Good idea.
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Maybe a real horror movie this time. Or maybe a comedy.
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At least we know we'll laugh.
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Now, let's explore some new words together in our vocabulary section.
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I'll explain a few words and use them in example sentences to help you grasp their meaning easily.
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Vocabulary if anything we use this when we want to say something is the opposite or different from what was expected
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example he didn't help if anything he made the problem worse
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Credits The list of names at the end of a movie or TV show, it shows who worked on the film.
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Example We left the cinema before the credits started.
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Reddit's got to roll!
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Reddit's got to roll!
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Reddit's got to roll!
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Reddit's got to roll!
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Reddit's got to roll!
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Reddit's got to roll!
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Reddit's got to roll!
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Reddit's got to roll!
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Reddit's got to roll!
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Reddit's got to roll!
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Reddit's got to roll!
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i want to remind you something guys repetition is very important to become fluent in english
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so watch this video many times try to answer the questions out loud
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and you will improve your speaking skills quickly part three listen and answer practice
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Time for some interactive practice.
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Listen carefully to the questions I ask about the conversation.
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Try to answer them out loud before I reveal the correct answers.
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This will boost your speaking and listening skills.
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Repeat this exercise every day until you can say the answers quickly and confidently.
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Answer the questions out loud.
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Did you like the movie?
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It was okay, but not very scary.
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Did Mark and Sophie watch a documentary?
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No, they didn't watch a documentary.
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What did Mark and Sophie watch?
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A movie.
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They watched a movie together.
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Did Sophie think the movie was very scary?
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No, she didn't.
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She said it was not very scary.
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What did Sophie say about the movie?
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She said it was okay, but not very scary.
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Really, I thought it would be super scary.
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Did Mark think the movie would be super scary?
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Yes, he did.
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He thought it would be super scary.
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If anything, it was more funny than scary.
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Was the movie scary or funny for Sophie?
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Funny.
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She said, if anything, it was more funny than scary.
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Yeah, that one scene made me laugh.
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Me too.
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The monster looked so fake.
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Did they both laugh during the movie?
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Yes, they did.
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They both laughed at one scene.
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Did Sophie say the monster looked real?
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No, she didn't say the monster looked real.
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What did Sophie say about the monster?
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She said the monster looked fake.
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I think the movie trailer was scarier than the movie.
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What did Mark say about the movie trailer?
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He said the trailer was scarier than the movie.
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The popcorn was the best part.
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What did Sophie like most about the movie night?
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The popcorn She said the popcorn was the best part And the soda?
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I drank the whole thing before the movie even started Did Mark enjoy the soda?
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Yes, he did He said he drank it before the movie started.
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When did Mark finish his soda?
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Before the movie.
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He finished it before the movie started.
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I noticed that.
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I was still eating my popcorn during the credits.
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Was Sophie still eating popcorn during the credits?
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Yes, she was.
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She said she was still eating during the credits.
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Next time, let's choose a better movie.
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Good idea.
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Maybe a real horror movie this time? Or maybe a comedy.
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At least we know we'll laugh.
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Do they want to watch another movie next time?
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yes they do they want to choose a better movie next time
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what kind of movie do they want to watch next time maybe a horror or comedy movie They talked about both.
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Part 4.
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Shadowing Practice Lastly, we have the shadowing practice.
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Read your lines out loud after the speakers as they talk in the conversation.
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Focus on the rhythm and intonation of the English expressions and sentences.
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This exercise will sharpen your pronunciation and overall speaking abilities.
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Let's begin.
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Did you like the movie?
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Really, I thought it would be super scary.
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Yeah, that one scene made me laugh.
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I think the movie trailer was scarier than the movie. And the soda?
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I drank the whole thing before the movie even started.
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Next time, let's choose a better movie. Or maybe a comedy.
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At least we know we'll laugh.
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It was okay, but not very scary.
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If anything, it was more funny than scary.
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Me too!
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The monster looked so fake.
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The popcorn was the best part.
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I noticed that.
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I was still eating my popcorn during the credits.
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Good idea.
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Maybe a real horror movie this time?
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Great job on completing the English -speaking practice.
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Keep watching this video every day for one week and repeat the exercises to see significant and improvements in your English skills.
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Don't forget to like and subscribe for more helpful content.
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Happy learning.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “Daily English Speaking Practice with Shadowing”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: movie, scary, english, roll, practice. This video has 138 sentences and 1052 words to shadow. The speech runs for 13:13. The speaker talks slowly, about 80 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 26 of its 138 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
scary adjective/ˈskɛə.ɹi/Causing fear or anxiety
popcorn noun/ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/A snack food made from corn or maize kernels popped by dry heating.
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.
trailer noun/ˈtɹeɪlɚ/Someone who or something that trails (follows behind); something that is trailing.
soda noun/ˈsoʊdə/Sodium bicarbonate.
horror noun/ˈhɒɹ.ə/An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.
vocabulary noun/vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
shadow noun/ˈʃædəʊ̯/A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
boost verb/buːst/To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.
documentary noun/ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.
interactive adjective/ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/Interacting with or communicating with and reacting to each other; influencing or having an effect on each other; acting or capable of acting on each other or…
carefully adverb/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/With care; attentively, circumspectly.
helpful adjective/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
reveal verb/ɹɪˈviːl/To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.
remind verb/ɹəˈmaɪnd/To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordMeaning
line out verbTo appear in a lineout.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • Did you like the movie?
  • Next time, let's choose a better movie.
  • At least we know we'll laugh.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two thingsmore funny than · scarier than
Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the pastwas still eating
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe best
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwe'll dive · will have · you'll listen

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, we'll, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

  • The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/, sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpən/
  • Long words — get the stress right: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, documentary /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/, interactive /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like scary, popcorn, skill.

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 →