Shadowing Practice: Do you know these *everyday objects* in English? - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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I'm on the table now.
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I'm on the table now.
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Are you ready to make a video with me?
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Yeah.
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Hi.
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I've noticed that even my most advanced learners in English sometimes don't know everyday words.
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I have curly hair.
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You have curly hair, that's right.
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You have very curly hair.
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And so that's what we're going to talk about in today's video.
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Everyday words that you can use around the house.
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Sound good?
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Yeah.
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Okay, are you going to help me teach?
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I'm an English teacher and Dory is only three years old,
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but he's already a much better teacher than I am.
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If you would like a simple Google Docs guide for today's lesson,
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I have created one for you and it's free.
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You can download it from the link down below along with my free email newsletter.
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What's this called?
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Oh, bless you, bless you.
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That was a double sneeze.
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You feel better?
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Yeah.
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Alright, what is this called?
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What is it?
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Paper towels.
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Paper towels.
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What do we use paper towels for?
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Wiping some water.
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Wiping up some water sometimes.
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Yeah, wiping up spills, wiping up liquids in the kitchen and all over the house, right?
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What are these called? And uh, guac.
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Tissues, or we call them by the brand name Kleenex.
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Do you have any Kleenex?
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Can I have a Kleenex?
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No. Although we, we're American,
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I'm American but we live in Canada, right? right Dory is Canadian.
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But I'm both.
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You're both you're right you're right and so in Canada maybe they call them Scotties I'm not sure.
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If you're watching this and you're Canadian what do you call these?
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They're for dogs.
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They're for dogs oh yeah there is a little dog on here there's a little dog at the bottom.
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Are they for dogs?
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No these are for people the logo has a dog on it,
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but these are for people.
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Dogs can use them too, I guess.
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Yeah, they can use it.
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That's nice.
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If a dog needs to blow his nose,
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he can use these too.
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A lot of the names of these items are regional,
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so it will really depend on what part of the U.S you're from,
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or if you're from Canada,
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or the U.K., or wherever in the world.
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Some of these things are said differently,
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depending on the exact place you're from.
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Are you tired? Should we keep going?
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Are you too tired?
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Do we need to stop?
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No. Okay.
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Because I'm yawning.
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You're yawning, I know.
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What are these?
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Napkins.
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Napkins.
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Good job.
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I have to wipe our hands.
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What's this?
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Oh, we put this back.
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Oh, put this back.
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Okay.
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What is this called?
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toilet paper toilet paper yeah where do we use toilet paper
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in the toilet in the toilet in the bathroom right mm-hmm yeah sometimes I use it
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because sometimes I use a lot sometimes you use a lot?
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What are these called?
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Wipes.
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What do we use wipes for?
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For wiping some bum-bums.
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For wiping some bum-bums, yeah.
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When you were a baby,
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I used wipes a lot when I had changed your diapers,
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but now you're potty trained.
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What are these?
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Slippers.
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Good job, buddy.
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Yes, these are slippers.
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Okay, do you want to wear them right now?
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No. No?
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Okay.
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Alright, what is this called, Dory?
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What is it?
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This is a Tupperware container.
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Tupperware container.
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This is a brand name because Tupperware is a popular brand of containers.
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I don't know what else we would call it.
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A food container?
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Maybe?
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Yep.
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Alright, what are these?
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Sneakers.
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Sneakers.
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Good job, bud.
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Yeah.
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A lot of these words are very,
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very different in British English.
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So if you know the word for sneakers in British English,
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please tell us down below.
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What is this?
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A strainer.
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What did you say?
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A strainer.
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A strainer.
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You're right.
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This is called a strainer.
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It's for straining pasta. And some what?
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For straining pasta and vegetables.
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And some shrimp. And shrimp.
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Yeah, sure.
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We could strain shrimp in this.
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We put water inside.
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Yeah, we put water.
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We run water over it, right?
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We run water over the shrimp.
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We put it in the sink.
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We put it in the sink, yeah.
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What is this?
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What's this called?
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What do we use it for?
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Laundry.
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yeah we use it for washing the laundry right we take this little cup off this is laundry detergent
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and we put the laundry detergent in here
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and then we put this in the in the laundry machine what is What is this?
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Soap.
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What do we use this for?
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Dishing.
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Washing dishes.
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This is dish soap.
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Dish soap.
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Yeah.
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And with dish soap, we use one of these.
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What is this?
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A sponge!
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For rubbing things.
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Yeah, for washing things.
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For rubbing and washing the dishes.
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Scrubbing the dishes.
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This side scrubs and this side washes.
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This is a sponge.
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A sponge.
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Mama, I popped a bubble in your mouth.
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You popped a bubble in your mouth?
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That's funny.
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What is this?
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What is it?
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This is for washing our hands and we call this hand soap.
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So we squirt a little bit onto our hands
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and we wash our hands in the sink and then we rinse our hands.
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Don't do don't do it for real.
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You're just pretending right?
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Yeah.
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So we go and then we wash our hands and then we rinse our hands with water after.
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What is this?
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Yes, this is soap.
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Good job.
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A bar of soap.
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Can we hear the noise?
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The noise?
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Yeah.
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Oh, Oh, you can hear it.
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You're right.
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There is a noise.
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There's soap in there.
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Does it smell good?
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Yeah.
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What is this called?
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A towel.
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A towel.
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Yes, a towel.
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And this one?
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It's a towel towel.
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Yeah, this is a towel too.
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This is a hand towel that we use in the kitchen.
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And what is this?
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I would call this a washcloth.
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A washcloth or a facecloth.
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This is called?
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This is called a hoodie.
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A hoodie.
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Do you want to say bye bye then to the camera?
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Bye bye.
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Bye.
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I want to show it.
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Oh you want to show it?
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Okay go ahead show the calculator.
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What is the calculator for? for doing math.
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Math.
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Thanks for watching, everybody.
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We'll see you next time.
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One plus eight.
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One plus eight.
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What's one plus eight?
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Nine.
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Nine.
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Good job, bud.
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High five.
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Context & Background
In today's engaging video, we explore the significance of everyday vocabulary that enhances our daily communication in English. The speaker, an experienced English teacher, is accompanied by a young learner named Dory. Together, they review essential words for common household items and emphasize how even advanced learners might overlook these basic terms. Dory's youthful curiosity adds a delightful touch to the learning process, creating an interactive environment for viewers of all ages.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- Paper towels - Used for wiping up spills and messes in the kitchen.
- Tissues - Commonly known by brand names like Kleenex, they are essential for personal hygiene.
- Wiping up - A phrase related to cleaning up liquids or spills.
- Can I have a... - A polite way to request an item, enhancing conversational skills.
- What do we use this for? - A phrase that facilitates discussion about the purpose of objects, fostering vocabulary expansion.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively improve your English speaking practice using the shadowing technique, follow these steps inspired by the video content:
- Listening: Start by watching the video once to familiarize yourself with the dialogue and context. Pay attention to how the words are pronounced.
- Repeat: Pause the video after each phrase or sentence and try to mimic the speaker's intonation and rhythm. This technique, often referred to as shadowspeak, will help you internalize correct pronunciation.
- Practice aloud: Choose one of the household items mentioned, like "paper towels," and use it in various sentences. For instance, "I need paper towels to clean this spill." Practicing these real-world applications aids retention.
- Record yourself: Using your phone, record yourself repeating the phrases and sentences. Listen to your recordings to notice areas for improvement and refine your skills.
- Engage with others: Partner up with a fellow learner or a friend who speaks English. Use the vocabulary from the video in a conversational setting, which will reinforce your learning and boost confidence.
By incorporating the shadowspeaks method into your daily routine, you'll significantly enhance your vocabulary and overall communication skills. Embrace the challenge and make learning English an enjoyable part of your life!
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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