Shadowing Practice: Do you like shopping? - Learn English Speaking Quickly - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Do you like shopping? Do you like shopping?
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What types of stores are there?
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What conversations do you have while shopping?
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Here are some examples.
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Dialogue 1.
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Shopping mall, here we come.
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Ooh, this dress looks amazing.
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Not really my color though.
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It's too bright.
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I like a more subtle color.
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What about this one?
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It is pretty subtle, isn't it?
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Yes, that's perfect.
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Let me try it.
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You look beautiful in it, Christine.
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I really like the shape, but the size is wrong.
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It's a bit too big around my waist.
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Wait a minute.
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Let me ask if they have a smaller size for you.
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Hi, excuse me.
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Can I ask if you have a smaller size for this style of dress?
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I'm very sorry, miss.
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We actually sold out of every other size for that dress.
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In fact, the one you have on is the only one of that color left in our store.
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That's sad.
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We do offer to tailor if you guys are interested.
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Yes, I would love it if you could cinch the waist in about an inch.
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That's totally doable, miss.
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Would you like to check out right away?
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Yes, that would be great, thank you.
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We actually are having a promotion for dresses.
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You can get a free hat with every dress you purchase.
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Would you like to choose one that you like?
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That is so nice.
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Can I have one in a similar color with the dress? Of course, miss.
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And may I ask if you are paying by cash or by card?
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Card, please.
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Thank you.
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This is your bag, have a really great day You too,
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bye Goodbye Dialogue 2 Let's buy some perfume
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Hey, do you want to go into that store? That one?
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The cosmetic store?
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Yes.
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Ooh, I always spend too much time in there.
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It's fine.
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Let's go.
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Ooh, have you seen this perfume bottle before?
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It is limited edition packaging.
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I love the design.
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I've seen it online, but not in store.
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It is very beautiful.
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What does it smell like?
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Take a sniff.
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It is warm vanilla with notes of cinnamon.
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Haha, it will make you smell like a bakery.
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I would love to smell like a bakery.
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Well, are you going to get it?
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I don't know.
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Let me see if it is on sale or not.
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The regular packaging is 30% off.
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Yes, but I really love the new packaging, though.
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Then get it.
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It's not that expensive, right?
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Yes, but I already have so many perfumes in my collection.
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Should I get another one?
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Come on, treat yourself.
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You deserve it.
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Alright, I will listen to you.
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Let me pay for it, then we can go to the grocery store, okay?
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Okay.
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Dialogue 3.
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What are we having for dinner?
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What do you want for dinner tonight, Christine?
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Mmm, what about curry rice?
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I already have rice at my place. That sounds good.
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What other ingredients do we need?
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We will need some vegetables.
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Alright, let's go get them.
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Where is the veggie aisle?
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It is next to the refrigerators, I believe.
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Right!
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Ooh, these veggies are really fresh.
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Really?
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How can you tell?
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Well, you can judge how fresh they are based on their appearance, smell, and touch.
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Nice!
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I rarely ever cook, so I don't know about this.
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That's alright.
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Lucky for you, I am a great cook.
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That you are.
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Love you, bestie!
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Sure, love you too.
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Do you want anything for dessert, my love?
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I would love to have your famous cookies, please!
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That is easy to make.
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Let's go get some flour.
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I ran out of it.
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And do you want chocolate chips in the cookies as well? Of course!
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That's the best part!
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Okay, then we need to get the chocolates as well.
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I'm on it!
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Dialogue 4.
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Let's get creative.
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What should we do after dinner?
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How about drawing?
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You always want to draw, don't you? Of course.
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I am an artist after all.
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Don't you think that makes sense?
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Okay.
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Let's go to the craft store to get some stuff.
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I don't really have any art supplies at my place.
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Should we get a canvas or just regular paper?
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Let's get a canvas.
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I'm feeling extra today.
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Okay, and what type of paint do you like to use?
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Acrylic paint.
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I am most used to its texture.
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Cool.
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You know you are doing most of the painting, right?
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I can cook, but I can barely draw.
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That's okay.
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Leave it up to me.
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Or I can draw your portrait and you can be my model. In your dreams, Lauren.
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I'm just kidding.
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I hate drawing portraits.
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Yes, and I can't sit still for too long.
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Okay, old lady.
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Can you pass me those brushes?
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These ones?
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No, the ones still on the left.
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Here you go.
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These are good enough.
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Let's go check out.
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Dialogue 5.
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A friend or a new fling?
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Hey, Christine.
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Where are you going?
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Hello, Brad.
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I'm just getting back to the apartment from shopping.
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I haven't seen you around for a while.
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Where have you been?
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Uh, I had been staying with my parents for the past few weeks, but I'm back in apartment now Nice,
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I was starting to get worried about you Ah, thanks for caring about me And who is this lovely lady, may I ask?
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This is my best friend, Lauren Lauren, this is Brad, my next door neighbor Hello,
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nice to meet you, Brad Why have I not seen you before?
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You guys don't normally go shopping together, do you?
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No. I usually go shopping with my boyfriend, Ken, instead.
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I see.
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Well, Christine, Lauren, why don't you guys come over to my place to hang out sometimes?
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Bring Ken as well.
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Okay.
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That sounds like a good idea.
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We'll text you later, okay?
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Sure.
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Let me know whenever you are free.
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See you guys around.
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See you, Brad.
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Bye-bye.
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Bye!

Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with conversational English through real-life scenarios, such as shopping dialogues, is a powerful way to improve your speaking skills. This video not only helps you learn English with YouTube but also introduces you to natural exchanges that occur in a shopping environment. Practicing with this video facilitates shadow speak, where you can mimic the rhythm and intonation of the speakers. By using dialogues that reflect everyday situations, you can build confidence in your speaking abilities, enrich your vocabulary, and grasp cultural nuances. Moreover, the conversations presented provide context, making it easier to remember phrases and expressions.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, several key structures and expressions can enhance your conversational skills. Here are a few examples:

  • Questions for Clarity: "Can I ask if you have a smaller size for this style of dress?" This question follows a polite and respectful format, which is essential when inquiring about products.
  • Expressions of Preference: "I like a more subtle color." Using phrases like "I prefer" or "I like" allows you to articulate your tastes clearly.
  • Offers & Promotions: "We actually are having a promotion for dresses." Learning to discuss sales and promotions is valuable for shopping scenarios, making your communication more relevant.
  • Requests in a Store: "May I ask if you are paying by cash or by card?" Such polite questions are crucial for navigating payments smoothly.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with this video, pay attention to specific words and phrases that may pose challenges:

  • Subtle: This word can be tricky to pronounce correctly due to the soft "t" sound.
  • Cinch: Make sure to articulate the "ch" clearly to avoid confusion.
  • Cosmetic: The stressed syllables can change how the word is perceived, so practice emphasizing the second syllable ("mes").

Incorporating these pronunciations into your vocabulary will help you sound more natural in your English conversations. Utilizing shadowspeaks and shadow speech techniques allows you to closely monitor your pronunciation, enabling you to refine your skills effectively.

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.