Shadowing Practice: Don't Overthink in English, Just Listen and Repeat | Listening Practice for A2/ B1 Level - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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What's going on everybody?
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What's going on everybody?
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This is Leo.
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Today I'm going to talk about 25 phrases that can help you speak better English.
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We are talking about collocations.
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And these sentences that I'm going to share with you right now,
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you can apply them to just everyday use.
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If you speak like that,
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it's going to help you sound more natural and confident in English.
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So the first one that you can repeat after me is make a mistake.
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You make a mistake.
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In English we don't say we do a mistake, but we make a mistake.
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And when you make a mistake,
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it means to do something wrong.
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An example like, I made a mistake on the test.
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I made a mistake talking to her.
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So don't use do, but make.
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The first example that we're having right now,
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we're going to emphasize the difference between do and make all right
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so the next repeat make a noise make a noise it means to create a sound
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so we say that the dog made a loud noise people make noises
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when they are angry or they are hungry make noises my stomach may make noises
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when i'm eating when i'm when i'm hungry for for for food i want to eat So my stomach make noises.
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Okay
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Make a decision make a decision decision like is a it's an important word and
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Another way also to say that would be to take a decision you take a decision in your life when you grow up
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You'll learn how to make decisions you learn how to choose something
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and and but the thing is you don't do a decision you make it
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or you take it you take decisions so you can also say it like
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that to make a difference difference don't say G friends
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but difference talking about the word make here you me
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when you make a difference in other people's lives you have a significant impact on other people's lives
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so the kindness that people have today for example they make a difference in my life
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when I think about something that someone has done for me
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that has made a difference in my life it's usually something
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with gratitude something with kindness something with the the will to
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help this is how you make a difference make money repeat
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that make money this means in other words to earn money
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so when you make money for example through your job or
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when you do a task you earn some money
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so one of the ways to make money today is through
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your job some people work on the internet in order to
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make money making money should be the right way to say
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not not not really do like we don't use do in
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this case we make money tell me here in the comments
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how do you manage how do you managed to make money today?
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How do you make money at this point in your life?
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I'm curious to know.
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Following that, we have the next expressions that we use take.
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Okay?
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So, notice that we're not going to say with this,
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for example, take a break.
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We say take a break and not do a break.
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And when you take a break,
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you simply rest or you take a pause.
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So if you take a break from work,
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if you take a break from your routine,
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sometimes people take a break when they want to travel.
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So they go away for the weekend and they take a break.
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Take a shower is the next one.
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It's another example that we have here.
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Another way to say that is that we have a shower also we also have showers and take showers.
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I'm gonna take a shower right after lunch.
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Right after I record this video I'm gonna take a shower
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and that's gonna be the moment when I'm in the shower bathing myself.
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Take a look.
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Repeat after me.
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Take a look.
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When you take a look,
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you examine or you search for something.
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So you can say to your friend,
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oh, take a look at that car.
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Take a look at this picture.
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Take a look at me.
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And I'll tell you who you are.
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Take a look.
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Take care of.
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Repeat.
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Take care of.
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We're going to connect everything here.
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So you're going to say,
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can you take care of my cat?
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Can you take care of my cat for me?
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Notice that here I'm not pronouncing the T.
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I'm not saying cat, but I do say cat.
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Cat.
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It's something very specific about pronunciation here.
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It's not the goal of this video.
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But to take care of something means to look after someone or something.
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So when you look after,
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you take care of it.
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You want to protect it.
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Take advantage of.
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Repeat, take advantage of.
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You can either benefit from something or someone.
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So for example, you can take advantage of the prices to buy a new car.
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Because when the prices are low,
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you take advantage of that situation and you get what you want.
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Something that we should take advantage of for real definitely should be the time that we spend with other people.
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How do you spend time with other people?
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That's a way to use this example, take advantage of.
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Now do you say do the dishes or make the dishes?
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What do you think?
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In this case, definitely we say do the dishes,
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which means to wash the dishes.
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So, when the dishes, you know,
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when you have your meal,
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you have your plate or your bowl,
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you have your cutlery, and they are dirty.
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You need to wash them.
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We do the dishes, in this case.
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So I can say, I'm going to do the dishes right after dinner.
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Or my wife is doing the dishes for us.
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Do the dishes means to wash the dishes.
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Okay.
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So here is when we use do instead of make.
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And when you think about that,
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how do you, you know,
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how do you memorize this?
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It's all a matter of getting conceptualized,
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getting internalized within the language.
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And you do it when you read stuff in English,
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when you read books.
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You gotta be curious about it.
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And the more you see, the more you learn. Do the homework.
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Repeat, do the homework
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to do the homework means to complete school assignments now you might ask homework
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and housework what's the difference the thing here the thing here is
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that we literally uh split homework as related to school
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like assignments that teachers give you at school and housework on the other hand
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is something that we have at home something
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that like it's to do the the chores another word in english for
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that is chores you know you clean the table you wash the dishes you do the dishes you uh
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clean you wash the floor this and
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so on you know business it with do the homework i mean do the housework right
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so andy is doing his homework right now
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and he's doing his homework for example repeat do business do business
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when you do business you engage in commercial activities
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so we don't say make business with this person but we do business with this person um brazil
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does business with many different countries
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and they do business let's say countries around the world they
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do business with other countries with the other countries um do business in this case Okay, repeat. Do research.
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You do a research, you investigate or you study something.
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So we need to do a research on this topic.
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A research comes from the word search right here.
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So we need to do a research on this topic.
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Not make a research, but do a research.
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all right repeat do good to do good means to help
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others let's do good in the world let's do good in the world do good
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when someone is asking you when someone's asked you um how are you doing
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and you say oh I'm doing good I'm doing good
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which means I'm all right I'm doing good doing good to do good
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okay it's a way to say like to help others in one interpretation
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but also in this case answering to that question would be to do all right do okay do good
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now using the word keep now using the word keep you want to repeat after me
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keep a secret keep a secret that is to to not reveal something so if
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if I say can you keep this secret for me what is one secret what is one secret that you
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you can keep keep a secret keep it to yourself you
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don't tell it to other people all of these words
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that we are practicing right here you can repeat after me and correct your pronunciation practice your listening keep in touch
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Repeat after me, keep in touch.
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Keep in touch.
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Pretty good, we connected all.
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To keep in touch means to maintain contact.
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Keep talking to that friend that you don't see for a while,
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and you keep in touch.
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Let's keep in touch about that.
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Let's keep talking about it.
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Touch.
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Okay.
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Repeat.
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Keep calm.
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Keep calm means to maintain relaxed.
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So try to keep calm during the exam.
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Try to keep calm during the exam.
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I try to keep calm in stressful situations.
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I'm very calm right now.
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I try to keep calm within my body and reaction.
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And this is how it goes.
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To keep calm.
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Repeat now.
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Keep an eye on.
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Keep an eye on.
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Keep an eye on.
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To keep an eye on something means to watch something.
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It's almost like saying to take care of, like we saw before.
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So to keep an eye on your belongings means to watch it so nobody will steal it.
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When you're at the airport,
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right, and you need to hit the toilet,
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you need to go to the toilet,
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and you tell your friend,
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can you keep an eye on my suitcase, please?
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Because I've got to go to the bathroom or toilet.
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keep an eye on, can you take care of this and that.
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Repeat now, keep trying.
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Keep trying.
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That is to continue to attempt something, to continue doing something.
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So keep trying and don't give up.
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That's what they say.
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If you want to achieve success,
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you keep trying, keep throwing yourself against the wall and you don't give up.
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You don't give up.
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that's the way it is
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repeat have a good time have a good time have a good time
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that is to enjoy oneself
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so we are having a good time here we are having
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a good time here right now to have a good time we're just enjoying just chilling brother that's about it
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repeat have a question have a question
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when the teacher asks you at the end of the class
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do you have a question do does anybody in here have
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a question i can say i have a question about this
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assignment about the homework to have a question now there is a difference
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when you say to have a question and to
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make a question right to have a question you have a question so you make it right after
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yeah i have a question so my question is this and this and that for example
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repeat have a problem have a problem problem not the problem problem
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that is to face a difficulty
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so do you have any problems about it do you have
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problems about it repeat repeat to have dinner have
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dinner let's have dinner together let's have dinner together next on
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the list is to have fun have fun have fun It's to enjoy oneself.
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So don't forget to have fun while you work.
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Don't forget to have fun while you work.
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Thank you for watching this video.
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Let me know in the comments what you think about these expressions, these phrases.
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And hit the like button so you can support my work and help me keep up with YouTube videos.
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And I'll see y'all later.
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Context & Background
In the video "Don't Overthink in English, Just Listen and Repeat," speaker Leo introduces essential phrases that can enhance English speaking skills, particularly for A2/B1 level learners. The focus is on collocations—words that naturally go together—which help learners sound more fluent and confident in everyday conversations. Leo emphasizes the importance of listening and repeating after him to internalize these collocations, a technique known as shadowspeak. This method is beneficial for mastering pronunciation and rhythm in the English language.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- Make a mistake: Use this phrase to express having done something wrong. For example, "I made a mistake on the test."
- Make a noise: This means to create any sound. For instance, "The dog made a loud noise."
- Make a decision: Use this phrase when you choose something. For instance, "I need to make a decision about my studies."
- Make a difference: This phrase indicates having a positive impact. For example, "Volunteering can make a difference in the community."
- Make money: Used to talk about earning income. For instance, "Many people make money through freelance work."
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively utilize the shadow speak method from this video, follow these steps:
- Listen Carefully: Focus on Leo's pronunciation and intonation. Pay attention to how he emphasizes certain phrases.
- Repeat After Leo: After hearing each phrase, pause the video and repeat it aloud. This helps reinforce correct pronunciation and rhythm, essential for your english speaking practice.
- Record Yourself: Use a recording app to capture your pronunciation. Compare it with Leo’s to identify areas for improvement.
- Practice in Context: Incorporate the learned phrases into your daily conversations. Try using them with friends or in language exchange groups. This practical application reinforces learning.
- Revisit Regularly: Regularly practice with this video or similar ones to improve your fluency. Consider using a shadowing app that allows you to practice phrases in real-time.
By consistently employing these phrases and utilizing shadowspeaks, learners can enhance their confidence and fluency in English. Remember, the key to mastering a language is consistent practice and application in real-life situations.
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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