Shadowing Practice: DUMBEST Bilingual Problems - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Important question! What is the number one smegziest language in the world? Well, I think without a shadow of a doubt, it is Brazilian Portugue- (french) Did you call me?
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Important question! What is the number one smegziest language in the world? Well, I think without a shadow of a doubt, it is Brazilian Portugue- (french) Did you call me?
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What? Smegziest language on the planet. That is me.
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As I was saying, I think that the title of smegziest  says language in the world should go to the underappreciated Brazilian Portuguese- I'M SORRY I'M SORRY I'M SORRY haha I'm just joking, guys. World's smegziest language is obviously Russian Sukuna.
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(sukuna sounds) So I'm bilingual, I speak three languages Portuguese and Japanese I kind of learned at the same time, because I grew  up and lived in Japan for like seven years.
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while I spoke Portuguese at home with my family, and many years later on I learned English. After coming back to Brazil.
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So bilingual problems.
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By far the most common question  every bilingual person gets is say something in blank language.
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I swear to God, when I got  back to Brazil. At some point, every kid in the class would ask  me to say something in Japanese.
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So I had one of these three responses. One reply honestly. Something in Japanese.
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But I eventually got really bored of this option. Because people would keep asking me to say weird stuff like I'm Google Translator. I'm not here to take orders!!
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Then second option came in, which was to completely deny that I could even speak Japanese. Because honestly, I was kind of an introvert and I just wanted to be left alone. And I really wanted to avoid conversation.
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Hey, say something Japanese. I can't speak Japanese.
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But I heard you lived in Japan for seven years.
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Shush. No, I did not.
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I'm nothing but a fragment of your imagination. Leave me alone!
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Or option three, which would be to troll. It was the best option.
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And not only in Brazil. I did that in Japan too. Because my friends were sometimes curious on how to say  stuff in Portuguese, because it is a very different language to them.
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So I always took the opportunity  to make them say dumb stuff I laughted at it every single time. And they just looked at me confused. But soon enough, my mom found out that I was messing up with my friends. And she really scolded me for.
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Making them saying that they're a clown. I honestly can't see what's wrong with it though.
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not gonna lie. I kind of find it annoying when people keep asking me to say stuff in a foreign language. But to be completely fair, whenever I meet someone and I see that  they speak a foreign language to me, I'll also be curious and ask  them to speak in their language, which I guess just makes me  into a shameless hypocrite.
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But hey, isn't that just the beauty of life?
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What the hell are you saying? As a bilingual, I do sometimes switch languages.
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And English is my third language and I use it a lot for YouTube videos, but not much outside of it. I don't have anyone to talk to in English So sometimes when I'm alone, I try to talk to  myself in English, and if I'm watching something on YouTube or TV, I always make sure that I'm  watching something in English.
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Otherwise, I'm not going to use it. Forget  how to speak it. Waste. All those years I took to learn the language. Get kicked out for my parents house. For wasting their money. And become a YouTuber.
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And perish. That's horrible.
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And sometimes in that process  of me watching TV in English so that I practice more. I get so many people annoyed,  especially my parents, because they don't speak a word of English. And when I'm watching something with them and I see that they're kind of falling asleep, I take the opportunity and change the language from Portuguese to English. And then my mom always wake up, like turn it back to Portuguese. And I reply.
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don't mean mind. Interview that TV to protect you. For people to guess Oh, And then four seconds later,  she's literally snoring. But she won't let me turn it back to the English. How the hell am I supposed to practice in?
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Mom? One less bonus. Bilingual problem.
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Bro. Boom boom. So one time I was visiting Japan after being away for a couple years. Because I was sure that Japan really missed me.
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And I was talking to this lady at a tea factory Just don't worry about how I got there.
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And I look half Japanese,  but two Japanese people. I am 100% foreign. So I told her I grew up in Japan, and after being back to Brazil, I  continue watching some stuff in Japanese like anime and stuff. So that I  wouldn't forget the language because you only forget it if you're not using it. And then she was like, wow, that's very impressive.
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then her coworker comes in and  this woman turns to him and say, Nani Kanako.
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Anime. Anyone going on that? There? And then her coworker goes like, oh. This guy. And I'm just like, that's not what I said. I said that I watched anime to not forget Japanese. Not that I learned with it.
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Had I learn Japanese with anime,  all I would be able to say would be.
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Yeah, I think that's. I. Back a Seattle and I need to.
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right. We had a full on conversation.
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In Japanese. And she. I learned it out for anime.
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What the hell? And I was going to explain to her, but I was like, get it. that's not worth it.
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The Japanese can't fathom  foreigners speaking Japanese. I, I can't breath. May I that's it for this video. I hope that you liked it. And if you have any questions or suggestions for videos, comment down below, subscribe to my channel and like and comment.
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Thank you. Bye.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will delve into the experiences and challenges faced by bilingual speakers, particularly in the context of navigating different languages. The focus will be on understanding bilingual communication, cultural nuances, and the humorous side of being multilingual. By engaging with this transcript, you'll not only enhance your vocabulary but also practice your English speaking skills through shadowing, which will notably help you in improving English pronunciation and overall fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Bilingual: Able to speak two languages fluently.
  • Introvert: A person who prefers solitary activities and gets exhausted from social interaction.
  • Imagination: The ability of the mind to form new ideas, images, or concepts.
  • Troll: To make a playful or mischievous joke at someone else's expense.
  • Anime: A style of animation that originated in Japan, characterized by colorful artwork and vibrant characters.
  • Smegziest: A humorous term used to describe something as the most attractive or appealing.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this lesson, focus on shadowing. Shadowing involves listening to a speaker and repeating their words almost simultaneously. Begin by playing a short segment of the transcript aloud. Pay attention to the speed and tone of the speaker, mimicking the rhythm and inflections as closely as possible. Use a shadowing app to assist you in tracking your pronunciation and fluency. If the pace feels too fast at first, feel free to slow it down until you gain confidence.

As you shadow, concentrate on shadow speech techniques: pause after each sentence to assess your own pronunciation, then repeat it. This will help solidify your understanding of the vocabulary and encourage you to practice speaking in real-time scenarios. Don’t forget to have fun with it—just as the speaker humorously navigates bilingual situations, allow yourself to play with language as you improve your skills!

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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