Shadowing Practice: Easy English 29 - Talking about the future - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello, Easy English Learners.
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So we're here again on the streets of Old Town Alexandria.
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Today we're going to be asking people what their plans for the rest of the day are,
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and if they have any plans for their future.
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So, follow us along.
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So it's a simple question,
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and that is, what are your plans for today?
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My plans for today are to walk up the street.
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Yes, we have.
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We're going to go have lunch and then after that we're going to do some shopping.
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I think we're going down to the water to have a few drinks and have some girl time.
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And the sun.
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Girl time, that means we're not invited.
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No, we're not invited.
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Okay.
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I'm going to take the metro back home and then I'm going to watch Netflix.
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And chill?
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Yes.
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My plans for the rest of the day,
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I'm going back to work.
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I work at a shop.
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It's actually a really interesting shop.
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It's a sex shop.
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Okay.
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Yeah, it is.
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So it's called Lotus Blooms,
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and we sell corsets, and we sell sex toys,
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and we're education-based, so I'm a sex educator,
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not just working at a shop.
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And, yeah, it's really cool.
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We're going to continue on our walk,
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and then we'll go home and make dinner.
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Yeah.
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And...
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What do you plan to make?
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Pizza.
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We're doing pizza tonight.
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Homemade pizza?
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Yeah.
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Well we're from the Philadelphia area so we're gonna be leaving here soon after we do a little more shopping.
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Go back to my daughter's house and then pack up and head back up to Philly.
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My plans for the rest of the day enjoy it with these guys maybe go have a few drinks,
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get some good food, and then go do some homework for school.
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Yeah.
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I'm going to ride my bike home and then walk my dog and then take a nap.
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Okay.
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You don't have a dog.
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You don't even have a dog?
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No. And I don't have a bike.
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And you never sleep.
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I'm definitely going to take a nap.
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Okay.
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At least it's partially true.
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Today I will be fabulous like I always am
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and I will live my life to the fullest and continue to enjoy a traveler's view which is my business.
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Same thing, and sleep.
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And sleep?
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Uh huh.
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That's when I was like that.
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I'm going to take pictures and I don't have any other plans for today.
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I'm going to do what she's doing and everybody else is doing
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and then I'm going to go home and probably sit on the couch.
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What are your plans for the future generally?
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Maybe a year, five years from now?
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I hope to retire in about five years and be able to spend more time with my family,
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with my boys.
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What do you guys hope to do tomorrow?
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Play.
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Play?
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What do you like to play?
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Ninja Turtles.
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Ninja Turtles, who's your favorite?
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Riardo.
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I see myself hopefully as an investment banker or a realtor,
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primarily in the residential industry.
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And hopefully have a beautiful wife on my side.
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If not, still have the girlfriend I have and go from there.
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I hope she doesn't see this video.
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I'm going to spend the winter traveling out west,
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going wherever there's deep snow.
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Are you a skier, snowboarder?
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Snowboarder.
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Nice, I ski.
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Oh, that's too bad.
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Actually, I'm moving to North Dakota.
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Wow.
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Yeah, I know that sounds crazy.
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No, that's exciting.
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I'm moving to North Dakota,
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and I'm a singer is what I actually am.
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What style?
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Blues and soul.
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So I did American Idol.
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Did you?
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I did.
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I was on season 13.
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You can find me.
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I had blue hair.
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Yeah, it was a lot of fun.
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But yeah, I'm going to the West Coast with my fiancee,
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who's a woman, so I'm a lesbian.
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It's great.
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Yeah, I'm so excited.
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My nearest future plan actually when I go home to Colorado is to sell the house and move into the mountains.
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I'll probably go back to grad school and get my master's degree in speech therapy.
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Is any of this truthful Yeah, this is actually true.
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I'm getting married in March.
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Oh, congratulations!
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I'm just enjoying every moment in life.
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Yeah, and be happy.
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That's.. yeah, that's it.
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Okay, Easy English fans, thanks again for coming along with us to learn.
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We are here on the streets of Old Town,
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Context & Background

In the video titled "Easy English 29 - Talking about the Future," the presenters engage with various individuals in Old Town Alexandria, asking them about their plans for the day and their future aspirations. This informal setting provides a rich context for understanding everyday conversations in English. The responses range from simple weekend plans to more detailed insights about personal and professional life. This variety not only showcases different levels of English proficiency but also illustrates how commonplace discussions around future intentions are in English-speaking cultures.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “What are your plans for today?” - A common way to inquire about someone's immediate future.
  • “I’m going to…” - A phrase used to express future intentions (e.g., “I’m going to watch Netflix”).
  • “I think we’re…” - Used to express a possibility or a plan based on thoughts (e.g., “I think we’re going down to the water”).
  • “What do you plan to…?” - A way to ask others about their intentions (e.g., “What do you plan to make?”).
  • “I’m going back to…” - A phrase to indicate returning to a previous place (e.g., “I’m going back to work”).

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To enhance your English speaking practice using the video’s content, follow this shadowing guide:

  1. Watch the Video: Begin by watching the video without any captions. Focus on the natural conversation styles of the speakers.
  2. Listen Carefully: Play the video again, this time with attention to the pronunciation and intonation of the phrases listed above.
  3. Repeat Aloud: Use the shadowing technique by pausing after each phrase and repeating it out loud. This will help with pronunciation and rhythm, key aspects of effective communication.
  4. Practice with Variations: Modify the phrases to include your own plans or thoughts. For instance, instead of saying “I think we’re going to the water,” say, “I think I’m going to the park.”
  5. Record Yourself: Use a mic or your smartphone to record your shadowing practice. Listening to your own speech allows for self-correction and improvement.

By incorporating techniques from this shadowing site and practicing regularly, you will become more confident in your English speaking skills, making your IELTS speaking practice much more effective. Embrace the learning process through shadowspeaks and find joy in mastering English conversation!

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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