Shadowing Practice: English conversation practice - Improve your speaking skills - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hey guys, welcome to Lingua Marina.
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Hey guys, welcome to Lingua Marina.
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This video is English conversation practice.
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So what's going to happen in this video,
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Venia and I are going to create dialogues for you,
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and we're going to show things.
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And your task is to listen,
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repeat, and also if you encounter phrases that you've never heard before,
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pause this video and write them down.
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But before we start, please make sure to subscribe to Venia's channel,
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to like this video, and if you're not yet subscribed to this channel,
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hit the red button down below.
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Let's do it!
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English conversation practice.
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In the kitchen.
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Oh yeah, this is where we start.
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Hey, do you know where the pan is?
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I want to make something for dinner.
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Oh, it's in the dishwasher.
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Oh yeah, found it, thanks.
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Do you need any help by the way?
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Actually, yeah, could you please dice an onion and chop up some bell peppers?
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Oh yeah, sure, we'll Do that.
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Great.
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I'm gonna grind the meat now.
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After you're done chopping the vegetables, can you cook them?
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About four to five minutes.
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And, you know, the onions,
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they kind of turn a little transparent and then the bell pepper is kind of soft.
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So do that and then add the garlic and cook maybe 30 more seconds or something like that.
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Oh, where'd you get this coffee machine from?
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Actually, I got it at a local store,
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but Sarah, my neighbor, recommended it to me.
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And you know she used to be a barista,
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so she really knows what good coffee is.
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That's nice.
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Very nice.
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Do you want me to use olive oil or ghee butter?
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Actually, I started using ghee butter and food tastes better,
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so let's do ghee today.
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Do you even eat meat?
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Because I'm about to brown the beef.
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Oh no, I'm not a vegetarian nor a vegan.
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Do it.
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Hi, sorry, do you know where I can find granola?
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Hi, sure.
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Do you need a specific brand?
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No, just in general.
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Okay, it's in the breakfast aisle near the cereal.
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Follow me, I'll show you.
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Alright, here it is.
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Oh, thank you, I didn't see it before.
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No problem.
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Do you need help with anything else?
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Yeah, could you please tell me how much this one is?
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Hold on, give me a minute.
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I'll find out.
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It's $9.99.
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Thank you so much.
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Anytime.
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Hi, how's it going?
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Not too bad.
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You?
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Can't complain, thanks.
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Would you like me to bag this for you?
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No, thank you.
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I'll be okay.
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Your total is $46.
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Cash or credit?
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Oh, just a moment.
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I didn't get beef jerky.
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No problem.
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It's in the front section behind the register.
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Thank you.
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I'll be back in a second.
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That was quick.
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Do you have a loyalty card?
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I don't think so.
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Okay, that comes out to $54.
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Would you like to pay cash or card?
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Sorry, I didn't catch that.
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Card.
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And could you please double check for the price of the hats?
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I thought they were two for one.
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Oh, this offer expired yesterday.
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He was tired yesterday.
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Do you want me to remove him?
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No, that's okay.
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Thank you.
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Please swipe or tap your card whenever you're ready.
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Sorry, the reader is down.
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Can you try again?
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Now enter your PIN and hit the green button.
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Here's your receipt.
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Have a great day.
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Thank you, YouTube.
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Hi, how are you doing?
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Hi, great.
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You?
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Not bad, thanks.
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What can I get for you today?
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I want some tea but I'm deciding what kind of tea I want.
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Maybe with milk, maybe without.
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Can you recommend something?
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Sure.
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Would you like something sweet?
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Yeah, kind of, but I don't want it to be too sweet.
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The night suggests you get a black tea, 50% sweetness with boba.
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How does that sound?
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What's the difference between boba and no boba?
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What is boba?
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Well, boba, they're tapioca balls.
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I don't know if you're familiar.
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Okay, yeah, let's do with boba.
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Do you want with ice or without ice?
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Iced.
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What kind of milk do you prefer?
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Dairy or non-dairy?
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Non-dairy.
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Do you have oat milk?
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Absolutely.
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What size?
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We have small, medium and large.
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Medium please.
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Now will it be for here to go?
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For here.
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Alright, so it was a black tea 50% sweet with boba.
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Yeah.
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By the way, what pastries do you have?
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We have cookies, croissants scones bear claws
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and uh did i mention cookies already okay i'll have a
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chocolate chip cookie all right here you go ah thank you
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so much thank you you too have a good one guys thank you
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so much for watching this video up to the very end
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because you're watching this because you're learning english we have a special offer for you
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so i actually have a really exciting pronunciation online course in English.
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So if your English is already pretty good,
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but you're trying to, I'm sorry,
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I'm chewing something, but if you're trying to speak beautifully even with something in your mouth,
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you can actually learn how to produce sounds with all the details.
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And I am teaching how to do that just the way I taught myself.
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So if you're interested, check the link down below.
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We worked really hard on it and a lot of people really love it.
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So I hope you love it too.
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Thank you guys so much.
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See you on the course and don't forget to subscribe to our channels.
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See you very soon.
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Bye bye.

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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

Engaging in English conversation practice through video dialogues is an effective way to improve your English pronunciation and speaking skills. By listening to real-life interactions, you can learn the natural flow of conversations, which includes intonation, rhythm, and pronunciation. This specific video showcases a practical dialogue set in the kitchen, allowing you to connect vocabulary and phrases with everyday situations. As you shadow speaking, you will not only understand how to form sentences but also notice contextual cues that can enhance your communication skills.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

During the conversation, key grammatical structures and expressions emerge that are integral to fluency. Here are some notable examples:

  • Questions for clarity: The phrases like "Do you know where...?" and "Could you please...?" demonstrate how to ask for help politely, which is essential in conversational English.
  • Imperatives: Commands such as "dice an onion" and "chop up some bell peppers" are examples of using the imperative mood, which is crucial for giving instructions.
  • Conditional phrases: The speaker uses phrases like "if you're done" to set conditions, highlighting the importance of understanding cause and effect in discussions.

Utilizing these grammar points in your own speech can significantly enhance your confidence while speaking English.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice, pay attention to specific words and phrases that can pose pronunciation challenges. For example:

  • “Granola”: This word’s stress pattern can be tricky for learners. Make sure to emphasize the second syllable: gra-NO-la.
  • “Dishwasher”: Many learners may compress the sounds here. Practice saying it slowly first before speeding up: DISH-wash-er.
  • “Ghee”: This word can be confusing; ensure you pronounce it as “gee,” which rhymes with “see.”

Utilizing a shadowing app while practicing will help you mimic the pronunciation and intonation of native speakers. Incorporating techniques from shadowspeak will further develop your skills in distinguishing subtle sound differences in various contexts.

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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