Shadowing Practice: English Greeting for Beginners | Shadowing Practice | Learn to Introduce Yourself - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hey there!
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Welcome back to English speaking practice.
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Hi everyone!
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We are so glad you are here today.
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Today's topic is super important, greeting basics.
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Yes, perfect for beginners.
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Let's learn how to greet someone naturally.
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We'll practice introductions, asking names, and talking about jobs.
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Get ready to shadow with us.
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Repeat after the audio, okay?
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Don't worry about mistakes.
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Just have fun and speak out loud.
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Let's get started.
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Hi, my name is Ryan.
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It's nice to meet you.
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It's a pleasure to meet you.
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I'm Libby.
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It's a pleasure to meet you.
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I'm Libby.
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Nice to meet you too, Libby.
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What do you do for a living?
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Nice to meet you too, Libby.
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What do you do for a living?
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I work at a restaurant.
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How about you, Ryan?
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I work at a restaurant.
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How about you, Ryan?
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I work in a software company.
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That sounds fun.
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I work in a software company.
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That sounds fun.
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It is.
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I love meeting new people every day.
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It is.
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I love meeting new people every day.
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By the way, what is your name again?
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By the way, what is your name again?
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It's Libby.
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L -I -B -B -Y.
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It's Libby.
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L -I -B -B -Y.
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Got it.
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Sorry, what was that again?
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Got it.
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Sorry, what was that again?
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No problem.
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No problem.
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Excuse me.
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Could you spell it one more time?
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Excuse me, could you spell it one more time?
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Sure.
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L -I -B -B -Y.
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Libby.
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Sure.
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L -I -B -B -Y.
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Libby.
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Pardon me.
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I didn't catch that.
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Pardon me.
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I didn't catch that.
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It's Libby.
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Nice to meet you properly now.
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It's Libby.
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Nice to meet you properly now.
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So, you work at a restaurant.
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Are you a chef?
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So, you work at a restaurant.
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Are you a chef?
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Not yet.
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I'm a server, but I'm learning to cook.
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Not yet.
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I'm a server.
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But I'm learning to cook.
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That's awesome.
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I'm a software developer.
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That's awesome.
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I'm a software developer.
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Wow, that sounds challenging.
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Do you like it?
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Wow, that sounds challenging.
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Do you like it?
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Yes, very much.
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I get to create new things every day.
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Yes, very much.
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I get to create new things every day.
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That's inspiring.
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Maybe one day I'll work in tech, too.
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That's inspiring.
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Maybe one day I'll work in tech, too.
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It was really nice talking to you, Libby.
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It was really nice talking to you, Libby.
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Same here, Ryan.
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Hope we meet again soon.
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Same here, Ryan.
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Hope we meet again soon.
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Definitely.
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Have a great day.
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Definitely.
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Have a great day.
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You too.
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Take care.
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Wow!
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Amazing job today!
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You just practiced real -life greetings.
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Yes, you sounded so natural.
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Keep repeating these phrases daily.
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Remember, confidence is key.
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Don't be afraid to speak.
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Next time, we'll practice greetings for different situations.
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See you soon.
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Keep shining, English learners.
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Bye for now.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “English Greeting for Beginners”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Libby, meet, Ryan, restaurant, software. This video has 112 sentences and 487 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:59. The speaker talks slowly, about 61 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 78% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| server noun | /ˈsɝvɚ/ | A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network. |
| spell noun | /spɛl/ | Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers. |
| chef noun | /ʃɛf/ | The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household. |
| developer noun | /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ | A person or entity engaged in the creation or improvement of certain classes of products. |
| inspire verb | /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ | To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by… |
| pardon noun | /ˈpɑːdn̩/ | Forgiveness for an offence. |
| greet verb | /ɡɹiːt/ | To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means such as writing. |
| greeting noun | /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ | A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence. |
| topic noun | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest. |
| naturally adverb | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | In a natural manner. |
| audio adjective | /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ | Focused on audible sound, as opposed to sight. |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| shine verb | /ʃaɪn/ | To emit or reflect light so as to glow. |
| beginner noun | /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ | Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| speak out verb | To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Let's learn how to greet someone naturally.
- What do you do for a living?
- By the way, what is your name again?
- Could you spell it one more time?
- Excuse me, could you spell it one more time?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | love meeting · Keep repeating · Keep shining |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | We'll practice · I'll work |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm learning |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 16 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, didn't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: chef /ʃɛf/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, shine /ʃaɪn/
- Long words — get the stress right: developer /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like server, spell, chef.
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.