Shadowing Practice: English in a Minute: Around the Corner - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Welcome to English in a Minute.
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Welcome to English in a Minute.
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Sometimes you need to go around a corner to get where you want to go.
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But what does it mean if something is around the corner?
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Andrew, let's meet to plan our party.
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New Year's is just around the corner.
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Around the corner?
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It's still weeks away.
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I know.
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There's not much time to plan.
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You know, I like to plan at the last minute.
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I know.
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That's why I made you a to-do list.
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When we say an event is around the corner,
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it means it will happen in the near future.
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You will often hear people say right around the corner or just around the corner when using this expression.
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And that's English in a Minute.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the expression "around the corner," which conveys that something is imminent or will happen soon. Through analyzing a everyday conversation, you will not only improve your understanding of idiomatic expressions but also enhance your ability to engage in casual dialogues. This lesson is designed to help you practice English speaking effectively by using relatable contexts. By focusing on practical applications of the language, you can elevate your fluency and confidence during real-life conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Around the corner – used to indicate that something will happen soon.
  • Right around the corner – a similar expression emphasizing the closeness of an event.
  • Last minute – refers to doing something just before the deadline.
  • To plan – to prepare for a future event, often involving a list of tasks.
  • To get where you want to go – to reach a desired destination or objective.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the expressions from this lesson, try incorporating them into your daily conversations. A good method is shadowing, which involves listening to the video and then mimicking the speech. Pay attention to the speed and intonation of the speakers, and practice speaking along with them. A shadowing app can be a great tool for this, as it allows you to repeat phrases while tracking your progress. Start with short phrases, like "around the corner," until you feel comfortable before moving on to longer sentences.

When practicing, consider the tone of the conversation in the video. Emphasize key words such as "plan," "New Year's," and "last minute" to sound more natural. This will help you blend in with native speakers through improved shadow speech skills. Listening to and repeating content, like this lesson on YouTube, is an excellent way to learn English with YouTube by making the language more accessible and relatable. Over time, as you engage in more English speaking practice, you will become more confident in your ability to hold conversations about upcoming events and plans.

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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