Shadowing Practice: English in a Minute: Mixed Feelings - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to English in a Minute.
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Humans have many complex feelings and emotions.
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But what does mixed feelings mean?
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Let's listen.
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So, Ana, do you like the location of the new office building?
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I have mixed feelings.
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It's closer to my home, but there are no sticker stores nearby.
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What am I supposed to do on my lunch break?
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I'm sure you'll figure out something.
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I don't know Dan.
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I just don't know.
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If you have mixed feelings, you have conflicting emotions about something or someone.
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You might feel excited, but also scared or happy, but also sad.
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Lots of things in life can cause mixed feelings, especially if you're Anna.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “English in a Minute: Mixed Feelings”. This video has 14 sentences and 111 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:53. The speaker talks at a steady 125 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 3 of its 14 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| emotion noun | /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/ | A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| sticker noun | /ˈstɪkə/ | Something or someone that sticks (pierces, or adheres). |
| lunch noun | /lʌnt͡ʃ/ | A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day. |
| conflict noun | /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ | A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals. |
| suppose verb | /səˈpoʊz/ | To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe. |
| nearby adverb | /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ | Next to, close to. |
| mix verb | /ˈmɪks/ | To stir together. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| complex adjective | /kɑmˈplɛks/ | Made up of multiple parts; composite; not simple. |
| location noun | /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ | A particular point or place in physical space. |
| excited adjective | /ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd/ | Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| figure out verb | To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might feel |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | you'll figure |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, you'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
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 emotion, scare, sticker.
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.