Shadowing Practice: English Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Life - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi, Irene.
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Hi, Irene.
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Hi, Ariel.
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You seem a little under the weather.
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What's wrong?
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My car broke down again.
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And I ended up coming by bus.
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I had just picked it up from the mechanic a few days ago.
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But the repair didn't hold up.
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Can you believe it?
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The car engine gave out again.
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I can't rely on my car any longer to get me where I need to go.
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It just wears me out.
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Sorry to hear that.
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I really need to buy a new car.
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I started putting aside money every week.
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I earn money freelancing online in my free time.
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Wow, that sounds great.
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But I can't keep up with my studies this way,
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and I always fall behind.
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I have to catch up on my classes all the time.
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As soon as I buy the car,
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I'll give up the job and focus on my studies.
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Hey, Lisa and I are going to a concert next weekend,
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and I have an extra ticket.
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Would you like to come along?
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I'm afraid I can't.
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I'm flying out to Canada next weekend for a cousin's wedding.
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Really?
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You're not afraid of flying anymore?
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Of course I am.
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I'm freaking out just thinking about flying.
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But I'm trying to get over my fear.
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I'm not going to run away from it any longer.
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I've decided to step out of my comfort zone.
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Fear is not going to hold me back from now on, not anymore.
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I just don't want to miss out on the chance to do so many wonderful things just because of my fears.
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I'm now ready to take on a new challenge.
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That's a great idea.
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Yes, go for it.
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Open yourself up to new experiences is.
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You're going with Brian, right?
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I'm going with my sister.
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Brian and I split up a while ago.
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I'm the one who decided to break things off with him.
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I really didn't know that.
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But you had been going out with him for so long.
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Isn't there any chance for you to get back together?
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No, it's over between us.
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He let me down.
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I used to think he was my soulmate.
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We couldn't keep away from each other.
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But our relationship started to fall apart gradually.
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He turned out to be very selfish and rude.
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He began to think that the world was revolving around him.
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He was obsessed to stand out wherever he went.
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I am exactly the opposite.
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I prefer to blend into the crowd.
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He was showing off most of the time,
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trying to make a really big impression on everyone.
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He began to look down on people and laugh at them easily.
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Not even I could ever measure up to his expectations.
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That's how he made me feel.
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We started to get into fights pretty often.
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We were fighting over small things.
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He was getting down on me more and more for the way I dress or talk.
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Usually I was the one to give in.
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I couldn't put up with his behavior anymore.
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I felt so unhappy.
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Most days, I would just put on a happy face,
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pretending everything was fine.
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We didn't seem to have as much in common anymore,
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and we began to grow apart slowly.
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What originally brought us together was our love for music.
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He was playing the guitar in a band.
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He used to be so charming and he could win everyone over.
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So it was easy for me to fall for him.
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When he first asked me out for a date,
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I was on cloud nine.
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But he became very successful and that brought about this change.
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So our love story started out great, but ended up horrible.
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I couldn't just sit around and wait for him to come to his senses.
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I couldn't wait around forever.
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Enough is enough and I'm not going to stand for it.
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So it's all over.
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Now I'm picking myself up and I'm moving on.
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You did the right thing.
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It isn't fair to yourself to stick around in a relationship that makes you unhappy.
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You should never let anyone put you down and disrespect you.
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This goes against everything I've been brought up to believe in.
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Brian should grow up and learn to respect people.
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Nothing can knock you down.
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You are a strong girl.
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An exciting future lies ahead of you.
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You're such a wonderful friend.
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Thanks for boosting me up.
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It's great to know that I can always rely on you.
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I'm glad you opened up to me about your problems.
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Anyway, you've blown me away with this news.
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I thought you were the perfect couple.
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Well, things aren't always what they seem.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice essential English phrasal verbs commonly used in everyday conversations. By focusing on the dialogue, you'll explore how these verbs can enhance your communication skills in various situations. This lesson is perfect for those looking to improve their listening comprehension and speaking abilities. You will actively engage with phrases that relate to real-life circumstances, helping you become more fluent and confident in your English conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Break down: To stop functioning or fail (e.g., "My car broke down again.").
  • Come by: To visit or arrive at a place (e.g., "I ended up coming by bus.").
  • Give up: To stop doing something (e.g., "I'll give up the job and focus on my studies.").
  • Catch up: To reach the same level or standard (e.g., "I always fall behind; I have to catch up.").
  • Step out of your comfort zone: To try something new and challenge yourself (e.g., "I'm trying to step out of my comfort zone.").
  • Let down: To disappoint someone (e.g., "He let me down.").
  • Freak out: To become very anxious or behave in a way that shows extreme fear (e.g., "I'm freaking out just thinking about flying.").
  • Put aside: To save or set aside money for a specific purpose (e.g., "I started putting aside money every week.").

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique while practicing with this video, first, listen to the dialogue attentively. Focus on the intonation, rhythm, and emotion displayed by the speakers. When you use a shadowing app, play a segment of the video and pause after each sentence to repeat what you hear. This repetition helps improve English pronunciation and solidifies your understanding of the phrases.

As you engage in shadow speaking, match your tone and pacing to the original speakers. This exercise not only enhances your fluency but also increases your comfort level with these phrasal verbs in conversation. Try to mimic the context in which they are used to internalize their meanings better. By immersing yourself in everyday language as demonstrated in this lesson, you'll learn English with YouTube content in a practical way, making your learning experience enjoyable and effective.

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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