Shadowing Practice: English Questions And Answers - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What happened?
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I am sick. Who is she?
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She is my sister.
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What time is it?
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It's 3 p.m. Where are you?
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I am at home. Where is your phone?
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It is on the table.
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What is that? That is my necklace.
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How are you?
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I am fine, thank you.
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What's wrong?
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I lost my keys.
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What are you doing?
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I am reading a book. Do you like coffee?
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Yes, I do. Who is calling?
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It is my friend. Where did you go?
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I went to the market. Where do you live?
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I live in New York.
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What do you want?
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I want a glass of water. Where is your book?
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My book is in my bag.
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What is your favorite food?
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My favorite food is fast food.
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What did you eat for breakfast?
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I ate eggs and toast.
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What are you doing?
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I play with my dog. Who is your teacher?
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My teacher is Mr. Smith.
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Why are you smiling?
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I got good news.
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How was your day?
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My day was good.
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Who is your best friend?
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My best friend is Emma.
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Why are you late?
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I missed the bus.
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Did you take out the trash?
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Yes, I took it out last night What's the weather like?
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It's rainy today What is the date today?
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Today is July 18th.
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What is in your hand?
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This is my phone. Where is your office?
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My office is downtown.
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Where is your favorite place?
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My favorite place is a beach. Where is your car?
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My car is in the garage.
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What are you cooking?
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I am cooking vegetables.
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What is your favorite movie?
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My favorite movie is Tarzan.
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What time do you sleep?
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I sleep at 10 p.m.
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How do you spend your weekends?
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I spend my weekends relaxing at home.
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What are you listening to?
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I am listening to music.
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What did you buy?
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I bought a new laptop. Who made this cake?
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My mom made this cake.
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Where did you park the car?
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I parked the car in the garage.
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Can you close the window?
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Sure.
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I will close it right away.
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What is your dream job?
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My dream job is to be a pilot.
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How do you get to work?
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I take the car to work.
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Why are you upset?
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I lost my phone.
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Why are you laughing?
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I heard a funny joke. Where do you exercise?
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I exercise at the gym.
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How was your meal?
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My meal was delicious.
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What is your favorite holiday?
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My favorite holiday is Christmas.
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What did you do today?
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I went shopping today.
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Did you walk the dog?
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Yes, I took him out this morning.
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Did you water the plants?
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Yes, I watered them this morning. in the description box.
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Real-Life English: Mastering Everyday Questions and Answers

The video captures a common scenario: casual, daily interactions where people ask and answer simple questions. Whether you’re chatting with a friend, running errands, or preparing for IELTS speaking practice, these exchanges form the backbone of practical communication. From "What time is it?" to "Why are you late?", the dialogue reflects the questions you’ll hear (and need to answer) in real life—making it perfect for english speaking practice.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

Instead of learning single words, focus on these natural word groups that native speakers use automatically:

  • "What’s the weather like?" + "It’s rainy today" (a classic pair for small talk)
  • "Did you take out the trash?" + "Yes, I took it out last night" (past tense clarity)
  • "What are you doing?" + "I am reading a book" (present continuous action)
  • "Why are you..." + "I got good news" / "I missed the bus" (explaining reasons)
  • "Where is/are..." + "It is on the table" / "My car is in the garage" (locating objects)

These chunks help you respond quickly and sound natural, a key skill for learn english with youtube success.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Speak Like a Native, Now

Shadowing—repeating phrases immediately after a speaker—is a proven technique to improve pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. Here’s your task: Watch the video, pause after each question-answer pair, and shadow speech by repeating both the question and answer aloud. Focus on matching the speed, stress, and tone of the speaker. For extra practice, use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare it to the video. Do this for 10 minutes daily, and you’ll notice your confidence in real conversations soar. This exercise isn’t just for beginners—it’s a powerful tool for anyone refining their English speaking skills, including those prepping for IELTS.

By mastering these everyday exchanges and using shadowing, you’ll turn "practice" into "second nature"—one question at a time.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupyour best · My best
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around noware you doing · am reading · is calling

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →