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Hello everyone

and welcome to day two of the five -day English shadowing

challenge where we are practicing our speaking for five days in a row.

In the challenge today we are going to be talking about things that we like and that we don't like.

But before we get started don't forget to download the free pdf in the description to go along with the challenge.

I want to start by talking about more natural ways to say that you like something.

So instead of just saying I like tennis,

you could also say I'm a big fan of tennis or I'm really into tennis or I'm crazy about tennis.

See how my expression supports these phrases?

So let's practice saying these phrases.

First you will listen to me say the phrase, then you will repeat the phrase on your own,

and last we will say it together.

I'm a big fan of tennis.

I'm really into tennis.

I'm crazy about tennis.

Now here are three natural ways to say that you don't like something.

I can't stand running.

Or, running is really not my thing

Or, I'm not a huge fan of running

Now let's practice these phrases just like we did before I can't stand running I can't stand running

Running is really not my thing

Running is really not my thing.

I'm not a huge fan of running.

Now we will practice some of these expressions in longer phrases.

I'm crazy about coffee, so I always start my morning with a hot cup.

I can't stand waking up early without it.

My roommate is more into tea, but that's really not my thing.

I need that morning caffeine kick to feel human.

Now let's do one talking about weekend routines.

When it comes to weekends, I'm a big fan of spending time outdoors.

When it comes to weekend, I'm a big fan of spending time outdoors.

I really enjoy going for long runs or hiking in nature.

On the other hand, I can't stand staying inside all day when the weather is nice.

It makes me feel trapped.

So let's say that paragraph all together.

When it comes to weekends, I'm a big fan of spending time outdoors.

I really enjoy going for long runs or hiking in nature.

On the other hand, I can't stand staying inside all day when the weather is nice.

It makes me feel trapped.

Now feel free to pause and also repeat this paragraph on your own.

Now let's talk about cooking and food.

I love cooking at home especially when I have time to try new recipes.

I love cooking at home, especially when I have time to try new recipes.

Italian food is definitely my absolute favorite.

For the next phrase, I want to talk about the pronunciation.

So the phrase is, however, I'm not a huge fan of super spicy dishes.

And if you notice the not a when we say it just sounds like nada.

It doesn't sound like I'm not a huge fan.

It's I'm not a huge fan.

So let's say that phrase in practice.

First listen, however, I'm not a huge fan of spicy dishes.

However, I'm not a huge fan of super spicy dishes.

They are usually too much for me.

Now let's say it all together.

I love cooking at home, especially when I have time to try new recipes.

Italian food is definitely my absolute favorite.

However, I'm not a huge fan of super spicy dishes.

They are usually too much for me.

Now let's talk about music and concerts.

I'm really into live music, so going to concerts is one of my favorite things to do.

There's nothing quite like the energy of a crowd.

On the other hand, I really don't like buying overpriced tickets.

tickets.

On the other hand, I really don't like buying overpriced tickets.

Paying crazy fees just to see a show is definitely not my thing.

Okay guys, one more and we are done with day two.

Now we're going to talk about traveling and exploring.

I'm a huge fan of traveling to new places and trying local street food.

My best friend, though, is not a huge fan of long trips.

She can't stand sitting on planes for hours.

so she prefers weekend trips instead so she prefers weekend trips instead

all right let's put it all together i'm a huge fan of traveling to new places

and trying local street food my best friend though is not a huge fan of long trips trips.

She can't stand sitting on planes for hours, so she prefers weekend trips instead.

All right guys, you did it.

You completed day two of the challenge.

I am so proud of you for being here

and I hope you are excited about feeling more confident with your English speaking.

Thank you guys so much and I cannot wait to see you tomorrow.

Bye!

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “English Shadowing Practice 💬 Likes & Dislikes: Speaking Practice (Day 2) A2–B1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: fan, huge, stand, tennis, phrase. This video has 99 sentences and 1009 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:53. The speaker talks slowly, about 85 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
tennis noun	/ˈtɛnɪs/	A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets.
phrase noun	/ˈfɹeɪ̯z/	A short written or spoken expression.
dish noun	/dɪʃ/	A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
spicy adjective	/ˈspaɪsi/	Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
trap noun	/tɹæp/	A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.
outdoor adjective	/aʊtˈdɔː/	Situated in, designed to be used in, or carried on in the open air.
recipe noun	/ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/	Any set of instructions for preparing a mixture of ingredients.
hike noun	/haɪk/	A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise.
paragraph noun	/ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/	A passage in text that starts on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented, and usually marks a change of topic.
roommate noun	/ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/	A person with whom one shares a room, as in a dormitory, barracks, rooming house, or apartment.
caffeine noun	/ˈkæfiːn/	An alkaloid, C₈H₁₀N₄O₂, found naturally in tea and coffee plants, which acts as a mild stimulant on the central nervous system.
shadow noun	/ˈʃædəʊ̯/	A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
routine noun	/ɹuˈtin/	A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
explore verb	/ɪkˈsploɹ/	To examine or investigate something systematically.
pause noun	/pɔːz/	A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
wake up verb	/ˌweɪk ˈʌp/	To stop sleeping; to awake.
go along with verb		To acquiesce to or comply with a proposal, despite lacking a desire or value for it.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

See how my expression supports these phrases?
I'm a big fan of tennis.
I'm not a huge fan of running.
I can't stand waking up early without it.
It doesn't sound like I'm not a huge fan.

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form	practice saying · enjoy going · love cooking
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group	My best
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction	will listen · will say · will practice
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming	are going to be · we're going to talk

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 46 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dish /dɪʃ/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

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 tennis, phrase, dish.

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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