Shadowing Practice: English Speaking Practice: 99 Self-Introduction & Greeting Sentences | Shadowing (A1-A2) | Day 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Welcome to day one of your 30 -day English fluency challenge.

This is the first step toward speaking English naturally and confidently.

No more waiting, No more fear.

Starting today, you will speak.

Every day for the next 30 days, you will practice real sentences,

Today is day one and I will give you 99 powerful sentences, the ones you need right now to start speaking.

These are easy, practical, and useful in daily life.

We will practice in three levels.

Level 1: Beginner Short, simple sentences for basic needs.

Level 2 intermediate, Natural Sentences for Real Conversations Level 3 advanced,

longer sentences to express yourself fully.

You will hear each sentence twice.

Then you will repeat it twice.

Do not translate.

Just listen, Repeat and speak.

Let's begin your 30 -day journey.

Day 1 starts now.

Part 1.

Level 1.

Beginner Sentences to Start Speaking.

These are short, essential sentences for everyday situations.

Greetings and politeness.

Hello?

Hi.

Good morning.

Good afternoon.

Good evening.

Please.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Basic needs.

I'm hungry.

Thank you.

I'm hungry.

I'm thirsty.

I'm tired.

I'm cold.

I'm hot.

I need help.

I need water.

I need a break.

Simple Questions What is this?

What is this? Where is the bathroom? Where is the bathroom?

What time is it?

How much is this?

How much is this? Can I have this? Can I have this? Is this free? Is this free? Who is that? Who is that?

Why is this happening?

Simple statements.

I am here.

I am ready.

I like this.

I don't like that.

I understand.

I don't understand.

I agree.

I disagree.

Getting Around. Where is the station? Where is the station?

Turn left.

turn left Turn right.

Turn right.

Go straight.

Stop here.

Wait for me.

Come here.

Go there.

Level 1 complete.

Great.

You have started speaking.

Let's move to level 2.

Part 2.

Level 2 intermediate, Natural Sentences for Real Conversations.

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These are longer, More natural sentences for everyday conversations.

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Talking About Your Day Today was a good day.

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Today was a good day.

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I woke up early this morning.

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I woke up early this morning.

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I had a busy day at work.

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I had a busy day at work.

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I am looking forward to the weekend.

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I am looking forward to the weekend.

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I need to finish this task by tomorrow.

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I need to finish this task by tomorrow.

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Let me tell you what happened today.

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Let me tell you what happened today.

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I am so glad the day is over.

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I am so glad the day is over.

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Tomorrow will be better.

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Tomorrow will be better.

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Making plans.

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What are you doing later?

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What are you doing later?

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Do you want to grab coffee?

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Do you want to grab coffee?

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Let's meet at 6 :00 p .m.

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Let's meet at 6 :00 p .m. Where should we go? Where should we go?

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I will pick you up.

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I will pick you up. Can we reschedule? Can we reschedule?

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I am free on Sunday.

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I am free on Sunday. That works for me. That works for me.

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Expressing Feelings .

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I feel really happy today.

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I feel really happy today.

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I am a bit stressed right now.

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Thank you.

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I am a bit stressed right now. That makes me angry. That makes me angry.

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I am excited about my trip.

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I am excited about my trip.

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I feel lonely sometimes.

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I feel lonely sometimes.

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Talking to you makes me feel better.

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Talking to you makes me feel better.

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I am proud of myself.

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Thank you.

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I am proud of myself.

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I am grateful for your help.

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I am grateful for your help. at work or school.

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I have a lot of work today.

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I have a lot of work today.

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Can you help me with this?

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Can you help me with this?

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What is the deadline?

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What is the deadline?

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I need to send an email.

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I need to send an email.

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Let's have a quick meeting.

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Let's have a quick meeting.

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I agree with your idea.

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I agree with your idea.

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I have a different opinion.

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I have a different opinion.

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Thank you for your feedback.

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Thank you for your feedback.

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Shopping and services.

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I would like to buy this.

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I would like to buy this.

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Do you have this in a different color?

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Do you have this in a different color?

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Can I try this on?

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Can I try this on?

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How much does it cost?

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How much does it cost?

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That is too expensive for me.

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That is too expensive for me.

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I will take it.

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I will take it.

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Can I pay by card?

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Can I pay by card?

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Here is my receipt.

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Level 2 Complete Excellent!

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You are now having real conversations.

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Let's go to level 3.

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Part 3: Level 3 Longer sentences to express yourself.

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These are longer sentences for sharing opinions, telling stories, and deeper communication.

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Sharing your opinion.

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In my opinion, this is the best way to learn English.

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In my opinion, this is the best way to learn English.

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I believe that practice is more important than talent.

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I believe that practice is more important than talent.

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To be honest, I used to be afraid of speaking.

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To be honest, I used to be afraid of speaking.

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Now, I know that every mistake helps me improve.

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Now I know that every mistake helps me improve.

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I think everyone should try to learn a new language.

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I think everyone should try to learn a new language.

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From my perspective, consistency is the real secret.

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From my perspective, consistency is the real secret.

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I feel strongly that kindness makes the world better.

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I feel strongly that kindness makes the world better.

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That is just how I see it.

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That is just how I see it.

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Telling a short story Let me tell you what happened to me yesterday.

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Let me tell you what happened to me yesterday.

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I was walking home when I saw something amazing.

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I was walking home when I saw something amazing.

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A beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

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A beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

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I stopped and took a picture with my phone.

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I stopped and took a picture with my phone.

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It reminded me that there is beauty everywhere.

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It reminded me that there is beauty everywhere.

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I showed the picture to my friend later.

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I showed the picture to my friend later.

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She said it made her smile.

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She said it made her smile.

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That small moment made my whole day better.

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That small moment made my whole day better.

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Talking about the future.

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I have big dreams for the next five years.

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I have big dreams for the next five years.

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I want to travel to at least 10 different countries.

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I want to travel to at least 10 different countries.

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I hope to become fluent in English and maybe another language.

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I hope to become fluent in English and maybe another language.

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I am planning to start my own business someday.

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I am planning to start my own business someday.

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I want to be healthy happy, and helpful to others.

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I want to be healthy, happy, and helpful to others.

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I believe that anything is possible with hard work.

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I believe that anything is possible with hard work.

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I am excited about what tomorrow will bring.

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I am excited about what tomorrow will bring.

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I will not give up on my dreams.

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I will not give up on my dreams.

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Encouraging yourself.

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You are doing an amazing job.

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You are doing an amazing job!

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Keep going, even on difficult days.

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Keep going, even on difficult days.

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Thank you.

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Every day you speak, you improve.

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Every day you speak, you improve.

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Do not compare yourself to others.

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Do not compare yourself to others.

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Focus on your own progress.

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Focus on your own progress.

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Mistakes are proof that you are trying.

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Mistakes are proof that you are trying.

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You are stronger than you think.

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You are stronger than you think.

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Believe in yourself.

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Believe in yourself.

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Level 3 Complete Fantastic!

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You have completed day one of the 30 -day English Fluency Challenge.

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Conclusion and next steps.

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Congratulations!

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This was day one.

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You have learned 99 sentences to start speaking now.

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You practiced greetings, basic needs, Questions? daily conversations,

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Feelings, opinions, Storytelling and self -encouragement.

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Now, here is your mission.

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Practice these sentences again tomorrow morning.

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then come back for day two.

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Each day, you will get new sentences.

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In 30 days, your English will be stronger than ever.

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If this video helped you, give it a like.

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Subscribe so you don't miss Day 2.

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Share it with a friend who wants to start speaking English.

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Write in the comments.

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One sentence from today that you will use in real life.

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I read every comment.

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Keep speaking.

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Keep practicing and keep believing in yourself.

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See you tomorrow for day two.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 271 sentences and 1533 words to shadow. The speech runs for 24:53. The speaker talks slowly, about 62 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% 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
everyday adjective	/ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/	Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions.
strongly adverb	/ˈstɹɔŋli/	In a strong or powerful manner.
compare verb	/kəmˈpɛɚ/	To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things [“to compare X with Y”]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it…
hungry adjective	/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/	Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
helpful adjective	/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/	Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
remind verb	/ɹəˈmaɪnd/	To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).
grateful adjective	/ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/	Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful.
feedback noun	/ˈfiːdˌbæk/	Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results.
lonely adjective	/ˈloʊnli/	Unhappy due to feeling isolated from contact with other people.
deadline noun	/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/	A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
disagree verb	/dɪsəˈɡɹi/	To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
someday adverb		Sometime; at some unspecified time in the future.
intermediate adjective	/ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/	Being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range.
kindness noun	/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/	The state of being kind.
consistency noun	/kənˈsɪs.tən.si/	Local coherence.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
look forward to verb		To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to.
wake up verb	/ˌweɪk ˈʌp/	To stop sleeping; to awake.
get around verb		To move to the other side of (something, such as an obstruction) by deviating from a direct course or following a curved path.

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 16 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/
Long words — get the stress right: intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/, consistency /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt]

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 everyday, strongly, compare.

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
“Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true	used to be
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	have started · have completed · have learned
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form	start speaking · started speaking · Keep going
Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things	more important than · stronger than

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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