Shadowing Practice: Finally a Mini Cooper?! vs Coolant Spillš„² // NĆ¼rburgring - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Whoa!
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Whoa!
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Whoa!
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That's spicy!
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A bit!
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Some people might say that we do not have minis often enough on the channel.
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I cannot do anything about it, I'm just not being offered them often enough.
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I drive pretty much anything that I'm being offered.
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As long as it's safe and suitable for the track or unique.
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But today we have a Mini R...
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R36?
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R36, yes.
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R56.
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R56.
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Yes, R56.
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You see, I'm not that much into Mini, so I need a bit of a reminder.
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It has a very good base components and a very good base setup, because it's far from stock.
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First of all, you can see it already on the outside, very big brakes, big tires, chunky AR1s, always very good.
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current size 315.
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Not huge, but the car does not need a lot because it's quite good.
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Also interior has been done, so we have nice pull positions so we can stick in them and not move around.
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Cooler works, shifter and a remap I think.
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230 or so you said.
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230 Osborne again.
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Nice nice nice.
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And that is mostly it.
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So we've done a lot.
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I liked it.
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In general there were a few things that was kind of like for me like.. there's some vibration of the driveshaft.
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There is also.. it's missing an LSD because with the power
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and the narrow wheels it really.. it struggles with putting the power down.
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It's a bit twitchy
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and more importantly the steering wheel you cannot turn it completely to the left
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or right because it has some brake cooling on the front
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and the previous owner has locked in the steering positions you would not destroy the brake cooling.
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Overall good intentions but not the greatest of executions.
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So you can see underneath.
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But the potential is there so with fixing those issues I'm sure it's going to be actually quite an interesting car.
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Oh look at that, all the extra stuff.
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It's the unappreciated Peugeot engine.
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Nice, nice.
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Famous problem of timing.
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Yeah, no very good.
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No, I'm like
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like I said the base is very good just a few minor issues on this particular car
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and spicy hitting a cooling spot on the track so it was Interesting.
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Anyway, enjoy the mini and if you want to see more minis, send me more minis.
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If you want to see any kind of car So just invite and we'll make it happen.
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Anyway, thanks for the lap and you guys thanks for watching.
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Well, you still need to finish watching.
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Bye-bye oh okay I think I ain't got it here okay
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weird did you see it on camera did it show anything
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so much efficient put the globe on to put it back off again because you put the card in the pocket Anyway,
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it's been a good day.
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I have high hopes for this car because I drove lots of great cars today,
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so I hope we're gonna finish on a positive note as well.
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Off we go, Mini!
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Since people are saying there are not enough Minis on the channel, this is one for you guys.
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Very fast T36.
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Brakes are good.
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Some torque steer that is.
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Now let's see where you at.
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Back end slides nicely but then again we have very full tires.
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There's some unpleasant vibration from the front,
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I don't know if it's the drive shaft or if it's under propulsion.
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The rotation is nice.
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You can throw in the car like a classic me.
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Nice lift up over here.
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The brakes are really good, that I like, I just don't like the very short wheel-paste and high-speed sections.
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Showing up for six-head supercars, letting the back end rotate.
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You know it's been a good day, I'm not gonna go flat through here and risk it, all chill.
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I should have kept it in turn probably but...
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Oh no!
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The verdict!
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That's why there's a yellow flag, because someone's built something not so nice.
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And I guess AI detection saw some fluid and drew in a yellow, because here is no yellow.
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Yeah, to continue with the notion of today.
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I'm quite happy with...
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Probably 36 maybe, I don't know.
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Or he's just like very very cautious with making sure that he doesn't hit another spot of coolant.
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Or did he drop Listerino on the track?
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Is it a bad joke?
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I don't know, I think it's good.
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Yeah, it needs desperately, I just need to fix the vibrations. But as mentioned I'm...
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I'm quite happy how today's day has been so...
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So no need to overdo it.
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It's annoying I don't see the RPM gauge.
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Because I'm having it there for you, the camera.
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I don't know why, because we have our OBG reader from Draghi.
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I think we're equally powered!
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Maybe.
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Because I'm flat, and he's gonna go flat through there, I have to brake a bit, I don't trust the back end, yeah.
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I have to go a bit on the brake.
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I'm just gonna go fast for the air with gears, over pressed, nah-nah bro!
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Come on, get a grip on your life!
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Oh it's a CRX that I'm gonna be driving tomorrow, excited for that one!
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Hello.
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Woof.
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This one is spicy.
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Come on.
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Get a grip on the front end.
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No Wipperman challenge with this, just the back end.
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It's not gonna like that.
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Ah, whiff it.
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Don't try this at home, kids.
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Unless your home is nerve-wrring.
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Then don't do it there anyway.
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The I
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don't like this vibration on the front.
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Front left.
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So the right hand corners it gets worse.
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The last thing I want is to lose a wheel, to lose a drive shaft.
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Yeah, it's getting really really bad so...
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I'm gonna go flat out right here.
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F that!
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Give a little thumbs up to Listerino.
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We tried.
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Verdict.
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Set up a spicy, something on the front drive shaft, I think, or the wheel or whatever, there's a vibration.
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No LSD, you cannot go early on the gas.
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Brakes are great, phenomenal.
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Tyres as well.
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So those three little, little but big things, they are kind of frustrating.
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So that would have been...
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If they fixed, that would be a nice car.
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Power could use a bit more, but not necessary, because it is actually good.
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Maybe he dropped cool in there, because there's a corner of shame. Who knows?
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Kind of sad.
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Because like I said, I had so many good things today, including my Corvette, our Alpine.
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And then this is like...
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It's not horrible, it's just like...
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It's not mind blowing.
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Maya.
Context & Background
In this engaging video, the speaker discusses their experience with a Mini Cooper while sharing insights about its performance on the NĆ¼rburgring race track. As a car enthusiast, the speaker gives a detailed description of the vehicle's features, pointing out both its strengths and areas for improvement. This context provides a rich environment for English learners, allowing them to pick up specific vocabulary related to cars and racing, while also gaining insights into how to communicate effectively about personal experiences.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Thatās spicy!" - A fun way to express excitement or surprise.
- "I cannot do anything about it." - A phrase that conveys a sense of helplessness regarding a situation.
- "It has very good base components." - Used to highlight something's foundational strengths.
- "It struggles with putting the power down." - A metaphorical way to discuss difficulties with performance.
- "It was interesting." - A simple phrase to convey that something was engaging or worth attention.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
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- Listen Actively: Start by watching the video without any subtitles. Pay close attention to the speaker's tone, intonation, and pace. Notice how they emphasize certain words and phrases.
- Use a Shadowing App: Consider using a shadowing app to facilitate your practice. You can slow down the video if needed, which can help you catch every word the speaker uses.
- Repeat After the Speaker: Play segments of the video in short bursts. After each sentence, pause the video and repeat what you've heard. Focus on mimicking the speaker's accent and rhythm; this technique, known as shadow speech, enhances your pronunciation.
- Analyze Phrases: Take note of the top phrases listed above. Understand their meanings and try to use them in your own sentences when discussing other topics. This will improve your vocabulary.
- Record Yourself: Use a simple recording device or your smartphone to record your shadowing practice. Play back your recordings to identify areas for improvement in your speech clarity and fluency.
By effectively using these techniques, you can develop a deeper understanding of English language nuances while naturally enhancing your speaking skills. Whether you're practicing with a video like this or others, integrating such enjoyable resources into your learning journey can be both effective and fun!
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 ā like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1ā2 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 ā making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.