Shadowing Practice: He proposed in Paris!!😭 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Good morning!
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This is our view from the balcony.
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It is so beautiful.
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It is our fourth day in Paris and it has been absolutely amazing.
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We are going to a brunch place called Saint Pearl and we haven't been to that area of Paris
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so we wanted to go and have some food there and then just walk around and explore that area.
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We brought almost empty luggage with us because our plan was to thrift a lot but I haven't
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thrifted so much and I'm so sad because I don't have so many outfits to wear.
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Helgi thrifted
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this white sweater and then he bought this jacket from a French brand it's like a wool jacket
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and the jacket is so nice but on the other hand I haven't found anything
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Oh my god, this is French toast with Burana and lots of tomatoes and vinegar and all kinds of yumminess.
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and then I have a dirty chai,
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Helge has a cappuccino and then he has egg benedict
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We found a vintage store so I'm crossing my fingers that I'll find something
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I'm trying on this belt.
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I kind of like it.
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We bought two belts.
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Eeeeee!
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Damn!
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I was searching for suede pants for myself,
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but these ones fit perfectly for Helge.
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They look so cool.
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We were walking from the vintage store and we found this really cute bakery and we really wanted to try some croissants.
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It's so white and fluffy.
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We are looking for a leather jacket for Helgi and they have so so many so I'm hoping that we'll find one.
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We found a leather jacket so Helgi's gonna try it out.
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oh my god it's so cool my turn i think we are gonna buy it
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helgi bought the leather jacket and i bought these sunglasses
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super cool super cool we just walked past a gelato store
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and we tried it out in Lisbon
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and the pistachio ice cream was to die for
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so we need to have some now even though it's like almost dinner time but
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we have to make an exception so oh my god
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if you ever see this ice cream brand then you should run and try it out
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We just finished at the restaurant and it was super lovely.
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The food was delicious.
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It's definitely more fancy, I think.
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It's like small dishes and the food was very like,
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you know, gourmet, very good.
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But we didn't really want the dessert that they had.
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It was more like fancy dessert.
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But we saw that the supermarket close to our hotel has mochi
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Good morning Morning, we are early birds today We are celebrating our five-year Anniversary
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So we wanted to wake up early,
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we're going to the Luxembourg garden
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We read some reviews about this garden and somebody wrote yesterday
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that it was the most beautiful garden in Europe of 2022 too
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so i think i think we're in for a treat
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we just got engaged i'm honestly speechless i had the feeling
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that this might happen but it's just so crazy that this just happened it was honestly such a special moment
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and Helgi just knew that I didn't really want any like crazy attention
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or anything so the garden was so quiet because it was
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so early in the morning and the weather was just
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so beautiful and we found like the cutest spot I knew kind of you know
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that it was about to happen I just had the feeling
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so yeah but I'm just I'm in shock I'm so happy
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we just got ready to go out for dinner
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of course we need to go somewhere nice to eat
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because it's our five-year anniversary and we really wanted to celebrate it
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and of course we are also celebrating the engagement oh my god okay i'm
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so out of breath
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because i just ran back up to our hotel room healthy is waiting outside
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because i forgot to put in my contact lenses and i wanted to show you guys because i made a little
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anniversary gift for Helge.
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So it's like a love jar and it's like 50 reasons why I love you.
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And the reason why I wrote 50 is because we're celebrating five-year anniversary.
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But yeah, basically it's like five of these ones and then he has to unwrap them and like read like something.
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Thank you.
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Okay, we just cleaned our hotel room and we are leaving.
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We are going to keep our luggage in the storage room downstairs.
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And we are going to go and do something today before we head to the airport.
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I think we have to leave to the airport at like 4-ish.
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So we have a few hours to spare.
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We are going to buy some macaroons to bring to Copenhagen.
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We've been shopping around a bit now,
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walking this beautiful streets with these really cool shops
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But now we walked past this really cool restaurant here and we looked at the menu and they had this really,
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really delicious Truffle pizza
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oh my god the pizzas were insanely good oh my god we just stumbled across this restaurant
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and there was no one sitting inside but i just saw the menu
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and it looked so good and we are so happy
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that we got a table because
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when we sat down it started like filling up with
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so many guests and when we left the like the restaurant was completely full
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and it was like a huge restaurant i would say So we are going to the airport very soon,
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but we really wanted to go to a place called Scoop me a cookie.
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Smells amazing here.
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Okay, the cookie is very good.
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It's so soft.
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Well, guys, this is the end of Paris vlog part two.
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We had the best time here.
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We will definitely be back soon.
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It's truly such a wonderful city.
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But thank you so much for watching.
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And we'll see you guys later.
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Bye.
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Thank you.
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Context & Background
In this delightful video documenting a trip to Paris, the speaker shares the joys of exploring the city while celebrating a significant personal milestone: an engagement. Their experiences culminate in a vibrant reflection on local cuisine, shopping, and the beauty of the surroundings. This context provides a rich resource for English learners, showcasing casual conversational phrases and cultural references that can enhance both listening and speaking skills.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "We wanted to go and have some food there." - A common way to express plans with casual invitations.
- "I have a dirty chai." - Phrase for ordering specific beverages, useful in cafe settings.
- "We found a vintage store." - Excellent for discussing shopping experiences and discoveries.
- "We decided to make an exception." - A phrase that expresses flexibility in plans or rules, commonly used in everyday conversation.
- "We just got engaged." - A crucial personal announcement that can serve as a conversational opener or topic.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
Improving your spoken English through shadowing can be incredibly beneficial, especially with engaging content like this Paris adventure. Here’s how to tackle the challenges of this video:
- Listen Actively: Begin by watching the video without looking at the transcript. Focus on the intonation, speed, and pronunciation of words.
- Repeat Aloud: Play segments of the video and pause after each sentence or phrase. Use shadowspeak techniques by repeating aloud what you hear. Try to mimic the speaker’s tone and pace.
- Use a Shadowing App: Consider utilizing a shadowspeaks tool to help you repeat and track your progress. Input phrases from the transcript to practice listening and speaking simultaneously.
- Record Yourself: After several repetitions, record your voice saying the same phrases. Compare your pronunciation and intonation to the original narrator to identify areas for improvement.
- Engage in Real Conversations: Implement the phrases and expressions you learn in real-life scenarios. This will enhance your IELTS speaking practice and boost your confidence in daily interactions.
By embedding these strategies into your learning routine, you can improve your speaking skills effectively, becoming a more fluent and confident English speaker.
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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