Shadowing Practice: Home Sweet Home / Hello Jadoo - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Oh no what's going on
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Oh no what's going on
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Oh child how reckless what did you touch with your wet hand no i didn't do anything wrong mom just tried to turn the fan up to the max but i didn't why would you need to put up the fan
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to the max huh the man is more than plenty because i died of heat oh my goodness what a spoiled girl i dare you to yell at me again other kids turn on their air conditioners when it's hot
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you don't need to turn it up higher if you're next to it if you just sit back and study you'll never get sweaty young lady mom but jaju was doing her homework in her room
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i think you're wrong this time to be honest my friends also have air conditioners at home
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and not just air conditioners they also have a nice sofa and a bed at home do you know how comfy that is whenever i get back from hanging out at mindy's house i just feel like
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like we're living in a cave for beggars what a cave for beggars did you just call your house a cave for beggars i wish i knew what it was like to not be poor what a shame
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oh my goodness they've never complained about the house before
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but as they grow up they keep comparing it with others wait why do we need a big house anyway if we can eat and sleep comfortably that should be more than enough for our family am i right
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they're all home but they never bother to pick up the mail
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oh yeah this is it yes i'll show them the real value of my house
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oh why hello jadoo's mother what what did you just say mrs choi
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big news i got some major news guys mom she's gonna be renting a room for homestay definitely don't think it's a good idea oh yeah well tough luck
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our house is perfect for homestay homestead house now that's rich
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oh well i just dropped by to see what's up he's a korean american from l.a
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here he comes hello how are you it's nice to meet you
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what's going on here he looks like a cartoon character
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hello my name is anthony nice to meet you all hello anthony welcome to the troy household
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wow it's amazing this is my first time in korea oh that's nice and from what i've heard so far you're going to adjust very well um it's very nice to meet you anthony my name is jitu
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hello there anthony my name is mimi back off you've got absolutely no chance here sis
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it's really nice to meet all of you by the way where is your actual house this is a warehouse right it's bigger than the ones back home
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i'm so sorry i've never been to a korean house before now that i see it i think it's very tidy and cozy oh it's no big deal you can totally say it's a dog house
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uh come on jadoo how could you say it's a dog house in front of the owner himself
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is so friendly to strangers usually i think she really likes you anthony
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is her name narunji nice to meet you you're so cute you guys really are such a nice family all right guys here we go let's have dinner
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yes it is we have a special guest so i made a special meal
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uh come on you guys why don't we just slow down and talk with our guest while we eat huh
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oh yeah that's right so tell me how many brothers and sisters you have oh um i have a younger this country's very big on beef here help yourself
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what is wrong with your children really you're acting like i starve you or something
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oh anthony you must be so tired from the flight you should get some rest
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uh so you mean this is my room anthony welcome i'd like to present to you your bed you mean i have to sleep in this room with you all oh dear i know all the kids have their own room in america
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but we don't have a spare one so there's no other choice sorry about that i'm sleeping next to
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get your hands off anthony it i called it first what are you talking about no way i called it first come on my darlings please don't argue come on one of you give it up you have to give it up
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but that won't happen this time i can't stand it
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i told you to stop it didn't i we have a guest here remember that's what sisters are for isn't that right girls sleep tight
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huh did you guys hear that uh that's nothing to worry about that's just noise coming from the second floor but you don't have a second floor
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huh there's a hole in the ceiling
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what's going on it won't come out
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oh my gosh sorry anthony
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just a few more days to go yes just a few more days to go huh
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how can i use the toilet in this house
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what's wrong with you what
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thank you so much
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did i eat too much huh no it can't be locked in no way
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oh my gosh hey are you okay wake up
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oh hey are you awake you slept so long i was beginning to worry
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who who are you oh sorry i forgot we've never met before have we hi i'm minji a friend of the deuce you must be pretty surprised you're waking up in a stranger's house after all oh uh what happened why
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am i here oh about that well jadoo's family asked us to let you stay with us for a little while
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was it an accident is he okay doctor there was an accident yes but more importantly the boy appeared to be suffering from extreme fatigue and he had not used the bathroom
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and his bowels strained has he been deprived of sleep or using the bathroom lately what
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so yeah jeju's family asked us to make you feel more at home which is why you're here we should have asked you first sorry about that unless you don't want to stay here anthony no i do i do that's totally all right you're minji right let's get along while i'm here wow that's great
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animal hospital oh my how bad did nirunji get hurt naroonji hey sorry but who was that on the phone i thought i heard you say narunji's name isn't that jadoo's cat minji yes apparently she
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got caught in a rat trap and hurt her leg what a rat trap yes jeju's family tried getting rid of the rats with poison and traps before you came over i knew it there are so many rats in her house
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i guess hygiene isn't really her thing anthony listen there's something you should know jeju's family usually doesn't care about things like that but they really try to get rid of them do you know
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why they did it all for you they really worried of you the precious guest couldn't sleep at night wait oh my didn't ruin you take the rat poison is she gonna die
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you mean it's because of me
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thank you
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it's me huh anthony uh hello hello yeah sorry i i was just passing by oh i mean i left my clothes here so i came by to get oh dear oh dear i'm so glad to see you're better now anthony
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anthony on behalf of this woman who recklessly applied for a homestay i apologize you couldn't even poop and i'm so sorry
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oh no don't feel sorry please i just um anthony in case i don't see you again before you leave to la i wanted to give you this but please read it later okay really yeah i will totally read it later
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oh no naroonji
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naroonji it'll be okay she might be a little hurt but she's totally fine the doctor told me that the rat trap didn't hurt her bones and that she'll get better in no time
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oh all right then you're here to pick up your clothes so let me go get them for you
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oh they dried right on time i'm sorry but we don't have any bags do you mind carrying them sure thank you so much no problem we wish you a very safe journey anthony what am i today will you
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stay next to me again sweetheart he only came to get his clothes our friends gotta go now everyone thank you for your hospitality goodbye anthony you should have stayed in minji's house sorry
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it was a short time but it was really nice to have met you anthony if you don't mind can we be pen pals sure let's totally keep in touch thank you for your kindness
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uh wait wait a second you should have stayed in mindy's house sorry i should have told her it was okay
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this is dublo airline where your comfort is our priority due to poor weather conditions all flights to los angeles have been canceled today what
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anthony where are you going hello where would you like to go young man
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This video presents a lively and relatable scenario that provides an excellent context for English speaking practice. The interaction between family members and a guest offers numerous conversational exchanges that reflect everyday life, making it a great resource for learners. By practicing with this content, you can enhance your speaking skills in a realistic setting, engage in dialogues, and learn to express emotions and opinions. Utilizing the shadowing technique with this video allows you to mimic native pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation, which is crucial for effective communication.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
In the dialogue, several key grammatical structures and expressions are utilized that can benefit English learners:
- Comparative sentences: The characters often compare their living conditions, such as "other kids turn on their air conditioners when it's hot." This structure helps learners understand how to express differences.
- Direct address: Phrases like "young lady" and "come on" showcase how speakers engage one another directly, which is essential for maintaining conversational flow.
- Conditional statements: Expressions like "if you just sit back and study, you’ll never get sweaty" highlight how to convey hypothetical situations, a vital component in IELTS speaking practice.
- Questions for clarification: Questions such as “what did you touch with your wet hand?” demonstrate how to seek information, which is important for conversational interactions.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As you engage in shadow speech with this video, pay attention to the following potentially tricky aspects of pronunciation:
- Fast speech: The characters speak quickly, which can make it challenging to catch every word. Practicing the shadowing technique can help you adjust to different speeds and accents.
- Vowel reduction: Words like "what" and "you’re" are pronounced quickly and may not sound as clear as in slow speech. Proper practice will help you articulate these sounds more distinctly.
- Contractions: The frequent use of contractions (e.g., "I’m," "you’ll") may confuse learners. Make sure to practice these forms to sound more natural during conversations.
Incorporating these elements into your English speaking practice will not only boost your fluency but also prepare you for various speaking scenarios you might encounter, making you a more confident speaker. Engage with the material using the shadowspeaks method to reap the full benefits of this invigorating dialogue!
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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