Shadowing Practice: Homebody in New York | An introvert's ideal way of recharging after a busy week is eating alone - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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oh me oh
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you I'm
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about to take the boys on their morning walk.
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Literally summertime now.
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I get a lot of sunspots and I'm really trying to avoid getting sunspots.
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I had my mom send me sun patches.
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I've never used this before.
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Ooh, it's very cooling.
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So much around this area.
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I've seen like clear ones, which are very intriguing.
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So when I go to Kremex, I might buy those.
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Very nice.
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I look ridiculous, but I'm only just going for a walk.
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You bet I'm going to take these with me on my bachelorette trip because I'm not trying to get any sun damage.
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I'm going to wear like big glasses.
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Ready to go?
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I'm going to have this cup.
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It is
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a beautiful day in New York City.
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We are by Columbus Circle.
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I am on my way to the Mandarin Oriental for afternoon tea.
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Sounds so bougie.
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Yuyan got invited and she invited me to join it with her.
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So, very lucky.
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Thank you.
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This is insane view.
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Even after living here for so many years,
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it's like, I still think it's so nice.
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imagine he lives at one of these buildings up here oh my god this building is
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so tall i'm so happy all the highlights
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stopping by the lawyer's store to see photos of myself That's funny.
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This is cool.
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Do the same pose.
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A little matcha set and candle to create a little ambiance for our chit chat.
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Cheers while I do my nails.
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A year prior to getting engaged,
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I have just been getting monthly gel nails in preparation for a little surprise.
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And I didn't take a single break.
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It really did a number on the quality of my nails.
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I'm taking a little break.
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And honestly, I kind of like just the look of bare nails right now.
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I am putting on like a very light clear coat on
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my nails just to make them look a little shiny and put together.
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So I'm going to chat with you guys while I do my nails.
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One thing that I get asked a lot is adult friendships
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and particularly women friendships are some of the hardest things to navigate but also the best thing ever.
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I used to feel disappointed in certain friends who I thought
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didn't show up for me the way I showed up for them.
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And I realized I was expecting every friendship to show up in the same exact way.
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The most important lesson that I learned in therapy,
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not every friend is meant to fill every bucket in your life.
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You have your fun friends who might show up for parties,
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and then you have your ride or dies,
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you would vent to them,
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and maybe you have work friends who you talk about all things work.
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I realized I can't expect my fun party friend to show up the same way as my ride or die friend.
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There are just like different types of friends,
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which was something that I had to learn,
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and none of that makes the friendship less valuable and understanding
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that has given me so much mental peace and a lot better relationships.
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So these are the valuable things that I learned in therapy and as always,
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And the good thing about clear nails is that once they start chipping away,
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it's not like so obvious.
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That drives me nuts.
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So, I love that.
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We are in the Hampsteads for the weekend.
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We're on like a couples trip with Yuyin and Nicole.
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I'm excited later for dinner because we're going to be making cream barbecue.
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Oh my god.
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I'm so tired.
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Well the house is nice in the daytime.
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I like these like, big windows.
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There is one right here.
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Hello! windows.
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Hello!
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Where are we?
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SAG Harbor.
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We just drove down to the village.
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Gonna grab something to eat.
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The boys are golfing.
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So we're just gonna grab something to eat and then head home.
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oh my gosh oh my gosh nice
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so hard so hard so hard so hard so hard so hard so hard
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Ahhhh It's a feast Yeah!
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Wow Heyy Heyy Heyy
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Heyy Heyy Heyy Heyy
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Heyy Heyy Heyy Heyy Heyy Heyy Heyy Yeah.
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Need a two on session.
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So we're gonna darken up the color a little bit.
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It's gotten very light.
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It's good!
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It has been raining all weekend long,
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which I'm not mad about.
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But I have the house to myself,
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so I'm going to make myself something to eat.
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And I am just going to be a couch potato for the rest of the day.
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I'm gonna make some radish kimchi real quick.
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Okay.
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I'm gonna salt it.
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Put sugar, but I'm not gonna put sugar.
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Instead, I'm gonna put corn syrup.
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While we wait for the radish,
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I'm going to mince up some garlic.
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And then before you know it,
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All this water came out of the radish,
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so I'm gonna drain it.
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So this is our radish now.
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I squeezed out all the water.
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Now I'm gonna put some think this is like shrimp paste.
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Add a little bit.
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I feel like it really does make kimchi taste better.
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Then I add my garlic.
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Then I'm going to add all my green onions.
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Delicious!
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And the beauty of this kimchi is that you can eat it right away.
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Mmmmm.
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That's perfection.
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Now I'm going to build,
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did I even tell you guys what I'm making?
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I'm just making bibimbap.
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I tell you guys this all the time,
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but eating bibimbap in a silver bowl makes bibimbap taste so much better.
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I don't know what it is.
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I don't make the rules.
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My chador, my beef brisket, fresh kimchi.
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And then an egg, a little bit of gochujang.
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Drizzle some sesame oil on top.
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And this is my little snack.
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It is midday.
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It's like 3 p.m.
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Gonna become a couch potato for the rest of the day.
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Hey!
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Does anyone else always fall asleep when they're watching a show with their significant other?
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I don't know what it is,
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But whenever I am watching a show
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or like a movie with Blair Salsaman I fall asleep like 10 minutes into the movie
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or show and then now you just just mix it all up All right taste this Delicious
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I'm gonna have to show you what I'm gonna do.
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Okay, let's go.
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Ahhhh.
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Let's go.
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Thank you.
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I'm gonna have to go.
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I'm gonna have to go.
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I'm gonna have to go.
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Oh, I'm gonna have to go.
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I'm gonna have to go.
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Alright.
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Oh, yeah.
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I love you.
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I love you.
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Wow We
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had to do this for a while Is that our last time?
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Wow.
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Wow.
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Wow.
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Wow.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English through engaging content based on a YouTube video about enjoying solitary activities in New York City. As you follow along, you'll experience the casual nature of conversational English, which will help enhance your understanding and fluency. This session is tailored for those looking to improve English pronunciation and engage in effective English speaking practice, which is essential for mastering conversational skills, particularly in contexts like the IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Homebody - a person who prefers staying at home rather than going out.
  • Recharge - to restore energy, often by taking a break or relaxing.
  • Afternoon tea - a light meal typically served in the late afternoon, often including tea and snacks.
  • Bachelorette trip - a celebration for a woman who is about to get married, often involving a getaway with friends.
  • Sun damage - harm caused to the skin from prolonged exposure to sunlight.
  • Ambiance - the character and atmosphere of a place.
  • Gel nails - manicure technique using gel polish for a long-lasting finish.
  • Adult friendships - relationships between adults that often require negotiation and understanding.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique with this video transcript, first familiarize yourself with the content. Listen to the audio multiple times to capture the natural flow and intonation of speech. Pay close attention to how the speaker expresses thoughts and emotions, immersing yourself in the rhythm of the conversation.

Here are some focused shadow speaking tips to help you improve your English pronunciation:

  • Start by watching a segment of the video without sound, focusing on the visuals.
  • Next, activate the audio and repeat phrases immediately after hearing them; this will reinforce your memory and rhythm.
  • Practice in short bursts; select a couple of sentences to shadow, then gradually increase the length as you grow more comfortable.
  • Utilize a mirror to observe your facial expressions and mouth movements, helping to enhance your speaking clarity.
  • Finally, record yourself speaking and listen for areas of improvement to refine your English speaking practice.

By consistently applying these methods, you can effectively enhance your conversational skills and prepare for situations like IELTS speaking practice, where clear and confident communication is key.

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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