Shadowing Practice: How is the weather today in English? - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, Anna.
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Wow, what a beautiful day, isn't it?
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Hi, Lisa.
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Yes, it's really sunny.
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I looked out my window this morning and smiled.
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The sky is so blue.
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I know.
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It's been raining so much this week.
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I'm happy to finally see the sun.
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How's the weather in your neighborhood?
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The same?
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Yes, it's the same here.
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Bright and sunny.
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I think it's around 25 degrees today.
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That's perfect weather.
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Not too hot, not too cold.
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Do you like warm weather or cooler weather more?
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I like warm weather for sure.
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It makes me feel more active and happy.
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What about you?
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Me too.
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Cold weather makes me want to stay in bed all day.
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I even wore my sunglasses today.
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It's not too hot, just warm and nice.
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Yeah, perfect weather to be outside.
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I was thinking of going for a walk.
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Do you usually go for a walk when it's sunny?
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I try to.
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It's a great way to enjoy the weather.
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Maybe we can get some iced coffee and walk around the park?
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Yes, that sounds perfect.
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Let's sit on a bench and enjoy the sunshine.
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The sun feels so good on the skin, doesn't it?
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It really does.
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I brought a book too.
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We can relax a little.
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It's such a peaceful day.
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You're right.
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It's quiet and calm today.
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No wind, no rain, just sun and blue skies.
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Do you think it'll stay like this all day?
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Hmm.
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I heard on the weather report that it might rain tomorrow again.
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Oh no, then we should really enjoy this weather while we can.
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Exactly.
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Let's make the most of today.
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Sunsets are so pretty after a sunny day, don't you think?
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Totally.
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I hope we can catch it later.
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Alright, let me grab my bag and sunglasses.
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Let's go.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “How is the weather today in English?”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: weather, sunny, warm, sun, walk. This video has 51 sentences and 303 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:37. The speaker talks fast, about 188 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 10 of its 51 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
sunny adjective/ˈsʌni/Featuring a lot of sunshine.
sunglasses nounTinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or other bright light, and may also be worn as a fashion accessory.
alright/ɔlˈɹaɪt/Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance; OK.
bench noun/ˈbɛnt͡ʃ/A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.
relax verb/ɹɪˈlæks/To make something loose.
sunshine noun/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
sunset noun/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/The moment each evening when the sun disappears below the western horizon.
quiet adjective/ˈkwaɪ̯.ət/With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
smile verb/ˈsmaɪl/To have (a smile) on one's face.
bright adjective/ˈbɹaɪ̯t/Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
calm adjective/kɑm/Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
grab verb/ˈɡɹæb/To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.
neighborhood noun/ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/The residential area near one's home.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordMeaning
look out verbTo be vigilant and aware often as an imperative to alert a person to danger.
walk around verbTo walk with no planned destination; to meander.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • How's the weather in your neighborhood?
  • Do you like warm weather or cooler weather more?
  • Do you usually go for a walk when it's sunny?
  • Do you think it'll stay like this all day?
  • Sunsets are so pretty after a sunny day, don't you think?

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as doesn't, don't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like sunny, sunglasses, alright.

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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