Shadowing Practice: How to Argue in French (A2 | Conversations for Advanced Beginners) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello friends and welcome to another video of Easy French.
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Today...
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Wait, wait, wait.
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Why is it you start?
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Because it's the intro?
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Yes, but why you?
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That's a good question.
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Why you, Axel?
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Because it's me who says hello in the first place,
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and it's me who's the microphone.
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But I also want to say hello.
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Eh bien, say hello.
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Hello everyone!
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But it's weird, she says hello just after you.
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Is this so bad?
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Well, it's bad.
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The intro is wrong, we're going to lose all our subscribers and get to the job.
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We're going to start?
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Ok, it's only the 15th time.
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Ok, so we're going to go.
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Everyone ready?
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3, 2, 1...
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Bonjour everyone!
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Perfect!
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Not at all.
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I found it very professional.
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No, it's really amateur.
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Well, today we learn how to discuss French.
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And it can be very useful.
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Especially with you.
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Pardon?
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No, I didn't think I was a voice.
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To express his anger, we can say I'm not happy or,
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in feminine, I'm not happy.
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It's simple, clear and a little dramatic.
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We can also say It's an energy It's a mad or,
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in a more intense way,
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It's a me met out of me.
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And in familiar French, we can also hear It's so sad.
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For example, The bus is in retard, it's so sad.
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My neighbor sings at 3 hours in the morning, it's so sad.
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Someone has eaten my croissant, it's so sad.
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Axel, you saw my croissant?
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What croissant?
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The croissant that I just bought.
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It was just here.
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The croissant that was there?
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No, I didn't see anything.
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Axel, you have a beer on my mouth.
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Beer?
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But finally, what a story!
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It's a gloss!
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You gloss?
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You gloss?
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You gloss?
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It's very popular in Paris at this moment.
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I don't believe you.
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And I'm really not happy.
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You exaggerate.
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I don't touch anything.
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I don't exaggerate.
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Tell me the truth.
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You ate my croissant?
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No. You're sure?
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I could have a little taste.
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I was sure.
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You ate it.
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Maybe I ate it.
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But it was delicious.
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It was a very good choice.
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Axel, I'm really angry.
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I'm not happy.
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I'm not happy.
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I'm not happy.
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I'm not happy.
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It's really angry.
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I'm really angry.
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I don't believe you.
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Tell me the truth.
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I've never done anything.
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I've never seen anything.
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When we fight, we have to...
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What do you do, then?
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I continue the video, but we need to talk about the conversation course.
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Yes, it's true, you're right.
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So, if you want to practice your French French,
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we invite you to join our conversation course.
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Several times per week,
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we give a rendezvous to members of the Easy French community on Zoom to discuss the daily topics and sometimes the culture.
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We envoie the subject and a important vocabulary to advance
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so that those who want to prepare them can do it and be at a time to discuss the subject.
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For example, in this moment,
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the jeudi, we work on the poesie,
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so I envoie the poem to advance with a list of difficult words and their translations.
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And during the course, we discuss the poem and we train to read to the voice-out to work the pronunciation.
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And if they want to join us...
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Ah yes, if you want to join us,
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become a member of the conversation Mumbleship by the link easy-french.org.
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The link is in the description.
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When someone is angry against you,
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you can say ''It's not my fault'' description.
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Quand quelqu'un est fâché contre vous,
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vous pouvez dire « ce n'est pas de ma faute » ou « je n'ai pas fait exprès ».
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C'est une phrase très utilisée par les Français,
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par les enfants, comme par les adultes.
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On peut aussi dire « non,
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je n'ai rien fait ».
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Mais souvent, quand une personne dit ça, It's something she did!
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Helen, why did my phone break?
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I don't know.
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Ah yes!
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Oh, he's broken!
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It was normal for two minutes.
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Ah, yes?
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And now the lid is broken.
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It's really strange, this story.
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Why do you don't look at me?
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Do you think?
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Non, je n'ai rien fait.
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Tu as fait quelque chose ?
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Je n'ai rien fait.
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Tu es sûr ?
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Tu ne me mens pas ?
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Je ne te supporte plus.
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À vous.
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C'est ma faute.
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Ce n'est pas de ma faute.
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In France, the wrong way is a national sport.
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We say that someone is wrong when there is no doubt about the fact that he or she is lying,
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but that he continues to lie.
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Judith, you still forgot the subtitles for the last video.
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No, I never forgot anything.
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I never forget anything.
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Where are they?
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In my heart.
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You're mocking me?
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No, they're in my heart.
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It's poetic.
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It's not poetic, it's a problem.
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You exaggerate.
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Calm down, this is not the end of the world.
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I'm very calm.
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I've never been so calm.
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You're crying.
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Yes, I cry.
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I'm always supposed to remind you everything you need to do.
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That's not true.
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Stop!
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And the time you forgot the camera for the video?
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You're in a way of inventing everything.
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Well, let's talk about the subtitles and we'll talk more.
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Calm down. But I'm very calm.
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This is not the end of the world.
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Calme-toi !
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Mais je suis très calme.
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Ce n'est pas la fin du monde.
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Bref, n'en parlons plus.
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Parfois, après une dispute, il faut s'excuser.
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Pour s'excuser, on peut dire pardon ou je suis désolé.
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On can also say you're right.
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Even if it's very difficult,
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especially for the French, it allows you to finish a dispute.
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You can say that I broke your phone?
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Yes, sorry for your phone accident.
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Helen!
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Sorry for your phone.
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It's hard to say.
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But it's useful.
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Yes, you're right.
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I'm really sorry.
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I accept your excuses.
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And I forgive you.
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Can you excuse me?
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Pardon.
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Je suis désolé.
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Je suis vraiment désolé.
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Merci pour tes excuses.
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Je te pardonne.
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Bah, Judith, mais où est passée Hélène ?
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Elle est partie, Axel.
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Elle est encore très vexée.
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Elle n'a pas digéré cette histoire de croissant.
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Ah, it's a bad thing.
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I had to buy one for me to forgive.
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Well, you give it the next time.
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Okay, it's a bad thing.
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In any case, you've learned to talk to you in French.
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If this video has liked it,
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don't hesitate to like it,
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leave a comment and say goodbye.
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No, Axel, we say goodbye.
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Ok, good.
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See you next week?
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See you next week!

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will enhance your English speaking skills by exploring how to argue and express opinions effectively. Based on a conversational style inspired by a French language lesson, you will learn how to articulate your emotions clearly and dramatically in English. This exercise is particularly beneficial for advanced beginners who want to refine their ability to convey feelings during discussions. You will practice using phrases that can translate to arguing in English, allowing you to expand your vocabulary and gain confidence in your speaking abilities.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • I'm not happy - A straightforward way to express dissatisfaction.
  • It's so sad - Useful for highlighting disappointment in situations.
  • It's an energy - A unique expression that conveys frustration.
  • I've lost my... - Starting a complaint or argument by indicating loss.
  • Why is it you...? - A questioning phrase useful in discussions.
  • Mad - A colloquial term often used to describe anger.
  • It's driving me crazy - An intense way to express irritation.
  • Not at all - A phrase to disagree politely.

Practice Tips

As you work on your English speaking practice, consider utilizing a technique called shadow speech to improve your pronunciation and fluency. Start by listening to the transcript read aloud in a conversational tone, mimicking the speed and emotion. Here are some tips to enhance your practice:

  • Slow It Down: Begin by slowing the transcript down to listen carefully to each phrase. This will help you understand the nuances of pronunciation and intonation, crucial for conveying emotions in arguments.
  • Repeat Regularly: Go over the phrases multiple times. Repeat them in your own words to build familiarity and confidence in your speaking ability.
  • Use a Mirror: Practice speaking in front of a mirror. This technique can help in observing your facial expressions and body language while arguing, making your delivery more impactful.
  • Record Yourself: Record your shadowing sessions so you can listen back and identify areas where you might need to improve your pronunciation.
  • Engage with a Partner: If possible, practice these phrases with a friend or language partner. Role-playing arguments can simulate real conversational settings and further bolster your skills.

By incorporating these strategies into your learning routine, you can significantly improve your English pronunciation and gain confidence in English speaking practice, ultimately mastering the art of argumentation in English as you learn English with YouTube.

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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