Shadowing Practice: How to bake a cake in English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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To bake a cake, you first need to break the eggs.
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Break.
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Okay.
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What are you doing?
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You said, break the eggs.
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Break them gently.
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Oh, you mean crack the eggs.
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Crack the eggs.
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Crack.
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Hi guys.
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My name is Giovanna and in this video, I will teach you English while baking a delicious cake.
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Come with me.
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Why can't I say break?
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Because break is used for when something is fully damaged.
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snapped or in pieces like a broken plate or bone.
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Oh, I think it's better if we take a look at the receipt.
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This one?
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What for?
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No, I mean the...
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Oh, you mean the recipe, the instructions for making the cake.
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If you say receipt, you're talking about a document showing proof of payment.
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Okay, here.
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To make a strawberry cake, the recipe says we need one cup of water.
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Bye.
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one cup of water Thank you.
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Check.
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1 /3 cup of vegetable oil.
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1 /3 cup.
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This is 1 /3 cup.
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vegetable oil and three eggs okay but first we need to put oil in this thing grease the pan
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Grease the pan.
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Okay.
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check check now i will heat the oven to 350 degrees
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fahrenheit farin what fahrenheit fahrenheit fahrenheit is a temperature scale used mainly in the united states
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and a few other countries it's different from celsius
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which is more common in most parts of the world 350 degrees fahrenheit equals about 180 degrees Celsius,
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if that's more familiar.
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Oh, Fahrenheit Celsius.
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Got it.
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Now use that mixer thing to mix everything.
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This is a stand mixer.
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stand mixer because it stands by itself.
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So I will mix the ingredients using my stand mixer.
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So mix the ingredients and put the cake mess in the other things.
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You mean add the cake mix?
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This is the cake mix.
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I will also add the oil. and the water.
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Thank you.
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The recipe says to beat it in the mixer on medium speed for a few minutes.
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What's that thing?
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A tablet?
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It's called the iFlytech AI Note Air 2 and I use it for everything.
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Taking notes,
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scanning documents and writing.
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I even scanned the cake recipe from the box, and now I can cross out each step as I go.
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wow i think my students also need something like this it's wonderful
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if you want to make your life much easier i have
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placed the link to iflytech ai note air 2 in the
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description below big thanks to iflytech for sponsoring this video let's mix the ingredients on medium speed for two minutes
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Great!
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What is the next step in this recipe?
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Put the mess in the baking pan?
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Mass.
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Mass is like the weight of something and also the name of the main service in the Catholic Church.
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If you're talking about this, this is the batter.
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Batter.
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Okay.
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Cake batter is the wet mixture you get after mixing all the ingredients.
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It's what you pour into the pan before baking the cake.
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Okay, and now?
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Now I have to preheat the oven.
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Preheat?
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I have to heat the oven before putting the cake in.
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Oh, for some minutes, right?
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For a few minutes, actually.
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Some minutes is not an amount of time, but a noun phrase.
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For example, others, but you can say "bake the cake for some minutes".
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Okay, and how many time to bake it?
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You should say how long should we bake it for?
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How long should we bake it for?
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According to this chart, it depends on the size of our baking pan.
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My pan is 13 by 9 inches or about 33 by 23 If you use centimeters instead of inches,
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So we have to cook it for 26 to 31 minutes?
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Correct.
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But before you remove the cake, you have to put a stick in.
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Stick?
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This?
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Whoa!
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No, I mean those things we use to clean the teeth.
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Oh, a toothpick.
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Yes, insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
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Okay.
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It's still under baked.
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Yeah, let's wait a bit more.
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I think it's ready now.
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Put on some gloves and grab it.
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Oh.
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uh okay um no no no no i mean those gloves
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for for food oh not gloves um oven mitts oven mitts okay
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wow now we need to put the cover cover uh this no the delicious cover on it oh uh the the
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This is the frosting.
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It's made with whipped cream.
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Remember that frosting is only for thick spreads like whipped cream.
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But you can call anything that goes on top of the cake the topping.
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Okay, let's put the frosting.
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If you use the verb put, you need to have a preposition.
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Like, let's put the frosting on the cake.
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Let's put the frosting on the cake.
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It won't make sense if you don't use a preposition.
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You can also say "frost the cake".
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Frost the cake.
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I'm frosting the cake.
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Frosting the cake.
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Oh, it's so delicious.
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Yeah, you can say it's yummy. So good.
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Yummy, tasty, delicious.
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Why practice speaking with this video?
This video, "How to bake a cake in English," offers an engaging way to improve your English speaking skills while learning to bake. By following along with Giovanna, you not only pick up culinary vocabulary but also practice conversational skills essential for everyday interactions. Baking is an enjoyable activity that naturally involves following instructions and talking about the steps, making it a perfect scenario for IELTS speaking practice. As you engage with the content, you can mimic Giovanna's phrases and intonation, enhancing your ability to express yourself accurately and confidently.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
In this video, several key English structures and expressions can help you expand your vocabulary and usage:
- Imperatives: Words like "break," "mix," and "grease" serve as commands in cooking, teaching how to give directions. For example, "Break the eggs" shows how to use the imperative form effectively.
- Simple Present Tense: Giovanna frequently uses the simple present tense to describe actions, such as "I will teach you" and "This is a stand mixer." This structure is crucial for making general statements.
- Asking for Clarification: The exchange, "Oh, you mean the recipe," provides a practical conversational tool for learners. Understanding how to ask for clarification is vital for effective communication.
- Temperature Units: The video discusses Fahrenheit and Celsius, introducing learners to different measurement systems and their relevance in everyday contexts.
Common Pronunciation Traps
Several words and phrases in the video may present pronunciation challenges for English learners:
- “Break” vs. “Crack”: The distinction between these two verbs can be confusing. The video emphasizes the proper usage; practicing these words through shadow speech can help you master their pronunciation.
- “Grease”: This term is essential in cooking and can be mispronounced. Focus on the long 'ee' sound and practice it repetitively to ensure clarity.
- Fahrenheit: This temperature scale might be tricky due to its length and the 'n' sound. Macro-pronunciation techniques, such as shadowing technique, can be particularly useful in achieving proficiency.
By employing these speaking and pronunciation strategies, you can significantly improve your English pronunciation while enjoying the delicious art of baking. Don't hesitate to repeat lines and engage in shadow speak to boost your confidence and fluency in English communication.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should say · should we bake |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to break · need to put · have to preheat |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will teach · will heat · will mix |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're talking · I'm frosting |
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.