Shadowing Practice: How to Practice English Every Day and Speak Confidently | Easy Tips for Beginners - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi friends, welcome back to Daily English Talk.
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Hey everyone, I'm Tom and this is Lily and we are your English learning friends.
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If you are new here, welcome to the family.
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We are so happy you found us.
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Every single day we help you speak English with more confidence.
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If you want the transcripts,
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vocabulary, and
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slow audio versions, check the Join button below.
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Today's topic is so important.
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We are talking about how to practice English every day and speak confidently.
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Fast.
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Learn fast.
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I love that word.
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Yes!
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And if this is your first time here, welcome to the family.
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We create a new English podcast every single day.
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Every single day.
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So hit that subscribe button right now.
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Don't wait. Do it.
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We have 9 ,200 amazing people in this family already, and today you are joining us.
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We are so happy you are here.
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Okay, Lily, are we ready?
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Because I am very ready.
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You are always very ready, Tom.
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That is true.
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That is very true.
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Okay, before we start today's lesson, I have a question for you.
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Ooh, a question.
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I love this part.
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this week while practicing his English.
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Do you want to know what he did?
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Lily, no. Comment below.
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Write "Yes, tell me" and we will tell you at the end of the episode.
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OK, fine.
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But I will say it was not that bad.
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It was pretty bad.
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Moving on.
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Tom, can I ask you something? Of course.
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What's up?
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How do you practice English every day?
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Oh, great question.
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Every morning I listen to English podcasts.
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like this one.
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Like this one.
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Good answer.
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And I talk to myself in English in the shower.
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You talk to yourself in the shower?
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Every day, I say things like, "Good morning, Tom.
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Today is a great day." That is actually really smart.
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Thank you.
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I think so too.
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What else do you do?
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I read signs when I walk outside.
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Bus stop, coffee shop, restaurant menu.
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I read everything in English.
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Oh, I do that too.
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I read the menu at cafes, even when I already know what I want.
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Ha ha ha, me too!
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I always order the same thing, but I still read the whole menu.
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Because it's practice.
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Exactly, everything is practice.
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Okay, let's talk about grammar for a moment.
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Today's grammar point is simple but very useful.
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It's the present simple, Kents, for habits and routines.
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Yes, we use present simple to talk about things we do every day, every week, things we do regularly.
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Like practicing English!
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Exactly.
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Let me show you the structure.
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It's easy.
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Listen.
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Are you ready?
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Here we go!
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I practice English every day.
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I listen to podcasts every morning.
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She reads English books at night.
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He watches English videos on YouTube.
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Did you hear the pattern?
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The verb is simple: practice, listen, read, watch.
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no ing, no will, Just the simple form.
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Tom, can you make a sentence?
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Yes.
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I talk to myself in the shower every morning.
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Perfect and very personal.
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Thank you.
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I try.
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Now you try.
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Pause the video, make your own sentence.
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Use "I practice English every day" by...
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Tell us your sentence in the comments.
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We read every single one.
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We really do.
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Okay, now let's talk about real tips, real habits, things you can start today to practice English every day and speak more confidently.
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We have eight tips for you.
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Eight!
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Tip number one.
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This is my favorite tip, and yes, it's the shower thing.
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Tell them the story, Tom.
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OK, OK.
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So last Tuesday morning, I am in the shower, and I am practicing my English.
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I say, "Good morning.
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Today I will eat breakfast.
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I will eat eggs and toast." Sounds normal so far.
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And then I walk out of the bathroom, and my roommate is standing there drinking coffee, looking at me.
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Oh, no. He says, Tom?
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Who were you talking to?
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and I say, myself.
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English.
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And he says, "For how long?" And I say, "About 15 minutes." 15 minutes?
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He didn't say anything.
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He just walked away.
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That is amazing.
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But my English got better, so worth it.
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Talking to yourself is great practice.
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You are not embarrassed.
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There's no pressure.
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You can make mistakes.
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It's safe.
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Safe and private it except when your roommate is there try this today
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when you wake up say good morning my name is and say your name today is and say the day.
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Simple.
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Repeat after me.
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Good morning!
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Today is a great day to practice English!
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Say it out loud.
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Don't be shy.
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Tip number two: Change your phone language to English.
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This one is powerful.
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I did this two years ago, and at first it was scary.
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I didn't understand everything.
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What happened?
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The first day, I couldn't find my settings.
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I was looking for… I don't know the word in English… the place where you change the brightness.
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Display settings?
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Yes!
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minutes looking.
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10 minutes just for brightness.
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That's so good!
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But after one week, I knew every word: home screen, lock screen, notifications, battery, storage, all of it.
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Because you see those words 100 times a day.
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Exactly.
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Repetition is the key.
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You don't study it, you just see it over and over.
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So today, go to your phone settings, change the language, be brave!
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And if you get lost, just Google it in English.
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Good tip inside a tip.
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Tip number 3: Watch English videos with English subtitles.
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Not your own language subtitles, English subtitles.
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This is very important.
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When you read your own language, your brain is lazy.
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It stops listening.
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Your brain says, "Oh, I understand the subtitles.
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I don't need to listen." Yes, lazy brain.
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But English subtitles?
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Your brain works.
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You listen and you read at the same time.
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Double practice.
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I have a fun story about this.
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Last year, I was watching an American cooking show with English subtitles.
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Oh, what show?
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I don't remember the name, but there was a chef and he said, this dish is to die for.
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Oh, to die for, that's an expression.
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I know that now, but at the time I was terrified.
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You were scared?
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I started laughing.
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I paused the video and I called my friend.
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I said, "Someone is going to die in this cooking show." Lily!
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My friend said, "Lily, no. It means the food is very, very delicious." To die for.
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It means something is so good you would die for it.
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I learned that expression very fast.
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I will never forget it.
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That's the power of watching.
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Real English.
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Real expressions.
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Start with 10 minutes a day.
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Just 10 minutes.
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You can do it.
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Tip #4: Very Important.
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When you see a new word, say it out loud.
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Don't just read it in your head.
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Your mouth needs to practice too.
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Your brain knows a word, but your mouth doesn't.
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This is so true.
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I know so many words that I can read and understand, but when I try to say them, Nothing comes out your mouth freezes.
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It does it freezes the word is inside my brain, but it can't get to my mouth The word is like let me out.
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Let me out.
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Yes exactly like that So
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when you learn a new word today say it three times
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out loud Let's practice right now repeat after us ready confident say it Confident.
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I feel confident.
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Practice.
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I practice English every day.
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Speak.
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I speak English.
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Yes!
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Did you say it out loud?
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Good!
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That is how you build speaking confidence.
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Say it.
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Feel it.
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Believe it, I speak English.
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Tip number five.
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Use English in the kitchen.
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The kitchen?
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Yes.
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When you cook, name everything in English.
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The things around you.
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Like a walking dictionary.
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Exactly.
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Point at things.
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Say the word.
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Spoon.
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Fork plate.
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Cup, fridge, stove.
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Oh, this is fun.
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I did something like this.
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Tell us.
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Okay, so one evening I was making dinner and I decided to label everything in my kitchen with sticky notes in English.
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I love that idea.
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I put a note on the fridge that says fridge, a note on the door that says door, a note on my cup that says cup.
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Very organized, Tom.
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And then my mom called me on video and she saw all my sticky notes.
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What did she say?
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She said, "Tom, are you okay?
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Why are labels on everything?" And I said, "I'm practicing English, Mom !" And she said,
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"Tom, you are not five years old." Your mom.
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But it worked!
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I still remember every word.
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Sticky notes are a fantastic idea.
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Put them everywhere.
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Kitchen, bedroom, bathroom.
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Learn the words around you first.
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Tip #6: Find one person to practice English with.
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Just one.
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You don't need ten people, just one friend.
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One person who wants to practice English, too.
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You can meet online.
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There are many apps, many websites, many communities.
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or maybe someone at school.
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at work, in your neighborhood.
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And here is the key: make a rule when you are together only English.
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Only English.
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No cheating.
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No sneaking in your own language because it's easier.
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Tom and I do this sometimes when we record.
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We only speak English.
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Yes, even when it's hard, even when I forget a word.
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What do you do when you forget a word?
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I describe it.
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I say, "The thing you used to..." and I describe the object.
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Yes, that is real English skill.
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When you can describe something you don't know the word for, you are speaking.
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You're not just memorizing, you're communicating.
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Find your English partner.
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Practice together.
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Make mistakes together laugh together.
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And comment below if you want an English practice partner.
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Our community will help you.
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Tip number seven: Keep a small English journal.
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A journal?
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Like a diary?
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Yes, but very simple.
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Every day write three sentences in English.
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Just three, not thirty.
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Three!
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Today I ate rice.
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The weather is hot.
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I feel tired.
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That's it.
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Three sentences every day for one year.
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That is 1 ,095 sentences.
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And after six months, read your old sentences.
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You will see how much you have improved.
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That is so motivating!
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I have a journal story.
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When I started my journal, my first sentence was, "Today I am happy." That's sweet!
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Every single day.
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Today I am happy for three weeks.
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The same sentence?
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Because it was the only sentence I knew, and I was always happy, so it was true.
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Valid.
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Very valid.
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But after three weeks, I wrote, "Today I am happy because I ate a big bowl of noodles
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and the noodles were warm and delicious." Look at that improvement!
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Three weeks!
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The sentences grow, your English grows too.
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Tip number eight.
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And this is maybe the most important one.
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What is it?
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Celebrate your small progress.
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Every day.
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Aww, I love this one.
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When you learn one new word today, celebrate.
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Say, "I did it!
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I learned a word today !" When you say one sentence in English and someone understands you, celebrate.
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When you watch an English video and understand one sentence, Celebrate!
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Many people stop studying English because they think they are not good enough.
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They think, "I am too slow.
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My English is bad." But they forget how far they have come.
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You are here right now, listening to English, understanding English.
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That is already amazing.
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You are already practicing.
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You are already improving.
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Right now, this moment.
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And we are so proud of you.
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We are genuinely proud of you.
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Every day after this video, do something to celebrate.
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Eat your favorite snack, tell yourself,
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"I am learning, I am growing." And subscribe to this channel because we celebrate with you every single day.
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OK, let's review: 8 Tips to Practice English Every Day and Speak Confidently.
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Tip 1: Talk to yourself in English, in the shower, in the kitchen, anywhere.
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Tip 3: Watch English videos with English subtitles.
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Tip 4: Say new words out loud, three times.
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Tip 5: Use English in the kitchen.
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Name everything.
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Tip 6: Find one English -speaking partner.
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Tip 7: Write three sentences in English every day keep a journal
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and tip 8 celebrate your small progress every single day
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which tip is your favorite tell us in the comments write your favorite number one to eight let's see
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which is the most popular That's all for today, everyone.
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Thank you so much for watching.
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You are amazing.
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Seriously.
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Every day you show up to learn.
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That takes courage.
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Keep going.
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Don't stop.
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One day, one tip, one sentence at a time.
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And we will be here tomorrow with a brand new lesson, because we post every single day.
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So subscribe if you haven't yet, hit the notification bell, and we will see you tomorrow.
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Bye for now.
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Bye.
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And remember, one large coffee, not one pregnant coffee.
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Goodbye, everyone.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?
The video "How to Practice English Every Day and Speak Confidently" provides invaluable insights for English learners at any level. Engaging with this content helps you not only grasp the language better but also boosts your confidence in speaking. As Tom and Lily share their personal experiences, they emphasize the importance of daily practice—an essential element in language retention. By following their tips, you can develop a routine that establishes a natural rhythm to your speaking skills. This consistent practice will enable you to converse with ease and join the community of over 9,200 learners who are on their journey towards fluent English. Embracing their engaging approach can transform your speaking ability, making it more authentic and confident.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the video, a few key structures stand out that can effectively enhance your English conversation skills:
- Present Simple Tense: "Every morning I listen to English podcasts." This structure is used to express habitual actions, indicating that daily practices are central to improvement.
- Questions for Engagement: "Can I ask you something?" This conversational technique invites response, essential in interactive dialogue.
- Positive Affirmations: "Today is a great day." Such expressions can help build confidence and create a positive mindset for learning.
- Use of Imperatives: "Hit that subscribe button." This direct command can enhance your speaking clarity when prompting others to take action.
These structures offer a practical framework that you can implement in your daily conversations. By incorporating them into your practice routine, especially with tools like a shadowing app or a shadow speak strategy, you will see marked improvements in your fluency.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As you practice speaking, it's essential to be aware of certain pronunciation challenges listeners might encounter. Here are a few tips based on the video content:
- Words with unclear vowels: Pay close attention to the way "podcasts" is pronounced. Ensure you clearly articulate both syllables to avoid confusion.
- Linking Sounds: In phrases like "talk to myself," listen for how the words blend together. This technique mirrors the natural flow of conversational English and is crucial for improving your English pronunciation.
- Word Stress: When the speakers emphasize certain words, like "every" and "day," notice which syllables are stressed. Proper stress in your speech can enhance clarity and comprehension.
By practicing these tricky pronunciations through shadowing exercises using a shadowing site, you can fine-tune your accent and ensure your speech sounds more natural. By mastering these elements, you'll be well on your way to speaking English confidently!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have improved · have come |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | were you talking · was looking · was watching |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | stops listening · started laughing · stop studying |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most important · the most popular |
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.