Shadowing Practice: How to Strip Wire Jacket for Electricians - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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all right hey everyone Riley here for becoming an electrician.com in
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all right hey everyone Riley here for becoming an electrician.com in
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this video I want to talk to you about how to strip the jacket off of your wire
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so this is like house wire your NMD 90 okay
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now I just released a video about my favorite knife as
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an electrician I like an exacto knife as I said a
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knife is one of those things that's always up for debate
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with electricians you got to be very careful with an X-Acto knife
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and I'll show you how to be careful and how to strip your wire very well in this video okay.
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So before we get into the video definitely check out my free book I have for you guys as Apprentice Electricians.
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Just go to becominganelectrician.com forward slash subscribe and you can download my free book for Apprentice Electricians okay.
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So the first thing to say before you strip your wire
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so again let's say we are in a residential setting imagine my hand is a stud.
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What you want to do is you want to have a service loop okay.
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So what this is is if anything happens to your wire,
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so for example, imagine this is in the box,
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if the drywaller comes and nicks it with their router,
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you are able to pull the wire into the box, okay?
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So you always wanna have a service loop.
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You don't wanna have a huge service loop like this,
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but you just wanna have just a little service loop, okay?
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So again, imagine my hand is the stud,
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and you have a little service loop,
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and then what I would do is,
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let's say this is the box,
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I wanna strip from there, okay?
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So I keep my thumb here,
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and then again, I'm gonna take my X-Acto knife.
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Now again, this one is brand new,
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so I gotta be very careful, because it's very sharp.
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But the golden rule is do not put it out super far.
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So something like this, okay?
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Now, when I do this,
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I am not putting it through the wire.
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I am scoring the wire, okay?
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So from here, and so what I do is I put my two fingers underneath,
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I put my thumb about here,
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it allows me to guide,
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and again, I am just gently scoring it, very, very gently, okay?
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So I'm not going through.
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So this right here is called the jacket.
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Inside the jacket is the conductors, okay?
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And then as soon as I get to the end,
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that is where you can put your knife in and you cut, all right?
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But what this is going to do is check this out.
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So when you pull it,
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it's going to go very, very easy, okay?
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And then what I would do is you just do this, okay?
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So again, always be careful of your fingers,
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but if this was stapled to a stud,
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cut it, it wouldn't fall, okay?
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Because it would have been stapled to a stud.
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So the wire is just dangling there.
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Now you can easily just put this into a box.
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Okay.
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And so that's it, right?
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You have your little service loop,
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you've stripped it, you put it into the box and that is how I strip a NMD wire.
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Okay.
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With an exacto knife, you gently score it that way you are not compromising the wire at all up here.
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And once you get down there,
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you can put your knife in,
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you go a little harder and cut through,
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then you can just pull the jacket away.
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And so there you guys go.
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So that's how you strip wire.
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So again, check out my other video about my favorite knife as an electrician.
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It's this Milwaukee.
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It's an 18 millimeter snap knife.
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It was always just really nice in my side pocket.
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You got to be really careful because they are very sharp.
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A lot of electricians, like I said,
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everyone has their own opinions when it comes to knives.
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But this is what I have always enjoyed in my 10 years of being an electrician.
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You just got to be careful.
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And if you are careful,
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I know what you're doing.
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It allows you to strip your wire really easy.
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It also allows you to be really versatile when you have to cut other things on the job site,
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such as like if you know,
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if you get a delivery and and stuff like that okay
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so that's how you strip wire
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if you guys have any questions you guys can leave your comments below
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and again don't forget about my free book I have for
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you guys you can download it by going to becoming an
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electrician comm forward slash subscribe it is a book for apprentice electricians teaching you some valuable tips
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when I was becoming a journeyman okay thanks for checking out the video I'll talk to you in the next one
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively practice your English speaking skills by watching and shadowing a video related to wire jacket stripping for electricians. By focusing on the specific instructional content provided in the video, you will enhance your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and develop practical language skills related to a technical profession. This exercise not only supports your IELTS speaking practice but also boosts your confidence in English speaking practice through real-world applications.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Strip wire jacket - The process of removing the protective outer layer of electrical wire.
  • X-Acto knife - A precision knife used for cutting and scoring materials.
  • Service loop - A small loop of wire to provide flexibility and accommodate movement or damage.
  • Score the wire - To make a shallow cut in the wire jacket without cutting through it.
  • Conductors - The internal wires that carry electricity.
  • Drywaller - A person who installs drywall, which may pose risks to electrical wires during construction.
  • Stud - A vertical framing member in walls that supports the structure.
  • Box - An enclosure where electrical connections are made and housed.

Practice Tips

To maximize your language learning experience and practice your shadow speech, consider the following tips while viewing the video:

  • Watch the video multiple times. On your first watch, focus on understanding what the instructor is saying. During subsequent watches, pay closer attention to the individual words and pronunciation.
  • Utilize the shadowing technique by repeating phrases immediately after the speaker. Try to mimic their tone and pace to improve your fluency. This aligns perfectly with learn English with YouTube, as it allows you to engage with content that interests you.
  • Take note of any unfamiliar terms from the key vocabulary section. Look them up and practice using them in different sentences to expand your vocabulary.
  • Record yourself practicing the phrases. Listening to your pronunciation can help you identify areas for improvement and track your progress over time.
  • Engage with other learners by discussing your thoughts on the video or the topic. This can be done in online forums or study groups, enhancing your overall English speaking practice.

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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