Shadowing Practice: I Finally Got a New Vlogging Camera | DJI Osmo Action 6 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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We're so tired from this much walking, so it's time for coffee.
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Okay, we got our coffee.
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This is a black Americano.
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Oh my God, look how green and quiet the street is.
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It feels so good to finally be sitting down.
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And since I'm here, I thought I might as well tell you what I've been using to film this vlog with, because it's not what I usually use.
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This is the DJI Osmo Action 6, and it just became my new favorite camera to film vlogs like this.
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I was so stoked when I received the package.
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I was surprised you can use this tiny little thing in so many different ways.
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So big thank you to DJI for sponsoring today's video and supporting my channel.
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Before this, I used to film all of my vlogs with my phone
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and if you've ever walked and talked while holding your phone horizontally, you know that's not easy.
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And no matter how hard you try or how steady your hand is, the video is always going to be shaky.
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But this camera has a very powerful internal stabilization called Rocksteady.
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So all that walking and talking from before, that was handheld.
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I literally take this camera with me everywhere now because of how light it is.
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It literally fits in my pocket, in my purse, and sometimes I even forget I have it on me.
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One of the things that I'm most excited about though is that it films in a square format, so I'm able to edit the same footage both horizontally and vertically.
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I can use it for short form content for tiktok for example
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and long form content for youtube it can film in 4k 60 fps
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so i'm not losing any quality
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and get this it films in slow motion at 120 fps in 4k
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or 240 fps in full hd
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and whoever's filming with their phone back camera you're gonna love this this thing has one screen in the front
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and one screen in the back
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so no matter how you're holding it you can always see yourself
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which is amazing when you're shooting alone
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and the record button instantly wakes the camera up
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so you start recording immediately in moments where a few seconds matter
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so today we walked through some coffee shops some busy streets
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some beaches some parks some really bright areas some really shaded areas
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and this camera has something no action camera has ever had
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before a variable aperture it goes from two to four
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which means it can adjust to different lighting conditions
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and give you much more control over the exposure
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and the depth of field and
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because we live in vancouver the next part is actually mandatory
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it is waterproof up to 20 meters without any case honestly
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i was terrified to dip this in water i thought something would go wrong
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but it didn't it worked perfectly so the fact
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that it might rain in 20 minutes doesn't scare me at all
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and for audio it pairs directly with dji wireless mics
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so dan can film me from very far away and the voice will still come through clean.
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Hi can you hear me or can you see me?
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It has a lot of different accessories like this extension rod
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that can reach up to 1 .5 meters which allows me to film in some very inaccessible areas.
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I love this mini extension rod too which is like a tripod
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that also expands and I can just put it down talk or do all my restaurant reviews.
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I also got this really cool selfie stick
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that has a record button on it and a built -in battery that extends your camera's runtime.
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I can also use this wrist strap on my bike.
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Just look at all these cool shots.
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Oh my god.
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Also I can use this backpack strap when I'm travel vlogging
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and I'm walking around and I have to check google maps all the time.
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So if you're thinking of getting this camera it is a hundred percent worth it.
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I'll leave their link in the description below.

Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

This vlog is perfect for english speaking practice and IELTS speaking practice because it uses casual, conversational language—just like you’d use in daily life. The speaker talks about a relatable topic (getting a new camera) with natural pauses, emotions, and real-world examples, making it ideal for shadow speak (repeating aloud to mimic rhythm and tone). You’ll learn to describe experiences, highlight product features, and express excitement—skills crucial for exams and everyday communication. Plus, the varied settings (coffee shops, streets, beaches) expose you to context-specific vocabulary.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

  • “I was so stoked when I received the package”: Uses past continuous + when to link two past actions. Practice this to describe reactions to events (e.g., “I was thrilled when I saw the results”).
  • “No matter how hard you try, the video is always shaky”: “No matter how” + adjective/clause to emphasize a condition. Useful for IELTS speaking to discuss challenges (e.g., “No matter how busy I am, I always study English”).
  • “It can film in 4K 60fps, so I’m not losing any quality”: “So” to show cause and effect. Replace with “therefore” for formality, but keep “so” for casual speech.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Watch out for these tricky words: “stabilization” (stress on “sta-BIL-i-za-tion,” not “sta-bi-li-ZA-tion”), “aperture” (pronounce “AP-er-cher,” not “a-PER-chur”), and “inaccessible” (break into “in-ak-SES-i-ble”). The speaker also uses casual contractions like “I’ve” and “it’s”—mimic these to sound natural. For shadowspeaks, focus on the rising intonation when asking questions (e.g., “Can you hear me?”) and the relaxed pace during descriptive parts.

Use this video to practice daily—pause, repeat, and record yourself. It’s a fun way to learn english with videos while mastering real-life speaking skills!

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →