Shadowing Practice: I Had To Escape My Mother - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I was sitting on the sofa.
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And my mom comes home from work.
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started complaining and yelling at me about how she has to do all the work
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and how she has to take care of the whole house.
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And so I started doing the kitchen and cleaning up, doing the dishwasher.
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While I was doing so, she kept yelling at me about stuff, asking me if my sister is telling her more fairy tales about her
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and her boyfriend that me and my sister both don't like.
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At some point, she stomped into her room, started screaming, throwing things around, and it was nighttime.
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We were supposed to be quiet because we live in an apartment complex.
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Her boyfriend was trying to calm her down, and I was crying of course.
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Her boyfriend was asking me, "Are you okay?" and I'm like, "How am I supposed to be okay?" when she always screams at me
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so at one point i went into my room her boyfriend
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kept trying to calm her down talking to me through my
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door at one point i had enough i opened the door
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and he was saying she needs you right now can't you see
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that she's not doing well at all i'm like no she doesn't need me she hates me
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and why would she scream at me like
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that why would she treat me like that
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and he kept trying to convince me that she needed me
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and that she was the victim because my mother has a victim complex she's a
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my mom came out and started screaming at me again her boyfriend kept interrupting me
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and my mother
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while we were talking trying to get us to lower our voice trying to get us to shut up
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and he was like all right i'll go away
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and i was like yeah go away and then i pushed him
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and my mom lost it she threw a glass on the floor right in front of me i was afraid
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that our cats might get cut by the glass on the floor and threatened me saying, "If you're ever gonna be disrespectful to my boyfriend again,
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I will beat the out of you." And she went and said, "Listen, if you wanna leave,
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you can leave but never come back." I waited until my mom and her boyfriend were in her room.
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I went and got a suitcase, started packing bags, and then I texted my sister and my cousin, SOS, I'm leaving.
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I'm not staying here anymore.
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10 minutes after I left and I was sitting at the bus stop, my mother tried calling me, but I ignored her.
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I blocked her on everything.
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My cousin and her grandpa picked me up in the middle of the night.
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And now I live with my aunt in a new apartment away from my mother.
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It's the best for me, even though my mother still asks if I'm okay.
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They always say I'm totally fine, even though I don't feel fine at all.
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I'm just glad I'm away from her.
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And if anyone is struggling at their home, please tell a friend.
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Please get out of there.
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I did it and so can you.
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You're not alone.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, learners will practice English speaking skills through shadowing techniques by listening to a real-life experience regarding family dynamics and emotional challenges. The transcript discusses themes of conflict, communication, and personal resilience. By engaging in shadowspeak—repeating what you hear to mimic pronunciation and intonation—learners can improve their language fluency as well as their understanding of emotional expressions in conversation.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Escape: To get away from a place or situation.
- Complaining: Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
- Stomped: To walk with heavy steps, often due to anger.
- Victim complex: A psychological condition where a person feels like a victim constantly.
- Pack a suitcase: To prepare for traveling by placing clothes and personal items in a bag.
- SOS: A distress signal asking for help, often used in emergencies.
- Ignore: To deliberately not pay attention to someone or something.
- Resilience: The ability to recover from difficulties or challenges.
Practice Tips
When using shadowing techniques with this video, pay attention to the speed and emotional tone of the speaker. The narrative is filled with intense emotions such as frustration and fear, making it a rich source for understanding emotional vocabulary in English. Here are some tips to enhance your practice:
- Start Slowly: Watch the video at a reduced speed first to grasp the context before mimicking the natural pace.
- Repeat in Segments: Pause after each sentence or phrase, then repeat it aloud to practice pronunciation and intonation.
- Focus on Emotion: Try to convey the emotional tone of the speaker while practicing; this adds depth to your speech.
- Use a Shadowing Site: Consider practicing on a dedicated platform for shadow speech, which can provide exercises tailored to your level.
- Record Yourself: After shadowing, listen to your pronunciation and compare it with the original to assess improvements.
- Engage with Others: If possible, discuss the themes from the transcript with a friend or use them in conversational practice.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was sitting · was doing · was trying |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | started complaining · kept yelling · started screaming |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is telling · I'm leaving · I'm not staying |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | i'll go · will beat |
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.