Shadowing Practice: "I Just Wanna Make Money" - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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First of all, thank you.
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First of all, thank you.
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You helped me turn my senior design project at college into my business.
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It's my second year in business.
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Last year we did 150.
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Amazing.
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And I want to get to 500.
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We do digital business cards for primarily in real estate.
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What do you think?
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You want to grow this?
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I'm not trying to sell.
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I just want to make money and then sell more expensive things later.
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Right now I'm just using this to make money.
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To make money?
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Yes.
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Dude, I think if you sold something else you'd make way more money.
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I agree.
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Okay.
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Like what you have is a hard pitch because I'd be like here's my Instagram that's my digital business card if you want to find out more about me watch some content.
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You obviously have the skill of sales and so I'd rather just like use that on a better opportunity vehicle.
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Got it.
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This world is just crumbling.
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You want to hire me?
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Well, if you can close.
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Yeah, sure.
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But on the real note, though.
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Oh, that wasn't real?
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That's not a real offer.
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All right.
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Neither was mine.
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Two can play that game.
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I don't know what I'm doing.
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What do I do in the meantime to make money?
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You're able to, you know, shake hands and kiss babies and close.
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And so, like, you can pretty much just, like, go look at any business that exists and just do that and probably make way more money.
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Like, you start a lawn care business tomorrow, like, knocking door to door, it'll probably get to two or three million dollars a year.
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get to two or three million dollars a year.
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You could sell solar and make, you know, 800 grand a year on your own just with your existing skill set.
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Got it.
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Thank you, Alex.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

This video provides an engaging context for learners to practice their English speaking skills. The conversation focuses on entrepreneurship, making money, and business opportunities—topics that are both relatable and relevant. By practicing with this video, you enhance your IELTS speaking practice as the discussion showcases key phrases and expressions commonly used in professional settings. Additionally, listening to real-life conversations aids in developing fluency and comprehension, critical for mastering the English language.

The informal, conversational tone also encourages learners to mimic natural speech patterns, making it an excellent resource for those who want to learn English with YouTube. Engaging with these interactions helps you gain confidence in speaking and prepares you for real-life discussions in various contexts.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the conversation, key grammatical structures and expressions emerge that are beneficial for learners:

  • "I just wanna make money" – This informal expression highlights the use of contractions and casual language, common in spoken English. It’s a great example of how interjections can highlight intent.
  • "What do I do in the meantime?" – This phrase demonstrates the use of "the meantime" as a transitional expression, a useful construction when discussing time management and priorities.
  • "You could sell solar and make, you know, 800 grand a year" – This structure shows the use of conversational fillers such as "you know," making speech sound more natural. Recognizing these phrases is vital for effective english speaking practice.

Using these expressions in your speech can help you communicate more effectively during discussions about goals and aspirations.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice speaking along with the video, be conscious of certain pronunciation challenges:

  • "digital business cards" – The phrase can be tricky due to the combination of consonants. Focus on segmenting the words clearly to improve clarity.
  • "opportunity vehicle" – Pay attention to the pronunciation of "opportunity," as it can be challenging. Make sure to emphasize the syllables evenly to enhance fluency.
  • "crumbling" – This word's ending sounds can be difficult. Practice saying it repeatedly, ensuring that the 'mbl' sound is fluent and smooth.

Utilizing the shadowing technique with this video will help you master these tricky pronunciations. By mimicking the flow and rhythm of the speakers, you'll not only improve your pronunciation but also gain confidence in your speech.

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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