Shadowing Practice: I Let The Daily Shop Pick My Weapons! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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What's up guys, welcome back to another video.
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In today's video, I'm gonna be using the daily shop to decide my loadout.
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If you guys didn't already know, you can use keys to reset the daily shop, which is what I'll be doing to get a new loadout each game.
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As always, if you guys enjoy this type of content and you wanna see more, make sure to hit the subscribe button and join my Discord, which is linked in the description.
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But let's get on with the video.
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Okay guys, so if you head over to our daily shop and we're just gonna give it a quick reset.
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Okay, so we've got the chainsaw, the slingshot, the sniper, the flare gun, and the tripmine.
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That actually looks really good.
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Okay, so we actually have a full loadout, which is pretty unexpected, but let's grab the sniper, the slingshot, the chainsaw, and the subspace tripmine.
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I've actually never used this subspace tripmine before, so it actually looks pretty good.
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Let's try and hit a quick snipe.
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Ooh, 50 health.
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Yo, I'm not very good with a sniper.
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I saved that, and then I get a headshot.
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That is so funny.
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Get him.
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Let's go.
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Yo, that was too close.
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No way.
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Please.
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Surely we get him.
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No way.
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I'm so low.
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I'm 5 HP.
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I don't know where these guys are.
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No way.
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Yo, that was close.
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All right, let's try that again.
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I don't think I'm going to be using the flare gun
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because it's probably like one of the worst guns in the game.
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Yes, yo, what?
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W clutch with the chainsaw, bro.
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It's so OP.
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Bro, that was actually crazy.
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I did not think I could win that.
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Yo, why are they both using chainsaw now?
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Is it their new methods?
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Or is this guy, I can hear him, bro.
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Let's go.
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No way.
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Yo, there's too many of them here, bro.
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No. Bro, that was actually close.
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Bro, they're both just using chainsaw after I killed one of them with it.
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No. Bro, that loadout's actually kind of OP with their energy pistols and AR.
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Alright, one tap.
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Let's go only one more round left.
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GG.
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All right, I know exactly where I'm gonna go now.
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Means they gotta be over here.
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Bro, 60 damage is kind of crazy.
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Yo.
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Let's go, yo, GG.
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Bro, he was just stood still waiting for me to snipe him.
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Let's go.
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Okay, so since that loadout was actually insane, let's check out what our next loadout is gonna be.
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Let's just reset.
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Okay, so we've got the exo gun, the shotgun, the flamethrower, the grenade launcher, and the dagger.
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Yo, that actually seems pretty good okay
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so for our first loadout i guess we're just gonna have to pick the flamethrower
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and let's go the exo gun
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and then for these we just have to go with whatever i guess
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because we can't use it anyway i don't think i've ever used this glitter flamethrower before though
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but it's actually kind of sick okay he's going knife please
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don't knife me bro let's go all right this is like
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one of the sickest exo gun skins i've ever seen bro
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run away let's go let's one down okay we've almost got him no way
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that was so close no way he just hit
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that headshot what okay i might have to start using the shotgun now
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because the exo gun isn't looking promising bro how am i missing these
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what okay i guess i'm going with the exo gun okay
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that was actually insane bro i could not be doing
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that again let's use the grenade launcher now okay who won for 80 killed one
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around here no wait let's go yo the movement with the grenade launch is op all right let's do
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that Same thing again.
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I do want to get killed with the shotgun, though, because...
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Hey, yo.
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Okay, I got him all through the AFK.
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Oh, I'm sorry, bro.
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He was typing.
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Okay.
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Yo, that's so close.
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Let's get him with the XO.
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No way.
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Bro, how much damage does that shotgun do?
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No. No. I just got knifed.
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I just got knifed.
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There's no way.
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And he died.
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Oh, my.
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Okay, I just need to lock in.
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Let's just get back on flame.
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Finish up the round.
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Okay, one down.
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No way, please.
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Please just let me win.
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Please, let's go.
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Okay, one more round left.
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Oh wait, I just remembered.
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We've got the daggers too.
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That might actually be pretty good because they're longer range.
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Okay, do not pull that shotgun out, bro.
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We can shoot him through the walls.
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All right, where's this last guy?
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I might have to use my flamethrower though because he is on sniper.
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The aim assist is crazy.
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Let's go, daggers.
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Let's go, GG.
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Yo, that loadout was insane.
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Before we move on to the next game, if you guys want to win a skin case of your choice, all you have to do is comment your username down below on what skin case you want.
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I'm actually so surprised we'd only be getting good loadouts from this, but let's move on to the next loadout.
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Okay, so we've got the smoke grenade, the energy pistols, the trowel, the trumpet, and the spray.
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That doesn't seem too bad.
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We do have util and secondaries and a melee, but just no primary.
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Okay, so since I don't have a primary, I'm just gonna use the bow for the double jump
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And then i'm gonna grab the energy pistol the trowel and the warhorn.
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Let's go.
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Ooh No way flame throw around one.
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Are you trying to meds get no way?
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Okay, now I just need to get this guy Hopefully he doesn't have katana Let's go.
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All right.
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I might need to get these guys to fight out
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because I feel like that was kind of lucky that I won that Let's go!
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Yo, I got in with the Trowel as well.
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I don't really want to use the Spray or the Smoke Grenade
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because I feel like I just instantly lose with those, bro.
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Okay.
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No!
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Let's go, yo, two more rounds left.
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Bro, the Energy Pistols are like one of the most overpowered guns in the entire game.
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I think they're gonna get a Nerf soon.
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Nice.
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Dodge the katana.
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Alright.
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Okay, we just need to beam.
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Trowel, let's go.
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Yo, one more round left.
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This is easy.
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Alright, one more round.
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This guy, I don't think he's using flamethrower anymore.
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Uh, I literally just jinxed it, bro.
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Yeah, I thought I was gonna stop him from running away GG, let's go, bro said chill That was insane
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Surely we're not gonna get another overpowered loadout this time Let's just reset again Okay, so we've got the revolver, the pistol, the trowel again The trampoline and the spray Okay,
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this doesn't look too good Okay, so I guess I'm gonna use the bow again for the double jump And I'm gonna use the revolver,
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the trowel and the jump pad for now This is basically our loadout for the entire game Let's go!
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Yo, he was one tap.
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Okay, that's pretty good.
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Yo, where are they, bro?
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Let's go!
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Yo, two rounds.
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Bro, I did not think I'd be winning this with this because my revolver aim is not good.
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We also have the handgun and the spray, but I don't think I want to use those.
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Okay, I guess we're just going to have to trowel him.
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No way.
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Let's go.
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Okay, we just can't get hit with this other guy.
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Where is he?
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I don't even know.
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Oh my god, he's using the shotgun.
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This is not good.
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Yo, we actually just beamed him though.
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Okay, surely he's low.
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Let's go.
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Yo, only two more rounds left.
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Bro, I'm actually pretty good with the revolver and the trowel.
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They're both fighting too.
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We took one kill. And we take both.
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What?
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No. He's trying to knife me.
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Okay, I got him with the trowel.
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Let's go.
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Only one more person left and we've actually won.
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No way, please.
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I'm on 8 HP.
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There's no way we lose this.
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No way.
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We won actually 5-0.
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Like that is crazy.
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GG.
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It's actually crazy how we haven't lost yet, even though we've had these crazy bad loadouts.
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But let's move on to the next one.
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And I don't have any keys.
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No way, bro.
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Bro, refreshing the daily shop actually cost a fortune, bro.
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Okay, so we've got the laptop, the shorty, the bow, the ban axe, and the light bulb.
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That actually doesn't look too bad.
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It's a full loadout as well.
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All right, so we're going to go bow, and then the shorty, and then the battle axe.
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And I'm going to pick the meds kit.
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Yo, this guy is looking like a bit of a sweat.
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No, never mind It's got decent movement.
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Let's go Russ spam.
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Yeah, i'm sorry, bro.
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Let's go Okay, as long as they don't get annoyed and grab like a paintball or something We should be chilling.
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Wait, no, no, no, no, no We need to get this gray guy first.
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I'm more scared of him.
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You'll relax bro, please You're 100 damage like a serious Bo should not be doing 100 damage.
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Hey, we've got 18 bullets left.
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Let me just meds get All right, and let's go two more rounds left.
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Please don't medkit.
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Let's go.
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Okay No way.
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Let's go.
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Yo, that was so sketchy.
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All right.
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We only have to do that one more time Yo, I just realized i'm about to 5-0 if I win this Let's go yo,
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no way we actually won that gg That's it for today's video guys.
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I just wanted to say thank you all so much for the support recently I'm seeing all of the nice comments.
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I'm going to try and push out multiple videos a week.
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But other than that, I hope you guys enjoyed today's video.
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I'll see you guys in the next one.
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Bye.
Why practice speaking with this video?
Engaging with this video provides a unique opportunity to practice speaking English in a dynamic and entertaining context. As the speaker discusses a gaming experience using his "loadout," you can pick up slang, gaming terminology, and conversational cues that are commonly used among young English speakers. By mimicking his style and delivery through the shadowing technique, learners can enhance their speaking abilities while picking up on the nuances of informal conversation.
Practicing with this content allows you to not only learn new vocabulary but also to improve your fluency and confidence in casual dialogue. This is an effective method for those looking to enhance their overall communication skills, as it places you in an engaging context that resonates with many learners, especially those interested in gaming culture.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
In the video, several key expressions and grammatical structures can be highlighted:
- "gonna" instead of "going to": This informal contraction is commonly used in spoken English, making it crucial for learners to understand and use in casual conversations.
- "looks really good": This simple present tense structure conveys a current assessment and can be used in various contexts beyond gaming.
- "I don't think I'm going to be using...": This phrase illustrates a common way to express future intentions or decisions, even when uncertainty exists.
- "bro, that was actually crazy": Use of informal language like “bro” and expressions such as “actually crazy” reflects the conversational tone used among peers, making it a good reference for learners seeking to use informal language effectively.
Common Pronunciation Traps
While practicing with this video, learners might encounter several pronunciation challenges:
- “chainsaw”: The 'ch' sound may be tricky for some learners, especially those whose first language doesn’t have similar sounds.
- “sniper”: This word could be mispronounced as it contains a combination of sounds that are less common in some languages.
- “no way”: The quick, slurred pronunciation of this phrase can be tricky for learners to imitate accurately without sounding unnatural.
To tackle these pronunciation hurdles, consider using a shadowing app that enables you to listen and repeat phrases in real time. This can be particularly beneficial for improving English pronunciation. Additionally, utilizing techniques like shadow speak can provide immediate feedback and help reinforce correct pronunciation patterns. Emphasizing the rhythm and intonation as demonstrated in the video will enhance your speaking skills and make you sound more fluent.
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.