Shadowing Practice: I LOST MY PHONE! 😱 | Daily English Conversation Practice 📱 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Thanks for coming shopping with me today.
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No problem.
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It's been a while since we hung out.
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The mall is really busy today.
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It's Saturday.
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Everyone seems to be here.
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Let's check out that clothing store first.
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Sounds good.
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I need a new jacket.
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And I need new shoes.
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Perfect.
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We both have a mission.
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Let's see who finishes first.
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Challenge accepted.
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What do you think of this jacket?
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It's nice, but it's too expensive.
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Everything is expensive these days.
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Unfortunately, that's true.
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How about this one?
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I like that one much better.
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Great.
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Try it on.
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I'll be right back.
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Take your time.
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What do you think?
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It looks great on you.
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Really?
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Absolutely.
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Then I'll buy it.
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Good choice.
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I'm getting hungry.
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Me too.
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Let's grab something to eat.
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The food court is on the second floor.
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Perfect.
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What are you in the mood for?
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Maybe pizza.
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Pizza sounds good.
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Let's go.
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That pizza was amazing.
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It really was.
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Ready to continue shopping?
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Yes.
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What's next?
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I want to visit the bookstore.
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Great idea.
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Wait.
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What's wrong?
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My phone.
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What about it?
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I can't find it.
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Are you serious?
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I think I lost it.
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Check your bag.
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I'm checking.
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Is it there?
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No. What about your pockets?
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Not there either.
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When did you last use it?
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I don't remember.
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Try to think.
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Maybe during lunch.
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At the food court?
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I think so.
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Don't panic.
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I'm trying not to.
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We'll find it.
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My phone has all my photos.
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I know.
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And my work contacts?
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We'll get it back.
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I really hope so.
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Let's retrace our steps.
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Good idea.
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First, the clothing store.
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Let's go.
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Excuse me, did anyone find a phone?
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It's black with a blue case.
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Have you seen it?
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Please tell me someone turned it in.
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Any luck?
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No, they haven't seen it.
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Okay.
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Now what?
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Let's check the food court.
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I remember sitting here.
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This table?
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Yes.
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Is the phone under the table?
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No. Under the chair?
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Nothing.
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Hmm.
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I can't believe this.
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Stay positive.
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That's easy for you to say.
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True.
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Wait.
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What?
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I'll call your phone.
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Great idea.
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Here goes.
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Do you hear anything?
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No. Maybe it's turned off?
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Let me try again.
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Anything?
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Wait.
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What?
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I think I hear something.
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Really?
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Listen carefully.
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I hear it too.
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It's coming from somewhere nearby.
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Let's follow the sound.
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It sounds louder now.
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You're right.
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I think it's coming from the bookstore.
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Let's go inside.
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Excuse me.
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Hello.
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How can I help you?
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I lost my phone.
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We can hear it ringing nearby.
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A phone?
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Yes.
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What does it look like?
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It's black with a blue case.
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One moment.
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Fingers crossed.
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Please be mine.
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Is this your phone?
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Yes.
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That's it.
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Thank goodness.
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Someone found it near the entrance.
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Thank you so much.
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You're welcome.
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We really appreciate it.
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No problem.
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I can't believe we found it.
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I told you we would.
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I was so worried.
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I could tell.
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Thank you for helping me.
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That's what friends are for.
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Next time, remind me to be more careful.
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Gladly.
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Maybe I should attach it to my hand.
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That might be a little extreme.
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Maybe.
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But it would work.
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Very funny.
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Thank you.
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Well, today was an adventure.
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Shopping, pizza, and a lost phone.
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Sounds like a movie title.
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I'd watch it.
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Me too.
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Ready to head home?
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Yes.
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Do you have everything?
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Let me check.
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Your bag?
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Yes.
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Your jacket?
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Yes.
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Your phone?
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Yes.
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Good.
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I'm never letting it out of my sight again.
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We'll see about that.
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Good night, Daniel.
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Good night, Emma.
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See you soon.
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See you soon.

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What You'll Practice in This Lesson

This lesson focuses on real-life daily English conversation, using a natural dialogue between friends shopping at a mall. You'll practice casual interactions, discussing purchases, expressing preferences, and handling unexpected situations—like realizing a phone is missing. The dialogue mirrors how native speakers talk, with relaxed phrasing and common conversational flow, making it perfect for building confidence in everyday scenarios.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Master

  • "It's been a while since we hung out": A friendly way to say you haven't spent time together recently.
  • "Check out": To look at or examine something, often in a store.
  • "Try it on": To put on clothing to see if it fits or looks good.
  • "In the mood for": Wanting or feeling like something, especially food.
  • "What's wrong?": A common question to ask when someone seems upset or concerned.

Practice Tips for Shadowing Success

Shadowing (or "shadow speak") is a great way to improve English pronunciation and fluency with this video. The dialogue has a moderate, conversational speed—not too fast, so it's easy to follow. Here's how to practice: First, watch the video once to understand the context. Then, play short clips (5-10 seconds) and repeat them immediately, mimicking the tone, stress, and rhythm. Pay attention to how the speakers pause between sentences and emphasize words like "really" or "absolutely." For tricky phrases, slow down the video speed (if possible) and practice until you match the natural flow. Use this as a shadowing site exercise: focus on copying the casual tone, which will help you sound more like a native in real conversations. Regular practice with this dialogue will make common phrases feel automatic, so you can use them confidently when talking to others.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowIt's been · Have you seen · haven't seen
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowI'm getting · I'm checking · I'm trying
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionI'll be · I'll buy · We'll find

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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