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Hello and welcome back to my Slow English Podcast.
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Hello and welcome back to my Slow English Podcast.
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Me and my sister are similar,
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but we do our makeup differently.
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My makeup routine is pretty simple.
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My makeup routine is more complicated.
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It has more steps and I use more products.
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What do you do first?
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My first step is to use primer.
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Primer.
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So you spray primer on your face.
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Yes, spray primer on my face.
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Okay, then what do you do next?
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Next I put on foundation.
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Foundation.
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And what's this?
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Oh, I put on my foundation with a makeup sponge.
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I like the sponge.
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I don't like to use brushes for my foundation.
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To put on my foundation,
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I have to pat the makeup sponge on my face.
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And then do like a sparkly effect now that it's done.
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So that is my first step.
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What is your first step?
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I don't wear foundation, but I start with my...
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It's kind of random, actually.
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I start with my eyebrows, actually.
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I just started doing my makeup, like, one month ago.
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So I'm still building up my makeup routine.
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And I use my eyebrow gel.
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Then, Brie, what's your next step?
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I usually continue with my face and I go with blush.
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My blush is very used.
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I do like this one.
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So I just put it on my nose,
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on my cheeks, and a little on my forehead and chin.
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And for my blush, I do like to use a brush.
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Now, what's your next step in your makeup routine?
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Um, so, eyeliner.
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I like to use black eyeliner on the bottom,
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on my bottom eyelid, but lately I've really enjoyed using this eyeliner.
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It's like a sparkly blue.
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It's really pretty.
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okay there we go i put blue eyeliner on my bottom lash line
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and my eyes are a little bit watery now
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but i love how that looks and
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so sometimes i'll use the blue eyeliner sometimes i'll use the black
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but usually i just use a blue one
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and then i put a little bit of the black one on my top lash line Brianna, your turn.
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Okay.
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My next step is usually my eyebrow gel.
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Sometimes I do this before my foundation,
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sometimes I do it after.
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It depends on how much makeup I use.
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So today we're going for a more subtle, chic look.
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Yes.
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Not like the other day.
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Brianna really likes to do her makeup a lot she does a lot of extravaganzas
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yeah sometimes Brianna she wears like blue contacts so
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that she can hypnotize people what what what's your next step in your makeup routine so I think
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I usually add this white eyeliner near the tear duct That's the tear duct,
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and I put it right there.
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I can't really paint it.
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Can you help me?
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You've got to sharpen that as much as you can from it.
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This is very flat.
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I think I can do it.
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Okay, what is your third step?
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Or no, fourth step.
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For my fourth step, I use some translucent powder to make my makeup stay better and so I don't look sweaty.
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I use my makeup sponge for the translucent powder.
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Okay, now my next step I'll use the eyelash curler to curl my eyelashes.
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Okay, your turn.
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What's your next step, Reed?
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For my next step, I use eyeliner.
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Some black eyeliner.
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I like to use a pen because it's easier.
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My next step is mascara.
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So mascara is for your eyelashes.
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I only put it on the top lash
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because I don't feel like I have enough to put it on the bottom lash.
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Now what's your next step, Bree?
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For my last step, I also do my lashes.
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So I use my eyelash curler and then I use mascara on the top and bottom lashes.
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And sometimes on special occasions, I wear fake eyelashes.
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Okay, my last step is to use this bronzer.
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I take a brush, a small makeup brush,
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and a little bit of bronzer.
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I test it first to make sure that it's not too heavy.
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And then I put it on my cheekbone,
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on my forehead, on my nose, and on my jawline.
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and maybe just a little bit above my eyebrow.
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And while Brianna finishes doing her eyelashes,
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I actually have one last step, which is lip gloss.
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So I don't really like to use lipstick.
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Lipstick is the color.
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I just like lip gloss.
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All set.
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Sometimes if I feel like it,
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I use lip gloss as an extra last step.
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Thank you guys for watching.
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That was our makeup routine.
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Our slow makeup routine.
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I hope you learned something new today.
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And if you did, comment down below what it was.
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Makeup brush, eyebrow gel.
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What's another one?
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lash line, foundation, eyeliner.
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What did you learn today?
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I'll see you next time.
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Bye.
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If you guys are interested,
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I'll link Brianna's YouTube channel in the description.
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She also has a YouTube channel if you're interested.
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And Instagram, anything you can find in the description.
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Thank you guys for watching.
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Bye.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

The video titled "I Speak Slowly So You Can Learn English" offers a unique opportunity for English learners to engage with a natural conversation paced specifically for practice. By listening to the speakers discuss their makeup routines, learners are exposed to everyday vocabulary, sentence structures, and colloquial expressions commonly used in casual discussions. This context not only builds confidence in verbal communication but also enhances comprehension skills. Practicing with the shadowspeak method, which involves listening and repeating after a speaker, can significantly improve pronunciation and intonation.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, several key grammatical structures and expressions are used that can benefit learners:

  • Simple Present Tense: The video frequently uses simple present tense to describe routines, e.g., "I use primer." This structure is essential for stating facts and habits.
  • Questions for Clarification: Phrases such as "What do you do first?" and "What's this?" illustrate how to ask questions and seek clarification, vital skills in conversation.
  • Comparative Structures: Expressions like "My makeup routine is simpler" versus "My makeup routine is more complicated" provide examples of comparing different subjects, an important element in descriptive language.
  • Sequencing Words: Words like "next" and "then" help organize thoughts and actions, which is a useful technique to guide conversations smoothly.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice with the video, pay attention to certain words and phrases that may pose pronunciation challenges:

  • Primer: This word is often mispronounced. Focus on the initial 'pr' sound and emphasize the second syllable.
  • Foundation: Many learners may struggle with the 'nd' sound. Practice saying it slowly to ensure clarity.
  • Eyebrow Gel: This phrase can be tricky due to the vowel sounds. Try breaking it down into two parts: 'eye-brow' and 'gel' for better clarity.
  • Blush & Sponge: Both of these words contain the 'sh' sound that can be difficult for non-native speakers. Repetition with the shadowspeaks technique can help master these sounds.

Incorporate these tips into your practice sessions using a shadowing app or technique to enhance your speaking skills effectively. By speaking along with the video, you’ll develop a clearer accent and more natural fluency, leading to improved communication in everyday situations.

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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