Shadowing Practice: I Tried Maid Cafe... - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Imagine this, you're driving home from the worst day in your entire life
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and suddenly a maid comes up to you with a dream
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she starts catching a spell on it to make it taste better I have two words for you, maid cafe
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Y 'all today we're gonna try maid cafe for the first
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time I cannot tell you how excited I feel right now
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Do you want to try to make a little bit of a little bit?
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Yes!
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I'm down!
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It's easy to twist, like, to make the shape.
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Oh my god!
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Okay, a dog?
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A reference.
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Oh, I'm sorry.
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Yeah, that's like a reference.
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I don't even know where to start.
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And then you're gonna make a twist?
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And then you're gonna fold it.
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Oh my god, dude!
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Oh my god
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Oh my god You don't have to be scared
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But I know I thought this was going to be a kawaii experience I wasn't expecting this This alone
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Why is the neck?
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I did not mean to make it like this The neck is cute
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No but it could be a different kind of bridle Their cupcake Oh my goodness that's so cute
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It's not going to pop I promise The last person I said that's who is my mom.
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Huh?
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Ah, you cut it.
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I cut it.
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Ah, look at this.
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Look at my dog.
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Mama dog.
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And this is my baby.
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This is so cute.
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And this is a normal dog.
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Normal dog.
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That's the best one.
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Thank you.
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Oh my goodness.
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This is cute.
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Oh, it's a little kitty.
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Oh hello!
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Okay next we're gonna do a drawing game.
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Oh okay!
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For the challenge we're gonna spin you around.
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Okay so you're dizzy.
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You're gonna close your eyes and try to draw this character on here.
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And then for your second round you're gonna draw it with your eyes open. And spin.
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One, two, three, four, five.
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I'm gonna give you the marker.
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Okay, I'm gonna be real honest with you.
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I didn't have the time to look at the character.
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But I'll try to draw a penguin.
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How do you draw a penguin?
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It was holding a dumbbell, I remember.
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Yes.
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What am I drawing?
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You calling this is good?
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No. I tried my best.
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I didn't draw the eyes.
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This is like it came out of a Pokemon character.
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I forgot to draw the bee.
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I'm weak.
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With your eyes open?
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With my eyes open?
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I think I can definitely do it.
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Yay!
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I drew this.
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First attempt.
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Second attempt.
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This is the...
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The Muse.
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Thank you so much, Dolly.
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Oh my god, this is so pleasing.
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This is a pleasing day.
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Okay, can I get one brown sugar fresh milk latte?
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I'm so overly joyful today.
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I like to have my weekend end like this, especially during high, intense, stressful amount of homework.
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I mean, final project.
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Finally, I can breathe i made anna did you
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because there's a tiktok yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
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yeah yeah yeah oh that's good yeah okay okay we're gonna make a tiktok real quick oh it's like this
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it's my favorite youtube i mean tiktoker
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it's like this it's easy as
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that i know what you'll be thinking why is this girl
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so kawaii all of a sudden to spew the secret y
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'all i'm a full subscriber well it's not like i'm asking you to subscribe
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or anything I'm so sorry right here oh shoot oh then step back step back step one step back okay
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We can do this
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I love you.
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Let's give it to you Oh You're fine
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Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh my god You're playing This is the one
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That was good That was good It is so cute!
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How can I tag you guys when - because I'm not posting it right now.
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You're lucky Star Snake, Cathy.
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Thank you so much, darling.
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No, no, you're good, you're good.
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Thank you so much, guys.
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Hi!
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Here's a little gift.
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Oh, thank you so much!
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Thank you for coming with us today.
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No, thank you!
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You watch anime?
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Yeah, I used to.
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Oh, what's your favorite?
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When I was starting out, I watched Naruto.
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Then I watched all the old ones like Dead Note, Attack on Titan, One Piece, but I never finished it. Because obviously...
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Do you know when make a face, they do like catch a spell to your foot to make it your ear?
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Oh, like Moimoi!
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Yeah!
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Yes!
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Yes!
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It's like...
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Oishiku Nare...
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Then Moimoi Kyuuu... So cute!
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Got a bunch of Hello Kitties Moe Moe Kitties Moe Moe Kitties Yeah yeah yeah Alright,
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let's try it Moe Moe Kitties Oh my god,
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oh my god, oh my god I love your laugh Moe Moe Kitties Beautiful,
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beautiful Thank you so much guys Oh my god Oh, you can keep the stickers.
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No, no, I'm good.
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No, keep the stickers.
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I have a lot already, like the dog.
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You sure?
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Keep the stickers.
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I'm gonna keep this one.
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Okay, okay.
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Save for the other.
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Yeah.
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Okay.
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Oh my god.
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Is my face red?
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My first time getting my first make cafe experience ever.
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Can we do like a...
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A selfie?
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Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah!
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All the mage?
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Can I get you guys for a selfie?
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Oh my bangs!
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Can I have a picture of just y 'all?
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Thank you so much y 'all!
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Y 'all are so amazing!
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That outfit's so cute!
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Girl!
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I will trade mine for one of y 'all!
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I don't want to work with her!
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I'll think about it!
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We got here as a temporary maid.
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For content, you can be a maid for a day if you want.
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Left with kawaiiness in my bones.
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Look at this.
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Thank you so much, Anna.
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Let me know if you want to dress up for Emmaus Bernice.
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I'll think about it.
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It was fun hanging out with y 'all too.
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They are so cute.
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You're cute.
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Oh, you're cute.
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I don't have big words for it.
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All I have to say is this.
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I'm not gonna be a little bit
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I'm not gonna be a little bit I'm not gonna be a little bit I'm not gonna be a little bit
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I'm not gonna be a little bit I'm not gonna be a little bit I'm not gonna be a little bit
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I'm not gonna be a little bit I'm not gonna be
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a little bit I'm not gonna be a little bit I'm
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not gonna be a little bit I'm not gonna be a
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little bit I'm not gonna be a little bit I'm not gonna be a little bit Subscribe!
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

Practicing with videos like "I Tried Maid Cafe..." offers a lively, real-world context for improving English speaking. The casual, conversational tone mirrors everyday interactions, making it ideal for shadowing—repeating phrases aloud to mimic rhythm and intonation. A shadowing site can help you pause, replay, and match the speaker’s pace, building confidence in spontaneous communication. This video’s mix of excitement, humor, and step-by-step activities (like making crafts or playing games) exposes you to natural language used in social settings, a key skill for real-life conversations.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The dialogue is rich with practical structures. Exclamations like "Oh my god!" and "This is so cute!" are essential for expressing emotion, a common gap in learner speech. Conditional phrases such as "I thought this was going to be a kawaii experience" show past expectations, useful for sharing personal stories. Casual contractions ("I'm down," "You're gonna") reflect spoken English, helping you sound more natural. Finally, Question tags like "Huh?" and "Yeah?" keep conversations flowing, a trick to master for active listening. These expressions aren’t just grammar—they’re tools for connection.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Improve English pronunciation by focusing on tricky words here. "Maid cafe" (pronounced "mayd kay-fay") often trips learners who stress the wrong syllable—listen for the short "a" in "maid" and soft "e" in "cafe." The word "kawaii" (kah-wah-ee) is easy to mispronounce; avoid over-stressing the first syllable. Contractions like "gonna" (gahn-uh) and "dude" (doo-d) require reducing vowel sounds, a key feature of casual speech. A shadowing site can help you compare your pronunciation to the speaker’s, ensuring you nail these nuances. Learning English with videos like this turns pronunciation practice into an engaging activity, not a chore.

Whether you’re using shadowspeaks techniques or a shadowing site, this video is a goldmine for practical, fun English learning. It’s not just about words—it’s about sounding like a real person, one excited exclamation at a time.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the pastwasn't expecting · was holding · was starting
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe worst · the best
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see cominggonna try · gonna make · gonna fold
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionI'll try · you'll be · will trade

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →