Shadowing Practice: Improve your daily English vocabulary with MILLIE BOBBY BROWN | Shadowing Practice #33 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I'm gonna guess 12 items.
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It's a big bag.
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I'm gonna guess 12 items.
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It's a big bag.
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I'm gonna guess 12 items.
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It's a big bag.
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this is like my work bag so we don't know what's in here we're gonna find out
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this is like my what back so we don't know what's in here we're gonna find out out.
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This is like my work bag, so we don't know what's in here.
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We're going to find out.
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Next item, tea.
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No matter where I go, always a cup of tea on hand.
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Very English.
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Next item, tea, no matter where I go, always a cup of tea on hand, very English.
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Next item, tea, no matter where I go, always a cup of tea on hand, very English.
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I do just a splash of milk, two sugars, and I leave the teabag in like a true Brit.
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I do just a splash of milk, two sugars, and I leave the teabag in like a true Brit.
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I do just a splash of milk, two sugars, and I leave the teabag in like a true Brit.
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My snack?
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Dried mango.
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I like when it's all stuck together.
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I know it sounds weird, but it's sweeter that way.
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My snack.
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Dried mango.
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I like when it's all stuck together.
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I know it sounds weird, but like it's like sweet to that way.
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My snack.
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Dried mango.
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I like when it's all stuck together.
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I know it sounds weird, but like it's like sweet to that way.
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This is a portable diffuser, and I put this in my car.
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I put it everywhere I go.
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This is a portable diffuser and I put this in my car.
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I put it everywhere I go.
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This is a portable diffuser, and I put this in my car.
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I put it everywhere I go.
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It's not a lot of pink.
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It's not that much pink.
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Okay, it's a lot of pink.
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It's not a lot of pink.
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It's not that much pink.
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Okay, it's a lot of pink.
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It's not a lot of pink.
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It's not that much pink.
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Okay, it's a lot of pink.
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When I want to just make sure, like a contact crisis sometimes, I need to look in my eye.
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This is great.
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A little touch-up mirror.
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When I want to just make sure, like a contact crisis sometimes, I need to look in my eye.
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This is great, little touch up mirror.
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When I want to just make sure, like a contact crisis sometimes, I need to look in my eye.
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This is great, little touch up mirror.
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This I think has been bedazzled individually, however this is a lie, this is a sheet of bedazzlement, which is not okay.
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This I think has been bedazzled individually, however this is a lie, this is a sheet of bedazzlement, which is not okay.
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This, I think, has been bedazzled individually.
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However, this is a lie.
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This is a sheet of bedazzlement, which is not okay.
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So I actually have my scarf that I've been working on.
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I actually have my scarf that I've been working on.
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I have been working on this for the majority of the Press Tour.
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I have been working on this for the majority of the Press Tour.
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I have been working on this for the majority of the press tour.
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And what I love about knitting, and I started only like, gosh, six months ago.
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And what I love about knitting, and I started only like, gosh, six months ago?
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And what I love about knitting, and I started only like, gosh, six months ago?
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It shows where I was in the time.
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So I started this three weeks ago,
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It shows where I was in the time.
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So I started this three weeks ago.
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It shows where I was in the time.
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So I started this three weeks ago.
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I was at home watching TV so these are pretty clean stitches.
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I was at home watching TV so these are pretty clean stitches.
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I was at home watching TV so these are pretty clean stitches.
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I have the essential oil that I use this is de-stress, so I'm guessing this is...
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I have the essential oil that I use this is de-stress, so I'm guessing this is...
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I have the essential oil that I use this is de-stress, so I'm guessing this is...
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Let me just spell it.
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Yeah, that's eucalyptus.
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That's for the diffuser.
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Let me just spell it.
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Yeah, that's eucalyptus.
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That's for the diffuser.
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Let me just spell it.
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Yeah, that's eucalyptus.
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That's for the diffuser.
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Kind of random, but I carry a microchip scanner with me.
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Kind of random, but I carry a microchip scanner with me.
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Kind of random, but I carry a microchip scanner with me.
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Which scans dogs, scans their microchip numbers on their back.
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which scans dogs, scans their microchip numbers on their back,
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which scans dogs, scans their microchip numbers on their back.
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So when I find stray dogs, stray cats, I check if they have a microchip.
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So when I find stray dogs, stray cats, I check if they have a microchip.
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So when I find stray dogs, stray cats, I check if they have a microchip.
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If they do, that's great because usually that means they have a home.
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They do, that's great because usually that means they have a home.
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they do, that's great because usually that means they have a home...
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I don't have a microchip, but I do have a home, so it's fine.
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I don't have a microchip but I do have a home so it's fine.
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I don't have a microchip, but I do have a home so it's fine.
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I'm gonna guess 12 items.
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It's a big bag.
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This is like my work bag, so we don't know what's in here.
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We're gonna find out.
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Next item, tea.
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No matter where I go, always a cup of tea on hand, very English.
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I do just a splash of milk, two sugars, and I leave the tea bag in like a true Brit.
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My snack, dried mango.
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I like when it's all stuck together.
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I know it sounds weird, but like, it's like sweeter that way.
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This is a portable diffuser.
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And I put this in my car.
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I put it everywhere I go.
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It's not a lot of pink.
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It's not that much pink.
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Okay, it's a lot of pink.
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When I wanna just make sure, like a contact crisis sometimes, I need to look in my eye.
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This is great, little touch-up mirror.
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This, I think, has been bedazzled individually.
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However, this is a lie.
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This is a sheet of bedazzlement, which is not okay.
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So I actually have my scarf that I've been working on.
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I have been working on this for the majority of the press tour.
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And what I love about knitting, and I started only like, gosh, six months ago.
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It shows where I was in the time.
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So I started this three weeks ago.
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I was at home watching TV.
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So these are pretty clean stitches.
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I have the essential oil that I use.
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This is de-stress.
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So I'm guessing this is, let me just spell it.
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Yeah, that's eucalyptus.
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That's for the diffuser.
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Kind of random, but I carry a microchip scanner with me, which scans dogs, scans their microchip numbers on their back.
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So when I find stray dogs, stray cats, I check if they have a microchip.
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If they do, that's great because usually that means they have a home.
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I don't have a microchip, but I do have a home, so it's fine.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in an exciting shadowing practice featuring Millie Bobby Brown. Shadowing is a highly effective technique that allows you to improve your spoken English skills by mimicking the speech of a fluent speaker. Throughout the video, Millie shares insights about items she carries in her work bag while incorporating natural conversational phrases and expressions. By participating in this exercise, you will not only enhance your vocabulary but also develop your ability to speak with the rhythm and tone of native English speakers, ideal for those preparing for IELTS speaking practice.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Bag - A common item for carrying personal belongings.
  • Cup of tea - A quintessentially British beverage choice, often enjoyed throughout the day.
  • Dried mango - A sweet snack loved by many, which can be consumed anywhere.
  • Portable diffuser - A device used to disperse pleasant scents in environments like cars or homes.
  • Touch-up mirror - A small mirror for quick checks of one's appearance.
  • A splash of milk - A phrase describing the addition of a small amount of milk to tea or coffee.

Practice Tips

When practicing your English speaking skills through shadowing, especially with the fast-paced dialogue in this video, consider the following tips:

  • Use Repetition: Play the video multiple times, repeating phrases after Millie to capture the nuances in her tone and pronunciation.
  • Start Slow: If the pace is too quick, adjust the playback speed. Slowing it down can help you better grasp the words before increasing the speed.
  • Mimic intonation: Pay attention to Millie's intonation and stress. This will help you achieve a more natural speaking style, enhancing your overall communication skills.
  • Record Yourself: Use a recording device to capture your voice as you shadow speak. Listening to your recordings can reveal areas for improvement and track your progress.
  • Focus on Expression: Don't just mimic words; try to capture the emotion and expression in Millie's speech. This will aid in more engaging conversations.

By integrating these strategies into your routine on this shadowing site and using videos like this one from Millie Bobby Brown, you can effectively learn English with YouTube while making significant strides in your conversational English skills.

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.