Shadowing Practice: in London for the first time - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Well, hello.
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I can't believe I'm in London and I can't believe I'm in this hotel.
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It's 5 :00am but I'm not sleeping at 8 :00am because I didn't sleep.
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I've never had so many ojeras
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I never slept in the morning, and it was 5 :00am.
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I was so anxious that I didn't want to lose the flight.
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I have been feeling the air.
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I have recently been feeling the air.
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I'm going to start the vlog now.
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I'm here in London, which is literally my dream destination.
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I can't believe I made it.
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I can't believe how pretty it is.
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And I can't believe this is my life right now.
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I always say that, but I really mean it.
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And I feel like I imagined these moments before
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It's just that the fact that they are happening and it's because of me doing what I love.
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It feels surreal to me and I'm really really grateful.
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So yes, and tomorrow we have a Dior dinner, which I'm really excited about.
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So yeah, literally a dream.
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Dior London, what else?
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Can you go ask for?
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I'm going to make a little hotel tour.
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I mean, suite or whatever.
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Under here through this ur and then You have the nicest living room.
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We were having coffee here.
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Thank you.
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This is our room, which is Adrien as well.
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the View is amazing.
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See?
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And now I will show you the bathroom.
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I'm staying with Lucia.
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She's the nicest girl from my agency and we met today actually but we've been talking through the phone for months now.
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So I'm really excited.
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Yes, today we have a dinner at the hotel.
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Just the two of us.
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This is my lip combo.
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This is actually a Dolce & Gabbana lipstick, which I love because I don't tend to use this kind of lipstick.
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But it's really good. And this.
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Lip Liner by Kylie Cosmetics in shade Smitten and this is in shade Respect.
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I think.
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was the calycosmatic slip -up Lip butter.
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Speaking actually in Spanish and then I switched to English
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because I remembered my last vlog was Spanish so I thought I should change.
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speak in English.
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Yes for the English audience.
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- Mm -hmm.
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So we're here, we just had dinner at the hotel and we're back.
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We're full.
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and happy and full so happy and we met for the first time
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which is crazy I feel like I've known you for a while I know I
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When I dream of these things that I've been dreaming, my head doesn't understand So, it's like...
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I don't know that we're still in London Good morning.
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Ah, it's a good morning.
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Good morning.
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Oh God!
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Ready?
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we arrived from the event a while ago The girls are taking pictures downstairs The event is was amazing.
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It's just that I didn't have a proper bag to carry my camera with me so i just
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didn't bring it but I inserted clips from the Boom.
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Hopefully.
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I'm going to take some photos for an ad that I have to do with Dolce Cabana
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I love this perfume that is very delicious.
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That's my vlog, but...
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I hope you like it.
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the way I saved the day today was I messaged Lauren from my agency today and I'm going to
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to go to a museum with her
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and I'm really excited I'm really glad I took the initiative and I did it because I was shy to do so.
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Okay, so it's currently almost 11 p .m.
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Now it's 11 p .m.
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My phone.
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Wall paper changes every hour.
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AND I JUST GOT-- - The hold on.
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And I didn't film anything but I had the best time.
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you I just go to a hotel.
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Oh my god every bone in my body is cracking right now.
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I'm really excited I just go from a clinic event
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and I love clinic I'm really happy
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and grateful I am being really camera shy but at least I'm having my time to talk to you.
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So yeah, I'm way better now.
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I've had a...
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A couple of rough days.
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Filled of anxiety.
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I don't know why.
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I feel like...
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the thing with
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achieving the stuff or things that you wanted for months or years is that it can be overwhelming as well.
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With that feeling of being grateful, it can also calm a lot of anxiety because, I don't know, you want it to be perfect,
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it's all here and you're like Well, now what?
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You know?
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I want to be honest and I want to show the side of things that don't get shown in social media.
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For example that.
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I'm so happy about everything but I did have a lot of anxiety.
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Then because I don't know why I extended my trip
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and it seemed like a good idea at first and then I wanted to literally like...
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I didn't know why I did it and I was like why did I do this?
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Why am I here alone?
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But most part of this trip went well and I'm like most part of it went perfectly
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There was one aspect of my life that I wanted to go Hand in hand with it and it didn't happen.
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I messed up and
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Sometimes you can't have it all
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But I'm really excited to try a couple things
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that I received all I have to fix it um i
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received today really excited uh i really want to try this brand
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i've heard a lot of good things there's a influencer that i love that she uses these masks.
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I'm going to do this one today at night when I arrive And then here we have Hydrating lip mask Ooh,
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I love this!
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I'm really grateful I'm out.
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- That's a good idea.
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- I don't know.
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you - Mm -hmm.
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Santi went to work and took the hotel to make content.
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I love having the opportunity I always use new places when I can.
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This is my "go to" for everything, literally.
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It's a monster.
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And sometimes I use it as a body, or...
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Lo usé con pantalón.
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But really Literally, it's one of my favorite pieces of my card because
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It's very versatile I use it for the airport a lot And la la la.
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The Shogin is from Kalvagnis I also have a camper.
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I just ordered McDonald's.
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Look at this one that they gave me at YSL event in London.
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It was my dream to have one of these.
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I have to do a tutorial in depth but this is one of my recent products.
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This is also one of my favorite products.
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This is also one of my favorite girls.
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This is called Rocío, which is the maximum brand.
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This product is incredible.
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I have been changing a lot of products that I use in my daily life and I'm very happy with the results.
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Look, I'm not sure if you can see it, but I'm very happy with my makeup lately.
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I had used to I just use products like matte.
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I realize how much difference is to use products more hydratant.
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And that's a trauma my own.
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I believe I'm a skin that's prone to acne, which I'm probably because I've been drinking a Rocutan.
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I think I'm going to have to have to go through all my life.
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Use products matte, nothing to do with What was that?
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I'm looking at suits I just like this one My brother and my brother were when we were young
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11 :48 I have a fever that I'm really scared Fine.
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I never told you that I had a reflection in London.
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I never told you anything. But...
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I arrived at a conclusion in London.
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I loved it and I was very happy.
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I was living my dream that I always wanted.
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But I also got to the conclusion that nothing of that means something if I don't have to share with you
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And then I decided to get married and have children in the moment.
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because I was always focused on my goals and things, but I never saw myself as the mother of the children of someone.
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It's not that I want to be a mother now, but I realized that...
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I would love it.
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form a family at some point and it's crazy.
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I don't know - She, it's very good and that's why I don't like the mayonnaise.
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I like a mukbang and I'm like "Hey guys !" and I put the...
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the microphone is there, like...
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Why practice speaking with this video?
This video presents a unique opportunity to practice speaking English in a real-life context. The speaker shares their exciting experience of arriving in London for the first time, expressing emotions and sentiments that many can relate to. By engaging with these authentic expressions, learners can enhance their speaking skills through the shadowing technique. Shadowing involves mimicking the speech patterns, intonation, and rhythm of a native speaker, which can significantly improve your fluency and confidence in English.
As the speaker narrates their experience of feeling anxious about catching their flight and the joy of being in a dream destination, you can practice rephrasing their emotions. This reflective practice not only enhances vocabulary but also familiarizes you with colloquial English. Using a shadow speak approach allows learners to absorb natural phrasing and integrate it into their vocabulary effectively.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the video, the speaker utilizes various structures that are helpful for learners:
- Present Perfect Tense: The phrase "I have been feeling the air" illustrates the present perfect, emphasizing experiences leading up to the present moment. This is crucial when discussing thoughts and feelings in English.
- Expressions of Surprise: Phrases like "I can't believe" highlight how to express disbelief or excitement. This supports learners in conveying their feelings more vividly.
- Future Plans: The speaker mentions "tomorrow we have a Dior dinner," showcasing the use of the simple present for scheduled future events. This structure is essential for planning and discussing upcoming activities.
- Direct Speech: The informal dialogue, including reflections on their makeup routine, shows how conversational English tends to include personal touches, which adds authenticity to interactions.
Common Pronunciation Traps
When practicing with this video, be aware of certain pronunciation aspects that might be challenging:
- Word Stress: The words "anxious" and "destination" may trip up learners. Pay attention to the syllable emphasis to ensure clarity in communication.
- Linking Sounds: Notice how words blend together, such as "going to" often pronounced as "gonna." This common feature of spoken English may not be intuitive for learners but is essential for natural conversation.
- Intonation Patterns: The speaker's enthusiastic tone when expressing excitement is contagious. Practicing these patterns can help learners gain confidence in their own speaking style, making their speech more engaging.
Utilizing a shadowing app can help you loop back and practice these difficult phrases, enhancing your ability to communicate seamlessly in engaging conversations. With each practice session, you'll find yourself more comfortable employing the shadowspeak approach in your daily English interactions!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | have been feeling · we've been talking · I've been dreaming |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've known · i've heard |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is called · was always focused |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | London, which is · room, which is |
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.