Shadowing Practice: [In the SOOP BTS ver.] Highlight Clip Ep.1-4 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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- Isn't the river so pretty? - The path is quite narrow. - It'd be nice to walk around here. - It's stunning.
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We're here.
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- This is nice. - Do we get fishing rods as well? - Namjoon, did I tell you I'm a ping-pong master? - Yes. - How many times? - About dozens of times. Okay. Don't you need two Chapagetti and one Neoguri? I'll grill the meat.
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- Is it ready? - Yes. There's so much. - I don't want kimchi. - Do you want more meat? We're really finishing ten packets of ramyeon. Hello.
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From "Wash the Dishes Better..." What?
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From "Wash the Dishes Cleaner than Anyone", I'm Professor Kim Taehyung.
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You rotate your waist as you go under.
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You have to turn 180 degrees. I think this is the antenna tube. - Didn't we make these in elementary school? - Yes. How did we do it when we were so young? Jimin, do you dance as well?
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What's number 14?
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I don't know. Who would know here?
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- Jin said to me, - What did he say?
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Are you supposed to pull the bass in, or reel it in?
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If you don't teach me how, you'll go bald. - What is this? Yoongi, something hit me. - Are you sure you felt it?
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- Maybe it's in your head. - No, something hit me.
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- Us? - Me. But I don't feel anything now.
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That means...
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That it was nothing.
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Three to two. Okay. 4 to 2.
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Come on, Namjoon. This won't do. Okay! That's 4 to 4. You're getting back in the game Namjoon!
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I lost.
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Jimin! I heard that you are bad.
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- Why is this so healing? - I know. It's so healing.
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What? Where is it? That's yours.
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Oh no.
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What are you doing?
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Let me see how tight the rubber band is. - Wind it more? - Yes, you can. Wow!
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Can you move over a little? I'll get the soup for you all.
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Who made the flatfish sashimi?
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- Jin did. - Jin! - What a guy. - 어떻게 이걸 떴네 / - 자자자!
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Chef Jin is cooking for us all three meals.
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Careful on the pronounciation. I'm going to record this. That's beautiful. - Is it over? - Yes.
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Should we eat?
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- Now? - Yes.
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Why don't we just wait for lunch?
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We have to move it quickly and accurately in 10 seconds. Understood? One, two, three.
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- Go, go, go! - It's hot!
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Wait, it's hot.
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Hey, it's hot.
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I told you to put on the gloves.
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Hurry. Quickly and precisely. Let's put it down for a second.
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- Why do you keep putting it down? - It's hot for me too. Jung Kook, did you take a shower?
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You didn't yet?
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- It went over. - What?
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I'm becoming Federer. Why don't we have pajeon since it's raining? - Sounds good. - Pajeon and makgeolli?
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- You got it. Should I pull? - No, not yet. Okay. Namjoon! Come here!
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Come here! Today, we're working on our abs.
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Soop, Soop, Soop That sounds so good. 가나? Ta-da! Cheers! - This is good. - Taehyung, good luck. What should we do? Are we drinking more? Or should we wait?
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- But I love the ambiance here. - Me too. j-hope, drink beer with me. I'll bring some. - Let's go. - To where?
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- Before it gets too late. - For what?
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We need to see the end of it.
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- Are you talking about ping-pong? - Yes.
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That's amazing. When are you going to stop playing ping-pong? Did you come here to play ping-pong?
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We need to warm up. - Jin, Jin. - j-hope, j-hope. Jin, two, three, four.
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Jin, three, four, four. Jin, four, four, four. I just saw a fish head.
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It was my first time taking a knife to a fish.
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I learned how precious fish are. - Awesome. - Is it good?
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Thank you for the meal.
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It's really good.
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- What should we have for dinner? - Let's starve.
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- Jjapaguri. - Cup Chapagetti. - You should get ready and go. - Okay. Have a safe trip. - Yes, see you. - All right. Yoongi, I caught the ground.
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You caught the ground?
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Quite a big one, too.
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That was exhilarating.
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- How thrilling. - That's a big catch. It almost felt like a catfish. This is where the black and brown paints are. Let's sow the seeds of love And water them with joy And when we share happiness La, la, la Who wanted the spicy, Angry one? - Who wants the Angry one? - I'm having the Angry one.
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- Are you eating the Angry one? - It's Jung Kook and Jimin.
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- Thank you for the food. - It cooks while you mix it.
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There's beef, too.
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It's good. Isn't that basically jjajang rice?
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It's spicy.
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- I wasn't hungry, but I had such a good meal. - This is so good. - Let's go. - What should we do? Great work, everyone. I left the rod cast. Let's go and check on it.
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Should we leave Jin behind?
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Hop on quick. Come quickly. Let's leave Jin behind. Hey! Hey! Seems like I'll be jogging all the way home.

Why practice speaking with this video?

This video provides a rich context for English speaking practice, especially for learners interested in improving their conversational skills. The natural interactions among participants showcase everyday English usage, making it perfect for english speaking practice. Watching and repeating what the speakers say enhances shadow speech skills by allowing learners to mimic authentic dialogues in a relaxed setting. By participating in this immersive experience, English learners can develop not only their fluency but also their confidence in spontaneous conversations. Plus, the scenic backdrop and casual atmosphere foster a positive learning environment that can be motivating for students.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the transcript, several key structures and phrases illustrate practical usage of English grammar:

  • Interrogative Structures: Questions such as "Isn't the river so pretty?" encourage learners to practice forming questions in natural contexts. This is essential in developing IELTS speaking practice skills.
  • Conditional Sentences: The phrase "If you don't teach me how, you'll go bald," exemplifies a playful use of conditionals, providing learners insight into how tone and word choice can affect meaning.
  • Imperatives: Commands such as "Go, go, go!" can be used to encourage urgency and excitement in speaking, which enhances expressiveness in everyday communication.

Common Pronunciation Traps

When imitating the speakers, learners might encounter specific pronunciation challenges:

  • Connected Speech: Phrases like "What? From 'Wash the Dishes Cleaner than Anyone'" involve rapid speech where words blend, and it's critical to practice these to improve fluidity.
  • Phrasal Verbs: Understanding and pronouncing words like "putting it down" can be tricky, as they often carry a different meaning than their individual components.
  • Intonation and Emphasis: Notice how certain words are stressed for effect. Phrasing like "Are we drinking more?" should be practiced to capture the natural rhythm of conversational English.

Engaging with this video using learn english with youtube techniques fosters an enriched language acquisition experience that is both entertaining and educational, making it an excellent resource for those aiming to refine their 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.