Shadowing Practice: Inside Bella Hadid's YSL Bag | In The Bag | Vogue - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I feel like there's got to be more.
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More vitamins.
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We're going to have a lot of these in here.
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More vitamins.
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Hi, Vogue.
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This is Bella Hadid, and we are doing What's in My Bag, the very personal version.
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My friends like to call me Mary Poppins because, as you can tell, I keep everything in here.
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If anybody needs an excentral migraine, if they need essential oils, if they need an Advil, So this is my lavender aura spray.
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It's almost done.
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I need to make a new one of those.
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I have only two pairs of glasses in here.
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These are my invisible glasses.
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People like to think it's a look.
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It's literally just so when I go out in public, I pretend like I'm invisible with this, and I feel like no one can notice me, so.
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And then we've got a little sunglass, just in case it gets a little too sunny outside.
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All right, let's see.
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As you can tell, this journal has gone through a lot.
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She is done and dusted.
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I do a lot of prayers in here.
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I usually do my three pages every morning.
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Please blur this out, but we have really done some business in here.
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This is my newest one.
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A person very special made this for me and engraved my name.
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I started this about three weeks ago, so you can't see anything that's in there yet.
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Oh, my wallet.
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Oh my gosh, you guys, I think I can hide this.
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But this is my new driver's license.
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Read it and weep.
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and a bunch of credit cards that I'm not going to show you any numbers for, or else we're all going to go on shopping sprees.
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All right, what's next?
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My sleep mask.
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I think the whole entire world has this.
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I can't live without her.
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The Linoj sleep mask.
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So these are some samples, actually, from Oribella, which I hope I can talk about this now.
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This is five years in the making.
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These were like some of my first original samples.
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To have a passion project like this
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that could be turned into a business was something that I never could have dreamed of in my life.
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Just the fact that it's actually happening and I get to share it with you guys is really a dream come true.
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It will make you feel good.
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And when you walk down the street, I just know people are going to stop you and ask what you're wearing.
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Always I have my cameras in my bag.
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This is just my regular point-and-shoot I take with me everywhere, but my VHS has been a star of mine for like, you know, 15 years now.
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Since high school, I just love to keep footage of everything.
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I'm obsessed with it.
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I always have a kin with me.
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I hand them out like candy, but I always keep one for myself.
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This is my medicine box.
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Again, all fun things, Excedrin, my Zizel from when I have allergy attacks, on to bigger and better things, like not being medicated.
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Oh, yeah, we've got some green apple mentos and my pyrite heart that I keep with me at all times.
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Can't leave the house without it.
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You know what?
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Why not?
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You know what I mean?
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This is my lucky pen that a person very close to me gave to me.
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Never leave without it.
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When you purchase Oribella at Ulta, you're going to get this.
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And you can spray the scent onto this little bracelet.
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And it will stay on for hours.
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And then anywhere you go, you can just be like, do you like this smell?
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And they're going to yes of course I love it
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and I'm like great you can sniff me all day um
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okay that's it for Miss YSL now we're gonna go into little YSL let's see oh you beauty
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if anybody wants like the perfect moisturizer for the morning this
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makes your skin out of control you don't even need to
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put makeup on after it this is This is my Colloidal Silver Mist.
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This is my favorite lavender hand sanitizer.
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It's out.
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All my stuff is out.
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I need to replenish more vitamins.
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We're gonna have a lot of these in here.
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More essential oils.
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These are Lift Spirit.
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My On Guard essential oil.
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This is the best.
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More vitamins.
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Wow, this is turning into something special here.
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Oh, a Saint Laurent lighter.
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Just in case.
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I think we just got as personal as possible.
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And that's what's in my bag.
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Thank you so much Vogue, I love you so much, and I'm so happy and grateful to be here with you.
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I hope you enjoy.

Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing your English speaking skills with Bella Hadid's What's in My Bag video is not just about following along with a celebrity; it offers a fantastic opportunity for immersive english speaking practice. Bella's natural and conversational tone makes it easy to grasp how everyday language is used in casual contexts. By shadowing her dialogue, learners can improve their fluency and pronunciation, making the learning experience both enjoyable and effective. This method, often referred to as shadow speech, encourages you to repeat phrases and sentences as closely as possible to the original speaker, enhancing your diction and intonation simultaneously.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout her video, Bella uses a variety of conversational structures that are particularly beneficial for learners. Here are three key expressions to focus on:

  • “I usually do my three pages every morning.” - This simple present tense structure is crucial for describing habitual actions. Use it to talk about your daily routines.
  • “It’s almost done.” - Using the present continuous tense here highlights actions currently in progress or near completion. This is a handy expression for everyday situations.
  • “Just in case it gets a little too sunny outside.” - This phrase illustrates the use of conditional clauses and how you can express precautionary measures. It’s a common structure in English that conveys foresight.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While shadowing Bella, pay special attention to the following pronunciation aspects:

  • “Invisible” - The way she articulates this word emphasizes the contrast between the syllables. Practice saying it slowly, focusing on the 'v' and the 's'.
  • “Lavender” - The stress is on the first syllable, so ensure you pronounce it clearly to avoid miscommunication.
  • “Migraine” - Typical English pronunciation nuances, like the silent 'g,' can be tricky. Listen and repeat it to perfect your pronunciation.

Integrating these phrases and focusing on pronunciation will significantly enhance your ability to learn English with YouTube. Through continuous practice with content like this, you can build confidence and speaking fluency in English.

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.