Shadowing Practice: Intermediate English Conversation #12 Subordinating Conjunction Time - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Intermediate English, Lesson 12.
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Intermediate English, Lesson 12.
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Subordinating Conjunctions of Time.
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Listen to four conversations using subordinating conjunctions of time.
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Students can take the listening quiz at the link below.
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Now, let's begin the lesson.
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Conversation 1 What do you usually do after you finish work?
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I usually go to the gym,
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and then after I work out, I go shopping.
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You must get home pretty late.
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When do you eat dinner?
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I usually eat as soon as I get home, which is about nine.
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Wow, I could never eat dinner that late.
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When do you usually eat dinner?
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I usually eat about six,
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right after I get home.
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Do you usually cook?
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No. My wife works from home,
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so she usually has dinner ready by the time I get back.
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Sounds like a nice setup.
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Conversation 2.
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So, how do you register for this app on the website?
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Well, first you put in your email address.
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Okay, that seems pretty easy.
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But before you could do anything else,
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you need to check your email.
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Okay, then what do I do?
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After you get the email,
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you need to click the link which goes back to the website.
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Okay, do I need to do this as soon as I sign up?
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No, I think you can wait as long as you like,
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but I'm not sure.
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OK.
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Well, regardless, I will click it as soon as I get it.
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What's next then?
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Then you go back to the site.
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And after you create a password, you have an account.
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Then you can use the app.
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Sounds pretty easy.
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I think I can do that.
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It's very easy.
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I'm sure you will have no problems.
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Thanks.
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Conversation 3 So, how was your day at the beach?
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Awful.
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It started to rain as soon as we got there.
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Oh, no!
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Did it rain all day?
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No, but by the time it stopped,
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we were ready to come back home.
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Oh, that is too bad.
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We did get to swim a little,
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though, right before we left.
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Well, at least you had some fun.
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Yeah, hopefully we'll have nicer weather when we go next time.
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Conversation 4 When do you want to retire?
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I want to retire when I am about 50.
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Wow, that is pretty young.
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Why so young?
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I want to travel the world while I am still relatively young.
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What about you?
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I doubt I will retire before I am 70.
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I love working.
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Oh, yeah?
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What do you want to do after you retire?
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Well, assuming I have grandkids,
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I want to spend as much time with them before they grow up.
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That's nice.
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Well, here's to our future.
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Thanks for listening.
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Context & Background

In this lesson focused on subordinating conjunctions of time, we delve into practical conversations that reflect real-life scenarios. Participants engage in discussions about daily activities and routines, providing insights into how to express time-related relationships in English. The dialogues cover topics such as post-work activities, app registration steps, and experiences at the beach. This context is crucial for learners as it allows them to grasp how native speakers use subordinating conjunctions like "after," "as soon as," and "before" to structure their thoughts narratively.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • As soon as - used to indicate immediate action following an event.
  • After I finish work - a phrase that connects work completion to subsequent activities.
  • Before you do anything else - a way to prioritize actions in a sequence.
  • By the time - highlights the relationship between two events and their timing.
  • Right after I get home - indicates a time frame for when an action will occur.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively learn English with YouTube, particularly in this lesson, let's apply the shadowing technique using conversations from the video. Follow this structured approach to enhance your speaking skills:

  1. Listen Actively: Start by watching the video and focusing on just listening to the conversations without any distractions to absorb the context.
  2. Pause and Repeat: Use the shadow speak method. Pause the video after each sentence and repeat what you hear. This mirrors the pronunciation and rhythm of native speakers.
  3. Understand the Structure: Pay attention to how subordinating conjunctions are used. Recognize that phrases like "after you get the email" connect actions in a timeline.
  4. Practice with Variations: Vary your sentences using the same conjunctions. For instance, practice saying, "I will go shopping after I finish my work," applying the learned structure in different contexts.
  5. Engage in Conversation: Try to use these phrases in real conversations with a partner or through a shadowing site that allows for dialogue practice. This reinforces not only your understanding but also your confidence in using the language situationally.

By incorporating these practices into your learning routine, you'll improve your English speaking skills and become more proficient in expressing time relationships in conversation. Enjoy the process of shadowing, and soon you'll find yourself speaking more fluently!

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.

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