Shadowing Practice: Introducing Yourself in English and Meeting New People - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Introducing yourself and meeting new people Hi,
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Introducing yourself and meeting new people Hi,
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my name is Lizzie and I'm 5 years old.
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I'm in kindergarten and I have much fun every day.
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I love the stories our teacher tells us and I love my friends.
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I was born in Germany but I live in Minnesota, United States.
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We moved here when I was 2 years old.
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I have a beautiful family.
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My mom, my dad, my brother Tom and my sister Sarah.
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We have great fun together.
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My favorite activity in my leisure time is riding a bike.
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I've got a cute puppy and I love playing with it.
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My favorite food is pizza.
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Hi, my name is Bernardo,
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but my friends call me Bernie.
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I'm nine years old and I am in the third grade.
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I live in Mexico.
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It is an amazing country with many fun places to go.
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There are six people in my family including me,
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my father, my mother, my two sisters and my elder brother.
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I am the youngest.
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I like reading books and watching movies with superheroes.
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When I grow up, I like to become a police officer.
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My favorite subject is math,
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because I like solving problems.
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I love sports.
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I'm crazy about swimming.
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I can swim a lot in one hour.
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My favorite food is fish and chips.
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Hi, my name is Robbie.
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I am 19 years old and I am a college student.
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I live in Manchester, UK.
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I'm an only child.
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I haven't got any brothers or sisters,
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but I've got two very loving parents.
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I study science and I'd like to become a scientist.
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I'd love to be able to make new discoveries all the time.
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My favourite hobby is travelling and exploring new things.
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One of my dreams is to be able to go hang gliding someday in the future.
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It must be very exciting.
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I usually have a healthy lifestyle.
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I eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
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Hi, my name is Ashley and I am 30 years old.
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I live in Sydney, Australia.
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I am married and I've got two beautiful children.
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I am a teacher at a primary school in Sydney and I absolutely love my job.
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I enjoy gardening whenever I have free time.
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I like watching family comedies with happy endings.
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And I dislike drama and thrillers.
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My favorite food is Japanese food.
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I think it is the healthiest food in the world.
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Excuse me, is this a taken?
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No, it's not.
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You may sit down.
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Thanks.
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Do you happen to know which stop I should get off at to be able to reach the center of the city? Of course.
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I can guide you there if you like,
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because I live right there.
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I'm so glad to hear that.
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Thank you.
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I'm Emma, by the way.
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I'm Anne.
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Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you, too.
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Where are you from, Emma?
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I'm from Poland.
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I came here to study Arts and Design.
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How nice!
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What about you?
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Are you in high school or in college?
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I will graduate high school next year,
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then I'd like to study law.
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That sounds great.
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Do you live with your parents?
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Yes.
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I live in a flat with my parents and my younger sister.
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Were you born here in London?
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Yes, I was.
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And I have always lived in London.
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So what it's like to live in London?
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There's always something going on.
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There's no reason to ever be bored.
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But I especially adore the parks with so many activities to enjoy.
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What about Poland?
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Well, Poland has much charm.
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Beautiful villages and breathtaking landscapes.
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Maybe you'll get a chance to visit it one day?
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I really hope so.
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Well, we must get off the bus at the next stop.
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Great, let's go.
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Well, we finally reached your destination.
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Here it is.
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Thank you so much for all your help.
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It was so nice meeting you.
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It was nice meeting you too.
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I have to go now.
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Stay in touch.
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Have a wonderful day.
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You too.
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Thank for watching.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice how to introduce yourself and engage in conversations with new people in English. Through the insights shared by speakers like Lizzie, Bernardo, Robbie, and Ashley, you'll learn not only about their backgrounds and interests but also gain the ability to express your own story effectively. This lesson focuses on personal introductions, talking about family, hobbies, and favorite foods, which are essential topics for connecting with others. By the end of this practice session, you should feel more comfortable using English in social situations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Introduce yourself: a common phrase used to greet someone.
  • Favorite food: a phrase to express what you enjoy eating.
  • Family: refers to the members you live with and care about.
  • Hobbies: activities that you enjoy doing in your leisure time.
  • Age: a simple yet effective way to provide personal information.
  • Where you live: helps to share geographical details about yourself.
  • Aspiring profession: discussing what you want to be when you grow up.
  • Interests: talks about what you are passionate about, such as hobbies and activities.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English pronunciation using the shadowing technique, consider these practice tips. First, listen closely to how each speaker introduces themselves in the video. Pay attention to the speed and tone: the speakers' enthusiasm can guide you in how to express similar feelings in your own introductions. Use the shadow speech method by repeating what they say immediately after they say it, mimicking not only their pronunciation but also their intonation and rhythm. This is particularly useful for long sentences; try to break them down into smaller parts. Practicing daily in this manner will significantly improve your English pronunciation and speaking confidence. Additionally, you can record yourself to evaluate your clarity and fluency. As you grow more comfortable with these phrases, expand your vocabulary and personalize your narrative to make it uniquely yours. Happy shadowing!

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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