Shadowing Practice: Is Chungha Afraid of Anything? I KPDB Ep. #83 Highlight - Learn English Speaking with Video

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So, I'm afraid of frogs.
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Frogs?
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Yeah.
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That's so random.
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Like...
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I don't know where they're gonna jump.
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Like they're so… You know… Unpredictable?
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Yeah.
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Like… What about crickets?
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Grasshoppers?
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Are those okay?
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Well they're smaller.
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Right.
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And frogs are slimy.
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- Yeah.
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- Oh my god.
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I wish you guys could see her face.
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Her face right now is literally disgusted.
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- Last question.
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- Okay.
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What is the other person's biggest irrational fear?
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- Irrational fear.
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- Mmm.
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Okay, I have one.
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Chang 'e has an irrational, horrible, horrible, horrible, horrible.
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Death -defying fear.
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She just screams and cries.
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Whenever she sees unicorns, she, I don't know, or a spider.
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Huh?
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I have no idea.
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What is your fear?
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Do you… Are you afraid of anything?
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I don't feel like you're afraid of anything.
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Yes, I'm afraid of it.
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Something but that's not spider or unicorn.
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If I… If I were to wear a unicorn, I would have been freaking out.
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But that's not the answer you told me.
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- Okay.
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So… I'm afraid of frogs.
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- Frogs?
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- Yeah.
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- That's so random.
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- Like… I don't know where they're gonna jump.
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- That's so random.
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- Like… They're so… - You know… - Unpredictable?
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- Yeah like… - What about crickets?
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Grasshoppers.
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Are those okay?
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- Well they're… They're smaller.
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- Right and frogs are slimy.
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- Yeah.
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- I wish you guys could see her face.
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Her face right now is literally disgusting.
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- I'm so… No it's not like… No frogs live in a clean place so they're not disgusting but…
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I get freaked out a lot.
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Because like my mom told me like a couple days ago… That there was a big frog in front of my door.
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Uh huh.
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In front of uh...
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"Bonga "s.
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My mother's house's door.
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Yeah.
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And I know it's a very clean and...
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"Gongi -john" place.
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Yeah. But...
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She said it was this big and it was the size of her hand.
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- The size of her hand.
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A black frog?
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I think it was.
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It was really dark.
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- Uh -huh.
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And I was like… "So what'd you do with it?"
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And she was like… "Oh I chased it away." I'm like… "Okay… Will she come back?" Yo she's about to cry.
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Yo Jung -Hun's about to cry talking about a frog.
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I just don't… I can't handle frogs.
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Okay.
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That's fair.
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I can understand that.
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I have what I have an irrational fear.
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- Oh I thought you were gonna say… - You can try to guess mine.
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- I have a frog.
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I thought you were gonna say I have a frog.
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- I actually have a frog right here for you.
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- Okay so your fear… Being completely alone with silence.
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- Oh… - That's so dark.
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Oh my god.
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Um, I'm actually...
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Okay with that.
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Oh.
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I'm like… What, Diane?
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- Nothing.
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I truly haven't said a word.
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I saw your eyes.
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They spoke.
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I'm okay with it.
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I… My biggest fear and my fans know this… They're rats.
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I hate rats so much.
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- So why do you call it… Cheese?
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- Chuck E.
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Cheese?
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- Yeah.
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Because… Because my Chuck E.
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Cheese… Okay.
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When I went to Chuck E.
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Cheese, I was young.
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- Okay.
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- My trauma with rats happened starting in like high school.
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- Oh.
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What about hamsters?
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- I don't like them anymore.
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- What about rat pigs?
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- What?
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- Pigs that look like rats.
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Like guinea pigs.
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- I don't… Look… I can look at them… But I don't want to touch them.
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- Oh.
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- Do you touch them?
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Oh yeah.
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I don't want to touch that home.
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I don't… I just… I like… I have had very very bad experiences with rats.
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And if you guys are curious, you guys can check out other podcasts where… I talk about my rat experiences because they are disgusting.
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- Disgusting!
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- I should… My friend… My friend is like the biggest fan of yours.
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- Uh huh.
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Oh gosh.
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- And like she… And then just because… I know that she's gonna go crazy when I…
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When I tell her I had this schedule with you… I didn't check up… Check you up.
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Like… You know like… - Like read up.
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- Yeah.
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What the fans know.
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- Yeah.
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- "I should have." - I don't like rats.
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- Okay.
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- I hate rats.
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Okay.
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But anyways… Yeah.
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Do you feel like you know each other better?
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I feel like we're slowly getting to know each other better.
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I think at our Thanksgiving dinner… Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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We'll talk.
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We'll get to know each other more.
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It sounds more like now you have weapons to… Now we have weapons to attack each other with.
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I'm gonna bring a frog… I'll bring a rat.
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Plated.
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Yeah.
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I'll bring a rat.
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If you bring a frog like I have a rat.
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Horrible things that we… We did not need to let into the world.
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Okay.
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Alright.
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Cool.
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Hey guys!
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Look at this video.
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See?
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Wow.
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Wow.
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And this is great, too.
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Enjoy.

Why practice speaking with this video?

This engaging segment from KPDB Episode #83 features Chungha discussing her fears, specifically her irrational fear of frogs. This captivating exchange not only reflects everyday conversational expressions but also provides learners with relatable content that can enhance their speaking and listening skills. By practicing with this video, you can learn English with YouTube in a fun and interactive way. Furthermore, discussing fears is a common topic in social settings; mastering it can boost your confidence in conversations.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In this conversation, several key phrases and structures are highlighted that can enrich your vocabulary and grammar usage:

  • “I don’t know where they’re gonna jump.” - This informal expression showcases the use of “gonna” as a casual form of “going to,” which is popular in spoken English.
  • “That’s so random.” - This phrase indicates something unexpected, a useful expression for discussing topics in conversations.
  • “I have no idea.” - A versatile phrase that can be used to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge about a subject.
  • “I’m afraid of frogs.” - A straightforward structure for expressing fears, perfect for learners looking to discuss personal topics.
  • “If I were to…” - A hypothetical construction that is beneficial in conversations involving possibilities or scenarios.

Incorporating these expressions into your shadow speech practice can make your interaction more natural and relatable.

Common Pronunciation Traps

When engaging with this video, pay attention to certain pronunciations and accents that might pose challenges:

  • Frogs - The initial “f” sound can be tricky for some learners. Ensure to articulate this clearly.
  • Unpredictable - This word may be a mouthful; practice breaking it down into syllables: un-pre-dic-ta-ble.
  • Random - The soft “r” and the short “a” can be challenging. Practicing this word with emphasis on the vowel can enhance clarity.

As a learner, you should actively listen and repeat not only the words but also the intonation and rhythm of the conversation. This will enhance your shadowing skills and improve overall fluency.

Utilize this content as a comprehensive resource to shadow speak effectively! Engaging with realistic dialogues like this one will bolster your command of everyday English expressions.

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.