Shadowing Practice: Jimmy Samples Jessica Alba's Hydrating Mist - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Are you working too hard?
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Are you working too hard?
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Yeah.
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You are.
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I want you to enjoy yourself, because it's honestly, I'm so happy for you.
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Oh, thank you.
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And the best, again, I love cats, but I love your kids.
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They're so cute and so cool.
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But this thing is now expanding, Honest.
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The Honest Company, I have diapers.
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I have wipes.
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They do detergents.
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They send you all of the...
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Did I spit on you?
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I'm sorry.
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Yeah, you spit on me a little bit.
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I'm sorry for that.
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It's all right.
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I wish I had one of the wipes now.
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I apologize.
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It's okay.
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It's so gross.
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No, no, it's fine.
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No, it's all right.
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You also have pickles.
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I have kids.
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You have platypuses.
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You have a...
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All right.
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Yeah, say it.
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Don't spray it, buddy.
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Yeah, okay, sorry.
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Apologize, buddy.
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Apologize.
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I'm so embarrassed.
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Say it over there.
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Say it that way.
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There are other things that are really great that you have.
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It's like one of those talent bars.
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Yeah, the talent bar.
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It's totally fine.
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I don't know what you're talking about.
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But you have a new thing, the Honest Beauty.
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Honest Beauty, yes.
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You have new products.
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I have new products.
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Yes, you have new products, and the prices are...
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But what's the beauty products?
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You go to what, honestbeauty.com?
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Yeah, so honestbeauty.com, and it's a beauty line, and we do skin care products.
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Oh, Nancy will love my wife.
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Yeah, I gave her a nice little gift.
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Oh, you always bring stuff you don't have to do.
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I'm so nice.
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And color cosmetics.
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And this was just a dream of mine to be able to launch a beauty line.
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But, Jessica, this is just crushing it.
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What is this thing here, mouth freshener?
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No, this is not a mouth freshener.
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No, no!
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Don't do that!
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No!
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Now you don't mind if I spit when I talk.
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No, it's hydrating mist.
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Oh, hydrating mist.
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Yeah, and this is for men and for women.
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and you're supposed to put on your face and your neck and not inside your mouth.
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Sorry about that.
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Yeah.
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I see the directions.
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Close eyes.
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Go to your happy place.
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Wow.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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Enough said.
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Close eyes.
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Go to your happy place and miss directly onto face and neck, under or over makeup, and avoid contact with eyes.
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Can I try it?
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Yeah, let's do it.
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Let's both do it.
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Okay.
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Oh.
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Smells good, right?
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Yeah.
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That was great.
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What was your happy place?
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I was thinking of my kids.
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I'm gonna go see them right after this.
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Aw.
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Cuddle them.
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I was on a Miguel album cover.
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Jessica Alv, everybody!
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will engage in English speaking practice by exploring a lively conversation featuring Jessica Alba and her interactions. This lesson focuses on casual speech, including humor and everyday phrases. By practicing with this engaging video, learners can improve their listening comprehension and speaking proficiency in relaxed contexts. This lesson also incorporates the shadowing technique, allowing you to learn English with YouTube while mimicking natural conversation tones and rhythms. Hurdles of understanding turn into stepping stones as you embrace the casual interactions shared among friends.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Enjoy yourself: Take pleasure in what you are doing.
  • So cute and cool: Expressing admiration for someone's children.
  • Honestly: A word used to accentuate sincerity or truthfulness.
  • Apologize: To express remorse or regret for an action.
  • Beauty products: Items related to personal care and cosmetics.
  • Wipes: Moist towelettes used for cleaning, often marketed for infants.
  • Expanding: To grow or develop in order to include more items or concepts.
  • Skin care: Products or routines designed to maintain healthy skin.

Practice Tips

To maximize your English learning experience, consider employing these shadowing tips while engaging with the video:

  • Use the pause button wisely: Pause the video frequently to repeat phrases or sentences. This allows you to mimic the tone and intonation accurately.
  • Focus on flow: Notice how the speakers interject humor and casual remarks. Try to replicate the natural flow of conversation rather than just the words.
  • Record yourself: While practicing, record your attempts. Listening to your recordings can help you identify areas for improvement, especially in pronunciation and rhythm.
  • Practice with a friend: Shadowing with a partner can enhance your learning. Take turns mimicking the dialogue and provide constructive feedback.
  • Engage with content frequently: Regularly revisiting the video with different shadowing techniques will help reinforce learning, especially for IELTS speaking practice.

By consistently practicing your speaking skills through engaging videos, you can enhance your ability to hold casual conversations, making English feel more intuitive and accessible. Let's get started with your journey to becoming a fluent speaker through the shadowing technique!

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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