Shadowing Practice: Learn chinese while making simple breakfast 🥣 | Comprehensible Input | Slow chinese | 跟我一起做早餐学中文 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi friends, good morning!
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Hi friends, good morning!
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I'm going to make breakfast now.
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It's morning now.
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I need to make breakfast.
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Follow along as I make breakfast Let's learn some useful vocabulary and phrases.
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Let's begin now.
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I opened the refrigerator The ingredients I need are on the side door of the refrigerator.
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This is the side door of the refrigerator.
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I need a packet of hot and sour soup base This is a bag of hot and sour soup mix.
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I need a packet of hot and sour soup base I need one more egg.
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There are eggs in this drawer.
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I opened the drawer Then take an egg I'll put it aside first.
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Put it aside Then I took an egg One is enough One is enough.
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Then I closed the drawer.
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I closed the refrigerator door.
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Close the refrigerator door Besides these two ingredients There are two items in total.
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Besides these two ingredients I need another raw scallion pancake.
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raw scallion pancake It's frozen in the freezer.
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This is frozen.
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The above is refrigerated.
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Below is frozen I opened the freezer drawer I'm looking for scallion pancakes.
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Let me look for it.
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This is not a scallion pancake.
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I found this bag.
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This bag contains scallion pancakes.
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This is the scallion pancake I wanted.
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This scallion pancake is a frozen food.
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Frozen food is now hard.
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It's frozen.
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It turns very quickly So I put it back in the refrigerator first.
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I'll get it later.
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I put it back in the refrigerator first.
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Put it back, put it back.
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I'm going to crack an egg now.
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Whisk the egg.
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I want to crack an egg I need to prepare a bowl and a pair of chopsticks.
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Then there was a raw egg.
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This is a raw egg.
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raw eggs I need to put it into this bowl.
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I need to kowtow first.
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Then I'll break it like this.
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I cracked the egg into the bowl.
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I'm beating eggs Beat the eggs, this is the yolk.
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The round one in the middle is the egg yolk.
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The lighter-colored one next to it is egg white.
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Egg yolk and egg white Rapid stirring This action is stirring.
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My movements are very fast.
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Rapid stirring egg whites and yolks I've already mixed them evenly together.
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The egg is now cracked.
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I'm going to make water now.
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Then pour the eggs in.
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This is my pot.
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To be precise, it is a wok.
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We can simply call it a pot.
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I'm going to cook hot and sour soup in here.
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There are two faucets in total.
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This is a tap for running water.
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The tap water isn't very good.
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Not suitable for drinking directly It's okay for washing vegetables And this is the faucet for the water purifier.
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Water purifier faucet The water here is very clean.
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It can be drunk directly.
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I turned on the tap Then collect three bowls of water.
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I'm getting water now.
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I've already filled the water container.
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That's enough water.
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That's enough.
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The water in this pot is now cold.
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This is cold water.
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I'm going to pour this packet of hot and sour soup base into cold water.
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Then I need to tear it open first.
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I tore it open here.
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I'll tear it open and then tear it open again.
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I tore open the bag of hot and sour soup mix.
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I'm pouring out this bag of hot and sour soup mix.
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Pour it in, pour it in This is a shovel.
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A spatula is used for stir-frying vegetables.
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I'm going to use this shovel Mix the hot and sour soup base with water until smooth.
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I'm stirring this soup.
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I stir clockwise This direction is clockwise.
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Clockwise is counterclockwise I'm stirring the soup counter-clockwise while stirring clockwise.
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alright I've now stirred the soup well.
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Mix well I need to check it first.
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Is the natural gas valve open?
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This is natural gas.
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This is a natural gas valve.
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It is currently closed.
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I need to twist it.
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Turn it to the left This action involves twisting it.
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I've opened it now.
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This is a gas stove.
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I need to turn on the gas stove now.
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This is its knob.
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This is the firepower value.
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Firepower value, this is a large fire.
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This is a small fire.
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I need to press it first.
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Then twist to the left The fire was then turned on.
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This is called firing.
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The soup is heating up now.
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You can see there's a ring of bubbles here.
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A ring of bubbles And it was steaming Steaming The soup in the pot has boiled.
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It boiled and produced a dense array of bubbles.
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I need to stir it again with this spatula now.
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Make this soup thicker I turned the heat down a bit.
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Turn the heat down to low, turn the heat down to low.
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I'm going to pour the beaten eggs into the pot.
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Along the edge of this pot Pour it in along the edge This is egg drop soup.
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Egg flower, we call it egg flower Then stir gently.
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Gently, this is a spoon.
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I need this spoon to scoop up the soup.
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I scooped up a spoonful of soup Scoop up a spoonful of soup Then slowly pour it into this bowl.
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Scoop a spoonful of soup into the bowl This is a frying pan.
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frying pan I'm going to use this frying pan to fry a scallion pancake.
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In just a short while The scallion pancake has become soggy.
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If it gets too soft, I won't be able to tear the plastic film.
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So I need to get a firmer scallion pancake.
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This soft scallion pancake is no longer usable.
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I want to change to a hard one.
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I took another hard scallion pancake.
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This is a barrel of oil.
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A barrel of sunflower seed oil I need to pour some oil.
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Pour it into this frying pan I'm pouring oil Just a tiny bit of oil is enough.
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This is very little oil.
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We can say a little bit of oil A little bit, this scallion pancake There is a layer of plastic film on both the front and the back.
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I'm going to tear it open now.
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Tear off this plastic film Put it in a frying pan Tear this one up too.
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Then throw it in the trash can This is a trash can.
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I put useless things inside.
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Now frying scallion pancakes Fire! Fire!
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Still just press once Then twist it.
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The scallion pancake is already golden brown and puffed up on this side.
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It bulged Golden yellow, golden yellow, it's bulging.
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I'm going to flip it over now.
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I'll use this shovel to flip it over now.
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Flip it over, it's a little burnt, burnt.
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It's very crispy, this pastry is very crispy.
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I took a clean plate This is a plate.
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I took a clean plate Then transfer the fried scallion pancakes to a plate.
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I'm going to bring it to the dining table.
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I'm serving this plate of scallion pancakes I've now prepared my breakfast.
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This is a golden and crispy scallion pancake.
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Because it just came out of the pot So it's very hot now, very hot, very hot.
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I have to be careful when I eat it.
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This is a bowl of freshly made hot and sour soup.
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It probably contains vinegar and chili peppers.
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So it tastes sour and spicy.
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Now I'm going to start eating my breakfast.
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See you next time, bye-bye!

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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

Using this video to practice your English speaking skills offers numerous benefits. First and foremost, it immerses you in real-life situations that are relevant and relatable, such as making breakfast. By following along, you engage with practical vocabulary and phrases, allowing you to improve your English pronunciation while also enhancing your listening comprehension and speaking fluency.

The video encourages engagement through its interactive format. As the speaker goes about their morning routine, you can mimic their actions and verbal expressions, utilizing the shadowing technique. This method allows you to learn English with YouTube effectively, by listening and repeating phrases in context, which is essential for mastering pronunciation and intonation.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Analyzing the transcript from the video, we can identify several useful expressions and grammatical structures:

  • Simple Present Tense: The speaker frequently uses the simple present tense, for example, "I need to make breakfast" and "I opened the refrigerator." This tense is foundational in English, particularly for describing routines and habits.
  • Imperative Forms: Phrases like "Let’s begin now" and "Follow along" employ the imperative mood, which is useful when giving instructions or encouraging action in conversations.
  • Quantifiers: The speaker uses quantifiers effectively, saying "one is enough" and "two items in total." These expressions help to specify amounts and are crucial for clarity in communication.

By practicing these structures, learners can confidently navigate everyday contexts where clear communication is key.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you follow along with the video, pay attention to some common pronunciation challenges that may arise:

  • Scallion Pancake: This term, which might be unfamiliar to many learners, could also pose a pronunciation hurdle due to its unusual combination of sounds. Pay close attention to how the speaker enunciates each syllable.
  • Raw Egg: The phrase "raw egg" may also lead to confusion, especially in pronunciation. The vowel sounds in "raw" and "egg" can differ significantly, and practicing them can help clarify understanding.
  • Familiarity with Intonation: The speaker’s tone varies as they describe simple actions, like "I found this bag." Listening to their emphasis and rhythm can help you adopt a more natural speaking style, an essential aspect of the shadow speech technique.

By focusing on these common pronunciation traps, you can enhance your verbal skills and ensure clearer communication 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.

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