Shadowing Practice: Learn English Conversation | Shadowing English Speaking Practice 🎧 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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English Easy Practice Do you want to learn English vocabulary faster?
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And boost your speaking skills quickly?
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We can speak English.
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Then, welcome to our new video to improve your English skills.
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In this video, we'll dive into a fun and interactive learning experience designed to improve your English -speaking skills.
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Speak English.
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Now, we will have a four -part exercise.
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Part 1.
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Listening Practice Part 2.
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Vocabulary Part 3.
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Listen and Answer Practice Part 4.
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Shadowing Practice Now, are you ready to train your brain to speak English fluently?
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Let's get started!
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Part 1.
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English Listening Practice In the first part, you'll listen to a conversation between native English speakers.
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Try to focus on the meaning of the conversation when you listen to it.
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This will help you understand real -life conversations better.
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Be sitting on the fence.
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Are you going to study abroad next year, Lisa?
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I'm not sure yet.
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Everything is still up in the air.
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Didn't you apply to a school in Canada?
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Yes, but I'm also thinking about staying here.
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I like my job now.
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So you're sitting on the fence?
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Exactly.
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I don't know which choice is better.
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Studying abroad sounds exciting.
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But it's also a big change.
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That's what makes it hard.
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I want to grow, but I'm also scared to leave.
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I understand.
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Take your time, but don't wait too long.
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Yeah, I need to decide before the end of this month.
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Good luck.
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I hope you choose what's best for you.
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Part 2.
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Learn Vocabulary Now, let's explore some new words together in our vocabulary section.
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I'll explain a few words and use them in example sentences to help you grasp their meaning easily.
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Vocabulary Up in the air.
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Not decided yet.
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Example Our weekend plans are up in the air.
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We don't know what to do.
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Have you seen Up in the Air?
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Yeah.
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Everything's a little bit up in the air.
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It's still up in the air.
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It?
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No, it's still up in the air.
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That's still very much up in the air.
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That's up in the air.
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Sitting on the fence Not choosing a side, not making a decision.
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Example, I'm sitting on the fence about the trip.
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I don't know if I want to go.
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And if you're still on the fence.
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Barbara's sitting on that fence.
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But I'm still on the fence.
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I'm on the fence here.
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I'm still on the fence on that one.
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So he's still on the fence?
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Well, she's certainly not sitting on the fence.
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She's painting it.
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We've been sitting on the fence for far too long.
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Take your time.
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Don't rush.
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Do something slowly and carefully.
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Example, it's okay.
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Take your time and finish your homework later.
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Take your time.
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Take your time.
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Take your time.
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Take your time.
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Take your time take your time
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and you take your time take your time take your time take your time take your time
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take your time take your time take your time I want to remind you something, guys.
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Repetition is very important to become fluent in English.
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So, watch this video many times.
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Try to answer the questions out loud and you will improve your speaking skills quickly.
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Part 3.
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Listen and Answer Practice Time for some interactive practice.
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Listen carefully to the questions I ask about the conversation.
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Try to answer them out loud before I reveal the correct answers.
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This will boost your speaking and listening skills.
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Repeat this exercise every day until you can say the answers quickly and confidently.
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Answer the questions out loud.
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Are you going to study abroad next year, Lisa?
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Did Tom ask Lisa about studying locally?
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No, he didn't ask her about studying locally.
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Did Tom ask Lisa about studying abroad?
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Yes, he did.
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He asked if she is going to study abroad.
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I'm not sure yet.
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Everything is still up in the air.
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Is Lisa sure about studying abroad?
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No, she isn't.
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Everything is still up in the air.
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What does up in the air mean?
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It means Lisa hasn't decided yet.
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She is not sure.
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Didn't you apply to a school in Canada?
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Yes, but I'm also thinking about staying here.
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I like my job now.
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Did Lisa apply to a school in Canada?
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Yes, she did.
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She applied to a school in Canada.
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Is Lisa thinking about staying in her country?
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Yes, she is.
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She is thinking about staying.
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Why is Lisa thinking about staying?
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Because she likes her job now.
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So you're sitting on the fence?
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Did Tom say Lisa is sitting on the fence?
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Yes, he did.
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He said she is sitting on the fence.
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What does sitting on the fence mean?
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It means she can't decide.
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exactly i don't know which choice is better does lisa know which choice is better
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no she doesn't she doesn't know which is better studying abroad sounds exciting but it's also a big change
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Did Tom say studying abroad is boring?
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No, he didn't say studying abroad is boring.
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What did Tom say about studying abroad?
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He said it sounds exciting.
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Is studying abroad a small change?
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No, it isn't.
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Studying abroad isn't a small change.
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Is studying abroad a big change?
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Yes, it is.
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It's a big change.
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That's what makes it hard.
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I want to grow, but I'm also scared to leave.
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Why is it hard for Lisa to decide?
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Because she wants to grow, but she is scared to leave.
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Is Lisa scared to leave?
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Yes, she is.
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She is scared to leave.
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I understand.
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Take your time, but don't wait too long.
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Did Tom tell her to take her time?
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Yes, he did.
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He said to take her time.
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Yeah, I need to decide before the end of this month.
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When does Lisa need to decide?
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Before the end of this month.
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She must choose before then.
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Part 4.
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Shadowing Practice Lastly, we have the shadowing practice.
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Read your lines out loud after the speakers as they talk in the conversation.
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Focus on the rhythm and intonation of the English expressions and sentences.
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This exercise will sharpen your pronunciation and overall speaking abilities.
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Let's begin.
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Are you going to study abroad next year, Lisa?
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Didn't you apply to a school in Canada?
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So, you're sitting on the fence?
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Studying abroad sounds exciting, but it's also a big change.
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I understand.
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Take your time, but don't wait too long.
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Good luck.
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I hope you choose what's best for you.
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I'm not sure yet.
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Everything is still up in the air.
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Yes, but I'm also thinking about staying here.
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I like my job now.
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Exactly.
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I don't know which choice is better.
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That's what makes it hard.
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I want to grow, but I'm also scared to leave.
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Yeah, I need to decide before the end of this month.
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Great job on completing the English speaking practice.
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Keep watching this video every day for one week and repeat the exercises to see significant improvements in your English skills.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn English Conversation”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: fence, lisa, abroad, studying, English. This video has 170 sentences and 1173 words to shadow. The speech runs for 13:57. The speaker talks slowly, about 84 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 32 of its 170 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| fence noun | /fɛns/ | A thin artificial barrier that separates two pieces of land or forms a perimeter enclosing the lands of a house, building, etc. |
| abroad adverb | /əˈbɹɔːd/ | Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| boost verb | /buːst/ | To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up. |
| locally adverb | /ˈləʊkəli/ | With respect to place; in place. |
| interactive adjective | /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ | Interacting with or communicating with and reacting to each other; influencing or having an effect on each other; acting or capable of acting on each other or… |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| rush verb | /ɹʌʃ/ | To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| reveal verb | /ɹɪˈviːl/ | To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| line out verb | To appear in a lineout. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Yes, but I'm also thinking about staying here.
- So you're sitting on the fence?
- I don't know which choice is better.
- Take your time, but don't wait too long.
- I hope you choose what's best for you.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm also thinking · you're sitting · I'm sitting |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | we'll dive · will have · you'll listen |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to decide · must choose |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 43 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, rush /ɹʌʃ/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/
- Long words — get the stress right: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, interactive /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/, intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like fence, abroad, skill.
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.