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Good morning.
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It's like 5 a.m.
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and I have to go to the city today.
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So let's get ready.
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Let's get ready.
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Let's go to the towel.
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okay this is the shower i am going to have a shower okay so my hair is wet my hair is wet
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because I just had a shower and I dried myself with a towel.
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I dried with a towel.
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Now I'm going to shave.
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Shave with a shaver.
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I'm going to shave.
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Now I am shaving my face with a shaver.
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Now I am washing my face with water.
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Water.
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Now my face is clean and shaved.
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So I have just finished shaving.
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My face is now shaved.
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I'm clean.
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So now let's get dressed.
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This is my closet.
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Socks.
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Underwear.
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Pants.
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And this t-shirt.
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So let's put the t-shirt on.
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Put it on.
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okay so we have everything so now let's go to the car okay so I am at my car so open the door
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my bag in okay it's raining you could see the rain falling so and it's misty and foggy but let's go
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Let's start the car.
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The car has started.
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And now, let's go.
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Look at this view.
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Now we are driving on the road.
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This is the road.
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And we are driving.
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This is a curve.
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And this is a curve to the left.
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So another curve.
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And up here, it's another curve to the right.
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So it's a curve, it's not a turn, but a curve.
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A curve to the right.
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So we're driving, we've been driving for about 30 minutes.
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We're about one and a half hours away from where I need to be.
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I have a dentist appointment today at 8 a.m.
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and it's two hours away.
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So we're currently driving and there is a lot of turns in the mountains, so I cannot go very fast.
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It is now,
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the Sun is starting to come out but it is overcast so you see there's not a lot of
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Sun this is another vehicle passing and yeah we're still driving we'll be there in one
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and a half hours and that is a red car and this is a white truck okay we
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are that's a taxi a stop sign we're in the city now and I'm gonna go
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to my appointment this is cars cars this is a bus and this is the sidewalk that you walk on
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but now I have my dentist appointment so right here okay right now this
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is a mall these are like mannequins mannequins with clothes on small a parking
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lot park your cars this is like the sidewalk this is a worker and
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employee with a shopping cart that's the parking lot and this is like a bike park you just park your bike here bike
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This is a parking space and the parking space is empty no one's there this is a parking space but it's full a car is there You could say it's full or it's occupied Coffee shop
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This is a bike park you park bikes here bikes You call them dirt bikes motorbike.
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This is a dirt bike.
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This is a dual cross and this is a motorbike bike three different ones glasses store and this is like a food court a food court where you can eat food and stuff
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so now we're shopping we're at the superstore you can call it a grocery store or superstore
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either one in English it's more normal to call it a superstore that's
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the deli this is a shopping cart you push the shopping
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cart now I need to buy meat this is all packaged meat packaged meat this is beef sausages sausages
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Okay, so we got ketchup, mayonnaise, this is ground beef, a lot of ground beef, a lot of tuna and a yogurt.
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And yeah, this is called refrigerators or shorter fridges.
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This is also a fridge, this is where you keep cool things.
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This where you walk, this path, is an aisle.
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It's an aisle.
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So aisle one, then one beside is aisle two, beside aisle three.
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So there's different aisles and this is a shopping cart and you push the shopping cart.
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This is cheese.
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Cheese and stuff.
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Now I am pushing, pushing the shopping cart.
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And you could see this is the aisle.
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This is aisle nine, aisle eight.
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so all of these are called aisles and that's where the food is but these
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are called cashiers where you pay it's called a cashier so these are shopping bags I have
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the shopping bag so now let's go pack it away in the car okay so I got all the shopping I just went
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to the store I got the shopping here it is I bought a lot of meat I bought a lot of
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tuna ketchup mayonnaise and yogurt so I bought five things and with that I also walk through the aisles to get
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your shopping you put it in your shopping cart you push your shopping cart and when you get to check out when you go to check out you go to the cashier and you pay at the cashier with cash or with credit card at the cashier
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and now I'm in my vehicle so let's start driving back home
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okay so we're driving right now and we're leaving the city so this is the Steve this is called the steering wheel and the steering wheel go like this to steer right so we're driving right now out of the city
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it's about two hours to get home but look at this but look at this view it's very beautiful this
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is a truck in front of me but the view is nice so now
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I'm driving I will be home in two hours so enjoy this
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you see this this is all mist the road is clear
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but up there it's mist and see that mist the mist is coming over
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the mountain now a little bit more up ahead it's gonna be so misty you can't see you can't see
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in front of me here this is called a motorbike you call it a motorbike or a a bike and he's riding in front in front of me not behind in front
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he's in front and I am behind him okay so we got home I have all my stuff here I want to check the oil in the car
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I'll show you that check the oil but yeah
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we're home now tired I got the
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yogurt glass cup I I am
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pouring the yogurt pouring the yogurt I filled up the glass almost full almost
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full not full almost yogurt let's drink it it's good
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so I am right now hungry so I got
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chicken this is chicken so it's cold but it it tastes good dessert cake
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if something tastes good he would say very good very delicious or slang busing busing busing
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okay let's go check the oil these are shoes these are sandals or you call them slides
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because they just slide in so let's check the oil I have toilet paper to
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clean it watch okay this is where you check the oil you
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clean it now it's clean you put it in the oil
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the engine oil is good you could see this all this is dark clouds so when it's
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gonna rain when it rains down like this the clouds go like this and you could feel there's a little
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bit of rain falling so I think pretty soon in probably like 30 minutes it's gonna start raining
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raining a lot so let's go inside okay so I thought I I'll just show you guys what the dentist did to my teeth teeth.
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So what the dentist did, you can see he shaved a little bit here.
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And here he shaved the teeth to make room to make room for these retainers to fit and move my teeth.
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Move my teeth.
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So that is what the dentist did.
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So they fit good.
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My teeth will move now because of the retainer.
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Okay.
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So the words you learned today, we're going to see that make sure to like, comment and subscribe.
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And also I really like when you guys tell me when you write comment where you're from.
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I see some people are from Egypt, India, South America.
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Turn on notifications, notifications, so that you could see when I post new videos.
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Okay?
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Thank you.
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So anyways, guys, thank you for watching, and I will see you guys in the next video.
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Context & Background
This video provides a glimpse into the daily routine of a speaker who is preparing for a trip to the city early in the morning. As the speaker navigates various daily tasks, viewers are exposed to natural English language use in a relatable context. The immersive experience of watching the speaker shower, dress, and drive demonstrates how everyday activities can serve as a practical backdrop for language learning. This vlog emphasizes comprehension through real-life situations, making it an excellent tool for learners aiming to enhance their English speaking skills and pronunciation.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “Let’s get ready.” - A common phrase used to indicate that it's time to prepare for an outing.
- “Now my face is clean and shaved.” - A simple yet effective way to describe personal grooming.
- “I am going to shave.” - This phrase showcases the action of shaving, important for discussing personal care routines.
- “I have a dentist appointment today at 8 a.m.” - A practical example of how to communicate scheduled events.
- “We’re driving.” - A straightforward expression that can be used in various driving contexts.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively utilize this video for English speaking practice, consider the following shadowing technique:
- Watch the Video: Begin by watching the video without any distractions. Focus on how the speaker communicates, paying attention to the natural rhythm and tone of their speech.
- Listen and Repeat: Play the video segment by segment. Pause after each sentence or phrase, and repeat it aloud. This exercise will help you improve English pronunciation and develop your understanding of intonation.
- Identify Key Phrases: Take note of the phrases listed above. Make a conscious effort to use them in your own context when speaking about similar daily activities or routines.
- Practice Shadow Speech: This method involves mimicking the speaker's words and tone in real-time. Try to match the pace and emotion of the speaker to enhance your fluency. This is crucial for developing your shadowspeak skills.
- Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice as you speak the same phrases. Listening to your recordings will provide insights into areas for improvement, particularly in pronunciation and delivery.
By incorporating these steps into your learning routine, you'll not only improve your English speaking abilities but also gain confidence in using the language in everyday situations. Utilizing natural contexts like vlogs shortens the gap between comprehension and communication, making you more proficient in the English language.
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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