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Okay.
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Good morning.
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It's like 5 :00 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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- Thank you.
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Let's get ready.
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Let's go to the tower.
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Okay, this is the shower.
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I am going to have a shower.
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Okay, so my hair... is wet.
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My hair is wet.
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Because I just...
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had a shower and I dried myself with a towel.
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I dried. with a towel.
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Now?
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and a shave.
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Shave with a shaver, I'm going to shave.
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Now I am shaving my face with a shaver.
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Now I'm washing my face with water.
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Water.
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Now my face 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 Thank you.
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underwear, pants, and this T -shirt So let's put the t -shirt on.
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put it on socks Okay, so we have everything.
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So now let's go to the car.
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Okay.
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So I am at my car.
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So open the door.
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my bag in okay it's raining - Sure.
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You could see the rain falling So Thank you and it's misty and foggy. But let's go.
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Thank you.
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Let's start the car the car is started 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.
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It's not a turn, but a curve. So, we're driving.
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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.
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Today at 8am 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.
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So I cannot go very fast. but it is overcast
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so you see there's not a lot of Sun this is another vehicle passing
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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
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and this is a white truck okay we are that's a taxi a stop sign we're in the city now
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and I'm gonna go to my This is a bus and this is the sidewalk that you walk on.
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But now I have my dentist appointment.
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So right here.
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Okay right now this is a mall.
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These are like mannequins.
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Mannequins with clothes on.
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It's the mall.
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a parking lot park your cars
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this is like the sidewalk this is a worker an employee with a shopping cart
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but yeah 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
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there you could say it's full
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or it's occupied coffee shop this is a bike park you
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park bikes here bikes you call them dirt bikes motorbike this is a dirt bike this is a dual cross and this
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court a food court where you can eat food and stuff so now we're shopping
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we're at the superstore you can call it grocery store or superstore either one
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in english it's more normal to call it the superstore that's the deli
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this is a shopping cart you push the shopping cart now
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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 of ground beef,
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a lot of tuna and a yogurt. And yeah.
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This is called refrigerators or shorter fridges.
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This is also a fridge just 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 aisles and this is a shopping cart and you push the shopping cart this is cheese
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cheese and stuff yeah now i am pushing pushing the shopping cart
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and you can see this is the aisle this is aisle aisle nine aisle eight so all of these are called
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and that's where the food is but these are called cashiers.
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where you pay, it's called a cashier.
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so these are shopping bags i have this shopping bag so now let's go pack it away in the car okay so,
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I got all the shopping I just went to the store, I got to shopping.
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Here it is.
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I bought a lot of meat, I bought a lot of tuna, ketchup, mayonnaise, and yogurt.
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So I bought five things.
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And with that, I also walk through the aisles.
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to get your shopping, you put it in your shopping cart, you push your shopping cart.
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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.
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So let's start driving back home.
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Okay, so we're driving right now and we're leaving the city.
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So this is the Steve, this is called the steering wheel and the steering wheel.
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Well, like this to steer, right?
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So we're driving right now out of the city.
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It's about two hours to get home.
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But look at this.
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But look at this view.
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but the view is nice so now I'm driving I will be home in two hours
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so enjoy this view and have fun
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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 you see that mist the mist
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bit more up ahead it's gonna be so misty that you can't see.
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You can't see.
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In front of me here this is called a motorbike.
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You call it a motorbike or a bike and he's riding in front.
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In front of me.
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Not behind. In front.
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He's in front.
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and I am behind him.
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Okay, so we got home.
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I have all my stuff here.
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I want to check the oil.
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in the car.
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I'll show you that.
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Check the oil, but Yeah, we're home now.
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Tired.
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Let's have a little snack.
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I just got home.
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I got the yogurt glass cup.
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I am pouring the yogurt.
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Pouring the yogurt.
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I filled up the glass.
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Almost full.
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Almost full.
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full almost yogurt let's drink it it's good
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so I am right now hungry
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so I got chicken this is chicken so it's cold but it it tastes good dessert cake if
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Very good.
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Very delicious. Or slang?
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Bussing.
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Bussing.
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Bussing.
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Okay, let's go check The oil.
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These are shoes.
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These.
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or sandals or you call them slides.
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Because they just slide in.
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So let's check the oil.
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I have toilet paper to clean it.
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Watch.
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OK, this is where you check the oil.
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You clean it?
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Now it's clean.
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Thank you.
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You put it in.
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Glee oil The engine oil is good.
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You could see this.
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All this is dark clouds.
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So when it's going to rain, When it rains down like this, The clouds go like this.
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And you can feel there's a little bit of rain falling.
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So I think pretty soon in probably like 30 minutes, it's going to start Raining.
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raining a lot. So let's go inside.
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Okay, so I thought I would just show you guys what the dentist did.
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to my teeth teeth So what the dentist did, you can see He's shaved.
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a little bit here. In here?
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He shaved the teeth to make room, to make room.
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for these retainers to fit and move my teeth.
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move my teeth.
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That is what the dentist did.
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Ah!
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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 were, you want to see that make sure to like, comment and subscribe.
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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itis now shaved · is started · is ground
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing formfinished Shaving · start driving · start Raining
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowam shaving · I'm washing · are driving
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see comingam going to have · I'm going to shave · gonna go

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →