Shadowing Practice: Learn English with Stories ⭐ The Angry Wife | Level 3 English Listening & Speaking Practice - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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My name is Emily.
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My name is Emily.
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I am 28 years old.
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I have been married to Daniel for five years.
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He is 30 years old now.
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He is my husband.
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He is a kind man.
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He is soft-spoken.
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He is calm and patient.
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He never raises his voice.
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He never insults me.
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He never ignores me.
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When I get sick, he takes care of me.
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When I feel tired, he brings me food.
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He makes tea for me in the morning.
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He cooks dinner when I am late from work.
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He listens to me when I cry.
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He holds me when I feel weak.
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He tells me, you are strong, Emily.
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I am proud of you.
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Daniel is a good man.
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But sometimes I forget that.
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I have a good job.
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I work in a corporate office.
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I earn $5,000 every month.
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I worked hard to reach this position.
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I studied at night.
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I took extra courses.
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I pushed myself.
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But Daniel still works as a delivery driver.
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He earns $2,200 a month.
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He works long hours.
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He drives in the sun,
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in the rain, and in the cold.
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He comes home late and tired.
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He comes home with sore feet and dust on his shirt.
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He never complains.
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He just says, it's okay, Emily.
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I like working, but slowly I started to feel different.
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I started to feel disappointed.
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I looked at other couples.
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I saw women wearing diamond rings and designer handbags.
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I saw men buying cars,
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houses, and expensive gifts for their wives.
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I looked at Daniel.
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He was wearing the same shoes for two years.
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He never bought new clothes for himself.
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He never bought me expensive things.
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I began to compare him to other men.
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I began to feel angry.
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One day I asked him,
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Daniel, why don't you do something better?
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Why don't you start a business?
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He looked down and said, I don't know how.
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I have never done business before.
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I became irritated.
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I said, other men do it.
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Why can't you?
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Daniel stayed quiet.
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He always stays quiet.
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He looked at me, but he didn't say anything.
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His eyes looked sad.
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But I didn't stop.
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I kept comparing him to others.
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I kept saying, you are not like other husbands.
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Daniel gives $1,000 to his parents every month.
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They are old and sick.
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He pays for their medicine.
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Then he sends money to them before he spends anything on himself.
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He gives me the rest of his salary, $1,200.
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But I always said, it's not enough.
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I never said thank you.
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I never appreciated his efforts.
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One evening, he came home very late.
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I asked him, where were you?
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He said, I was looking for another job.
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I was surprised.
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I asked, did you find one?
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He said, not yet.
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But I will keep trying.
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The next day, he left early in the morning.
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He came back after sunset.
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He looked more tired than usual.
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He didn't smile.
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He didn't talk much.
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After one week, he told me,
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I found a second job.
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I will work at a restaurant at night.
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I will earn $2,000 more.
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I said, good job.
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But I didn't ask how he felt.
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I didn't ask if he was okay.
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Daniel started working both jobs.
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He woke up before sunrise.
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He worked all day.
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He worked all night.
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He came home when I was already asleep.
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He had no time to talk,
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no time to laugh, no time to rest.
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One night, he came home and went straight to the bathroom.
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I heard something fall.
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I ran inside.
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He was sitting on the floor.
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His face was pale.
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His hands were shaking.
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I screamed, Daniel, what happened?
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He looked at me and said, I am just tired.
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I feel dizzy.
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I called a cab and took him to the hospital.
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The doctor said Daniel was exhausted.
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He said, his body cannot take this much work.
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He needs rest.
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He needs sleep.
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I sat beside his hospital bed.
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I looked at his face.
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His eyes were closed.
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He looked peaceful, but I felt broken.
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I held his hand.
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I started crying.
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I said, I am sorry, Daniel.
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I didn't see how hard you were trying.
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I didn't understand.
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Daniel opened his eyes slowly.
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He smiled.
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He said, Don't cry, Emily.
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I just wanted to make you proud.
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His words broke my heart.
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That night, I realized something important.
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I realized Daniel does not need to be rich.
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He does not need to wear suits.
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He does not need to drive a big car.
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He does not need to buy me diamonds.
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He already gives me something more valuable.
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He gives me love.
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He gives me peace.
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He gives me respect.
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He gives me support.
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He gives me himself.
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That is enough.
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That is more than enough.
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Since that day, I stopped comparing him to others.
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I stopped complaining.
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I stopped chasing things that do not matter.
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Now, I look at Daniel with new eyes.
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I see a man who works hard.
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I see a man who sacrifices.
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I see a man who loves deeply.
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Daniel is not just my husband.
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He is my quiet storm.
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He is the calm that keeps me safe.
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If you felt this story in your heart,
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please like, share, and subscribe.
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Because sometimes, true love doesn't shout.
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It just stays and never lets go.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing English speaking through storytelling is an effective way to enhance your language skills. The video "Learn English with Stories: The Angry Wife" provides a relatable narrative that engages listeners while they improve their speaking abilities. By immersing yourself in Emily's story, you not only absorb vocabulary and phrases but also get to practice the shadowing technique. This method involves listening to the spoken text and repeating it in real-time, which helps improve fluency and pronunciation.

The emotional and situational context of the story allows learners to connect with the language on a personal level. As you follow Emily's journey, you will gain insights into the complexities of relationships and feelings. This can significantly boost your confidence when speaking about similar themes in your conversations, making it particularly useful for IELTS speaking practice. By reflecting on the content, you can formulate your thoughts in English, preparing you for real-life discussions.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The transcript features several key grammatical structures and expressions that are important for English learners:

  • Present Perfect Tense: "I have been married to Daniel for five years." This structure emphasizes the duration of an ongoing action, which is crucial in expressing experiences in English.
  • Comparative Structures: "I began to compare him to other men." Learning to create comparisons helps speakers express opinions and judgments effectively.
  • Conditional Sentences: "When I feel tired, he brings me food." These sentences allow for describing situations and their consequences, enhancing conversational depth.
  • Descriptive Adjectives: "He is a kind man. He is soft-spoken." Describing people and things accurately enriches vocabulary and provides context to conversations.

Common Pronunciation Traps

When practicing your speaking skills, pay attention to these potential pronunciation traps from the video:

  • Words with Silent Letters: Words like "calm" and "sore" can be tricky due to their silent letters; focus on articulating correctly to enhance clarity.
  • Word Stress: The word "complains" may be pronounced flatly if not given proper stress; ensuring the emphasis is placed correctly will aid comprehension.
  • Intonation Patterns: The speaker uses varied intonation to express emotions. Mimicking these patterns can dramatically improve your expressive speaking skills.

Utilizing resources found on a shadowing site can optimize your practice further. By integrating the shadow speak technique into your learning routine, you can elevate your English proficiency and prepare for success in real-life situations and exams.

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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