Shadowing Practice: Learn Everyday English Outside - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello and welcome back.
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I'm Teacher Neo with English Teacher Neo.
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Today I'm sitting outside and I am in Kansas.
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Kansas is a state in the United States
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and Kansas is right in the middle of the United States.
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If you were to look at a map,
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you would see Kansas right in the middle.
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Exactly in the middle.
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anyhow it has been very windy here in kansas
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and today it's not so windy so i wanted to come outside
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and sit for a moment as i sit here for a little bit i listen
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and i can hear an airplane flying overhead.
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I cannot see it, but I can hear it.
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And then I can hear lots of birds chirping.
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The birds are chirping and they're enjoying this lovely day.
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the birds are in the trees birds usually will perch in
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the tree on a branch for a bird to perch that means that they're sitting on a branch in the tree
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the wind is blowing just ever so slightly
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so i can hear the wind those are things i can hear as i sit out here
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I am in the country meaning that I am out where there are open fields
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and trees and I am not in a city a city has lots of buildings
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So what can I see?
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I can see the trees and I can see the leaves swaying back and forth in the trees.
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And I can look up and I see clouds.
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There are so many clouds.
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We call it a blanket of clouds.
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The clouds have blanketed over.
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So, kind of like a blanket on a bed,
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It covers the whole bed.
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That is what the clouds are doing.
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They are covering the whole sky.
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So it's like a blanket of clouds.
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And what do I smell?
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I smell the fresh air.
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I can smell the grass.
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The grass has a certain type of smell.
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I'm not sure how to explain it,
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but I will say after grass has been cut,
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when you take a mower and you mow the grass,
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you can smell the fresh cut grass.
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and it's such a lovely smell.
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I also smell rain.
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It did rain just a little bit a moment ago.
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That means about a few minutes ago.
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And the rain has a smell to it as well.
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and it's just a lovely smell.
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So what do I feel?
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I can feel the wind blowing,
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so I can feel it kind of blowing on my hand and my hair a little bit.
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But I also feel a little bit of coolness,
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just a little bit,
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which is why I have a sweater on
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so I can feel the cool breeze and that's what we call
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that the cool breeze oh I also felt the cat jump up here here is a cat this is Sunny
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Hi Sunny.
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Oh, Sunny just shook and a lot of dust came off.
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What are you doing Sunny?
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Sunny just meowed.
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So I hear Sunny meowing.
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Hi!
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What are you doing?
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Did you come to say hi?
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So it is hard to see Sunny because Sunny is on the bench.
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I am sitting at a table
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and the bench is right here you want to come up here to say hi hmm
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so I hear another airplane going by
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and I see in the background I don't know if you notice there are logs back here.
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Those are logs that are cut from the trunk of trees and they are being saved to use as a fire.
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So around here, we cut old trees,
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and we cut the trunks.
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And then we save them and we can use them for a fire.
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So let me show you.
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As you can see, there are lots of small logs.
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These are called logs and we use them as firewood.
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and there's a pile of logs right here.
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We use the firewood for a fire in the fire pit.
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The fire pit is right here.
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You can see that this has been a man-made fire pit and you put the logs inside and you light them,
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meaning that you set fire to them.
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When you're not using it,
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then you cover it up like this and it keeps it clean.
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We keep firewood right here in this round bin so that we can easily grab and use it.
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Now, if you want a bigger fire than that,
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then you will make a bigger pile of wood and stuff.
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And when you have a bigger fire,
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basically we call that a bonfire.
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I'm going to show you how we do this.
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We put lots of trees and other things that need to be burned
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because it's just easier to burn it and have it go into small ashes.
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So I'm going to show you,
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this is where we would do a bonfire.
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So here you can see this is a big pile of wood and stuff,
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things that need to be burned.
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And in the summer, when it is not windy,
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we will light this and it will be a big bonfire.
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You want to make sure that it is not windy because if it's windy,
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it could blow off to the side and get the grass on fire
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and it would end up being a really bad fire.
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and then you would have to call the firemen to come out to put the fire out
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and you don't want that so
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that is how we do fires around here on
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the outside i'm walking over to go say hi to sylvester which is another kitty cat that is out here
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Let's see here This is Sylvester Hi Sylvester Sylvester is a boy
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He is a boy We call them a tomcat Hi Sylvester
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so Vester loves getting scratches and he is purring right now all right
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so that is it for today's video I hope you really enjoy these outdoor videos
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because I really do love teaching you
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different vocabulary words and different things that have to do with outside because I love the nature.
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Let me know in the comments below if you enjoy the nature
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and if you know of anything else
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that you would like me to show you or teach you I would be happy to make some more videos
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outside for you.
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But if you need something else, just let me know.
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And be sure to like this video and subscribe.
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And I will see you in the next one.
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Bye!

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will immerse themselves in everyday English conversation as presented by Teacher Neo. The focus will be on practicing listening, speaking, and comprehension skills through descriptions of the natural environment. By absorbing phrases and vocabulary used in a casual setting, you will enhance your ability to engage in conversations about your surroundings. This lesson is ideal for those looking to refine their ability to speak about everyday experiences using descriptive language. Engaging with the content will also help you become more familiar with the shadowspeak technique, which is essential for improving your overall speaking skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Perch: To sit or rest on a branch.
  • Blanket of clouds: A thick layer of clouds covering the sky.
  • Fresh cut grass: The specific scent that occurs after grass is mowed.
  • Wind blowing: The feeling of air moving around you.
  • Chirping: The sound birds make, often associated with enjoyment and warmth.
  • Coolness: A comfortable and refreshing temperature.
  • Lovely smell: A pleasant fragrance that can be found in nature.

Practice Tips

To make the most out of this lesson, try using the shadowing technique. Listen closely to Teacher Neo's speech patterns and intonation as you watch the video. A shadowing app can enhance your practice experience by allowing you to repeat phrases in real time. Pay attention to the speed and tone of the conversation, which is casual and relaxed. Start by mimicking short sections of speech—this will not only improve your pronunciation but also help you become comfortable with the vocabulary introduced.

Speaking along with the video will provide you with immediate feedback, as you’ll be able to compare your pronunciation and rhythm to that of Teacher Neo. Remember to focus on clear articulation, especially when it comes to descriptive phrases like "blanket of clouds" or "fresh cut grass." This practice will serve you well when using online shadowing sites or software, where precise language is crucial for effective communication. Lean into the experience, and enjoy your learning journey!

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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