Shadowing Practice: Learn How to Talk About Yourself in English | Easy Introductions for Beginners | English Podcast - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello!
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Welcome to Daily English Podcast.
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Hi everyone!
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We are so happy you are here today.
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I am Corey.
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And I am Oris.
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Today's topic is very, very important.
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Yes.
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Today we learn how to talk about yourself in English.
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We learn how to say your name.
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We learn how to say where you are from.
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And we learn how to say what you do every day.
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These are the first things you say when you meet someone new.
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So this episode is perfect for beginners.
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Welcome!
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Before we start, please like this episode.
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Press that button right now.
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Okay.
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Are you ready?
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Let's begin.
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The first thing you say when you meet someone is your name.
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Simple.
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Easy.
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Let's learn the question first.
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The question is, what is your name?
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Say it with me.
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What is your name?
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Good job.
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Let's say it again.
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What is your name?
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Great.
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Now the answer.
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The answer is, my name is, and then you say your name.
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For example, my name is Oris.
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My name is Corey.
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Simple.
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You can also say, I am Oris.
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Same meaning.
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Very natural.
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So we have two ways.
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First, my name is.
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Second, I am.
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Let's practice both.
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Listen and repeat.
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My name is Maria.
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I am David.
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My name is Yuki.
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I am Carlos.
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Excellent.
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You are doing great.
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Now let's hear a short dialogue.
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A dialogue is a small conversation.
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Listen first, then we will listen again and you can repeat.
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Hi, what is your name?
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Hi, my name is Oris.
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What is your name?
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I am Corey.
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Nice to meet you, Oris.
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Nice to meet you too, Corey.
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Did you hear that?
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Nice to meet you.
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This is a very important phrase.
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We say nice to meet you when we meet someone for the first time.
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And the reply is nice to meet you too.
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Don't forget the word to at the end.
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Okay, let's listen to the dialogue one more time.
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This time, you can repeat.
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Hi, what is your name?
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Hi, my name is Oris.
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What is your name?
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I am Cory.
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Nice to meet you, Oris.
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Nice to meet you too, Cory.
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Wonderful!
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You are already speaking English.
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I am so proud of you.
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Let's learn more.
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Okay, now the second topic.
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Where are you from?
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Where are you from?
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This is a very common question.
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People ask this question a lot at work, at school, when you travel.
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The answer is, I am from, and then you say your country
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or city for example i am from brazil i am from
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japan i am from mexico i am from egypt you can
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also say i'm from i'm is short for i am in
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spoken english we often use short forms i am becomes i'm
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both are correct i am from france i'm from france same meaning now let's practice listen and repeat these sentences.
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I am from South Korea.
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I'm from Nigeria.
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I am from India.
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I'm from the United States.
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Great work!
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Now let's add something extra.
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You can say your city, too.
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For example, I am from Tokyo, Japan.
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Or, I'm from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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City first, then country.
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Easy.
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Let's practice.
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I'm from Paris, France.
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I'm from Lagos, Nigeria.
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I'm from Seoul, South Korea.
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Now let's do another dialogue.
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This one is about names and where you are from.
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We are putting everything together.
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Listen first.
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Hello.
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My name is Corey.
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What is your name?
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Hi, Corey.
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My name is Oris.
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Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too, Oris.
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Where are you from, Oris?
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I am from London, England. And you?
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I'm from Seoul, South Korea.
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Oh, that's wonderful.
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Did you notice?
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What about you?
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This is a nice question.
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It means, and you?
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When someone asks you a question, you can ask them back with, what about you?
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Very natural.
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Very friendly.
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Okay, let's listen to the dialogue one more time.
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This time, you can repeat.
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Hello, my name is Corey.
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What is your name?
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Hi, Corey.
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My name is Oris.
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Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too, Oris.
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Where are you from, Oris?
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I am from London, England. And you?
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I'm from Seoul, South Korea.
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Oh, that's wonderful.
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Amazing.
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You are already improving.
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I can feel it.
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Keep going.
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We have more.
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Okay, now let's talk about your job.
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What do you do?
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What do you do?
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This question asks about your job, your work.
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The answer is, I am a… and then you say your job.
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For example, I am a teacher.
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I am a student.
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I am a doctor.
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I am an engineer.
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Notice we say an before a word starting with a vowel.
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Engineer starts with e, so we say an engineer.
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I am a nurse.
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Nurse starts with N, so we say a nurse.
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Little rule.
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Use a before consonant sounds.
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Use an before vowel sounds.
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A, E, I, O, U.
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Don't worry.
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It becomes natural with practice.
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Now let's practice some jobs.
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Listen and repeat.
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I am a teacher.
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I am a student.
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I am a chef.
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I am an engineer.
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I am a nurse.
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I am an artist.
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Perfect.
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What if you don't have a job right now?
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No problem.
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You can say, I am a student, if you study, or you can say, I work from home.
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Or you can say, I am looking for work.
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All of these are fine.
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There is no bad answer.
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Let's do one more dialogue.
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Name, country, and job, all together.
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This is like a real introduction.
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Very natural English.
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Hi there.
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Nice to meet you.
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I am Oris.
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Hi, Oris.
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I am Corey.
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Where are you from?
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I am from London, England. And you?
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I'm from Seoul, South Korea.
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What do you do, Oris?
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I am a teacher.
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I teach English.
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What about you?
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I am a student.
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I study English every day.
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Wonderful.
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Keep studying.
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Your English is very good.
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Thank you.
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I love learning English.
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That sounded so natural.
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Did you notice how Corey described her morning?
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I wake up at 7, I have coffee, and then I study for one hour.
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That is great.
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One hour every day is perfect for learning.
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Thank you.
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I love learning English.
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You are absolutely amazing.
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That was the full introduction.
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How do you feel?
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Better?
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More confident?
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I hope so.
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Okay, let's go over everything we learned today.
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This is the recap.
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When you hear a key phrase, say it out loud.
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Ready?
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Okay.
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Key phrase 1.
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Your name.
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My name is.
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I am.
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Key phrase 2.
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Meeting someone.
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Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too.
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Key phrase 3.
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Where you are from.
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Where are you from?
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I am from.
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I am from.
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key phrase for your job.
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What do you do?
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I am a teacher.
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I am a student.
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I am an engineer.
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Key phrase 5.
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Asking back.
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What about you? And you?
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Key phrase 6.
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Daily routine.
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I wake up at o'clock.
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I have a quick breakfast.
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My quick breakfast is a banana.
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I study English every day.
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You just reviewed six key areas.
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That is a lot of English in one episode.
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Now, let's put everything together.
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One final full introduction.
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Just listen this time.
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Hi, my name is Oris.
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I am from London, England.
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I am a teacher.
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I teach English.
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Every morning, I wake up at 6.30.
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I have a quick breakfast, usually toast and coffee.
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Then I start my day.
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I love meeting new people and learning new things.
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Nice to meet you.
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Did you hear that?
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That was a full, real, natural introduction in English.
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And you know every single word in that introduction now.
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Name, country, job, morning routine.
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All done.
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You can do this.
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You are ready to introduce yourself in English.
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Okay, friends.
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That is the end of today's episode.
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You worked so hard today.
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You really did.
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You learned how to say your name, how to say where you are from, how to talk about your job, and how to describe your morning routine.
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That is a lot of English in one episode.
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Be proud of yourself.
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Seriously.
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We believe in you.
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Every day you listen, you get better.
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And listening to Daily English Podcast every day is a great habit.
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Okay, before we go, we have a question for you.
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A community question.
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We love reading your comments.
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They make us so happy.
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Here is today's question.
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What is the first thing you do in the morning?
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Tell us in the comments.
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Write one sentence in English.
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For example, the first thing I do in the morning is drink coffee.
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Or, I check my phone first.
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Or, I make my bed.
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Anything.
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We will read your comments.
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We might even say your answer in the next episode.
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That would be so exciting.
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If you liked this episode, please give it a thumbs up.
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It really helps.
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And share it with a friend who is learning English.
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Subscribe to Daily English Podcast so you never miss an episode.
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We make new episodes every week.
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Easy English every week.
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Okay.
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Thank you for listening.
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You are amazing.
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See you in the next episode.
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Bye-bye.
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Bye, everyone.
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Keep practicing.
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You've got this.
Context & Background
In today's globalized world, the ability to introduce oneself in English is essential for effective communication. Whether you're meeting new friends, networking at a professional event, or engaging in casual conversations, knowing how to talk about yourself can create positive first impressions. This transcript presents a lively dialogue between hosts Corey and Oris as they guide English learners through the fundamental elements of self-introduction. Ideal for beginners, the discussion emphasizes practical phrases and encourages user engagement, making it both informative and enjoyable.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- What is your name? - A common question when meeting someone.
- My name is [Your Name] - A simple way to introduce yourself.
- I am [Your Name] - Another natural expression of self-identification.
- I am from [Your Country/City] - Helps convey your background.
- I work as a [Your Job] - A direct way to explain what you do.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively utilize the content from the podcast and enhance your speaking skills, follow this step-by-step shadowing guide:
- Listen Actively: Start by listening to the podcast episode. Pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation of the hosts as they introduce themselves.
- Repeat After the Hosts: Use the shadowing technique. Repeat the phrases alongside Corey and Oris, mimicking their rhythm and tone. This practice will improve your pronunciation and fluency.
- Record Yourself: Use a recording application to capture your voice as you practice. Listen to your recordings and compare them to the original. This will help identify areas for improvement.
- Practice with a Partner: Find a language partner to practice introducing yourselves. Use the phrases learned from the video, taking turns in a conversational format.
- Engage with Real Situations: Try to implement these phrases in real-life situations. Use them in social gatherings, at work, or even during IELTS speaking practice. The more you use them, the more natural they will become.
Utilizing these phrases is crucial for building confidence in your speaking abilities. Platforms that focus on shadowing can significantly enhance your progress. By integrating shadowspeaks methods into your practice routine, you can elevate your language skills and prepare for opportunities like the IELTS speaking practice. Remember, the key to mastering English is consistent practice, so don’t hesitate to shadow speak regularly!
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.