Shadowing Practice: Learn natural "real life" English 💛 *subtitles* - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Come along with us and practice your English in a calm and relaxing way.
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as we take a little walk in the woods.
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If you want to remember and practice all of the natural phrases and vocabulary words that you hear during this video,
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you can download a helpful PDF guide down below.
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And if you have any questions as you're watching this video, please type them in the comments down below and I will do my best to answer you.
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All right, let's take a walk in the .
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This?
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Yep, put that in the backpack.
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Good job.
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Oh, it doesn't fit.
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Okay.
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Let's try to put it in here.
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Maybe.
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- Yeah.
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- Good job, good helping.
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Does it fit in here?
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- On this?
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- You put your pants in there?
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There's this big pocket down here too.
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Put things in this pocket.
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- A pocket.
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- Okay, so we need to bring a diaper No. No?
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Okay, there's already two diapers in here, so we're just going to wipe.
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- Okay.
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I walk along the trail with my hiking backpack on.
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My son is lucky because he gets to ride in the hiking backpack.
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We see some tree stumps ahead.
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Trees there.
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Trees, yeah.
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And some really tall trees.
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We come across a beautiful lagoon.
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with rippling water.
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Wow!
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Yeah.
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Okay we'll walk.
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Oh, a tunnel.
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Oh, a tunnel.
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We come across a sign and make sure that we are going in the right direction.
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Finally, we make it to our destination.
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We can also see that it is covered in green lily pads.
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Lily pads.
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Yeah, aren't they beautiful?
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What do you see?
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Hello bird.
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- Okay.
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It's a very very brave little bird here.
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Hello bird.
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Hello bird.
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He's not scared of us at all.
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Hello.
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Hello bird.
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Hello bird!
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I undo the waist clip on my backpack and I take off the straps from my shoulders.
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My son is still in the backpack, and so I slowly lower the backpack to the ground.
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The backpack has a little stand to balance it, so I pull out the stand so that my son is secure on the ground.
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I undo his straps so that he can get out.
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- We are.
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- Looking at some letters, huh?
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- U, R, U, N, N, E, O.
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- Good job, bud.
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- So sad.
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12?
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- Oh, oh.
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Two, five, one, three.
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and O J, this is a J.
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- Yeah. and this.
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That's a dash.
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- Yes.
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- No one's doing.
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Good job, bud.
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I chase after my son.
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Thank you.
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My son walks onto a wooden observation deck.
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He's looking for animals like frogs, and ducks and birds.
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He sits down and looks for baby ducks.
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He found some ducks a mama duck and a duddu duck.
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He's very curious about them.
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He keeps looking for more animals.
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Children at this age are so curious about the world
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and one of the best things
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that you can do to teach them English is just to point to things that they can see, point to things that they are
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Just like you do as you're teaching them your first language.
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At this age, children do not need complicated language.
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They need simple, repetitive words.
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They need their caregiver, their mom, their dad, to repeat words and phrases over and over and over again in a natural and real
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place in a natural and real setting.
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Wow!
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You see it?
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Oh yeah, there it is.
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Wow!
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Wow!
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Airplane!
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Cool, huh?
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We will often hear people say that children are natural language learners,
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that children are so good at learning language languages, which is true.
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But if we look at why they are so good at learning languages.
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It's because of this.
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It's because they have a parent who is speaking to them in simple language, again and again and again.
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Really, truly learning a language is a lot like brushing our teeth or other hygiene habits.
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It's not optional.
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It's something that we must do to, every single day.
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we stop and have a snack break.
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I chase after my son as he runs alongside the plants.
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I chase after him.
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I follow my son on the trail.
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Go go go!
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Good job!
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We look out at the beautiful lake.
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Birds where are you?
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Oh I hear them.
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Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet.
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I hear you.
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Where are you birds?
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Go look for them.
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- No. I don't know.
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Wow.
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I take his hand and we walk closer to the lake to get a better look.
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Let's look over here a little bit.
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We look around for something interesting.
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I point to more birds.
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There is a bird sneaking up behind us, but we don't see it.
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It flies in front of us.
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My son gets up and looks for the bird. Where did it go?
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Right little bird.
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Oh there he is.
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Come here little bird.
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Oh wait.
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He's getting it.
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He's getting it.
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Go.
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Go.
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Ah, dearie!
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I can't, I can't.
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I can't.
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- Please.
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Oh, airplane.
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I can't really kill me.
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Wait, wait, wait.
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Oh no. - Thank you.
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- Help.
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- Thank you.
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Thank you.
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He lays down on the ground and plays with rocks.
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- Don't forget to download your guide for this video down below.
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and let me know what you would like to see in a future video.
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For more natural English, you can check out this video next, and I will see you very soon.

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Breaking Down Natural Phrases

Let’s look at a few lines that make this dialogue so effective. First, “Good job, bud.” This short, warm phrase is used repeatedly, which is how real people talk—we don’t overcomplicate praise. Next, “Where did it go?” It’s a simple question, but it’s full of natural intonation that shows curiosity. Then there’s “We stop and have a snack break.” No fancy words, just a clear, direct description of an everyday action. These phrases work because they’re contextual—tied to what’s happening in the moment. That’s how you remember language: by linking it to real experiences.

A Simple Practice Routine to Improve English Pronunciation

Want to try shadow speech with this video? Here’s how: Pick a 30-second clip (like the part where the parent describes the ducks). Play it once, then pause and repeat each line out loud, copying the tone and rhythm. Record yourself, then compare it to the video. Notice how the speaker stresses words like “mama duck” or “baby ducks”—that’s the secret to sounding natural. Do this daily, and you’ll start to mimic the flow of real English. Remember, learning a language is like brushing your teeth: small, consistent efforts add up. By focusing on simple, repetitive phrases, you’ll build confidence and start speaking more fluently in no time.

Whether you’re new to English or looking to refine your skills, this video is a great tool for English speaking practice. It proves that you don’t need complicated lessons—just real, relatable moments. So hit play, start shadowing, and watch your pronunciation and confidence grow!

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupmy best · the best
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowyou're watching · are going · you're teaching
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill do · we'll walk · will often hear
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessaryneed to bring · must do

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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