Shadowing Practice: Learn Real-life English || Daily life, Cooking, Nature (comprehensible input) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Today we're learning real life English.
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Today we're learning real life English.
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Surrounded by nature, cooking in the kitchen,
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and talking with my brother, all through comprehensible input.
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Let's get started.
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What's that line in the sky that the plane left behind when it passed?
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That straight line?
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Yeah.
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That is a vapor trail.
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I don't know if you can see the plane, but there it goes.
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Wow.
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It's 9.14 a.m and look at this like beautiful view we have here.
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And we got our we got our rubber boots on.
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You can see mine are black.
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Here we have a stick.
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This is just a small stick.
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It's pretty short.
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It's not long.
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This tree is dead.
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You can see there's like there's no leaves and no life on it.
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But it's really nice to get back to nature sometimes because
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when you're always working in your house you can't really appreciate mother nature.
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So I like to get back to nature like on weekends maybe i go for a hike
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or go walk around the mountain or something
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remember guys i am teaching you the 3 000 most common english words
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so make sure to check out this playlist next you may
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be you may be walking by walking by this tree not even notice
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but if you step on this like look at this this is a thorn
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and if it's like if the thorn falls on the ground
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and you step on it look at this
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that could go through your whole boot pretty much yeah i
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remember i was walking with my flip-flops going up towards the main road and my slide fell off
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the first step i took i stepped into one of those thorns one of these thorn bushes
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and it went through your sandal no my sandal fell off
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so i was walking it fell off
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and then the second step I took after it fell
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or the first step I took after it fell off was into one of those needles.
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When was this?
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Two weeks ago maybe.
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What's one of your favorite things to say related to like hiking in nature like a slang word to teach them?
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The first thing that comes to mind would be take a hike.
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If say for example my brother is annoying me
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or he asked me to do something unreasonable like wash the dishes after I cooked I'll tell him to take a hike.
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And what does
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that mean what does it mean to take a hike it means get lost get out of here
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or it just means like go away but in a rude way
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but literally take a hike means like go hiking what does off the beaten path mean
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so here you can see this this is a path this
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is a small path what is off the beaten path mean
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so off the beaten path means instead of taking the route that everyone else took
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taking an unconventional path and doing things differently.
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Off the beaten path means go somewhere less known or less popular.
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When something is very beautiful you could say picture perfect.
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This view is picture perfect.
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So if you see something very beautiful you could say wow that's picture perfect.
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That's beautiful.
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It's beautiful like a picture.
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This cow is laying on the road and same with these calves
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and these calves are standing are you doing boys
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so now I'm gonna climb over this fence oh so I just climbed over that fence light work
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I almost tripped there how you doing boy this looks like
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a milk cow though i really want to make uh tres leches
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or three milks it's a really popular really popular dessert that's delicious i've made it one time bus
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and you know
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because it's the 21st century i'm gonna ask chachipiti for a recipe on how i can make tres leches
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or three milks and yeah
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because instead of searching for a recipe on google chachipiti can give me a recipe
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and i could say oh i only have this ingredient instead of this
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and it could make the recipe tailored just for me
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so i like chachipiti okay so now let's grab the ingredients okay guys
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so we got eggs a bag of eggs and some some other things.
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So now we can continue making the dessert.
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Tres leches.
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So let's get that going.
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We have this silver bowl again.
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First things first, four eggs.
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Okay, so we're going to crack four eggs.
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Crack.
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This is cracking an egg.
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So this, this is a whisk and I want to attach it to this,
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this black piece it's plugged in
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and now these four eggs i cracked is let's beat the eggs now now we have some sugar here
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so i'm going to add the sugar so i have a half cup measuring cup
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and i'm going to put powdered sugar in here this is about half a cup of sugar
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put it in here mix it with the eggs now let's keep on blending it
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okay so now we've finished beating the eggs as you can see the consistency
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a lot fluffier so now we have the one cup measuring cup that is one cup or 240 milliliters
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we have the flour here so we're going to get one cup of flour
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and we're not going to add it all at once we're
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going to add it in three to five batches just add a little bit then get a spatula
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and mix it like this now i just added the last little bit of flour we have a glass mold here
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or a glass container that we're going to put our mixture in.
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Now I'm going to pour it into here just like this.
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Get it all out.
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Okay, so now I have the cake batter inside of this glass container, this glass bowl.
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And I preheated the oven already,
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so I'm opening it up now.
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It's very hot.
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Place it in there.
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So by the time of here,
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and we're going to set it for 25 minutes and then go check it.
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It should take about 30 minutes to cook but we'll set it for 25 minutes first and then we'll go check it.
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Now that the timer's set I can make the liquid which is just the three milks evaporated milk,
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whole milk and condensed milk.
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Mix that together to put on top once the cake is done.
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Just mix these ingredients milk,
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whole milk, the evaporated milk and condensed milk.
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So these are the three different types of milk this is why this dessert is called three milks tres leches
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because you mix them all
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so now we're going to mix them all in this pot
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with a little bit of heat we're not going to boil it
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so let's do that so this is a can
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and i'm going to open the can pour it in here
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condensed milk you can see it's a lot thicker it's not
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watery it's pretty thick right now I'm scraping the inside of the can to make sure I get all of it out.
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Scraping the inside of the can.
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Now let's give it a stir.
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Don't want to boil it.
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We just want to mix it all together.
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All the three milks.
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And now you could say this can is empty.
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You see there's nothing in there.
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Okay so you can see here's the cake with all the holes I made in it.
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and the reason i made this holes is for this liquid we made earlier
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so it absorbs much easier into the cake i just pour this on okay
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so i just put the tres leches in there it has to cool down for a bit
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and you could see i ate some of it
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because i couldn't wait but i also made the whipped cream to put on top.
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So I'll let that cool down for about 30 minutes and then we'll check it out and see how it is.
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What are you making now?
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I'm gonna make some barbecue sauce to eat with my chicken for lunch.
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What's the ingredients you got here?
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Sugar, ketchup and water are the main ingredients.
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The rest just add flavors.
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So we got some mustard, green lemon juice.
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Why don't you just buy barbecue sauce or what you prefer to make it
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or what home cooking is always better home cooking
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or homemade i guess i'll go grab some lemons then for
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the barbecue sauce as you guys know this is the stick
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used to get the lemons okay one lemon i'll bring the lemons to him
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because i guess he needs it to make the barbecue sauce
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so you could say i grabbed the lemons for him or i brought
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the lemons for him here they are one only one lemon
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so there are the lemons that's a lot of sugar
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that is a lot of sugar in there man that's how it is what are you doing now
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squeezing a lemon into this plastic measuring cup this is one
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eighth of a cup this is the tres leches cake i
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made in my personal opinion it's fire a fire straight gas like Tres leches is a really good kick,
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but I am lactose intolerant,
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which means if I eat dairy, it hurts my stomach.
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I still eat dairy all the time,
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and this is one of my favorite.
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Tres leches is so good.
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We have my laundry basket with clean laundry, but it's wet.
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So now, let's hang my laundry on this clothesline.
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Okay, guys, I just finished hanging all my clothes.
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As you can see, there's a lot of variety of color in my clothes.
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Gray, black, black, dark green.
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So I really like wearing colorful clothes,
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a lot of different colors.
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I don't really like wearing just one color,
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as you can see in my clothes.
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I have a lot of different colors here.
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And that right there is sarcasm.
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Sarcasm.
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It's when you're kind of just joking around,
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when something is very obviously or very clearly not true,
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but you say it as it is true like
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but it's clearly almost all black let me know in the
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comments how long you've been watching my videos you guys let's
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do a little mini quiz of just random stuff around me
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what do you guys call this what is this called a mountain what is this line called a clothesline
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and what's hanging on the clothesline clothes correct clothes and what are these called guys what is this
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those are clothes pins what do you guys call this
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it's an oven and on the top what is this called that's a stove a stove what is this called
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a gas cylinder the dog that always comes here so we have we keep our bones
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oh there he is look at him look at this boy hey buddy yeah
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so he's not he's not our dog he's our neighbor's dog
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but he's always here and we always give him some food ain't that right booty
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ain't that right ain't that right he's like kind of half wild look at him
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but anyways let's go back inside we gave the dog food
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okay you can see leon cooking up there let's go see what he's making for food What are you whipping on?
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You got some burgers.
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Damn.
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You made the fries?
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Nope.
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You chopped all the lettuce and tomatoes and onions?
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Nope.
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Cut up the cheese?
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I didn't do any of that.
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Look at these.
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Like, that's something that's really,
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like, really popular in America and in Canada,
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especially during the summer when it's nice and hot out.
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You just have your barbecue going on in your grill,
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cooking some burgers, cooking whatever you cook at your barbecue.
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So I got the potatoes here,
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so now let's just wash them now let's chop these potatoes into the shape of fries
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so let's make fries now we got the fries deep frying
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this is how i sliced them putting them into the oil now they're all deep frying nicely in there
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show us show us what you cooked all right we'll start from this side got some beautiful golden
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french fries oh wow there we have some buns that i have lightly toasted so what what is toasted
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just explain it most thing is cooking your bread a second time to get a little bit of crunch
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and texture on your bread and also to warm it up
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so you can see this is this shows it was toasted
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when it's a little bit burnt on the side a little bit golden toasted and what else do you got burgers
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oh yeah top the burgers we got condiments so we have ketchup mustard
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and mayonnaise there's also some extra barbecue sauce for the toppings we have some vegetables which are the lettuce
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onions and tomatoes and then we also have some mozzarella cheese
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so these are the toppings these are the condiments we have
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the main course here the entree the fries with the burger
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wow how do you feel was
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that exhilarating no I just didn't want to need to come
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in through the window yeah you can see them flying outside now they're like I had
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that window closed because they were getting in here they're like flying outside there
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but it just fell down but I just knocked it down with this broom
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and now this is like a storage room
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so I'm going to put the broom back into the storage
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room what words did you guys learn today make sure to write it in the comments
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and these are the countries you were from last video this was my favorite comment from last video
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if you want the word summary and a quiz make sure to follow my instagram
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because i'll be posting it there
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Practicing speaking through real-life contexts is essential for mastering English. In this video, the speaker takes you on a journey through nature, cooking, and interactions with family, making the learning experience relatable and engaging. By listening and repeating phrases, you can develop your fluency and confidence. This approach, often referred to as shadow speech, allows you to internalize language patterns and vocabulary in contexts you might encounter in daily life. Incorporating these real-life scenarios into your practice bolsters your IELTS speaking practice and prepares you for conversations you might have in everyday situations.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the video, several key structures and expressions are highlighted:
- Present continuous tense: The speaker uses this to describe ongoing actions, such as “I am teaching you the 3,000 most common English words.” This tense is useful for describing activities happening at the moment.
- Idiomatic expressions: Phrases like “take a hike” illustrate how language can convey a range of meanings. Here, it implies telling someone to go away in an informal, somewhat rude way, showcasing the nuances of English expression.
- Descriptive language: Describing the environment with terms like “vapor trail” and “thorn bushes” enriches vocabulary. Such descriptive language helps learners articulate their surroundings effectively.
- Comparative and superlative forms: Phrases like “this tree is dead” versus “this is a beautiful view” emphasize the importance of contrasting elements to provide vivid imagery in speaking.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As you practice shadow speaking along with the video, be aware of some common pronunciation challenges:
- “Vapor trail”: Pay attention to the second syllable, as it is important to pronounce it clearly. Many learners might rush through and end up blending sounds.
- “Thorn”: The /θ/ sound at the beginning can be tricky for non-native speakers. It’s crucial to practice this sound to avoid confusion with similar words.
- “Take a hike”: When saying this phrase, note the intonation. Emphasizing “hike” conveys the intended rudeness effectively and helps you sound more natural in conversation.
Using a shadowing app along with this video can further enhance your pronunciation skills. Repeat after the speaker, focusing on the rhythm and intonation, to develop a more authentic English accent. Remember, the goal is to sound natural and confident in your speech.
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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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