Shadowing Practice: Let's Learn English Lesson 6 - Where Is the Gym - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi there, I'm Anna and I live in Washington DC.
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Hi there, I'm Anna and I live in Washington DC.
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Every day I learn more about this great city.
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People in Washington like to work out.
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Oh!
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Hi Pete!
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How's it going?
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Hi Anna.
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It's going great.
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How's it going with you?
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Things are awesome!
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Pete, I want to work out.
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Where is the gym?
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The gym is across from the lounge.
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It's next to the mail room.
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Go that way.
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Thanks, Pete.
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No, Anna.
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Not that way.
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Go that way.
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Listen. Where is the gym?
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The gym is across from the lounge.
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Speak.
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Oh, Pete!
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This is not the gym.
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That's right, Anna.
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This is the mail room.
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The gym is across from.. what?
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The gym is across from the lounge.
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Across from the lounge.
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Right, thanks.
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Pete, this is not the gym.
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The gym is across from the lounge.
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It is behind the lobby.
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Right, right.
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See you.
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See you, Anna.
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See you.
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See you, Anna.
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Listen.
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The mail room is next to what?
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Answer.
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The mailroom is next to the gym.
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This is not the gym.
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This is a parking garage.
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Hello?
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No!
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Pete?
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This is not a gym.
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This is a rooftop!
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Pete?
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I'm on the rooftop!
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Peach?
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Peach!
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I want to work out too!
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Join me!
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I'm good.
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Hi there, I'm Anna and I live in Washington DC.
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Every day I learn more about this great city.
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People in Washington like to work out.
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Oh, hi Pete, how's it going?
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Hi Anna, it's going great.
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How's it going with you? are awesome.
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Pete, I want to work out.
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Where is the gym?
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The gym is across from the lounge.
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It's next to the mail room.
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Go that way.
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Thanks, Pete.
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No, Anna.
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Not that way.
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Go that way.
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Oh, Pete!
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This is not the gym.
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That's right, Anna.
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This is the mail room.
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The gym is across from.. what?
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The gym is across from the lounge.
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Across from the lounge.
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Right.
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Thanks.
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you Pete,
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this is not the gym.
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The gym is across from the lounge.
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It is behind the lobby.
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Right, right.
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See you.
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See you, Anna.
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See you.
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See you, Anna.
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This is not the gym!
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This is a parking garage.
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Hello?
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Pete?
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This is not a gym.
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This is a rooftop!
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I want to work out too.
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Join me.
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I'm good.
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Thank you.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson of "Let's Learn English," you will practice conversational English through a scenario where two friends discuss the location of a gym. This dialogue provides a great opportunity for learners to focus on directional phrases, common inquiries, and responses in everyday conversation. By engaging with this material, you will enhance your speaking skills and develop the ability to ask for and give directions, which is essential for interacting in English-speaking environments.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • gym - a facility for physical exercise.
  • lounge - a comfortable area for relaxation.
  • mail room - a place where mail is sorted and handled.
  • across from - situated on the opposite side of something.
  • next to - adjacent; beside.
  • behind - at the back of something.
  • parking garage - a building for parking vehicles.
  • rooftop - the upper surface of a building.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience from this lesson, consider employing the shadowing technique. This method involves listening to a dialogue and repeating it simultaneously, which helps improve your pronunciation and fluency. The natural rhythm of the conversation between Anna and Pete presents an excellent opportunity for shadowspeaks. Here are some specific tips to enhance your practice:

  • Listen carefully to the pronunciation of key vocabulary like "gym," "across from," and "next to." Focus on how these phrases are enunciated in the context of asking for directions.
  • Repeat the phrases in time with the video to mimic the flow of speech. This will help you become more comfortable with common expressions used in everyday conversations.
  • Try to articulate your own version of asking for directions using the new vocabulary. For example, practice saying, "Where is the gym?" and use variations like, "Could you tell me how to get to the gym?"
  • Record yourself using the shadow speech method and listen back to evaluate your pronunciation and rhythm.
  • If you’re preparing for IELTS speaking practice, integrating this technique will improve not just your language skills but also your confidence in speaking under exam conditions.

By regularly practicing these techniques with the video, you will build your conversational skills and become more proficient in navigating daily interactions in English.

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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