Shadowing Practice: Let's Learn English Lesson 7 - What Are You Doing? - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Music Music Hello everyone!
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Today I start my new job!
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Awesome!
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I meet my new boss and my co-workers I am excited but nervous.
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Here I go!
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Come in!
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Well, Anna, welcome.
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Thank you.
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I am your boss, Katie Weaver.
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But please, call me Katie.
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Thank you, Ms. Weaver.
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Just Katie.
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Sure thing, Ms. Weaver.
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Okay then, are you excited?
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Yes, I am excited.
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So sorry, but I am busy.
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Please, meet your coworkers.
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But remember, they are busy working.
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Sure, thanks Ms. Weaver.
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Hi there, I'm Anna.
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Hi Anna, I'm Anne.
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Nice to meet you.
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What are you doing?
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Um, I'm writing.
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You are writing.
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You are writing a lot.
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Oh, oh dear.
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No, no, that's okay.
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I'm sorry, really.
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Please, please, please stop.
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Please.
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Sorry.
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Sorry.
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What are you doing?
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I am writing.
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And people all around the world are waiting to hear news about the next president.
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Jonathan, hi!
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Remember me?
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I live in your building.
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Oh, uh, hi, Anna.
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What are you doing?
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I am doing my show.
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Oh, sorry.
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Are you recording?
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Yes, and now I have to record again.
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Sorry.
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Have a good show.
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Thank you.
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Sorry.
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The word of the day is social.
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Social is an adjective.
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I'm Anna.
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Hi, I'm Amelia.
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Nice to meet you.
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What are you doing?
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I'm reading.
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Are you reading the news?
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Hi.
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No, I'm reading for my show.
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Can I read again?
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Sorry.
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This day is not going well.
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Are you recording?
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Are you reading the news?
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Anna!
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Hi!
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What are you doing?
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I am bothering people, Ms. Weaver.
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Let's go to my office and talk.
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I'd like to talk with you, Ms. Weaver.
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It's Katie.
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Right.
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Thanks, Ms. Weaver.
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Hello everyone!
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Today I start my new job.
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Awesome!
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I meet my new boss and my co-workers.
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I am excited, but nervous.
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Here I go!
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Come in.
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Well, Anna.
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Welcome.
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Thank you.
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I am your boss, Katie Weaver.
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But please, call me Katie.
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Thank you, Ms. Weaver.
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Just Katie.
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Sure thing, Ms. Weaver.
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Okay then.
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Are you excited?
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Yes, I am excited.
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So sorry, but I am busy.
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Please, meet your coworkers.
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But remember, they are busy working.
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Sure, thanks, Ms. Weaver.
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Hi there, I'm Anna.
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Hi Anna, I'm Anne.
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Nice to meet you.
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What are you doing?
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I'm writing.
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You are writing.
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You are writing a lot.
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Oh, oh dear.
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No, no, that's okay.
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That's okay.
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Really.
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Please, please, please stop.
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Please.
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Sorry.
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Sorry.
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And people all around the world are waiting to hear news about the next president.
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Jonathan, hi!
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Remember me?
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I live in your building.
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Oh, uh, hi, Anna.
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What are you doing?
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I am doing my show.
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Oh, sorry.
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Are you recording?
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Yes, and now I have to record again.
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Sorry.
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Have a good show.
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Thank you.
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Sorry.
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The word of the day is social.
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Social is an adjective.
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Oh, hi!
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I'm Anna.
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Hi, I'm Amelia.
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Nice to meet you.
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What are you doing?
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I'm reading.
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Are you reading the news?
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Hi.
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No, I'm reading for my show.
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Can I read again?
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Sorry.
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This day is not going well.
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Anna!
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Hi!
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What are you doing?
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I am bothering people, Ms. Weaver.
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Let's go to my office and talk.
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I'd like to talk with you, Ms. Weaver.
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It's Katie.
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Right.
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Thanks, Ms. Weaver.
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About This Lesson

In this engaging lesson, you'll practice conversational English by focusing on the context of starting a new job. You will learn how to introduce yourself in a professional setting, ask questions about what others are doing, and express excitement or nervousness about new experiences. This lesson utilizes dialogues from real-life situations, helping you enhance your speaking skills and confidence in everyday English conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Welcome - A common greeting when meeting someone new.
  • Excited - A feeling of enthusiasm about something.
  • Busy - Being occupied with tasks or work.
  • What are you doing? - A question used to ask someone about their current activity.
  • Nice to meet you - A polite expression used when you meet someone for the first time.
  • I am writing - Indicates that you are currently engaged in writing.
  • Recording - The act of capturing audio or video.
  • Have a good show - A supportive expression used in entertainment contexts.

Practice Tips

To effectively use the shadowing technique with this lesson, listen closely to the dialogue in the video. Since the pacing is friendly and conversational, it’s an ideal opportunity for you to practice your English pronunciation and intonation. Here are some tips to employ the shadow speech method:

  • Listen repetitively: Play the video multiple times, familiarizing yourself with the phrases and structure.
  • Imitate the speakers: Try to mimic not just the words but also the tone and emotion conveyed by the speakers. This can help you sound more natural.
  • Pause and repeat: Use the pause button to give yourself time to repeat the phrases out loud, enhancing your speaking fluidity.
  • Focus on stress and intonation: Pay attention to how certain words are emphasized and how the speakers’ tone varies. This will greatly assist in making your speech sound more native.

By incorporating these strategies into your learning routine, you can effectively improve your English pronunciation and become more comfortable in conversational settings. Remember, learn English with YouTube is a fantastic way to practice speaking naturally in various contexts, and using resources like this can significantly fast-track your language acquisition 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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