Shadowing Practice: Let’s Learn English: Where Are You From? (Level 1 Lesson 16) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Music Music Hello!
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Washington DC has many tourists.
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People from different countries come here.
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Today my job is to interview tourists.
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I have to learn why they come here.
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This is very exciting.
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Excuse me, I'm Ana Mateo from The News.
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Do you have time for an interview?
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Sure, I have time.
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What is your name?
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My name is Sabrina.
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What country are you from?
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I'm from Bangladesh.
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So you are or Bangladeshi?
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That's right.
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My nationality is Bangladeshi.
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Do you like Washington, D.C.?
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Yes, the city is very beautiful.
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What do you like to do in Washington, D.C.?
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I like history, so I like walking around and looking at all the monuments and memorials.
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They make history come alive.
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Washington has many monuments and memorials.
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The Washington Monument is behind us.
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Which is your favorite?
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I really like Lincoln Memorial.
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It's very beautiful.
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it feels like Abraham Lincoln is still alive.
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Awesome.
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Thank you for your time, Sabrina.
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You're welcome.
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Let's find another tourist.
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What country are you from?
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I'm from Bangladesh.
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No, you try it.
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The New York Times The New York Times The New York Times The New York Times Excuse me.
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I am Ana Mateo from The News.
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Do you have time for a couple of questions?
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Sure.
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Are you from Washington, D.C.?
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No, I'm not.
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What is your name and where are you from?
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My name is Louis and I'm from China.
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What languages do you speak?
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I speak Chinese and English.
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What do you like about Washington, D.C.?
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I like the museums.
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I really like the art museums.
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Many of the museums are free.
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I like that, too.
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Awesome.
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Thanks for your time, Louis.
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You're very welcome.
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Bye.
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Now, let's find another tourist.
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I speak Chinese and English.
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Now, you try it.
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Hello, I am Ana Mateo from The News.
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Do you have time to answer a couple of questions?
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Sure.
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What is your name and where are you from?
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My name is Mernoush.
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I am from Iran.
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I'm Iranian.
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What language do they speak in Iran?
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Is it Persian?
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They speak Farsi.
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What do you like to do in Washington, D.C.?
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Well, I like learning about government and politics.
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Washington has many politicians.
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It does.
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I want to see the U.S.
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Capitol.
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Look, you are very near.
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I am. Have fun.
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Thanks.
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There you have it.
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Tourists from all over the world come to Washington, D.C.
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They all like doing and seeing different things in the city.
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This is Ana Mateo reporting for The News.
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Until next time. Is that okay?
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Awesome!
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Now I want to do my favorite thing in the city.
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Ride the carousel!
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Thank you.

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What You'll Practice in This Lesson

This lesson focuses on real-world conversation skills, perfect for english speaking practice. You'll learn to ask and answer questions about where people are from, their nationality, and what they like to do in a new city. The video uses simple, everyday language, making it easy to follow—ideal for building confidence in basic English interactions.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Master

  • Nationality: Used to describe where someone is from (e.g., "My nationality is Bangladeshi").
  • Monuments and memorials: Structures built to remember people or events (great for talking about travel!).
  • "Do you have time for an interview?": A polite way to ask for someone's attention.
  • "They make history come alive": A vivid phrase to describe something that feels real or engaging.
  • Free: Useful for talking about museums, parks, or other no-cost activities (e.g., "Many museums are free").

Tips for Perfecting Your Speaking with Shadowing

Shadowing is a great way to improve english pronunciation and fluency. Here's how to use the video for effective practice: First, watch the dialogue once to understand the flow. Then, play short clips (5-10 seconds) and repeat them immediately, mimicking the tone and speed. The speakers in the video use a natural, conversational pace—don't rush! Focus on matching their intonation, especially when asking questions like "Where are you from?" or "What do you like about Washington, D.C.?". For extra support, try a shadowing app like shadowspeak or shadowspeaks, which can help you slow down clips and compare your pronunciation to the original. Practice daily, and you'll notice your confidence and clarity improve in no time!

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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