Shadowing Practice: Lisa, wake up! - Conversation in English - English Communication Lesson - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Lisa are you sleeping hello I'm talking to you
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Lisa I'll tell you one more time wake up now
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dad I'd like to sleep another five minutes
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Lisa we're in math class I'm not your dad
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oh sorry good morning Mr Coons
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good morning Lisa why do you sleep in school
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please come to me after the lesson Lisa
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okay Mr Coons the others can take a break Lisa please stay here
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Lisa please come to me Lisa why are you sleeping in our class
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I don't want to tell you do you find class boring Lisa
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no there is another reason then please tell me about it we have lessons
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I can't tell you good then I'll have to call your parents
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no please don't I need to do that I'm your teacher
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please take a break now okay Mr Coons
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hello Mrs Peters this is Mr  Coons Lisa's German teacher
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good morning Mr Coons why are you calling me
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can you come to school for a minute today
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I'd like to talk to you about Lisa
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yes of course is everything okay I'm worried
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it's best we talk about it in person
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I'll be with you in a minute I'm going to school right away
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I hope Lisa is doing well this is where the school is I need to hurry
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mom what are you doing here your teacher Mr Coons would like to talk to me
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is everything okay with you Lisa
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I think Mr Coons doesn't like me
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I'll talk to him wait here
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okay thanks Mom hello Mr Coons
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hello Mrs Peters thank you for coming
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what has happened Lisa says you don't like her
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what of course I like Lisa that is not the problem
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what is the problem Lisa fell asleep in class today
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but that is strange we put you to bed early
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please talk to Lisa again I'll do that thank you for the help Mr Coons
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honey did you get Lisa to bed on time yesterday
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yes of course why are you asking  because she fell asleep in class today
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oh dear I have a confession  to make what has happened
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I watched another series with Lisa yesterday
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it was very late that shouldn't happen again
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it won't I promise I'm  going to put Lisa to bed now
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Lisa I need you to go to bed early  today can't we watch an episode just one
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okay one episode nothing more
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who is to blame for Lisa's lack of sleep a  your mother be your father see your teacher

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What You'll Practice in This English Conversation Lesson

This video features a relatable dialogue between a student, her teacher, and her mother, making it perfect for learning real-life English communication. You’ll practice understanding and using everyday phrases for talking about sleep, school, and family interactions. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your speaking, this lesson helps you get comfortable with natural conversations—ideal for anyone wanting to learn English with YouTube.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases to Notice

  • "I'd like to sleep another five minutes" – A common way to ask for more time in bed.
  • "take a break" – Useful for talking about pauses during class or work.
  • "I have a confession to make" – A phrase to introduce something you’ve kept secret.
  • "Is everything okay?" – A friendly way to check on someone’s well-being.
  • "put you to bed early" – Describes the action of making someone go to sleep at a reasonable time.

Practice Tips for Shadowing & Pronunciation

To get the most out of this video, try shadow speak (repeating lines aloud as you watch). The dialogue has a natural, conversational speed—not too fast, so it’s great for beginners. Focus on copying the tone: notice how the teacher sounds concerned, the mother sounds worried, and Lisa sounds tired. This helps improve your English pronunciation and intonation. Pause the video after short lines, repeat them, and try to match the rhythm. For tricky phrases like "I need to do that, I'm your teacher", slow down and break them into parts. With practice, you’ll start speaking more fluently, just like the characters in the video.

Remember, shadowspeak (or shadowing) is a powerful tool—by mimicking native speakers, you train your mouth and ears to use English naturally. This lesson is a fun way to build confidence in everyday conversations, so hit play and start practicing today!

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowhas happened
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionI'll tell · I'll have · I'll be
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around noware you sleeping · are you calling · is doing
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessaryhave to call · need to do · need to hurry

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →