Shadowing Practice: Listen and Speak English Story For Simple Present Tense - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello, welcome to the English Easy Practicing Story number 3.
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Now, you are going to listen to the story.
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Then, I will ask many questions about it.
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You must answer every question.
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Let's get started.
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I am a student.
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I get up early every morning.
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I go to school every weekday.
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I have lots of books.
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I love reading so much.
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My father is a constructor.
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He builds houses.
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He usually goes to work by car, but he sometimes walks.
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My mother is a teacher.
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She teaches mathematics in the school.
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She likes music and she very often plays piano.
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My sister Julia works very hard.
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She starts at 7.30 and finishes at 8 o'clock in the evening.
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She is very clever.
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She speaks four languages.
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She speaks English, German, Spanish, and Chinese.
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Hello!
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Are you enjoying the story?
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Please give us a like.
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Thank you.
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The weather here is always cold.
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It sometimes rains.
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But it often snows.
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We live in a small town.
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We go skiing every weekend.
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We like it so much.
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Okay, that is the end of the story.
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Let's go back to the beginning, this time with questions.
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I am a student I get up early every morning do I get up late no I don't I don't get up late I get up early
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how often do I get up early every morning I get up early every morning I
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go to school every weekday do I go to school every weekend no I don't I don't don't go to school on the weekend i go to school every week day
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do i go to the cinema every week day no i don't i don't go to the cinema every week day i go to school every week day my father is a constructor he builds houses
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is my father a musician no he isn't he is not a musician he is a constructor
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what does he do he built houses he is a constructor
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does he destroy houses no he doesn't he doesn't destroy
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houses he builds houses how does he go to work he usually goes to work by car but sometimes he walks
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does he go to work by vessel no he doesn't he doesn't go to work by
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vessel he goes to work by car does he go to work by a car yes he does he usually goes to work by car but sometimes he walks
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how often does he walk to work sometimes he walks
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to work sometimes how does he go to work usually by car.
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He usually goes to work by car.
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What does my mother do?
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She is a teacher.
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She teaches mathematics in school.
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Is she a nurse?
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No she isn't.
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She is not a nurse.
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She is a teacher.
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What does she teach?
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Math She teaches mathematics.
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She is a math teacher.
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Where does she teach math?
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In the school.
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She teaches math in the school.
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She likes music and she often plays piano.
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Does she like soccer?
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No she doesn't, she doesn't like soccer, she likes music.
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My sister Julia works very hard.
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Does she work?
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Yes, she does, she works very hard.
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How much time does she work?
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12.5 hours.
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She works 12.5 hours.
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She starts at 7.30 and finishes at 8 o'clock in the evening.
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Does she start at 9.30?
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No, she doesn't.
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She doesn't start at 9.30.
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She starts at 7.30.
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What does she start?
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To work.
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to work at 730 does she speak 10 languages no she doesn't she doesn't speak 10 languages she speaks four languages
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how many languages does she speak for she speaks four languages which languages does she speak
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she speaks English, German, Spanish, and Chinese.
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Does she speak French?
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No, she doesn't.
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She doesn't speak French.
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If you want to complete your practice of this story, you can go to EnglishEasyPractice.com and download the audio lessons of the story.
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so you can practice English with it whenever and wherever you want.
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Just listen to our short stories and answer the easy question out loud.
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You will improve your listening and speaking skills fast.
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Listen to the lessons repeatedly to think in English and automatic speaking.
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Repetition is very, very important to become fluent.
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You need to speak English fluently without translating in your head.
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The words should come out of your mouth automatically.
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So, this is where the repetition comes in.
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If you repeat the same vocabulary and sentences many times, you will become a master of this vocabulary and grammar.
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So, you will be able to use that words automatically without thinking about grammar rules and without translating vocabulary in your head.
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In order to think in English, you must repeat vocabulary and sentences as much as you can.
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After lots of repetition, eventually you will start to think English in your head and improve your speaking skills.
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As I mentioned before, we use the question and answer method repeatedly in our short story lessons.
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So, you will listen to the vocabulary and sentences many times in the same lesson.
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And that's all for now.
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See you at EnglishEasyPractice.com Thank you.
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Context & Background

In the video titled "Listen and Speak English Story For Simple Present Tense," the speaker presents a relatable narrative about family life and daily routines. This story serves as an excellent resource for those engaged in English speaking practice. The protagonist shares insights into their life as a student, their family members' professions, and the everyday activities they enjoy, emphasizing actions that occur in the present tense. This not only helps learners grasp how to use the simple present tense effectively but also allows them to enhance their listening skills by immersing themselves in real-life scenarios.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • I get up early every morning. – A common expression to describe one's morning routine.
  • My father is a constructor. – Helpful for discussing family professions.
  • She teaches mathematics in school. – Useful for describing someone's job.
  • We go skiing every weekend. – A great way to mention regular activities.
  • How often does he walk to work? – A practical phrase for asking about frequency.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To make the most of this video and improve your English speaking skills, follow this shadowing technique step by step:

  1. Listen Actively: Start by carefully listening to the entire story without any distractions. Focus on the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm of the speaker's voice.
  2. Rewind and Repeat: Play short segments of the story, pausing after each sentence. Repeat what you hear, trying to match the speaker's tone and pace as closely as possible.
  3. Use the Transcript: Refer to the transcript, if available, to follow along. Identify specific phrases and sentences you find challenging and target them in your practice.
  4. Practice with Questions: After listening to the story, practice formulating responses to the questions asked in the video. This will enhance your IELTS speaking practice skills and improve your ability to think in English.
  5. Engage in Conversations: Try using the new phrases you've learned in daily conversations. Engaging with others will reinforce your learning and increase your confidence in speaking English.

By incorporating these strategies, you can effectively enhance your speaking abilities and make significant strides in your English learning journey. Remember to regularly utilize platforms that support immersive learning experiences, such as learn English with YouTube. Happy practicing!

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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