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Even though I don't like exercising in the morning, I decided to go to gym now.
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I sent off that request to my manager at work and they rejected it.
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It's cold, but it's not as cold as before, which means the spring is here.
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Finally, the weather is getting nice
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and I have the motivation to do all the things I've been postponing for the last two, three months.
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During the winter months, spring feels like a reawakening of my soul. so the main
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and number one thing i've been avoiding during these winter months
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is going gym since i have the motivation i decided to
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go to gym now even though i don't like exercising in the morning especially before work
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but i know myself and i know that
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if i don't go now whilst having the motivation i might never will
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or i might postpone it for another two three weeks
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which we don't want to do for that reason i'm just gonna go
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and try to be back in a good time so that i can shower and eat before work
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I always try to pop the socks to the gym because
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while stretching I'd like to take my shoes off so I better make sure there's no balls or anything.
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I'm wearing my nice socks. so And
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now we're moving on to the part which I despise
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and avoid the most which is cardio but also it's the most important part
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because my stamina is so weak that I just get out of breath really really quickly.
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We're done.
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To be honest, my main reason to go gym has been for aesthetic purposes, like for a toned body even though research shows time
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and time the benefits of regular exercise on health especially as we age to reduce
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that age-related decline and for longevity even though i knew
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that i still wasn't exercising for health reasons until i started working as a doctor
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and i got to meet patients from all ages with all
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kinds of backgrounds like literally a couple of weeks ago i
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was scheduled to see this 70 year old lady as my patient.
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It was the appointment time so I went to the waiting area where patients sit
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and wait to be called out by their doctor.
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I went there and I can't see my patient.
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There's no patient who's in their 70s or who's elderly in that waiting room.
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I go back to my computer on the system, I check the patient's name and date of birth and the system shows the patient is arrived.
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So I go out in the waiting area again, still there's only a few patients there and none of them are elderly.
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I call out her name anyway and then this 40 year old looking very healthy lady comes towards me
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I'm surprised so I ask her to confirm her name and date of birth again and it's correct
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and I ask her like what's your secret you literally don't
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look like you're in your 70s you look like you're in your 40s
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and obviously she was very flattered she said her career requires
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her to be regularly active she works as a cleaner she
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loved her job she was active due to her job every day
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and that's not a one of example
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that i've seen there is this specific group of 60 to 70 something year olds
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that i see who look very healthy for their age
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and one thing they have in common is how active they've
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been their whole life i actually ask every patient who i think look very young
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and healthy for their age i'm nosy like i'm actually interested in what makes them look
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so healthy so independent because i want to be like
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that i want to be able to climb mountains and like run off the hills when I'm 70.
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If you want to be as well, we should exercise for health reasons.
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You know, I've never used my dishwasher because I think to myself I'm just one person.
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I don't have a lot of dishes to wash
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but maybe i should try to use this oh my god i don't want to wash all
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that i don't have time for it i don't get how i wake up so early
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but i'm still rushing in the last half an hour until
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i get to work my time management sometimes is questionable maybe that's why god made me an early bird
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because he was like this girl is not gonna survive otherwise Nice.
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The problem is I don't have a dishwasher tablet.
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As the weather is getting warmer, I'm getting significantly more sweaty
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and in need of a good deodorant especially since i'm naturally
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a very sweaty girl unfortunately i literally used to use antiperspirants for men
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but i switched to natural deodorant because i have a very dry
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and sensitive skin including my underarm skin
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and with antiperspirants my underarm skin would get very dry
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and uncomfortable but also i don't want to be stinky
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so i switched to natural deodorant and this is my new deodorant fussy.
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Love the packaging, such a nice pastel colour.
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I chose the purple one.
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I like that fussy has clean ingredients.
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It's natural, vegan, cruelty free, but most importantly, it's gentle on my skin.
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And it has 24 hour odor neutralizing formula, so you don't need to reapply during the day
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and you smell fresh even during busy days workouts running errands
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but it still doesn't block your sweat and it's super sustainable
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and easy to use you just get the refill
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and take the lid out
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and pop it in there voila you can try it for yourself with my code zeliha
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and get 15% of your fussy order So
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we're in We're in Akara's house
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We're in Akara's house This is the perks of being in the same flat with your friends and having them as neighbors.
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You can just come up anytime you want.
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Exactly.
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Oh, where's your birthday? In June.
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You're Gemini, right?
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Let's preview.
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Guess what our star sign is.
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Um, Pisces?
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Me?
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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Taurus?
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No. Are you a Taurus? Or Scorpio?
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No. Definitely not Sagittarius.
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Oh, really?
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Oh, she's Sagittarius.
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Really?
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No, I don't.
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I don't believe in horstrucks then.
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But you sound like you are a clued up person.
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Okay, so I am like that.
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Like right now, I'm not all over the place, but I twerk.
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But I twerk.
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Huh?
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I'm actually dying, like dying like I'm pretty now.
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I'm not upset.
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But I twerk.
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Same.
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Same.
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I twerk.
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I'm just working at the doctor's room.
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I have all my time.
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Me doing it nicely.
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So what were we saying? At work.
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Does it still like?
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No. At work.
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At work but I'm clueless or like in new places
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or something like that most of the time it feels like I'm not calm
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and composed and then when I act it helps me
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and I become calm and composed hmm you do have a very calm
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and composed right I feel like everybody knows I'm freaking out all the time
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I'm on my way to this AI event that I've been invited to.
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So I'm in London for that.
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So I used this event invitation as an excuse to come to London and see my family.
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Okay, we just got out of the tube now.
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I'm on my way to this matcha place, even though I don't have much time left until the event starts.
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But before my train to go home tonight, I thought I'd get this matcha.
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Normal milk is okay.
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You know people who say matcha tastes like grass?
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Even those friends that I have, they like this matcha.
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The stupidest thing happened right now.
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I don't know how to feel about it.
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I don't know how to feel about this right now.
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Hello.
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Do you know what happened?
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I went to the event location and I'm like, Oh hi, I'm here for the AI event.
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And they're like, oh, didn't know something was happening tonight.
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Let me check.
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And then they're like, oh, it's not today.
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And I check my event page on my phone.
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It's next week today.
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It's not today.
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I'm a week early to the event, basically.
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You know what?
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I'm not mad about it because I actually use this event to see my family in London. So.
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But I was wondering if you are still free.
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I'm just gonna be hanging.
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I am actually not still free.
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Aww.
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Can I get a table for two please?
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Table for two?
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Thank you.
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Wait, I just realized I accidentally said table for two is actually a table for one.
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I'm all alone.
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I'm confused today.
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This place has all of the desserts out on the display by the window.
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There's so many people looking in and it's attracting a lot of people.
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And I was one of them actually.
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The reason
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why I'm working next Monday and and aren't able to go to the event on the correct date.
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I won't be able to attend, like I'm working next week today so I'll have to email them and say sorry if I can't attend.
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It's because I got my annual leaves rejected from work.
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So previously I mentioned that I planned my nine days off
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that I get from work in a way
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that I would have each Monday of the last nine weeks off
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so that i can use those mondays to work
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and build on things that i want to achieve outside of my medical career i sent off
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that request to my manager at work and they rejected it
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and i actually appealed saying like i followed the protocol i gave six weeks notice
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and you know i'm not on call or anything like there's nothing to complicate me taking those mondays off but
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they rejected it again
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so i was just reflecting on that on my train back home honestly it's not
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that deep for me but what if someone in my position had a family commitment
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or like a religious commitment
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and they really needed those days off i think the system shouldn't work like
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that i know it's part of being an employee
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and like your annual leave is at your employer's discretion but it just didn't feel right to me
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by focusing on everyday conversations and experiences related to personal growth and lifestyle changes. By shadowing the speaker in the video transcript, you will enhance your fluency, pronunciation, and comprehension while discussing themes such as exercise, resilience in facing rejection, and adapting to changing seasons. This exercise is suitable for those preparing for the IELTS speaking practice as it allows you to engage with real-life scenarios and improve your overall confidence when speaking English.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Motivation - the reason one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
- Cardio - short for cardiovascular exercise, which involves activities that increase your heart rate.
- Aesthetic purposes - reasons related to beauty and appearance.
- Time management - the ability to use one’s time effectively or productively.
- Active lifestyle - a lifestyle that includes regular physical activity.
- Rejection - the act of refusing to accept, use, or believe something.
- Natural deodorant - a type of deodorant made from natural ingredients to reduce body odor, without blocking sweat.
Practice Tips
To effectively use the shadowing technique with this video transcript, here are some tips to enhance your learning experience:
- Start Slow: Begin by listening to a short section of the transcript and repeat what you hear. Focus on mimicking the speaker’s tone and intonation.
- Adjust for Speed: If the speaker talks quickly, pause the video to repeat phrases. Once you're comfortable, try shadowing at the normal speed to challenge yourself.
- Emphasize Clarity: Pay special attention to pronunciation. Shadowing will help you learn the nuances of spoken English, from linking words to correct stress patterns.
- Record Yourself: Use a shadowspeaks or a shadowing app to record your practice. Listening back will help you identify areas for improvement.
- Engage with Content: Discuss your thoughts about the topics covered in the video with a language partner. This will reinforce your vocabulary and help with real conversational practice.
By incorporating these shadow speech techniques into your IELTS speaking practice, you can significantly improve your English communication skills and build the confidence necessary to express yourself fluently.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been postponing · i've been avoiding |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was scheduled · be called · is arrived |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been · i've seen · I've been invited |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | before, which means · most which is · people who say |
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.