Shadowing Practice: Natural English Conversation at Home *subtitles* - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Alright, do we have all the things we need to make brownies?
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Alright, do we have all the things we need to make brownies?
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Yeah.
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I'm going to mix it, okay?
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Okay, you can mix it.
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So, hello everybody.
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Today we're making brownies with Dory and me, Brittany.
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What's my name?
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Mama.
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Mama.
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Okay, so we have all the things we need.
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We've got our pan.
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We've got our bowl.
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I got our food.
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I got our cat.
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I got our eggs.
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and got on, on your own, and got on.
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Brownie mix.
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Brownie mix and this.
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That's our microphone.
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Also important.
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And coffee.
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This is for making coffee.
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That is, oh yeah, you're right.
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That is for making coffee.
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This has our coffee in it.
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You're right.
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Okay, let's read the instructions.
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So the first thing we need to do is to heat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Okay, so let's preheat the oven.
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This is 350.
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The oven is heating and we'll wait for it to get preheated.
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But while we're waiting, we can start making the brownie mix.
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Okay.
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I'm gonna put only the powder.
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Yeah, it's in here.
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Should we open it up?
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Yeah.
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Okay, in here we have our chocolate powder mix.
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All right, Dora, you can put it in the bowl.
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Okay.
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I'm sorry, okay?
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Don't eat.
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Okay, you can try a little bit.
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Okay, that's enough.
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Alright, now let's put, let's see.
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I'll put it on your table.
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I know.
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That's okay.
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We'll vacuum after.
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So we need to put the brownie mix, the water, the oil.
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I want to add a little bit more.
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Okay, a little bit more.
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A quarter cup of water.
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Hmm, that's the only cup I don't have.
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I want to add a little bit more.
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Okay, a little bit more.
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I want to add a little bit more.
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Dory, we need to make brownies now.
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So we're going to put a quarter cup of water in.
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Good job.
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And a third cup of vegetable.
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Oh, there's a little bit more.
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and um...
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I'm gonna mix it, okay?
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We need to put the oil in and we need to put the egg in still.
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This is 1 3rd cup, so we use this one.
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Do you want to put it in?
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Yeah, I'll put it in.
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Okay.
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Not a lot, not a lot.
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Just a little bit.
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Just a little bit?
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Okay.
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Alright, you can put it in.
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1 3rd cup oil.
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I'm gonna mix it now?
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Almost, you just need to add the egg, okay?
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Add the egg?
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You want to crack it?
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Yeah, I'll crack it.
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Okay.
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It's going to be a little bit gooey.
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Gooey?
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We don't like to do it.
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You want me to do it?
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Yeah.
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Okay.
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I want to wash your hands.
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I want to wash your hands.
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I want to wash my hands?
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Yeah, it's a little bit gooey.
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I put it in the compost.
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I found a little part.
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Okay, so we- But I found the little part.
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You found the yellow part.
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Oh yeah.
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What's the yellow part called?
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A yolk.
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A yolk.
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Good job.
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Okay, so we put the egg in there, we put the oil in there, we put the water in there, we put the chocolate powder in there.
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Now what do we do?
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Huh?
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Now what?
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Now what?
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Here.
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Mix it.
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Mix it!
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Yeah!
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Aha, okay.
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Blow it.
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Okay, I find a lemon python here.
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Oh, I find a little point in here.
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Oh, I see a little point.
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You mix, mix, mix until it's all mixed together and dark brown.
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Dark brown?
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Everything has to get mixed together.
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You have to combine all the ingredients.
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It's looking good.
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No, it's black now.
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It's black.
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It's black?
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Yeah, this is black and this is...
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Uh oh.
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It's okay.
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It's okay.
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We'll clean it up.
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Yeah, it's okay.
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Keep going.
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Keep mixing.
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Mom, what black and gray make?
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Mmm, dark gray.
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What dark gray and black make?
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Dark, dark gray.
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Red and blue make purple.
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Red and blue make purple.
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That's right.
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Okay, I have a question for you.
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What do yellow and blue make?
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Green.
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Green, good job.
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Okay, now we have to oil the pan.
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You want to help me?
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Because this is all mixed.
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This looks good.
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So let's oil.
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Oh, the oven is preheated.
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It's ready.
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Okay, we have to put some oil on the pan.
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Okay, so put a little bit here.
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And you can spread it.
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This?
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Yeah, want to use this?
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You just spread the oil around?
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Yeah.
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I'm going to grease the pan.
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Here, here.
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Good job.
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Okay, I'm just going to move it around a little bit more so that the brownie mix doesn't stick to the pan.
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Okay, ready to put the brownie mix in the pan?
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Yeah.
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You do it.
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I do it?
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Okay, you want to watch me?
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Yeah, I want to watch you.
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Okay, here we go.
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Wow.
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It's so big.
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It's so big.
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Do you like brownies?
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Yeah, I like brownies.
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Do you love brownies?
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Yeah, I love brownies.
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Oh, I got a question for you.
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You have a question for me?
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What do red and white make do you know pink this looks pretty good you're not supposed to do this because it has raw egg in it yeah it says don't do this hmm but it's so good you don't like to lick the spoon time to put our brownies in the oven okay here we go and let's set a timer for 30 minutes are you happy yeah okay try it tell me if you like it taste it good it's a little bit hot and blow on it Let me eat a little bit.

Context & Background

In this engaging YouTube video, the speaker, Brittany, is having a natural conversation with her child, Dory, while they embark on a fun activity: making brownies. This context provides a common household scenario that English learners can relate to. The informal dialogue reflects everyday English, making it a great resource for practice. Interacting with family members at home, discussing ingredients, and following instructions offers a unique glimpse into conversational English.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "Do we have all the things we need?" - A common way to check if you have all necessary items for a task.
  • "I'm going to mix it, okay?" - A simple expression used to convey intentions or actions.
  • "Let's preheat the oven." - An essential cooking instruction that enhances your vocabulary related to cooking.
  • "Should we open it up?" - A question to engage others in a decision-making process.
  • "Okay, you can try a little bit." - A casual way to allow someone to taste or sample something.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

Improving your English speaking skills through shadowing is effective, especially when using relatable video content like this one. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you maximize the benefits of the shadowing technique:

  1. Select a section: Choose a part of the video that resonates with you, such as the brownie-making process. Focus on snippets where context and dialogue are rich.
  2. Listen closely: Use a shadowing app or the video itself to play the chosen segment a few times. Pay attention to the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm of the speech.
  3. Repeat aloud: Start shadow speaking by mimicking the speaker. Repeat phrases immediately after hearing them. This technique will help you grasp the natural flow of conversation.
  4. Record yourself: Record your voice as you shadow the video. Listen back to identify areas for improvement, such as pronunciation and pace.
  5. Practice regularly: Consistency is key. Engage with similar content to reinforce your learning. By regularly incorporating this method, your conversational skills will significantly improve.

Using videos like "Natural English Conversation at Home" to practice shadowing can greatly enhance your English fluency. The combination of familiar context and daily phrases allows learners to experience authentic language use, making it easier to incorporate what you've learned into real-life conversations.

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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