Shadowing Practice: Parents and Teachers - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Thank you for coming to Kelly's conference.
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Thank you for coming to Kelly's conference.
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I appreciate it.
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Of course.
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I wouldn't miss it.
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I always want to hear how Kelly is doing in her classes.
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Well, I could go on and on about how glad I am to have Kelly in my class.
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She is just such a joy to teach.
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Thank you.
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That is so nice to hear.
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She comes to class prepared and ready to learn every single day.
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When I'm teaching, she pays attention and takes detailed notes.
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She's always on task and responsible.
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I know I can depend on Kelly.
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That's great.
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How is she getting along with her classmates?
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Is she social?
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She's always been pretty shy.
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So I worry that she might have trouble making friends.
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I have noticed she's a bit shy,
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but she has had no trouble making friends.
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Her classmates often ask her for help with classwork,
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and she's always willing to help them.
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I see her at lunch with a small group of friends and they seem to be laughing and getting along.
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It looks to me like she is doing well socially.
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And what about her grades?
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Is she doing well on her tests and quizzes?
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She does an outstanding job on her schoolwork.
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I can tell she is working hard and studying.
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She often gets perfect scores on her quizzes and tests.
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She's a very smart girl.
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Her current grade in this class is 99%.
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Wow, good for her.
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Yes, I've been very impressed with her.
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Well, I appreciate all of the positive feedback.
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I can't wait to go home and tell Kelly how proud I am of all her hard work.
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Yes, she deserves it.
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And whatever you're doing as a parent, keep it up.
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You're doing a great job.
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That's so nice of you to say.
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I try to help Kelly whenever I can,
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but really she has always been driven to succeed.
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I give her all of the credit.
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Thanks again for stopping by.
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Thank you for teaching Kelly and your classmates.
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I know she really enjoys your class.
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Have a great evening.
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Thanks, you too.
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Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today.
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I really wanted to speak with you about Owen's behavior in class and his grades.
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Thank you for reaching out to schedule this meeting.
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I've been meaning to contact you as well.
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I was definitely not pleased when I saw Owen's last report card.
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Yes, I think he's capable of doing so much better in my class.
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I agree.
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Does he pay attention when he is in class?
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Well, actually, this is one of the biggest reasons I wanted to speak with you.
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Owen's classroom behavior has really been a problem.
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him.
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He doesn't pay attention when I'm teaching,
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and he often tries to distract his classmates.
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I try to separate him from his friends,
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but then he just yells across the room at them.
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I ask him to stop yelling,
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and this usually gets him to calm down for a few minutes.
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He becomes a little more focused and less talkative.
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That's good, I guess.
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But I wish he would just behave in the first place.
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Yes, I agree.
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I was thinking he might respond well to a reward.
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Like 15 extra minutes of recess on Fridays for the entire class for good behavior.
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I think he might be motivated by this.
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What do you think?
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I think that's a great idea.
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He loves recess.
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Perfect, but we need another plan to help his grades.
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Yes, he needs to pass this class if he wants to play on the basketball team.
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Well, that should help motivate him.
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Also, I offer extra help to students who fall behind in the morning before school.
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I think Owen would really benefit if he came in for help.
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That would be amazing.
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Thank you so much.
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I think that would really help him.
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Can you get him to school early on Mondays and Thursdays at 815?
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That's not a problem at all.
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I'll just drop him off on my way to work.
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Perfect.
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I think he can really improve if he just puts in a little more effort and focuses more in class.
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Agreed.
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I'll talk to him about the new plan tonight.
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He might not be excited about getting to school early,
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but if he wants to be able to play basketball,
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he has to get his grades up.
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That's true.
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Well, I appreciate everything you're doing to help Owen improve.
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It's my pleasure.
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I want him to succeed and I know he can do better.
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Me too.
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Thank you.
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Thanks for coming in to chat today.
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Hello?
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Hello, is this Mr. Thomas?
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Yes.
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Hi, this is Mrs. Brown, Lindsay's mom.
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Is this a good time to chat?
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Sure.
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How can I help you?
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Well, Lindsay appears to be very sad at home lately.
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She has no interest in school anymore,
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and I feel like she isn't making any progress in her classes.
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This isn't normal for her.
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She is usually a happy kid who has always enjoyed school, but not anymore.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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I was wondering if you have noticed any behavior changes at school,
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or any sudden changes in her schoolwork?
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Yes, I noticed she had a tough time on her past few tests.
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She also seems a bit more reserved lately in class.
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Yes, she is acting more reserved at home as well.
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She used to be more talkative and outgoing.
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But now she rarely talks to us.
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And she spends most of her time in her room.
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She won't say much, but she hints that she is getting bullied by a classmate.
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She mentioned that a girl named Kimberly has been making fun of her.
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Do you ever see Kimberly talking to her in class?
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She does sit near Kimberly in class.
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I haven't noticed them talking at all.
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Apparently, Kimberly has been calling Lindsay names and making mean comments about the way Lindsay looks.
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I am so sorry to hear this.
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Lindsay has been miserable lately,
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and I think it's because of this bullying.
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I was wondering if there was any way you could help me make things better for Lindsay.
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Of course.
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I'll talk to Kimberly and see if I can get her to stop this rude behavior.
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It's completely unacceptable.
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Thank you.
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And can you tell me if Lindsay has other friends to talk to in class?
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She does.
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She hangs out with a nice girl named Michelle.
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Could you change her seat so she sits next to Michelle?
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Sure.
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I think that would be helpful.
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Is there anything else you think would help?
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I can talk to Lindsay if you'd like.
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I can let her know that this is wrong and I'm here to help her.
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I think Lindsay would appreciate that.
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Thank you.
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I was so confused about how to help,
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but I think I feel better now.
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Please keep me posted if you notice anything else going on with Lindsay in class.
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Of course.
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I will let you know if I see anything out of the ordinary.
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And keep me informed as well.
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If there is more that I can do,
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I'll be glad to help.
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Thank you.
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I appreciate it.
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And I'm sure Lindsay will appreciate all of the support too.
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To be continued...
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About This Lesson
This lesson focuses on the interaction between parents and teachers during a student conference. Learners will practice listening skills, comprehension, and speaking through dialogue-based exercises. By analyzing the conversation, you will gain insights into communicating effectively about a child's academic performance and social interactions. This lesson is ideal for students seeking to enhance their English speaking practice while familiarizing themselves with phrases and vocabulary used in educational settings.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Teachers conference: A meeting between parents and teachers to discuss a student's progress.
- Prepared: Ready and organized before attending class or engaging in any learning activities.
- On task: Fully focused and engaged in a specific activity or assignment.
- Social interactions: How well a student interacts and engages with their classmates.
- Outstanding: Exceptional; extremely good, especially regarding performance or work quality.
- Driven to succeed: Highly motivated and determined to achieve goals.
- Positive feedback: Constructive criticism or praise regarding someone's performance.
- Dependable: Reliable; someone you can count on.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning experience, consider using the shadowing technique, which is highly effective for improving English pronunciation. While watching the video, follow these tips:
- Play the video at a slower speed if necessary. This will help you catch every word and its pronunciation. Over time, gradually increase to normal speed as you become more comfortable.
- Listen to the dialogue multiple times while speaking along with the speakers. This method will help reinforce your understanding of the phrases and improve your fluency.
- Focus on intonation and emotion in the speakers' voices. Mimicking their tones will enhance your speaking skills and reduce your accent.
- Pause the video after each sentence and try to repeat what you heard. This will help you process the information and practice your speaking on your own.
- Utilize a shadowing site or platform that focuses on dialogue practice to find similar transcripts and recordings that match your learning goals.
By engaging with the content actively and using these strategies, you can significantly boost your English speaking practice and overall language proficiency.
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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