Shadowing Practice: ☾ Pillow Talk - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Welcome to Pillow Talk.
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Welcome to Pillow Talk.
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This is my room and this is where we're going to have the most intimate conversations.
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So you guys sent me a lot of questions, I think over 4,000.
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The topics for this video,
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online privacy, dealing with boredom,
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and insecurities in the digital age.
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In this digital age, it's very common for young ladies,
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including myself, to look on social media and see images of other young ladies with the perfect body and the perfect life life.
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How can we stop ourselves from comparing us to them?
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Thanks.
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Two hearts.
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I've noticed on Instagram pictures of beautiful women everywhere.
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I think that's exciting because I love beauty.
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I appreciate beauty.
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I'm a person who loves looking at beautiful things and I love creating beautiful things and sharing beautiful things.
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However, of course, I have those moments when I feel weak.
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It's a lot.
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It's a lot of thoughts are coming into my head and I'm trying my best to articulate this.
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It's human nature to compare yourself to other people because we are very adaptive and receptive.
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It's totally normal to feel insecure.
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It's totally normal to feel, I guess, jealous.
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But you do have a choice with what you want to see.
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You don't necessarily have to see these beautiful pictures of all these girls looking at their perfect portrayed life.
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Instead, perhaps you can start following photographers or painters, artists, musicians.
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There are so many other things you can follow online.
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Doesn't necessarily have to be a supermodel or a celebrity that has this perfect life.
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That's what they want to show you.
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The power of social media is that you become your own storyteller.
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You get to have access to all these apps and filters,
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skin filters where you have that perfect airbrush phase.
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You can even give yourself that size zero waste with a touch of a button.
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I'm not even kidding.
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I've seen these apps.
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Huge believer in not doing that because that really does distort how you perceive yourself and very unhealthy.
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Don't give yourself such a hard time because you can do this too.
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You can portray your best version of yourself and your perfect life.
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However, is that all you want to show online?
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I'd much rather be valued than wanted.
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Does that make sense?
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Because as you grow older,
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you realize that looks fade,
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but what remains the same is your soul and your wisdom best of luck to you dreamer
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Do you think parents should prohibit their children to use phones computers and stuff like this until they become older?
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Everything in moderation if you're gonna give your child a phone
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or an iPad I would prohibit them having access to the internet give them tools
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that they can use to create games for them to really invigorate their minds.
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If you're gonna give them access to the world,
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that's tough because it's so easy to find,
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you know, porn on Instagram or on Twitter.
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A lot of the times these social media platforms,
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they're big, they're massive, but they can't censor everything because everyone's uploading around the same time.
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It's really hard.
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You know, when you're a child you're you're absorbing everything.
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You're a sponge and if they have access to seeing all this vulgarity and that's going to imprint something on their mind.
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I mean, honestly, people around the world still to this day,
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they live perfectly fine without the computer and internet.
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So it's really up to you and your choice as a parent.
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Then again, I'm not a parent,
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so sometimes I feel like I'm a kid.
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With all those movies that I watch when they hit the big screen,
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some scare me and want me to keep changing myself like the movie Duff.
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How do you know or how do you feel when someone
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or a group of people is trying to use you and make you feel bad by putting you in a label?
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But first off, if someone is using you and they're your friend,
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they're not your friend.
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I'd much rather have one amazing best friend than for me to have a hundred friends
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that probably don't even care about me.
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So sometimes I feel like people,
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they force themselves into a friendship because they don't want to be alone.
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You know, you don't have time for this.
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I'm sorry.
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Life is too short.
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So you're going to a school where everyone is trying to figure themselves out.
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How can you really make quality, quality friends? friendship takes a lot of work.
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It's like a real relationship,
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a relationship that you would have with a boyfriend or girlfriend If there's no sacrifices in a friendship,
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that's tough And if that other person is not reciprocating back to you,
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you know, this friendship becomes a one-way street That's not friendship.
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Focus on yourself, focus on your giftings and develop that because
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that will take you places Not someone that's gonna bring you down.
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Boom What are your feelings about retouching in magazines and on social media by the way,
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I love you.
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I love you too.
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Okay This is my honest opinion.
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I really don't care when I see a beautiful picture of someone.
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I'm not going to dissect it
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There's no point because I see it as art if someone wants to show their best version of themselves online
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Why not come on?
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Let's be real.
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When you're doing your makeup and you're curling your hair,
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that's not what you really look like.
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Did you really wake up like that?
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I mean, you have youth and beauty for so long.
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Just enjoy it.
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If you've got to throw a filter on it, do it.
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I moved to France for college,
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and I'm away from my family and friends.
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I have my own apartment now,
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but sometimes it gets kind of lonely, and I get bored.
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What would you recommend to do when I'm alone and bored at my apartment?
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Thank you, and I love you.
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I love you too.
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And you're not alone.
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A lot of people are away from their family and friends,
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and they're in college or they're moving someplace else outside the country.
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And we can all sympathize.
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I was there once too when I was in college.
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And even when I moved out to LA by myself.
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When I was going through this,
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this is when I started my YouTube channel.
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Boredom inspired new ideas.
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It brought me to a webcam.
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Moments when you're alone, they're good things because they can inspire new ideas and thoughts.
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It's nice because someday if you do start a family,
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it's going to be tough to find those alone times.
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And I hear this from a lot of my friends who are moms.
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They have no alone time.
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The only alone time they have is in the shower.
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This is the moment, honestly,
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in my opinion, where you can really develop and become the person you will be in the future.
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It's a lot of questions.
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Let's see.
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How do you handle nervousness about your relationships online?
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How do you keep them safe and strong?
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Well, what I like to do is I like to send pictures.
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I'll designate a day where it's like a wacky Wednesday
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or a Freaky Friday where we have to send each other funny things,
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not freaky pictures, like funny things,
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things that might freak us out.
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You have to have consistency when you have relationships online because we're so connected to other things,
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we tend to forget to connect with the people who matter most.
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To help maintain these, you have to keep constant communication.
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That doesn't mean you have to constantly text them all the time or,
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you know, have them on standby.
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No, that's not what I mean.
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Sending them a funny picture,
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sharing articles that you read or liking their picture, making a funny comment.
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I mean, these are things that you can,
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they can really add a lot.
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I mean, it's a new form of communication.
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Is it communication that I believe we should always do?
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No, not necessarily because I do believe in the power of FaceTime and having that one-on-one relationship time,
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that quality time with that person.
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There's nothing more important than family, friends, and your relationship.
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So that's my recommendation.
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Best of luck.
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How do you deal with fake people?
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I've learned that in life,
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you can't deal with fake people.
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Just gotta cut them out.
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Ignore them.
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I know it's tough, but it's part of tough love, you know?
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You're born, some people talk crap,
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some people say good things about you, and you die.
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Are you gonna live your life trying to make the people who are talking crap happy?
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Are you gonna focus more on the people who love you who will nurture you and who will better your life?
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All right, everyone.
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So that was my first episode of pillow talk.
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Let me know if you like this thumbs up or thumbs down
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if you're digging this the idea of pillow talk is for me to have this one-on-one with you guys
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and to have that intimate talk because oftentimes
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Right before I sleep I'm online for at least an hour
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replying back to my tweets to you guys on Instagram replying to YouTube comments and Facebook comments.
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I call it pillow talk because I'm laying down,
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I'm in bed, I'm super comfy.
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This is really my time to have that intimate one-on-one dialogue with you
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and so I decided to turn it into a video format.
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If you have any questions that you would like for me to answer,
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just hashtag pillow talk and I will find your hashtag hopefully and feature them on my videos.
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So let me know what you guys think.
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I love you so much dreamers.
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Best of luck with everything and of course, good luck.
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I don't know what I'm doing.
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Bye.
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Context & Background
In the video titled "Pillow Talk," the speaker engages in a heartfelt discussion about modern-day challenges, including online privacy, boredom, and feelings of insecurity related to social media. As a young individual navigating this digital landscape, the speaker reflects on the pressures of comparing oneself to curated images of perfection often seen on platforms like Instagram. This conversation serves as a reminder of the importance of valuing authenticity over superficial portrayals, as well as the natural human tendency to seek validation through appearances. The speaker emphasizes the power of storytelling in shaping one’s online presence and encourages finding beauty beyond conventional standards.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "It's human nature to compare yourself to other people." – This phrase highlights a common psychological tendency, making it relatable for conversations about self-esteem.
- "You have a choice with what you want to see." – This serves as a reminder that individuals can control their online experiences.
- "I think that's exciting because I love beauty." – An affirmation that appreciating beauty can coexist with navigating insecurities.
- "I'd much rather be valued than wanted." – This thought-provoking statement can foster discussions on self-worth and priorities.
- "Everything in moderation." – A practical piece of advice that can apply to many aspects of life, including technology use.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To improve your English speaking skills using this video, you can employ a shadowspeak technique that involves listening to the speaker and then mimicking their speech. Here’s how to apply this method:
- Watch the Video: Start by watching the video without pausing. Focus on the speaker’s tone, rhythm, and pronunciation.
- Repeat Sentences: Play the video in segments. After a short segment, pause and repeat what the speaker said, trying to match their intonation and pace. This is known as shadow speech.
- Use Subtitles: If available, enable subtitles in English. This will help you connect spoken words with their written forms, enhancing your vocabulary and understanding.
- Record Yourself: After practicing shadowing, record your voice. Listen to the playback to identify areas for improvement in pronunciation and fluency.
- Practice Regularly: Consistent practice is key. Try to incorporate shadowing into your daily routine, using videos like this one to keep learning engaging and relevant.
By applying these strategies, you can improve your English pronunciation and speaking confidence, while enriching your understanding of complex emotional topics discussed in the video. Remember to embrace the process and celebrate your progress as you learn English with YouTube.
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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