Shadowing Practice: Productive Sunday Reset Routine (trying to get my life together) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Good morning guys.
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Happy Sunday.
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Today's vlog is going to be a little bit special because I have a very special guest here, but she prefers to remain anonymous.
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So my mom's visiting.
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You may hear from her at some points.
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I do love a good Sunday reset.
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I'm kind of like a sucker for these videos because They kind of make me feel productive when I just sit and watch them and I don't do anything this past week has been really rough for me I was pretty sick and I feel like I'm just coming out on the other end and I can like finally Leave my apartment and be normal again.
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So I need to like get groceries.
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I have no food I need to like wash my sheets.
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I don't know It's been like a rotting week for me and there's no better disciplinary than my mother to get me into shape She's here my mom
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mom people want to see you you're never going to show yourself again we're starting
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off our sunday morning with some fresh bagels that she just picked up yesterday
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if i could hand select my dream breakfast to have at my apartment i think it
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would be this pop of bagels wow i wonder if they do sponsorships i appreciate just a good warm sort of doughy bagel.
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Would you say they're doughy?
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Crunchy on the outside and very soft on the inside.
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All right.
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I'm obsessed with sesame seeds and they have some scallion butter.
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So I'm going to make my grocery shopping list while I eat because I find that I spend a lot less money when I sit and make my list prior.
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This is probably the most dressed up.
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you'll ever see me on a Sunday.
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Usually I like to use Sundays as my excuse to wear sweats.
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Well, I am wearing sweatpants.
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Off to Whole Foods I go.
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I'm gonna get some stuff for lunch for us.
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And my mom is gonna clean.
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So luxurious to just have my mom clean for me.
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Love you.
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Text me.
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It was so cool to have that.
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As I was taking my casual stroll to the grocery store, something dramatically stopped me in my tracks, and it was called Interlude, a coffee shop.
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I find myself to be one of the most easily marketed to people with coffee shops.
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Like, any coffee shop that I've never been into will intrigue me, and I probably will go in there and buy a latte, no matter the price, which is concerning.
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It was pretty good.
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I think I'd rate it like an 8 out of 10.
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Anyways, sidetrack, I ended up back at the grocery store, which is what I left my apartment for in the first place.
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I really stocked up this trip on a lot of things, including flowers.
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Why am I sitting in my living room with my groceries?
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You may be wondering.
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I would be wondering the exact same thing.
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I want to show you guys really quick what I got.
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I love a good grocery haul, okay?
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Something about a grocery haul, it kind of inspires me to try new things.
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I did Uber home.
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You guys know my incident when I decided to not Uber with like five grocery bags and I threw out my shoulder.
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So I learned my lesson.
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Oh.
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All right, speed haul, everything bagel seasoning, which was delicious, goodles.
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We're really in the processed food part of this haul.
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i need a good sweet treat so these yasso bars the smart sweets pre-chopped fruit i try not to do this because it's more expensive
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but i was lazy chicken noodle soup cottage cheese for my mom fresh flowers i got these for olivia because she's letting my mom stay in her
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room which is so nice bone broth stuff for our lunch so cherry tomato zucchini sweet potato some chicken the real ones know these are my favorite crackers of
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all time tons of poppy you know i tried their surely temple flavor and it was so good but now i can't get them anywhere in store they're always sold out
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so pasta sauce a couple random bars that i decided to try that's my little haul got a few things i felt like we needed some food in here because we have nothing i'm gonna unpack all this in my fridge
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I find it so much hard to feel motivated on dreary days.
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Like right now, I don't want to clean.
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I want to just lay and rot on that couch.
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But it needs to be done.
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So I'm going to do a little deep clean.
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Sundays are the days that I like to deep clean.
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Never did I think I would like to vacuum as much as I do.
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I think because it's just such a form of instant gratification.
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Any type of cleaning actually is just instant gratification.
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Anyways, long story short, I'm gonna vacuum.
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Okay.
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I try not to work out on Sundays or do too much, but I did have a little bit of time to go get some steps in.
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Pretty much just my usual.
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All right guys, I'm back.
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I was scrolling on TikTok and someone tagged me in a TikTok saying that they love my videos and that I kind of feel like one of their best friends.
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And there were just so many nice comments people saying that they love my videos and that I'm like their comfort YouTuber.
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It especially hit me because for some reason the past couple days I've been feeling a little bit like unsure about myself and like my videos.
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I don't know I think it's normal to second guess yourself but I've been like wait do people actually like like these videos?
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Am I not doing videos that they wish I was doing?
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Like do people even like them anymore?
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I'm always in my head about something and it was just so sweet to see that today because I think I like especially needed it.
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I'm gonna cook late lunch.
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I'm so excited because we have a pasta making class later tonight, but I do want to make this just something like kind of healthy and quick.
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You guys know I am a meal repeater.
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Shamelessly, this is just my DNA.
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If I like a meal, I'm going to make it over and over and over until I absolutely despise it.
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Anyways, my mom hasn't had this yet and I've been dying to make it for her when she comes.
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It's really nothing special.
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It's just my sweet potato chicken bowl with ziki.
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I hope my mom likes it if she doesn't I'm probably gonna be a little bit offended Guys I'm sorry don't hate me.
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I promise I'm gonna I'm gonna switch up my meals more I'm gonna branch out but shamelessly This is just my go-to I am gonna put the recipe in the description for anyone You know, even if there's just one of you that wants to make this you know where to find it My roommate and I love making this together.
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It's also just kind of like a fun I don't know if bonding is too strong of a word, bonding activity for us.
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It's fun at the end of the day to just chat.
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Obviously my roommate wasn't here and my mom was here.
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So it was just really fun to be able to show her and show off my cooking abilities well that took a little bit longer than i expected this
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turned into a little bit of a later lunch but i'm so excited i'm so excited for my mom to try she is sitting right here we
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have our bowls mystery mother do i look bad no you look nice then you can show me here she goes she just said i could film Look at that.
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That is just like so beautiful.
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Aw.
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She's so appreciative.
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I mix it all together.
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So tell me what's in this.
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Spinach, quinoa, sweet potato.
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If you don't like it, I'll be only a little offended.
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I do.
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I do like it.
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It's very good.
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Usually I'd have avocado sometimes, but they didn't have any ripe ones.
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That would be a good addition for sure.
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We're going to be eating good today.
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I think you're doing a great job.
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Aw.
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Thanks.
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okay guys we're here getting ready they had us order our meal first so we're not actually making this pasta or we're making it we're
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not actually eating the pasta after the fact which might be good in case it turns out um poorly you know we're gonna see how this goes
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you know watching this back maybe this is my destiny this was so fun i really recommend doing this for like a date night or just a girl's night
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anything it's here in the city it was called aunt jake's we had a three-course meal after two which was really really good and my
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mom and i are so easily influenced she went home and bought a pasta maker for 250 dollars um was that a good idea i'm not
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sure it was so fun it's like a memory i'll have forever with her anyways that was our night love you guys sorry no outro again okay we're not
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surprised i guess but really thank you guys for watching i had such a fun sunday with my mom i miss you mom by the way she just left love you guys though see you in my next video bye
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colours.
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Why practice speaking with this video?
This engaging vlog captures the essence of a productive Sunday reset routine, making it an excellent tool for English speaking practice. By watching how the speaker interacts with her environment, you can immerse yourself in real-life situations that enhance your conversational skills. The relaxed setting, combined with relatable content—such as grocery shopping and meal preparation—can help learners understand how to express daily routines and personal feelings in English. Additionally, practicing with this video can boost your confidence as you mimic the speaker’s intonation and rhythm, helping you to improve English pronunciation.
Why is this important?
Engaging with everyday topics can significantly enhance your vocabulary and sentence structure. Applying this approach not only makes learning fun but also ensures you grasp the nuances of the language, making it easier to learn English with YouTube as a resource.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the video, several key structures appear, providing excellent models for learners. Here are a few to focus on:
- "I need to": This phrase signifies necessity and is commonly used in conversations. For example, when the speaker mentions, "I need to like get groceries," it illustrates the urgency to fulfill a task.
- "Would you say": This phrase is a conversational softener used to invite opinion, as heard when the speaker asks about the texture of the bagels. It's a great way to engage listeners in dialogue.
- "I appreciate": Expressing gratitude is vital in social interactions. The speaker demonstrates this when she shows affection towards her mother's help, serving as a model for learners on how to convey thanks in English.
- "If I could": Used to discuss hypothetical situations, this phrase allows speakers to express desires and preferences, enriching their conversational abilities.
Common Pronunciation Traps
While watching the video, pay attention to certain words and phrases that may present pronunciation challenges:
- "Bagels": Focus on the soft "g" sound, which can be tricky for non-native speakers.
- "Grocery": The initial "g" can often be mispronounced. Make sure to emphasize that initial sound while practicing.
- "Scallion": The secondary syllable can be challenging; practice saying it slowly to grasp the correct pronunciation.
- "Processed": Ensure you accurately pronounce the ‘o’ and the ‘c’, as they can be easily overlooked.
Utilizing a shadowing app can aid in mimicking these pronunciations more effectively. Try repeating phrases from the video aloud, focusing on the speaker's enunciation to improve English pronunciation. This combination of practice and engagement with authentic content will make your learning experience both enjoyable and fruitful!
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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