Shadowing Practice: Real German Conversations: Funny Stories & Everyday Humor (B1) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What do you think, Janusz?
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Totally against the consequences.
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You have to read Schopenhauer or Nietzsche.
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There are philosophers who were also funny.
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That's what you have to bring.
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We want to see if people here in Berlin are also funny.
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You will ask them, what brings you to laughing?
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Yeah, let's go.
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What brings you to the laugh in your life?
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Spontane moments, funny moments, random moments, random moments, people who you are on the street.
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What brings you to the laugh in your life?
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My best friend.
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Yes?
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Yes.
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What does she do?
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How does she do that?
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She is generally very funny.
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I don't know.
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Actually, things are not so funny.
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I think it's just because I do it.
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But she brings good fun.
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Yes, yes, actually.
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What brings you to the laugh in the everyday life?
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Especially my colleagues.
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Yes, they are very humorous.
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That means your work colleagues?
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Yes, exactly.
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My work colleagues.
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Where do you work?
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How can I do it?
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I work in the social area and we have a lot to do with people, also with Jugendlichen.
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And there is a lot to laugh.
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Yes, yes, you have to laugh at the day.
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Lach now in the everyday life?
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Well, sometimes with my friends through social media, when we watch videos.
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I must say, I'm sometimes in social media or something, or even in chats, if something's funny happens.
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Honestly, it's a situation-comic.
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My children have a special language, a modern, fun language, which they use.
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And I try to adapt it. But then always false.
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Always, exactly.
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And I have to do a lot of things.
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And we also really amusen a lot at home.
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If someone shares things in a sentence, which can also be very funny.
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I heard someone say, I've been drinking the Rochen instead of drinking the Rochen.
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So I find that also funny.
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What brings you to laughing in your everyday life?
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When you tell me jokes.
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Do you remember any other thing?
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Yes, what is green and sits on the floor?
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A cactus.
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Why do you have a lot of lachs?
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Tell me about your friends.
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I often have a very cold humor.
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So sometimes a bit of a bit of humor, especially in the moment in the situation, in which the world is in place.
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Then you can probably go somewhere.
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Also, I think that's the most interesting thing, when you...
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I like to go on the beach and there are a things that are in there.
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The beach is a good place.
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I would say that if I see other people, it's also a good place.
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I have a cat, she is a bit of a toy.
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She's always so stupid.
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That means when she's so normal in the place, she's always a bit of a horse around the wall.
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In the Wand, that's the way you look at it.
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That brings me to the Lacken.
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I watch a lot of cat videos.
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What was the most interesting thing you had happened to last time?
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The most interesting thing was actually, that I wasn't even getting out of the way I had to go out.
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You had to go out of the station.
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Right, but the people knew me so well, They said to me, you have to step on the next step, otherwise you can go on.
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And then I was very thankful for that.
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That was very funny.
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What is the funniest thing you have happened in your life?
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That we have fallen down the road and then we have fallen down the sand.
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That was really funny.
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What happened to you?
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I was about to do the same thing as you.
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Also, you were on the Rutsche?
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Yes, exactly. And you?
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You were the third one.
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I was in Finland and thought I would buy chocolate pancakes.
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And really were pancakes, because they were with blood.
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I found it very funny.
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The Finnish people also thought that were chocolate pancakes.
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And in real were it just like a lot of pancakes.
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Yesterday, my friends were on the basketball court.
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I was going to get there.
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That was funny.
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Why?
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Because it was a new experience.
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It was funny.
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It was funny.
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It was funny.
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It's really exciting.
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We were together with the family in Mauritius.
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We made a picnic under many trees.
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Then a little girl got on my head.
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It brings luck.
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I found it not happened yet.
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It looked a bit funny.
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I wass after it wass.
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I'm very witz.
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I'm going to play a lot of jokes every day.
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I'm not a joke, but a comic with other people.
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Do you also play a lot of jokes?
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I really like it.
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I like it, people to talk to me and to laugh and to have fun.
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That makes me very much fun in the work.
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Did you know that you can chat with us and our community every day on German?
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That's going on our Discord server.
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What is that?
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That's a chat app with many different channels for different interests.
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Janusz, what is your favorite channel?
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I like German memes.
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You are available in every membership level of our membership.
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All the information you find on easygerman.org.
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We would love to greet you soon.
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Tell me a funny story from your childhood, which you remember today.
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I don't know if they are so funny.
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It's not a matter of fact.
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When I was little, I lost many things as a child.
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I got very much anger.
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To the right.
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I lost hands. But that happened.
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I didn't have to tell my mother, that I lost hands.
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So I thought I had a story.
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I thought that someone had followed me and wanted to take someone to take care of me.
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And I ran to the house door behind me.
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And in this fight for survival, I lost my hands.
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The door was closed, but I couldn't do anything.
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And suddenly nobody talked about the hands.
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My mother said, oh my God, what's happened?
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It's a crime, we're going to the police.
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And then I had to sign a phantom picture of these people,
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I didn't want to admit that this was a big story, which I thought about.
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Today it's fun, we laugh about it.
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But at the time it was a big deal.
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From my childhood, it was a long time ago.
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I wanted to go into a small river and I thought it was not so deep.
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But I really fell in my hand and I had my phone in my pocket.
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I made my phone very often so dirty, in the water, just completely dirty.
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But first it was maybe a bit of a nightmare and then...
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Today you can laugh about it.
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Yes, definitely.
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I was there, I tried to do CPR on my phone, but now it's already a new phone.
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When I was little, my mother asked me what to do, because I played so well.
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And it turned out that I had to be a whole bed with a very thick,
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flushing cream and had to be very happy with it.
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Toll!
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There was to laugh at your mama.
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I was with my friends in the toilet and we had so Muesli's.
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Then I would have to put the bag on and she went from the bottom.
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Then the bottom was just all over the place.
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I did my island.
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I lived in my family and I didn't have the best orientation.
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Then I was out of the house, on the first day I was there.
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And you found it not back?
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I didn't find it.
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I knew that the area was about it.
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I asked someone to ask where the address was.
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That was a complicated address, because it was not easy for the streets.
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Which land was that?
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Costa Rica.
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Then I showed the person the address, and then showed the house on the other side.
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It's just a bit of a bit.
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I was already a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit.
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I was already on the Knoll in the Kita with her.
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Oh no, she was already in the school.
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And then, there came my friends.
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And then I had to talk and then I was like, and then I was like, and that was really funny.
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Yeah, I find that funny.
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My wife didn't so much, but I.
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I was like that.
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I was 12 years old when I was in class.
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I was not going to go to the toilet before I was on the road.
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We met our favorite singer, a band from the past.
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We were like, juhu, we were so excited.
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We wanted to drive so fast as the Rocker, who were on our road.
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Then I realized that it was going on, that I started to make a big noise.
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I was in the hockey and went on and went on.
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so a nice yellow snowy.
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But my students didn't see that.
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I was already safe.
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And I was stuck with my ski shoes.
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I was stuck under my bed.
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I didn't say that it was washed.
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I was with jeans.
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I was with jeans.
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Nothing concrete, but I had to study, I needed to get an attest.
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because I was very sick and couldn't write the clause.
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Then I went to the doctor and the doctor had a doctor.
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I thought I knew that I was somewhere else.
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We were there and I said, it's okay, it's cold, it's cold.
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I think I need a test.
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Then she saw me and said, were we not in the school?
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She said, what do you do now?
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I study this and that.
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She said, cool, I study this and that.
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And suddenly the doctor says, hmm, there were three people here today.
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And then it's just going on.
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I can tell you four more stories in this direction.
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So, guys, write your Klausures. Or straight away. Or so.
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Janusz, what brings you to the laugh?
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Me bring a lot of things to laugh, but also your podcast.
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I love these moments in your podcast where you're worried about something
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or you're worried about something fun or when Carrie tries to try to take a bit on.
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It's fantastic.
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Thank you for the small pitch.
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The link to the Easy German Podcast is here below.
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And write us a comment.
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What brings you to the laugh?
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it's a joke, which you know in German.
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We hope to see your comments.
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Absolutely.
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Ciao!

Context & Background

In the engaging video titled "Real German Conversations: Funny Stories & Everyday Humor," participants engage in light-hearted discussions about what brings joy and laughter to their everyday lives. The conversation unfolds in Berlin, where individuals share amusing anecdotes and the humorous aspects of their daily routines. Topics such as funny friends, humorous colleagues, and amusing social media moments set the tone for a delightful exchange, emphasizing how laughter connects people in various aspects of life—especially in a culturally rich atmosphere like Berlin.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

From the transcript of the video, here are five useful phrases that learners can incorporate into their daily English conversations:

  • What brings you to laugh in your life? - This open-ended question invites others to share their sources of joy, fostering deeper connections.
  • She is generally very funny. - A great way to compliment someone’s sense of humor.
  • I have to do a lot of things. - Useful for indicating that you are busy with various tasks.
  • Sometimes with my friends through social media. - A phrase relevant in today’s digital communication landscape.
  • What is green and sits on the floor? A cactus. - A classic joke that showcases simplicity and humor in language.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively use the shadowing technique showcased in this video, follow these steps to improve your English pronunciation and conversational skills:

  1. Listen Actively: Start by watching the video a couple of times. Pay close attention to the speakers' intonations, rhythms, and humor.
  2. Choose a Segment: Focus on a short segment of the dialogue, preferably around one minute long. This chunk should contain a mix of normal speech and snippets of humor.
  3. First Attempt: Play the segment and repeat what the speakers say, mimicking their tone and pronunciation. Use a shadowing app if available, as it can help you match audio with your speech.
  4. Break It Down: Analyze each phrase. If a phrase feels challenging, write it down along with its meaning. For instance, consider expanding your notes on humorous phrases like “What brings you to laugh in your life?”
  5. Practice Regularly: Integrate this practice into your routine for IELTS speaking practice. The humor in conversation enhances memorability and keeps the process enjoyable.

By engaging with genuine dialogues that incorporate humor, learners can effectively enhance their speaking abilities and improve their ability to shadow speak. Keep practicing, and soon, you’ll not only be able to communicate more fluently but also add a touch of humor to your chats!

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.