Shadowing Practice: Real‑Life Japanese Practice! Osaka Walk‑and‑Talk with @yuyunihongopodcast - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to the country.
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I'm from Mexico to Japan.
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What do you want to eat?
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Of course, the sushi is a lot of different.
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It's a lot of different kinds of things.
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I think it's really good.
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So, I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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What was it that was delicious?
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I think it's really different from the sushi.
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It's like a cup of ramen.
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So, it's really delicious.
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I think it's the best.
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I was actually going to go to the restaurant.
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I was living in the near 30 years.
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I was still going to go to the restaurant. So it's delicious.
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And then countering the counter.
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There are two tables.
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It's really delicious.
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So you know what you drink?
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You know what you drink?
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I like it.
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I'm always drinking beer.
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You're drinking beer.
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I like it.
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You know what you drink?
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You know what you drink?
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No, it's not.
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Mexico's beer is very easy to drink.
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It's like a drink of water.
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You're a drink of water?
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But I think it's more like a beer.
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I'm drinking beer.
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That's how it's good.
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That's so, I don't know.
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I don't know if I'm saying that I'm not going to go to the beach.
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If you don't mind, which is Mexico or which is Mexico,
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which is Japan, you can't be able to good. So, so good.
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So, you know, you were making sushi and chicken?
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Yes, I was so impressed.
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Oh, of course, the ramen was delicious.
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Oh, yeah.
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I was a kid, I was a kid, I was a kid, I was a kid, I was a kid.
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So I was like, I'm so excited about that.
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There is so much to go through?
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I always love to go from a restaurant No,
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I like it Do you like the menu?
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Not like the best food or the first thing I do like the food that I recommend What?
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What? Do you like it?
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What is it?
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There!
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What is it?
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I love it.
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I love it.
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I love it.
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Yusuke, I don't eat it.
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I don't eat it.
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How is it?
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It's different from Mexico.
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It's different from Mexico.
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It's different from Mexico.
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I don't know.
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I think I have a taste of Tasmanian beef.
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I'm eating a lot of meat.
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So I'm very interested in the steaks.
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But there's a lot of steaks in Japan.
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The meat is beautiful.
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It's beautiful.
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So I'm eating a lot of people.
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I'm sure you can eat a lot of steaks in Japan.
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I'm a Mexican steak.
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500g?
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No?
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500g?
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1 pound?
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So, so, so, so, so, so.
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That's the feeling of Japanese chicken.
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It's all 500g.
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Oh, so, so, so, so.
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So, it's been done.
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Yes, it's been done.
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What's the best?
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It's been done.
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It's been done.
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It's been done.
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It's a bit juicy, but juicy.
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So, like, I like it.
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I like it, Japanese people.
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So, so, so.
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I like it.
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I like it.
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I like it.
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I like it.
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I like it.
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I like it.
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Yes, it's important.
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So, the grume is an attraction.
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It's a place where you are in one way.
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So, we can choose to choose where we are.
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If you have a unique breakfast, you can access your food in order to the country. So, yeah.
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I can't even make a difference from this country.
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No, I'm just kidding.
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I'm such a Japanese in Japan.
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I mean, I'm actually a Japanese in Japan.
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So, I'm also a Japanese native Japanese.
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I'm so hungry.
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I'm not hungry.
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I'm hungry.
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I'm hungry. So, so.
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So, so, so.
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Why did you find everything from Mexico to Japan?
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So, you have to eat everything.
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So, I'm so hungry.
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What is this?
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Yes, like, in the morning, we have a dish with a pizza, like, like, food or a meal that you can eat in the morning, and I think it's a very good good,
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so it's a good for the rest of the meal, yes, it's a good for the rest of the meal.
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Oh, it's nice.
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Yeah, it's nice for the meal.
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And maybe you can eat it in the morning, you have a little bit of a meal.
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Yeah, yeah.
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So, that's what I would like to eat, it's probably not possible, It's just a bit of a healthy diet.
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So, so, so. So, so.
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That's why I think it's really good.
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I think it's a good time.
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I think it's a good time.
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I think it's a good time.
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I don't know.
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I don't know.
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I don't know.
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I don't know.
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I don't know. So, so.
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So, Yuyuさん has said that I'm going to talk about the Japanese food and Japanese food.
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So, I'll see you next time.
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Bye bye.
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Akyo's face is beautiful.
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Yes, I'm sure.
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So, you can see what you have in Japan, what is what you have in Japan?
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Please comment.
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So, you can see what you have in Japan.
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Yes, I can see what you have in Japan.
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So, you can see what you have in Japan.
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You can see what you have in Japan.
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In Japan, the beautiful view of Japan is...
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It's a book that I've written in the back of the book.
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I'll go and see you in the back of the book.
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Yes, I'll go and see you in the back of the book.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I'm sorry.
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I was born in the first time.
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I was born in the first time.
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I was born in the first time.
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And we'll have to go to the second place.
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Yes, I'm here.
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We'll have to go to the next place.
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I'm not sure what the city is.
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Yes, I'm not sure what the city is.
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Yes, I'm not sure how the city is.
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Yes, I'm not sure what it is.
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I'm not sure how the city is.
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There are other people that have all hearted here.
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In which you can't get into the桜 Wow.
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So, there are also guys missing the river.
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They actually have to go there.
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And on that time I travel around a park is the most important thing in the park.
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I don't think in the area of the park.
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I don't want to go to the river.
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I don't want to go to the river.
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So I'm okay with that.
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I'm going to look at it.
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Mexico is not in the area.
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I'm going to go to the river.
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So here is what is what I'm saying?
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What is it?
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What is it?
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I'm going to look for it.
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What is it?
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What is it?
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Just look at this.
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Oh, I think it's a hall hall.
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It's a hall hall.
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It's a building.
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Hmm.
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Oh, I think it's good to see it.
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Yes, so.
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So, I will go to the beach and walk in the city of New York.
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See you soon!
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Bye!
Why practice speaking with this video?
Practicing English by watching real-life conversations, such as in the "Osaka Walk-and-Talk," offers invaluable context and authenticity. Engaging with native speakers in a natural setting helps to enhance your speaking skills and develop a more nuanced understanding of cultural nuances. By immersing yourself in this vibrant dialogue, you'll not only improve your vocabulary but also gain insights into functional language use. This method enables you to learn English with YouTube effectively by mimicking the way expressions are naturally used, which is a critical aspect of the shadowing technique.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Throughout the video, several key structures are employed that can help learners comprehend everyday English usage:
- Use of Questions: The speaker frequently asks questions such as “What do you want to eat?” This pattern not only encourages interaction but is also essential for engaging in conversations. Practice forming your own questions to enhance your conversational skills.
- Expressing Preferences: Phrases like “I think it’s really good” or “It’s really delicious” demonstrate how to express opinions in a positive manner. This is beneficial for learners aiming to share thoughts and feelings during discussions.
- Comparative Structures: The speaker compares sushi to ramen, stating it’s “really different.” Understanding comparisons can help you articulate your ideas more clearly and succinctly. Try creating comparisons about your own favorite foods or experiences.
Common Pronunciation Traps
While practicing, pay close attention to some tricky pronunciation elements you might encounter in the video. For instance:
- “Ramen”: This word can be difficult for many learners due to the ‘r’ and ‘m’ sounds. Focus on pronouncing it clearly by breaking it into its syllables.
- “Sushi”: The ‘su’ sound may be challenging, especially if your first language has different vowel sounds. Ensure you practice saying it slowly before speeding up.
- “Delicious”: The stress in this word can vary across different dialects, making it sound different. That’s why shadowing this word in context can aid in enhancing your English pronunciation.
Using techniques such as shadowspeak when practicing these pronunciations will greatly assist you in achieving clarity and fluency in your spoken English. Embrace the rhythm of the language and make these expressions second nature to you!
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.