Shadowing Practice: realistic self care night routine ₊✧ 🧼 | sunset walks, being cozy - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Thank you.
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I Thank you.
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Okay.
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I Okay so Hey guys, we need to clean my room right freaking now.
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As you can see, my bed is super duper messy.
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The rest of my room is like alright, I guess.
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Oh, don't look at my desk.
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I just want to clean up my bed
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because it's actually giving me like really negative vibes and I actually don't like it right now.
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Made me feel like dooky, so I'm just, yeah, let's clean that so I don't feel like dooky anymore.
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you you
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you The end of the day is a very good day.
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Oh you you you Okay,
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I literally don't care if you think I made my bed really bad.
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I - girl I'm really normal. But
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Thank you hey guys it's 5 30 p .m the car rudely interrupted
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that means it's time to go watch the sunset i shall
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walk up the hill with molly probably i'm just gonna go
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in the clothes i'm wearing now it's literally just a nightgown
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but i don't care nobody cares in this town anyway so it doesn't matter Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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It's a pink cup.
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I always have to take like 10 barters because it keeps getting pretty old.
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okay guys i'm back home um i think dinners were not
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quite ready yet i'm gonna have i'm gonna either have dinner first
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and then go in the bath i'm gonna have a bath
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and then have dinner i'm very excited for my relaxing bath to wash off the stressful day of doing nothing
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yeah i have a very chunky y2k i hate
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that word such a buzzword bro
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but i got very y2k nails i wanted like chunky french tips
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because i think they're very cute especially with like jewelry on i need to get some rings
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so i can look like one of those 2000s moms yeah they're fresh from yesterday yeah
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so i'm gonna have a bath and have dinner mom made ribs for dinner very exciting Holy aesthetic, you guys.
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Bianca would be so proud.
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I keep these two just in my bathroom because I have too many in my room.
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What are you doing right now?
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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What a flip.
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Oh my gosh.
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Dior.
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Oh.
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Um, excuse you, what do you do?
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okay the bath is pretty much filled i only put the tiniest little amount of bubble bath in there
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because it's overwhelming and i don't like the feeling
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if it's just like because my bubble bath you only need to put a little bit
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and it will be like overflowing i put a bit of uh claricolm in there
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and also magnesium yeah that's pretty much it what's getting the bath Bye.
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you I'm wearing the same nightgown that I've been wearing throughout the afternoon.
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It's not gross because I didn't sweat and was only in the last few hours that I've been wearing it.
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Don't come for me.
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I'm going to put this magnesium oil on my feet so that I can sleep properly.
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Magnesium is a must if you're neurodivergent.
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Invest in the magnesium.
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I'm also going to shave my eyebrows a little bit just because it's on the top.
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I shaved there a long time ago and now it grows back spiky and it frustrates me.
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Oscar is liking my new robe.
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I have a feeling he will lay down next to it or on top of it.
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Does that look cozy, Oscar?
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No. So cozy.
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every single night before i sleep i play tomorachi live it's
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so fun such a great way to end my night
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and i love my me so much oh it's my me's birthday
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and all the shoppies except pinky pie is just there They have new patchwork.
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Skirt colors.
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I have to get the brown one.
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I would wear that IRM.
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I would have also worn these in 2017.
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Those would have been so cool.
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Cosmic trees, oh my gosh.
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Galaxy everything.
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Luna has come to sit with me.
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she does every night it makes me feel so special she's such a special girl you
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you

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice listening and speaking skills through an engaging self-care night routine. Inspired by the casual and relatable tone of the video, you'll improve your English pronunciation by focusing on everyday activities, emotions, and routines. By shadowing the speaker, you can enhance your fluency and become more comfortable expressing similar ideas in your own life. This will also provide an opportunity to practice common phrases, making it useful for your IELTS speaking practice and overall conversational skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • messy - in a state of disorder; untidy.
  • negative vibes - bad energy or feelings that one experiences.
  • sunset walk - a stroll taken during the time of sunset, often associated with relaxation.
  • cozy - physically warm and comfortable; creates a feeling of warmth and comfort.
  • relaxing bath - a soothing soak in warm water to reduce stress and promote relaxation.
  • y2k - a term referring to the early 2000s aesthetics, often characterized by specific fashion and designs.
  • bubble bath - a bath with soap bubbles, often used for relaxation.
  • dinner - the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening.

Practice Tips

To effectively use this video for improving your English pronunciation, practice shadowing by following these tips:

  • Listen attentively: Start by watching the video without attempting to speak. Focus on the speaker's tone and pace, paying close attention to the emotional nuances of the routine.
  • Repeat in real-time: Play the video a second time and attempt to speak along with the speaker. This technique, known as shadowspeak, can significantly enhance your fluency and pronunciation.
  • Pause and practice: If a phrase feels challenging, pause the video and repeat the sentence several times before replaying it. This method can help segment the speech for easier practice.
  • Record yourself: After several rounds of shadow speaking, record your voice while mimicking the speaker. Listen to the recording to identify areas where you can improve your pronunciation and make adjustments.
  • Engage with emotions: Try to convey the feelings presented in the video, such as relaxation or excitement. This will help you sound more natural and expressive during real-life conversations.

By applying these shadow speech techniques, you'll be well on your way to enhancing your spoken English skills, preparing you for potential IELTS speaking practice, and building confidence in everyday interactions.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going onI've been wearing
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see cominggonna go · gonna have · I'm going to put
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessaryneed to clean · have to take · need to get
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowi'm wearing · are you doing · is liking

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →