Shadowing Practice: Repeat-After-Me Speaking English: Mastering Phrases to Speak Fluently - Learn English Speaking with Video

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We are going to be speaking English and mastering phrases at the same time.
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Two birds with one stone.
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This is great English speaking practice with English coach Chad.
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Are you ready?
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Let's jump right in.
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All right.
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So when you create a regular pattern of behavior,
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when you create a regular pattern of behavior, you establish a routine.
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So when you establish a routine, you create a regular pattern of behavior.
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Okay, listen to this sentence and then repeat after me.
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I try to establish a routine that keeps my mornings calm and predictable.
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I try to establish a routine that keeps my mornings calm and predictable.
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Say it.
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Good.
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Okay.
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When you begin behaving in a repeated way without planning,
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so you're behaving in a repeated way without planning, Without planning to, you fall into a pattern.
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So if you fall into a pattern, you're not planning to, but you're behaving in a repeated way.
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You're doing the same thing over and over.
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You fall into a pattern.
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It's easy to fall into a pattern of checking your phone first thing in the morning.
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It's easy to fall into a pattern of checking your phone first thing every morning.
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Good.
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Now, when you're confused, distracted, or surprised by something, by something unexpected, you're thrown off.
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Ooh, it threw me off.
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I was thrown off.
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I got thrown off.
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Did it throw you off?
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It threw me off.
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It confused me.
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It distracted me.
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It surprised me.
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It was unexpected.
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All right.
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Sudden changes in my schedule throw me off.
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Do they throw you off?
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I know.
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Sudden changes in my schedule throw me off.
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How about you?
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Sudden changes in my schedule throw me off.
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Alright, next one.
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When you prefer routine and familiarity, that's a hard word to say, familiarity.
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Familiarity, that means you like things that stay the same.
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You like things that stay the same and you like routine.
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You are a creature of habit.
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Are you a creature of habit?
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Do you like routine and familiarity?
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I'm a creature of habit.
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How about you?
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I'm a creature of habit.
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So sudden changes throw me off.
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I'm a creature of habit, so sudden changes throw me off.
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Okay, throw me off.
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When something works perfectly and predictably, it runs like clockwork.
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It runs like clockwork.
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It runs like clockwork means it works perfectly and predictably.
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Like a clock, right?
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Runs like clockwork.
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My morning run...
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Sorry, I made a mistake.
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I'm going to say it again.
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Ready?
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My mornings run like clockwork during the week.
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That's better.
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My mornings run like clockwork during the week.
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Okay, so if we go back...
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Works perfectly and predictably.
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Runs like clockwork.
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My mornings work perfectly and predictably during the week.
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They go according to plan, right?
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Moving on.
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When you feel trapped in a boring or unchanging routine, you are stuck in a rut.
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Stuck in a rut.
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It's a boring or unchanging routine.
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I feel trapped.
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Just keep doing the same thing over and over.
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I'm stuck in a rut.
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Working from home too long made me feel stuck in a rut.
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Working from home too long made me feel stuck in a rut.
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All right.
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When you do something without enthusiasm, you go through the motions
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when you go through the motions you do something without enthusiasm
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you're not enthusiastic about it you just go through the motions you just do it
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by the end of the week I just go through the motions at work by the end of the week
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I just go through the motions at work.
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Say it.
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Good.
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When you stop a repeated behavior, often a negative one, when you stop doing a negative behavior,
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you break a cycle.
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He made a real effort to break a cycle of late nights and rushed mornings.
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He made a real effort to break a cycle of late nights and rushed mornings.
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so he was staying up late at night, and then he was rushing in the morning, and it was a cycle.
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It kept going on and on, right?
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Stay up late, rush in the morning.
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Stay up late, rush in the morning.
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But then he made a real effort to break that cycle.
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When something is fixed, it's not going to be changed.
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It's not flexible.
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it is set in stone.
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Set in stone.
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My routine isn't set in stone.
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I can change it up if I want to.
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My routine isn't set in stone.
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When you stop doing something over time, it falls by the wayside.
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It falls by the wayside.
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So if you stop doing something over time, it falls by the wayside.
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Example.
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Good intentions often fall by the wayside.
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Good intentions often fall by the wayside.
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All right, so good intentions mean you intend to do something that's good.
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But over time, you don't do it.
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It falls away.
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It falls by the wayside.
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When you act without thinking, you are on autopilot.
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You are on autopilot when you act without thinking.
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I spend half my day on autopilot.
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How about you?
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Do you spend half your day on autopilot?
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Yeah, me too.
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Sometimes I drive my car on autopilot, and I don't even realize I'm driving, and I get to my destination, I think, hey, I don't even remember driving here.
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I was on autopilot.
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When you become comfortable with a regular flow, you settle into a rhythm.
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You settle into a rhythm, you become comfortable with a regular flow, regular flow of life.
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Once the week starts, I settle into a rhythm quite quickly.
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Yeah, once the week starts, I settle into a rhythm quite quickly.
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Once the week starts, I settle into a rhythm quite quickly.
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Once the week starts, I settle into a rhythm quite quickly.
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How about you?
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Do you settle into a rhythm quite quickly?
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Alright, good.
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When you start something energetically, you're energetic and you start something you hit the ground running
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example on Mondays i hit the ground running to stay ahead of the week
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on Mondays i hit the ground running to stay ahead of
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the week on Mondays i hit the ground running to stay ahead of the week Say it.
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All right.
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I get an enthusiastic start to the week.
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When you try to do too many things at the same time, so none of those things get done well,
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because you're trying to do too many things at the same time and none of them get done well, you spread yourself too thin.
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You're trying to spread yourself over a large area, and it's too thin.
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I was so busy at work that I spread myself too thin and lost focus.
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I was so busy at work that I spread myself too thin and lost focus.
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I was so busy at work that I spread myself too thin and lost focus.
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Say it.
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Good.
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When you hide problems by seeming fine.
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Oh, I'm fine.
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I don't have any problems.
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You keep up appearances.
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Keep up appearances.
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So you're pretending to be fine.
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You're hiding your problems.
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You're keeping up appearances.
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At work, I keep up appearances even on bad days.
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At work, I keep up appearances even on bad days.
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I pretend that I am okay, even though I feel like crap.
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And guess what, guys?
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That's it.
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Boom!
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Good workout.
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I know vocabulary lessons are difficult.
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Lots of new things.
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I'm never going to use that.
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Even if you don't ever use it, at least you can put it in your mind, register it, and the next time you hear it, you'll know what it means.
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All right.
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Keep moving forward one step at a time, and I'll see you in the next practice video.

Context & Background

In this practical English learning video, English coach Chad guides learners through a series of phrases that are essential for daily communication. The approach is interactive, encouraging viewers to engage by repeating after him. This method not only enhances listening skills but also builds confidence in speaking. The vocabulary covered revolves around establishing routines, dealing with unexpected situations, and recognizing patterns in behavior—all integral parts of everyday English that learners will find relatable and useful.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • I try to establish a routine that keeps my mornings calm and predictable. - This phrase emphasizes the importance of routine in maintaining a peaceful start to the day.
  • Sudden changes in my schedule throw me off. - Acknowledging how unexpected disruptions can affect daily life is crucial for effective communication.
  • My mornings run like clockwork during the week. - This phrase illustrates the predictability and efficiency of a well-structured day.
  • I'm a creature of habit. - Expressing your personality regarding routines can foster connection in conversations.
  • I was so busy at work that I spread myself too thin and lost focus. - This phrase reflects the challenges of managing multiple tasks and the importance of prioritization.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To maximize your learning experience with this video, follow these steps to effectively practice shadowing using the phrases discussed:

  1. Watch the Video: Start by watching the video without repeating. Pay attention to Chad’s pronunciation, intonation, and tempo.
  2. Listen and Repeat: Rewind to the first phrase and listen closely. Pause and repeat after Chad, ensuring you mimic his rhythm and stress patterns.
  3. Practice Shadowing: Once comfortable, play the video again and speak along with Chad in real-time. This will help you improve your fluency and speaking speed.
  4. Record Yourself: Use your smartphone or a shadowing app to record your practice. Listening to yourself will help you identify areas for improvement.
  5. Engage in Conversation: Try to incorporate these phrases into your everyday conversations. This practical application will solidify your understanding and usage.

As you continue to learn English with YouTube, use these phrases to progress in your English-speaking journey. Shadow-speaking is a powerful technique that can dramatically enhance your language abilities, so keep practicing and stay committed to your learning path!

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.