Shadowing Practice: School Life - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
B2
Hi, Chris!
254 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Hi, Chris!
2
Hi, Claire.
3
How's it going?
4
How are you enjoying college life?
5
Well, it's all so new right now.
6
There's so much to take in.
7
Haha.
8
I remember my first semester.
9
I felt the same.
10
How about your classes?
11
Well, as you can imagine,
12
there's a lot of work already.
13
I bet.
14
So what do you study?
15
My major is English, but I also study American history.
16
That's great.
17
Are you enjoying the classes?
18
Yes, I enjoy most of them.
19
Have you had time to make many friends yet?
20
Yes, a lot, actually.
21
That's the best thing.
22
There are so many clubs you can join to meet people.
23
So far, I joined the women's soccer team,
24
the debate team, and the theater club.
25
Wow, that's a lot.
26
Don't get exhausted.
27
I won't.
28
Don't worry about me.
29
Where do you live now that you're in college?
30
I live in the dormitory.
31
It's quite close to the campus.
32
It's about a five-minute walk, so it's very convenient.
33
Do you like living there?
34
Not really, because there are so many of us packed into such a small space
35
that you do not get a sense of privacy at all.
36
I share a room with three other girls,
37
and there is always someone near you.
38
You are never alone.
39
If you grow up with your own room,
40
it's very difficult to move into the dorms,
41
and to have to share a small room.
42
It's hard not to have your personal private space anymore.
43
Yeah, I can imagine.
44
Can you ever study?
45
Yes, I actually go to the library study room to read and do my assignments.
46
Do you study a lot?
47
I do, especially before tests.
48
How many hours?
49
It depends on the class.
50
If it's difficult, I study about six hours a day.
51
What about food?
52
What do you eat for food?
53
Do you have a kitchen?
54
Do you cook?
55
Are you kidding?
56
No, we have a cafeteria.
57
The food is pretty good and cheap.
58
How about your laundry?
59
How do you wash your clothes?
60
We have laundry machines every other floor in the dorm building.
61
And what do you do for fun?
62
Sometimes we'll literally relax in someone's room and just talk.
63
Other times we take the subway downtown and visit museums or go to restaurants when we have money.
64
Or we go to the movie theater or to the park.
65
Do you party a lot?
66
No, I'm not a huge fan of parties.
67
I rarely go to parties for the simple fact that most of the parties I attended,
68
I realized it was better off not going.
69
Hello?
70
Hi Grace, this is Nora.
71
Have you completed a class project?
72
Yeah, I finished it yesterday.
73
How about you?
74
No, not yet.
75
I'm having a hard time with the conclusion of my report.
76
Do you need any help?
77
Maybe just a little.
78
Do you have time tonight?
79
No, I'm sorry.
80
Tonight we are having guests over for dinner, so it's not possible.
81
Okay, no problem.
82
How about tomorrow night?
83
Is that okay?
84
Yes, sure.
85
It's perfect.
86
Can you come to my place?
87
Or would you rather have me come over to your house?
88
I prefer to come to your house.
89
My brother is expecting company tomorrow and they'll surely be noisy.
90
Hooray!
91
Oh, man!
92
Okay, then let's meet at my house.
93
Sounds good.
94
What time should I come over?
95
How about 5 p.m.?
96
I can make some delicious pancakes.
97
Sounds great.
98
I love pancakes.
99
I will be there tomorrow at 5 p.m.
100
Wonderful.
101
See you tomorrow night.
102
Hey, Kathy.
103
Why do you look so down?
104
Oh, hi, Laura.
105
I just got my report card.
106
Is it that bad?
107
I was hoping to get a good grade in math class, but I didn't.
108
That's a hard class.
109
I know.
110
I did well in all of my other classes, but that one.
111
You should think about the good grades you received.
112
Don't worry about one class.
113
I know, but I worked very hard,
114
so I had been hoping to get a good grade.
115
This is discouraging to me.
116
I always struggle with math despite putting in tons of effort to understand the concepts and time to practice.
117
You can't excel in all classes.
118
You're extremely talented in something else, like English, biology, drama.
119
Yeah, you make a point.
120
Thanks for your encouragement.
121
Maybe I'll hire a private math tutor to increase my math grades.
122
How did you do?
123
I did well.
124
I was most worried about science.
125
How did you do in your science class?
126
Better than I expected, but not a perfect grade.
127
How about math?
128
I did okay.
129
What does okay mean?
130
I got a B+.
131
I'm happy for you, but I'm sad for myself again.
132
Your essay's good, but I think it would be better if you cut out this paragraph here.
133
Also, it'd be a good idea to add a paragraph summing up your main point at the end.
134
This paragraph here is a bit strong.
135
Why not tone it down a bit?
136
And your point about pollution appears in several places.
137
Why not deal with it in just one paragraph?
138
And you only touch on the issue of climate change.
139
Surely that deserves a bit more space?
140
In fact, I really think you should try to set the whole thing out better.
141
Why don't you just write it then, Dad?
142
Hey Danielle, how did your American literature test go yesterday?
143
It was awful.
144
I totally flunked it.
145
Those questions about Betty Smith were very difficult.
146
Really?
147
I loved all her books.
148
Did you study for the test?
149
Unfortunately, I didn't have time to study for it.
150
Did you take notes during class?
151
No, I didn't take any notes because the professor talked too fast.
152
I couldn't keep up with him.
153
And you missed a lot of classes, right?
154
That's because the class started too early in the morning,
155
and I just couldn't make it.
156
Did you read the books,
157
and did you do the assignments?
158
No. No wonder you flunked the test.
159
Oh, stop putting me on the spot.
160
What about you?
161
How did you do on the test?
162
I did pretty well because I studied hard for the test.
163
I went to every class,
164
took notes, did the assignments, and read the books.
165
Well, good for you.
166
You better hit the books if you want to pass this course.
167
I can help you if you want to.
168
Really?
169
That's very nice of you.
170
Have you seen the new student?
171
Yes, he's in my science class.
172
He's really good looking.
173
Oh, then you must be happy to study with him.
174
I envy you.
175
Frankly, I don't want to be his partner for any of the experiments.
176
I didn't know you were so shy.
177
It's not that.
178
People who are good-looking usually aren't very smart,
179
and I'm sure that applies to him too.
180
But he has no interest in schoolwork.
181
He seems to be the kind of guy who is obsessed with his looks and takes a lot of selfies.
182
That's ridiculous.
183
How come you can tell about a person just by appearance?
184
Don't you know you should never judge a book by its cover?
185
From my experience, it's mostly true.
186
Well, I heard he was a class president at his last school.
187
What?
188
Hey, Larry.
189
Did you hear what happened in my science class today?
190
No. What happened, Mike?
191
Someone got caught cheating on the test.
192
Let me guess, it was David again?
193
Exactly!
194
He really has the guts.
195
That was already the third time he did it.
196
He really can't learn his lesson, can he?
197
That's right.
198
He is totally irresponsible.
199
How did he cheat this time?
200
He wrote some things on his hand,
201
and Mrs. Miller saw it.
202
What did she do when she saw him?
203
She sent him to the principal's office.
204
David's parents were called to school immediately.
205
They were really angry with him.
206
I wouldn't want to be in David's shoes right now.
207
He had it coming.
208
Do you think they're going to suspend him from school?
209
They might, since this is the third time he did it.
210
I feel bad for his parents.
211
How nice of you to grace us with your presence.
212
Sorry, Professor.
213
Traffic was bad.
214
Then I suggest you consider leaving home a little earlier in future.
215
My class starts at 10.30.
216
I expect that yours should too.
217
Sorry, it won't happen again.
218
I should hope not.
219
As I was saying, class,
220
I have graded last week's assignments.
221
Before I hand them out,
222
let me say that some of you have done remarkably well,
223
while others have performed almost unacceptably poorly.
224
I'd like to remind you that these assignments count towards your final grade for the semester.
225
You will do well to keep this in mind before next week's assignment.
226
Here is your assignment, Anthony.
227
Please see me once the class is dismissed.
228
Have a seat.
229
Is everything alright?
230
Yes, why?
231
Well, at the beginning of the year,
232
you were among the top five students in my class.
233
Since then, your grades have been dropping steadily,
234
and you regularly miss my classes.
235
Forgive my intrusion, but I always take a personal interest in very good students that show great promise.
236
What caused this sudden change in performance?
237
Are you going through anything at home,
238
perhaps, that you'd like to speak about?
239
Everything's fine at home, Professor.
240
I'll try to raise my grades back up.
241
Are there any reasons at all contributing to the sharp downturn in your grades?
242
Traveling isn't easy.
243
I have to take two buses a day to get to campus and back.
244
It's very tiring.
245
I sympathize with you.
246
I really do.
247
Still, there are other students who come from longer distances and attend all my classes.
248
If they can make this effort,
249
I'm sure you can too.
250
I promise to study harder from now on and attend all your classes.
251
I see a lot of potential in you.
252
I still consider you to be one of my best students.
253
Don't make me regret my opinion.
254
channel for more videos like this.
Download App
AI scoring for every sentence you speak
TRENDING
Popular
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice English speaking skills through a conversation about school life. The dialogue involves a discussion between two college students, Chris and Claire, about their experiences in college, classes, and social life. This material will help you improve your English fluency by engaging in real-life scenarios that are common for students. By shadowing the conversation, you will not only enhance your vocabulary but also gain valuable insights into college life and the various aspects of studying in a communal environment.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- college life: The experience of being a student at a college or university.
- major: The primary area of study a student focuses on in college.
- clubs: Groups of students with shared interests, often involving extracurricular activities.
- dormitory: A building providing living accommodations for college students.
- privacy: The state of being free from public attention or intrusion.
- assignments: Tasks or work that students are required to complete as part of their studies.
- study room: A designated space in the library or elsewhere for students to study.
- practice: The act of rehearsing or performing an activity to gain proficiency.
Practice Tips
To make the most of this English speaking practice session, follow these tips while shadowing the dialogue:
- Shadow Speech: Listen closely to the tone and pace of the speakers. Try to keep up with their speed as they converse. If needed, slow down the video playback to catch every word.
- Repetition: Repeat phrases and sentences after hearing them. This will not only help you with memory retention but also improve your English pronunciation and intonation.
- Pause and Imitate: After hearing each line, pause the video and try to mimic the speakers. Focus on their use of emphasis and emotion to convey meaning, as this is essential for effective communication.
- Record Yourself: Record your own voice while repeating the dialogue. Listening to your recordings will help you identify areas for improvement in your English speaking and pronunciation.
- Engage with the Content: Think about your own experiences related to college life. This will make the practice more relatable and engaging, enhancing your ability to use the vocabulary in your own conversations.
- IELTS Speaking Practice: Use phrases and vocabulary from this video in your IELTS speaking preparation. By incorporating authentic conversational English, you will better prepare for the speaking section of the exam.
By integrating these shadow speak techniques into your practice, you will be well on your way to improving your English speaking skills and gaining confidence in discussions about everyday topics like school life.
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.
☕ Buy us a coffee
ShadowingEnglish remains 100% free thanks to your support. Server and AI costs are high — your coffee keeps us going! 🙏