Shadowing Practice: Shadowing English | EUPHORIA: Happiness and Meaning in life (Lesson #62) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Sometimes Lexi would let me crash on her couch.
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Sometimes Lexi would let me crash on her couch.
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Sometimes Lexi would let me crash on her couch.
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Sometimes Lexi would let me crash on her couch.
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It always came with a lecture.
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It always came with a lecture.
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It always came with a lecture.
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What are your long-term goals?
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What are your long-term goals?
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What are your long-term goals?
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And since I couldn't be honest about what I'd been up to...
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I'd be fake.
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And since I couldn't be honest about what I'd been up to, I'd be fake.
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And since I couldn't be honest about what I'd been up to, I'd be fake.
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Right now, it's kind of just a day at a time.
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Right now, it's kind of just a day at a time.
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Right now it's kind of just a day at a time.
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You have to plan for the future because pretty soon Uber drivers are going to be extinct.
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You have to plan for the future because pretty soon Uber drivers are going to be extinct.
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You have to plan for the future because pretty soon Uber drivers are going to be extinct.
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It's all going to be automated, like AI.
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They're not going to need people like you.
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Right.
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It's all going to be automated, like AI.
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They're not going to need people like you.
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Right.
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It's all gonna be automated, like AI.
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They're not gonna need people like you.
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Right.
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You know, I met these, uh, these Christians on a homestead in Texas.
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Texas.
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You know, I met these Christians on a homestead in Texas.
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You know, I met these Christians on a homestead in Texas.
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Christians in Texas?
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It was a drop-off, but yeah, the Miller family.
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Christians in Texas?
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It was a drop-off, but yeah, the Miller family.
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Christians in Texas?
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It was a drop-off, but yeah, the Miller family.
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I can't stop thinking about them.
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I can't stop thinking about them.
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I can't stop thinking about them.
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There's like six kids.
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And they lived on a farm with like a bunch of animals
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It's like six kids and they lived on a farm with like a bunch of animals
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There's like six kids and they lived on a farm with like a bunch of animals.
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And no technology, no nothing.
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And no technology, no nothing.
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and no technology, no nothing.
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And I genuinely think that they were the happiest people I've ever met in my life.
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And I genuinely think that they were the happiest people I've ever met in my life.
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And I genuinely think that they were the happiest people I've ever met in my life.
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Because they're in a cult.
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Oh, well, maybe that's the answer.
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Because they're in a cult.
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Oh, well, maybe that's the answer.
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Because they're in a cult.
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Oh, well, maybe that's the answer.
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Christianity?
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I just feel like...
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Christianity?
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I just feel like...
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Christianity?
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I just feel like...
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If I grew up religious, maybe my life would be better.
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If I grew up religious, maybe my life would be better.
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Well, I'm not gonna be friends with a Christian.
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Why?
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Well, I'm not gonna be friends with a Christian.
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Why?
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Well, I'm not gonna be friends with a Christian.
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Why?
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Cuz they're judgmental.
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Cuz they're judgmental.
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Cuz they're judgmental.
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You know, you really should call Fez.
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Yeah, I know.
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You know, you really should call Fez.
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Yeah, I know.
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You know, you really should call Fez.
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Yeah, I know.
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I feel guilty, but I just I haven't I haven't had any time I've been really busy
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I feel guilty but I just I haven't I haven't had any time I've been really busy
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I feel guilty but I just I haven't I haven't had any time I've been really busy
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Oh well you're free today.
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Oh well you're free today.
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This is rare.
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Like I work like seven days a week.
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This is rare.
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Like I work like seven days a week.
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This is rare.
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Like, I work like seven days a week.
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Owl, he misses you.
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Did he say that?
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Multiple times.
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Owl, he misses you.
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Did he say that?
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Multiple times.
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You.
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You.
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You.
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You.
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You.
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You.
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You.
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Oh, well, he misses you.
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Did he say that?
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Multiple times.
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Hmm.
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You.
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You.
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You.
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You.
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You.
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You.
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I don't know my hours and his hours don't really matter.
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I don't know.
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My hours and his hours don't really line up, so it's hard.
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I don't know.
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My hours and his hours don't really line up, so it's hard.
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I don't know, my hours and his hours don't really line up, so it's hard.
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I'll just, like, pick up the phone and call him.
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It's not like he's going anywhere.
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I'll just, like, pick up the phone and call him.
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It's not like he's going anywhere.
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I'll just, like, pick up the phone and call him.
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It's not like he's going anywhere.
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He's in prison for 30 years.
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He's in prison for 30 years.
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He's in prison for 30 years.
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Sometimes Lexi would let me crash on her couch.
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There always came with a lecture.
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What are your long-term goals?
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And since I couldn't be honest about what I've been up to...
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Uh...
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I'd be fake.
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Right now it's kind of just a day at a time.
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You have to plan for the future because pretty soon Uber drivers are going to be extinct.
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It's all going to be automated, like AI.
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They're not going to need people like you.
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Right.
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You know, I met these, uh...
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These Christians on a homestead in Texas.
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Christians in Texas?
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It was a drop-off, but yeah, the Miller family.
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I can't stop thinking about them.
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There's like six kids, and they lived on a farm with like a bunch of animals, and no technology, no nothing.
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And I genuinely think that they were the happiest people I've ever met in my life.
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Because they're in a cult.
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Oh, well, maybe that's the answer.
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Christianity?
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I just feel like if I grew up religious, maybe my life would be better.
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Well, I'm not gonna be friends with a Christian.
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Why? Because they're judgmental.
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You know, you really should call Fez.
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Yeah, I know.
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I feel guilty, but I just, I haven't had any time.
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I've been really busy.
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Yeah, well, you're free today.
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This is rare.
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Like, I work like seven days a week.
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Yeah, well, he misses you.
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Did he say that?
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Multiple times.
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I don't know.
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My hours and his hours don't really line up, so it's hard.
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I'll just, like, pick up the phone and call him.
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It's not like he's going anywhere.
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He's in prison for 30 years.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson titled "EUPHORIA: Happiness and Meaning in Life," you will practice the shadowing technique using conversational English. Shadow speaking involves repeating phrases and sentences as you hear them, which can significantly help you improve English pronunciation and fluency. You will engage with themes around life choices, personal aspirations, and happiness, providing you with both language skills and insightful perspectives on living meaningfully. This lesson is particularly useful for those preparing for the IELTS speaking practice, as it emphasizes spontaneous dialogue and reflective thinking.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Crash on someone's couch: To sleep over at a friend's place informally.
  • Long-term goals: Aspirations or objectives you want to achieve in the future.
  • Be fake: To not be genuine or honest in one's behavior.
  • Automated: Done by technology with little or no human involvement.
  • Homestead: A house with land and buildings for farming.
  • No technology: A lifestyle without the use of modern gadgets or tools.
  • Happiest people: Those who experience or express the highest levels of joy.
  • Think about: To reflect on or contemplate a subject.

Practice Tips

When utilizing the shadowing technique with this transcript, focus on the following:

  • Listen attentively: Pay close attention to the speaker's tone, speed, and intonation. This will help you mimic their speech more accurately.
  • Start slowly: If needed, play the video at a slower speed initially. Once you feel comfortable, gradually increase to normal speed to work on your fluency.
  • Chorus method: After listening to a sentence, repeat it aloud with the speaker to enhance your pronunciation and rhythm.
  • Record yourself: Listening to your recordings can reveal areas for improvement, particularly in articulation and pace.
  • Focus on phrases: Pay special attention to phrases rather than individual words; this will help you sound more natural and conversational.
  • Be patient: Shadow speaking can be challenging, especially when addressing complex ideas. Consistent practice will yield noticeable improvement over time.

By regularly implementing these tips alongside shadow speak exercises, you will greatly enhance your English speaking skills and confidence.

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.

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