Shadowing Practice: Shadowing English | Hailey Bieber, Her First Step as a CEO - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Before you started a company, what was your impression of Silicon Valley and what it takes to be a founder?
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Honestly, I didn't really know.
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I don't really feel like you know what it takes
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and what it's like and how it is until you're actually in the process.
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So I kind of just always went into it asking a million and one questions, but I feel like I'm a fast learner and I really love to absorb information.
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So that was kind of my biggest thing from the beginning.
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Who are your beauty business role models?
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I think there's a lot of people that have gone and done this before me.
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I think I have a lot of people in my life
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and friends of mine that have even developed their own brands and businesses that I'm just like so impressed by.
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And I think what's nice about that is there's people to be able to run things by and have those conversations with.
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And to be honest, I admire any woman who takes the leap of faith to launch their own business.
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Do you want to go public?
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Do you want to sell a big stake like Kylie Jenner?
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I mean, of course, like I have my goals for the brand.
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I have goals that we want to reach.
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I think that it's important to have those goals, but I'm just like, I just think it's not even really like at the forefront of my mind.
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It's kind of like looming in the background of like, yes, eventually, I think that's probably the goal, but I just don't even know what that looks like yet.
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Your fashion and makeup tips can either spark like the next big beauty trend or you get some serious backlash.
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And I'm curious if you're ever surprised how the world reacts.
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It comes with the territory.
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I think that it obviously makes me sad because I feel very misunderstood
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and I feel like there's nothing you can do to try to get people to understand you and know you.
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But I think that the bad side
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and the negative side of the internet doesn't outweigh the good side and the positive side.
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Before you started a company, what was your impression of Silicon Valley and what it takes to be a founder?
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Honestly, I didn't really know.
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Honestly, I didn't really know.
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Honestly, I didn't really know.
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Honestly, I didn't really know.
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Honestly, I didn't really know.
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Do you know what it takes, and what it's like, and how it is until you're actually in the process.
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I don't really feel like, you know, what it takes, and what it's like, and how it is, until you're actually in the process.
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I don't really feel like, you know, what it takes, and what it's like, and how it is until you're actually in the process.
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I don't really feel like, you know, what it takes and what it's like and how it is, until you're actually in the process.
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I don't really feel like you know what it takes
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and what it's like and how it is until you're actually in the process.
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So I kind of just always went into it asking a million and one questions, but I feel like I'm a fast learner and I really love to absorb information.
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So I kind of just always went into it asking a million and one questions, but I feel like I'm a fast learner and I really love to absorb information.
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I always went into it asking a million and one questions, but I feel like I'm a Fast Learner and I really love to absorb information.
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So, I always went into it asking a million and one questions, but I feel like I'm a Fast Learner and I really love to absorb information.
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So, I always went into it asking a million and one questions, but I feel like I'm a Fast Learner and I really love to absorb information.
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So that was kind of my biggest thing from the beginning.
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who are your beauty business role models I think there's a a lot of people
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that have gone and done this before me I think there's a lot of people
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that have gone and done this before me I think there's a lot of people
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that have gone and done this before me
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I think there's a lot of people that have gone
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and done this before me I think there's a a lot of people that have gone and done this before me
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I think I have a lot of people in my life
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and friends of mine that have even developed their own brands and businesses that I'm just like so impressed by.
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I think I have a lot of people in my life
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and friends of mine that have even developed their own brands and businesses that I'm just like so impressed by.
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I think I have a lot of people in my life
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and friends of mine that have even developed their own brands and businesses that I'm just like so impressed by.
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I think I have a lot of people in my life
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and friends of mine that have even developed their own brands and businesses that I'm just like so impressed by.
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I think I have a lot of people in my life
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and friends of mine that have even developed their own brands and businesses that I'm just like so impressed by.
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I think what's nice about that is there's people to be able to run things by and have those conversations with.
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I think what's nice about that is there's people to be able to run things by and have those conversations with.
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And I think what's nice about that is there's people that be able to run things by and have those conversations with.
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And I think what's nice about
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that is there are people to be able to run things by and have those conversations with.
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And I think what's nice about that is there's people to be able to run things by and have those conversations with.
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To be honest, I admire any woman who takes the leap of faith to launch their own business.
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To be honest, I admire any woman who takes the leap of faith to launch their own business.
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To be honest, I admire any woman who takes the leap of faith to launch their own business.
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To be honest, I admire any woman who takes the leap of faith to launch their own business.
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To be honest, I admire any woman who takes the leap of faith to launch their own business.
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Do you want to go public?
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Do you want to sell a big steak like Kylie Jenner?
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I mean of course I have my goals for the brand, I have goals that we want to reach.
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I kind of think that it's important to have those goals, but I'm just like, I just think it's not even really like at the forefront of my mind.
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I think that it's important to have those goals, but I'm just like, I just think it's not even really like at the forefront of my mind.
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I think that it's important to have those goals, but I'm just like, I just think it's not even really like at the forefront of my mind, I think that it's important to have those goals,
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but I'm just like, I just think it's not even really like at the forefront of my mind.
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I think that it's important to have those goals, but I'm just like, I just think it's not even really like at the forefront of my mind.
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It's kind of like looming in the background of like,
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yes, eventually, I think that's probably the goal, but I just don't even know what that looks like yet.
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It's kind of like looming in the background of like, yes, eventually I think that's probably the goal
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but I just don't even know what
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that looks like yet it's kind of like looming in the
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background of like yes eventually I think that's probably the goal
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but I just don't even know what that looks like yet it's kind of like looming in the background like yes, eventually I think that's probably The goal,
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but I just don't even know what looks like yet
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It's kind of like looming in the background of like guess eventually I think that's probably The goal, but I just don't even know what that looks like yet
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Your fashion and makeup tips can either spark like the next big beauty trend or you get some serious backlash.
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And I'm curious if you're ever surprised how the world reacts.
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It comes with the territory.
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I think that it obviously makes me sad.
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It comes with the territory.
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I think that it obviously makes me sad.
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It comes with the territory.
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I think that it obviously makes me sad.
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It comes with the territory.
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I think that it obviously makes me sad.
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It comes with the territory.
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I think that it obviously makes me sad.
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Because I feel very misunderstood
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and I feel like there is nothing you can do to try to get people to understand you and know you.
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Because I feel very misunderstood
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and I feel like there's nothing you can do to try to get people to understand you and know you.
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I feel very misunderstood
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and I feel like there's nothing you can do to try to get people to understand you and know you.
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Because I feel very misunderstood
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and I feel like there's nothing you can do to try to get people to understand you and know you.
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Because I feel very misunderstood
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and I feel like there's nothing you can do to try to get people to understand you and know you.
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But I think that the bad side
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and the negative side of the internet doesn't outweigh the good side and the positive side.
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I think that the bad side and the negative side of the internet doesn't outweigh the good side and positive side.
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But I think that the bad side
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and the negative side of the internet doesn't outweigh the good side and the positive side.
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I think that the bad side and the negative side of the internet doesn't outweigh the good side and the positive side.
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But I think that the bad side
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and the negative side of the internet doesn't outweigh the good side and the positive side.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills through the technique of shadowing, inspired by Hailey Bieber's insights on entrepreneurship. By listening to her reflections on starting a business and the challenges she faces, you will have the opportunity to not only improve your English pronunciation but also enhance your ability to understand conversational English in a business context. This session is designed to help you learn English with YouTube effectively, allowing you to immerse yourself in natural speech patterns and intonations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Impression - Your feeling or opinion about something.
  • Founder - A person who starts a business.
  • Absorb information - to take in new knowledge and understand it.
  • Leap of faith - a decision to take a risk based on hope or belief rather than proof.
  • Goals - targets or aims that you want to achieve.
  • Territory - the area of business or expertise that one is engaged in.
  • Backlash - a strong adverse reaction or criticism.
  • Role models - people you look up to and want to emulate.

Practice Tips

To effectively practice shadowing with this video, follow these tailored tips:

  • Listen Actively: Start by watching the video without attempting to repeat any phrases. Focus on understanding the context and the emotions behind her words.
  • Segment Your Practice: Break the video into smaller segments. Shadow 1-2 minutes at a time. This will help you maintain focus on pronunciation and rhythm.
  • Match the Speed: Pay attention to the pacing of Hailey's speech. Try to match her speed while you speak to improve your fluency and improve English pronunciation. Use playback controls to slow down if necessary.
  • Use Repetition: Repeat challenging phrases multiple times to reinforce your learning and build muscle memory for articulation.
  • Reflect on Your Progress: Record yourself while shadowing and listen to your pronunciation compared to the original video. Notice areas where you excel and where you can improve.
  • Engage with the Content: After shadowing, take a moment to reflect on Hailey's insights about entrepreneurship. Consider how they relate to your own experiences or aspirations, enhancing your speaking practice with contextual discussions.

By integrating these tips into your routine, you'll be able to effectively shadow speak and elevate your English speaking practice to new heights.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowhave gone · have even developed
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thingwoman who takes

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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