Shadowing Practice: Shadowing English with Hailey Bieber | Speak English Naturally | American Accent - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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You know, I moved into the city when I was 17.
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You know, I moved into the city when I was 17.
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I kind of had an agreement with my parents.
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I had really just started modeling,
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and I was begging them,
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like, let me move into the city, please.
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It's so much easier for just everything,
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for travel and for castings.
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And they were like, absolutely not,
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unless you can afford it on your own.
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And I was like, okay, deal.
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If I book a job where I can afford it,
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my own rent for the whole year,
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you have to let me move out.
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And I booked my first job and it was for the whole year of rent.
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I was like, you said!
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You said!
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So I...
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So I moved out, but I lived with my older sister until I turned 18.
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But something that I vividly remember about moving into the city and having my first apartment was...
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I was out to dinner one night with Justin.
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And he was like, so you got your own place.
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How's it been?
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Like, you got all your furniture,
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you have everything you need.
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And I'm like, yeah, it's amazing.
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I love it.
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You know, I have a couch.
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It's great.
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I have dishes.
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He's like, well, that's amazing.
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Like, is there anything you don't have yet?
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Is there anything like you're missing?
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And I'm like, yeah, I don't have a TV yet,
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but it's like, I'm going to get one.
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It's like not a big deal.
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And he's like, You know,
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I moved into the city when I was 17.
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I kind of had an agreement with my parents.
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I had really just started modeling and.
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You know, I moved into the city when I was 17 and I kind of had an agreement with my parents.
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I had really just started modeling and...
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You know, I moved into the city when I was 17.
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I kind of had an agreement with my parents.
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I had really just started modeling and...
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I was begging them, like,
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let me move into the city, please.
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It's so much easier for just everything,
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for travel and for casting.
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I was begging them like,
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let me move into the city, please it's so much easier for just everything for travel and for casting
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I was begging them like let me move into the city please it's
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so much easier for just everything for travel and for casting
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and they were like absolutely not unless you can afford it on your own and I was I was like, okay, deal.
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If I book a job where I can afford it,
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my own rent for the whole year,
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you have to let me move out.
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And they were like, absolutely not,
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unless you can afford it on your own.
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And I was like, okay, deal.
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If I book a job where I can afford it,
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my own rent for the whole year,
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you have to let me move out.
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And they were like, absolutely not,
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unless you can afford it on your own.
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And I was like, okay, deal.
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If I book a job where I can afford it,
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my own rent for the whole year,
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you have to let me move out.
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And I booked my first job and it was for the whole year of rent.
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I was like, you said.
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You said.
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So I.
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So I moved out, but I lived with my older sister until I turned 18.
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And I booked my first job and it was for the whole year of rent.
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I was like, you said!
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You said!
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So I...
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So I moved out but I lived with my older sister until I turned 18.
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And I booked my first job and it was for the whole year of rent.
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I was like, you said!
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You said!
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So I...
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So I moved out but I lived with my older sister until I turned 18.
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Something that I vividly remember about moving into the city and having my first apartment was...
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I was out to dinner one night with Justin.
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Yeah.
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Something that I vividly remember about moving into the city and having my first apartment was,
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I was out to dinner one night with Justin.
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Yeah.
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Something that I vividly remember about moving into the city
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and having my first apartment was I was out to dinner one night with Justin.
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And he was like, so you got your own place, how's it been?
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Like, you got all your furniture,
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you have everything you need.
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And I'm like, yeah, it's amazing.
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I love it.
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You know, I have a couch.
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It's great.
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I have dishes.
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And he was like, so you got your own place.
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How's it been?
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Like, you got all your furniture.
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You have everything you need.
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And I'm like, yeah, it's amazing.
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I love it.
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You know, I have a couch.
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It's great.
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I have dishes.
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And he was like, so you got your own place.
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How's it been?
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Like, you got all your furniture.
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You have everything you need.
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And I'm like, yeah, it's amazing.
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I love it.
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You know, I have a couch,
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it's great, I have dishes.
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He's like, well, that's amazing.
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Is there anything you don't have yet?
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Is there anything you're missing?
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And I'm like, yeah, I don't have a TV yet,
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but it's like, I'm going to get one.
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It's not a big deal.
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And he's like, well, that's amazing.
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Is there anything you don't have yet?
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Is there anything you're missing?" And I'm like,
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yeah, I don't have a TV yet,
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but it's like, I'm going to get one.
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It's not a big deal.
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He's like, well, that's amazing.
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Is there anything you don't have yet?
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Is there anything you're missing?
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And I'm like, yeah, I don't have a TV yet,
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but it's like, I'm going to get one.
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It's not a big deal.
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And he's like, You know,
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I moved into the city when I was 17.
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I kind of had an agreement with my parents.
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I had really just started modeling,
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and I was begging them,
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like, let me move into the city, please.
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It's so much easier for just everything,
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for travel and for castings.
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And they were like, absolutely not,
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unless you can afford it on your own.
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And I was like, okay, deal.
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If I book a job where I can afford it,
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my own rent for the whole year,
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you have to let me move out.
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And I booked my first job,
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and it was for the whole year of rent.
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I was like, you said.
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You said.
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So I moved out, but I lived with my older sister until I turned 18.
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But something that I vividly remember about moving into the city and having my first apartment was
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I was out to dinner one night with Justin.
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And he was like, so you got your own place.
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How's it been?
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Like, you got all your furniture.
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You have everything you need.
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And I'm like, yeah, it's amazing.
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I love it.
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You know, I have a couch.
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It's great.
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I have dishes.
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He's like, well, that's amazing.
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Like, is there anything you don't have yet?
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Is there anything like you're missing?
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And I'm like, yeah, I don't have a TV yet,
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but it's like, I'm going to get one.
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It's like not a big deal.
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And he's like.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English speaking skills by using the shadowing technique. Shadowing involves closely listening to a speaker and simultaneously repeating what they say. This method is effective for improving English pronunciation, enhancing listening skills, and building confidence in speaking. The transcript features Hailey Bieber discussing her experiences moving to the city, which not only provides a relatable topic but also highlights real conversational English. By shadowing this content, you will familiarize yourself with informal expressions and the natural flow of American English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Moved into the city: Relocated to an urban area, often for opportunities.
  • Agreement with my parents: A mutual understanding or decision made between family members.
  • Modeling: A profession where individuals showcase clothing, accessories, or concepts.
  • Castings: Auditions or tryouts for modeling jobs or roles.
  • I love it: An expression of deep enjoyment or satisfaction.
  • Missing: Something that is not present or lacking.
  • No big deal: A phrase indicating that something is not a problem or concern.

Practice Tips

To effectively utilize the shadowing technique with this video, follow these steps:

  • Start Slow: Watch the video at a slower speed to catch every phrase. This is especially important for learners who are still improving their English speaking skills.
  • Listen First: Play small sections of the video and listen carefully to Hailey's pronunciation and intonation before attempting to repeat.
  • Repeat Immediately: Try to mimic her words and phrases right after listening. Focus on matching her tone and speed for realistic english speaking practice.
  • Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record your repetition of the phrases. Listen back to assess your pronunciation and fluency.
  • Practice Regularly: Incorporate these shadowing sessions into your daily routine to automatically improve your English pronunciation over time, just like preparing for IELTS speaking practice.

By consistently practicing with this method, you will not only improve your fluency and pronunciation but also become more comfortable with everyday conversational English. Happy shadowing!

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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