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this is where I come every day to get dressed or to pack for a big trip
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where I come every day to get dressed or to pack for a big trip.
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This is where I come every day to get dressed or to pack for a big trip.
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Or to do fittings with my stylist.
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Or to do fittings with my stylist.
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Or to do fittings with my stylist.
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I shot my house for Architectural Digest like six years ago.
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I shot my house for Architectural Digest like six years ago.
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I shot my house for Architectural Digest like six years ago.
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And they took a photo of this room.
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and they took a photo of this room and they took a photo of this room
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the photo haunts me to this day I can't stand looking at it
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the photo haunts me to this day I can't stand looking at it
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the photo haunts me to this day I can't stand looking at it It's very colorful,
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and the last thing, and there should be a side-by-side.
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It's very colorful, and the last thing, and there should be a side-by-side.
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It's very colorful, and the last thing, and there should be a side-by-side.
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because it's not as colorful anymore and a lot more organized, one of our many things we'll do.
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Because it's not as colorful any more and a lot more organized.
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Because it's not as colorful any more and a lot more organized.
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If we start the first two answers to two questions.
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Because it's not as colorful anymore.
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Should we start with some purses?
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Should we start with some purses?
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I don't know if anybody fails me.
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I don't know if anybody fails me.
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I don't know if anybody fails me.
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But it is the hardest thing in the world.
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But it is the hardest thing in the world.
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But it is the hardest thing in the world.
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To figure out how to store bags sometimes.
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To figure out how to store bags sometimes.
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To figure out how to store bags sometimes.
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Especially smaller ones.
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especially, smaller ones, especially smaller ones.
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Obviously, the bigger bags are more displayed.
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Obviously, the bigger bags are more displayed.
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Obviously, the bigger bags are more displayed.
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but all my little baby bags I don't know any other way but to just store
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but to just store them.
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I don't know any other way but to just store them.
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Kind of like a bookshelf, so this is as good as it's going to get.
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Kind of like a bookshelf, so this is as good as it's going to get.
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Kind of like a bookshelf, so it's as good as it's gonna get.
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So many of these bags are like...
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So many of these bags are like...
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So many of these bags are like...
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Very, very, very...
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I mean, everything is used, which I love.
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Very, very, very.
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I mean, everything is used, which I love.
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Very, very, very.
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I mean, everything is used, which I love.
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And I think I don't like to be overly stuffed up in my closet in general.
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Then I think I don't like to be overly stuffed up in my closet in general.
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Then I think I don't like to be overly stuffed up in my closet in general.
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I have pretty much mostly the row.
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I have pretty much mostly the row.
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I have pretty much mostly the row.
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You obviously spend a lot of money on these bags.
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You obviously spend a lot of money on these bags.
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S,O,A, n,EA2S You obviously spend a lot of money on these bags.
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S,O,A, n,EA2S You obviously spend a lot of money on these bags.
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S,O,A, nEA2S But they're so interchangeable you can there them with literally anything.
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But they're so interchangeable you can there them with literally anything.
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But they're so interchangeable, you can wear them with literally anything.
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This is not paid.
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This is for real.
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This is not paid.
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This is for real.
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This is not paid.
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This is for real.
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This is where I come every day to get dressed
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or to pack for a big trip or to do fittings with my stylist.
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I shot my house for Architectural Digest like six years ago and they took a photo of this room.
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The photo haunts me to this day.
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I can't stand looking at it.
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It's very colorful and the last thing
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and there should be a side by side because it's not as colorful anymore and a lot more organized.
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Should we start with some purses?
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I don't know if anybody feels me, but it is the hardest thing in the world to figure out how to store bags sometimes, especially smaller ones.
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Obviously the bigger bags are more displayed, but all my little baby bags, I don't know any other way but to just store them kind of like a bookshelf.
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So this is as good as it's going to get.
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So many of these bags are like very, very, very, I mean, everything is used, which I love.
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And I think I I don't like to be overly stuffed up.
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In my closet in general, I have pretty much mostly the row.
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You obviously spend a lot of money on these bags, but they're so interchangeable.
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You can wear them with literally anything.
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This is not paid.
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This is for real.

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Why This Video Is Perfect for Your Shadowing Practice

If you’re working on your American accent, this video with Kendall Jenner is a goldmine. The dialogue is casual, conversational, and full of everyday phrases—exactly the kind of speech you’ll use in real life. What makes it great for shadow speak? It’s slow enough to follow but natural enough to mimic, with pauses and intonation that reflect how people actually talk. No stiff scripts here—just a relaxed chat about organizing a closet, which means you’ll pick up useful vocabulary and rhythm without even trying.

Breaking Down the Natural Flow: 3 Key Phrases

  • “This is where I come every day to get dressed or to pack for a big trip.” Notice the slight pause after “day”—it’s not a stop, just a breath, which makes the sentence sound unrushed. Native speakers often connect “to get” and “to pack” smoothly, so practice linking those words instead of saying them separately.
  • “The photo haunts me to this day I can't stand looking at it.” Here, the two clauses run together, showing how we sometimes skip punctuation in speech. The stress on “haunts” and “can't stand” adds emotion, which is key to sounding natural. Mimic that emphasis to make your shadowing feel alive.
  • “Kind of like a bookshelf, so this is as good as it's going to get.” “Kind of” is a common filler phrase that softens the statement—native speakers use it all the time. Also, “as good as it's going to get” is a relatable idiom. Focus on the casual tone here; don’t over-enunciate “going to”—it often sounds like “gonna” in fast speech.

Your Simple Shadowing Routine for This Clip

Ready to try the shadowing technique? Start by watching the video once to get the gist. Then, play a 5-second clip, pause, and repeat it out loud—try to match the speed, tone, and pauses exactly. Do this 3 times for each clip. Next, record yourself shadowing the entire dialogue. Listen back and compare: Did you stress the right words? Did your pauses match? This shadowspeak loop helps train your mouth and ears to work together. For extra practice, focus on the phrases with “gonna” or “kind of”—these small details will make your speech sound more native. Keep at it, and you’ll notice your accent and fluency improving in no time!

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itis not paid
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe hardest
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good ideaShould we start
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see comingit's going to get · gonna get

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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