Shadowing Practice: Slow English VLOG - Packing for Vacation! ☀️(A2-B1) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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So I am leaving for the United States on a vacation in two days,

and now I am packing my suitcase.

Come along with me and let's practice some English.

Okay, so first things first.

Whenever you go on a trip and need to pack a lot of things,

it's always good to make a list.

I always like writing a list with paper and pen, But honestly,

it would be very helpful to make a digital list and look at it every time you go on a trip.

But I prefer just writing mine down with a pen and paper.

I always like to pack the most important things first,

and for me, the most important thing

that I bring on this trip since I am flying internationally is my passport.

Never, ever, ever forget your passport because you will not be allowed to travel if you are going overseas.

I like keeping my passport in my purse that I wear on the plane.

Now this is my travel bag purse that I always use

when I go to the United States and I love it because it is very comfortable.

So I put my passport inside.

I like it when bags have small pockets inside to put important things.

Boop!

I will also bring my money and my other identification,

cards, coins, things like that.

I will also bring my Kindle because I love to read on the airplane.

And another thing for me that is very important

when going on a long flight is having cable headphones

that you can wear so you can watch a movie

because the free headphones that they give you on the plane are not very good

so I always bring my own and I keep it in my purse

I also like to keep a good ol'

hair tie and lip balm in my bag because my lips always get very dry on the plane.

oh and one more thing

I always like to carry a small bottle of water

because I like to drink lots of water and I always get very thirsty when I travel

All right, ready to go?

I want to show how my travel bag fits,

goes around my neck and my shoulder and it's right here it's very comfortable

and then I have everything that is important right in front of me and I love that

All right, now it's time to go get my suitcase.

It's a big one.

Now I have a very big suitcase that I use

when I go to the United States because I always stay there for two and a half weeks,

so I need a lot of things.

When I go on a shorter vacation for two or three days,

I like bringing a small suitcase.

Now, one thing that I now use

that has really made packing so much easier for me are these packing bags that I got from Amazon on.

I always thought these packing bags were not very useful.

I was like, why do people put their clothes in bags before they put them in their suitcase?

But now I realize it helps me to be more organized when I pack.

Now you'll see how.

I have one for my clothes and a few smaller ones that I use for socks,

bathing suits, smaller clothes, and things like that.

That way it's not all mixed up in the suitcase.

So what are some of the main clothes that I always bring on a trip?

One is blue jeans, another one is shorts because it will be hot where I'm going.

I am also bringing many dresses because I like to feel fresh on vacation,

some lighter pants, and of course shirts.

Now I will be in two different places in the United States,

I will be in a hot place and a little bit cooler place,

so I need to bring a mix of clothes that are good for both temperatures.

That's why I'm bringing some long -sleeve shirts and tank tops so I know I will always be comfortable.

Now I think there are two ways of preparing your clothes in your suitcase.

One of them is simply folding them and another way is rolling them.

I actually prefer rolling my clothes because I think it gives me a little bit more space.

So this is how I like to roll the clothes.

I lay it out flat, fold it in half, in this case,

I fold it again, and then I roll.

Boop, there you go.

To be honest, I'm not very good at folding clothes.

It's hard for me to get all of the wrinkles out.

I don't know why.

Please let me know if you have any tips.

Oh, I almost forgot something important.

my pajamas.

You never want to forget those on a vacation.

Okay so this is it for the main clothes that I'm bringing for a little over two weeks.

Do you think it's enough?

I always try to not overpack.

When you overpack, that means you pack too many things.

I don't like it when I bring lots of clothes that I don't need.

But it's also not good to under pack.

To under pack means to not pack enough or not pack the things that you really need.

That's why it's always good to have your list

and think about what you're going to be doing on vacation and only bring the clothes that you really need.

And since I have some of these things ready, I will check them off my list.

it always feels good to check all the things that you already have packed

okay let's pack these clothes okay so now I have to put these clothes in my packing bag

all right let's see if it zips it's just a little bit full

now I also have another one of these already packed with my kids clothes

and another one that has my bathing suits and my socks and smaller clothes in there.

One thing that I truly love about packing is just the excitement of thinking about your trip

and planning for what you're going to do there.

I have been so excited the past few days just thinking about my trip.

Now, it is completely different when you are unpacking after the trip.

After the trip is over, that excitement is really gone.

But I really love the excitement that I get whenever I'm getting ready for a trip and packing my suitcase.

Another important thing to always pack on a vacation are shoes.

You never want to forget shoes.

You will always be wearing shoes when you travel,

but it's always good to have at least one more pair.

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On this trip, I am going to bring my favorite pair of tennis shoes

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and when I am traveling I will be wearing my most comfortable pair of walking shoes.

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I will also have some nice summer sandals along with some flip -flops.

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Now when I travel and I have my shoes in my suitcase,

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I like to put my shoes in a simple cloth bag.

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That way, I make sure that my shoes don't get my clothes and my other things dirty.

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Ready to go?

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Now it is time to pack the toiletry bag.

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I don't know why but I hate packing my toiletry bag.

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I always save it for last.

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I guess for me it's the most boring part of packing

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and for some reason I just don't find it very exciting but you have to do it.

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So I just use a small bag I bring my toothbrush.

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I also sometimes like to put my toothbrush in my bag

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that I have on the airplane just in case i want to brush my teeth

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so i may put that in there later anyway toothbrush toothpaste q -tips for the ears

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my face cream

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the medicine

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and sunscreen I will definitely be buying a bigger bottle of sunscreen once I get there and lastly more hair ties

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done with the toiletry bag now I also bring my makeup bag

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which is already always packed I find it very easy to always have all of my makeup in a bag

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so that way if I ever need to go anywhere all I do is grab it and it's ready to go

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All right, now it's time to put all of my stuff in my big suitcase.

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Let's go.

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If you haven't seen, this suitcase is really old and broken,

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and I really should get a new one.

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Poor guy.

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Anyways.

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Oh I almost forgot.

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I also bring a different little purse to use while I'm there because I only like using the blue one for travel.

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So I will pop that in.

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All right, now I do have a little bit of space in my bag,

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but I like leaving a little bit of space just in case I want to buy some things when I'm there.

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I just realized I forgot something very important, and that is my backpack.

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I always like to travel with a backpack on the airplane.

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I do already have my purse,

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but I like having more space for things in a backpack.

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So what I like to bring is an extra bag

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that also has a change of clothes for myself

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and also for my kids because you never know what will happen

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if a drink spills on the airplane

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or maybe you need to stay overnight somewhere if your flight doesn't go as to plan.

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That actually happened to me.

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One time, I had to spend the night in an airport because my flight had a big mess up,

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but that's why it's always good to have some extra clothes.

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I also am bringing my laptop.

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I don't always bring this on vacation but I will this time and I will keep this in my backpack.

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All right backpacks ready.

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Okay so now I have packed Bye.

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airplane, purse, my big suitcase, and my backpack, or the airplane,

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and I think I'm ready to go.

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Here we are.

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See how my bag fits with my backpack?

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I'm covered in things, and I have my suitcase.

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I am ready for vacation.

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Now I have one question for you.

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Did I forget anything?

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Please let me know so I can pack it before I leave.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “Slow English VLOG - Packing for Vacation! ☀️”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: clothes, bag, suitcase, pack, trip. This video has 157 sentences and 1743 words to shadow. The speech runs for 20:59. The speaker talks slowly, about 83 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
cloth noun	/klɒθ/	A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes…
suitcase noun	/ˈsutkeɪs/	A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.
vacation noun	/veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/	An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure.
shoe noun	/ˈʃu/	A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of…
backpack noun	/ˈbæk.pæk/	A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when…
purse noun	/pɚs/	A small bag for carrying money.
airplane noun	/ˈɛɹˌpleɪ̯n/	A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings: a fixed-wing aircraft with at least one engine or electric motor.
fold verb	/ˈfəʊld/	To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
passport noun	/ˈpæspɔɹt/	An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued.
excitement noun	/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/	The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
bath noun	/bɑːθ/	A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.
headphones noun	/ˈhɛdfoʊnz/	A pair of cushioned speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound.
sock noun	/sɑk/	A knitted or woven covering for the foot.
pants noun	/pænts/	An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers.
pocket noun	/ˈpɑ.kɪt/	A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Meaning
go around verb	To move or spread from person to person.
mess up verb	To make a mess of; to untidy, disorder, soil, or muss.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

Do you think it's enough?
See how my bag fits with my backpack?
I'm covered in things, and I have my suitcase.
Did I forget anything?

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	has really made · have packed · have been
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	will not be allowed · is already always packed
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group	the most important · my most comfortable · the most boring
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now	am leaving · am packing · am flying

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 21 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “th” sounds: cloth /klɒθ/, bath /bɑːθ/, thirsty /ˈθɝs.ti/, toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/, toothpaste /ˈtuθpeɪst/
The “sh” and “zh” sounds: vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, shoe /ˈʃu/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, identification /aɪˌdɛn(t)ɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/

How to practise with this video

Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like cloth, suitcase, vacation.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

Key vocabulary in this video

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Sentences worth repeating

Grammar in this video

Pronunciation to watch

How to practise with this video

What is the Shadowing Technique?