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Hello, welcome to my Easy English podcast for listening and Easy English speaking.
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I am so happy you are here today to practice English with me.
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I want to tell you about my trip to San Francisco, California.
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I will show you three pictures and describe each picture.
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Are you ready?
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First, I will show you this picture
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which I took on a boat when I was looking at the ocean from San Francisco.
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Pause the video here if you want to try to speak and describe this image to try to practice speaking English.
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Do your best.
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Okay, did you try?
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Okay, let's start.
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First, you will see two fishermen that are trying to move some fish that they caught in the ocean.
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They are hard-working fishermen wearing overalls.
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The overalls help the fishermen to stay covered from all the water and to stay dry.
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They are fishing for big fish.
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I do not know what kind of fish they caught.
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Do you know?
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I also see people on the boat behind the two fishermen.
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Do you see the people behind the two fishermen?
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They look more like tourists or people who do not fish. Do you like fishing?
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Have you ever gone fishing?
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The water looks so beautiful in this picture.
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It looks almost a little bit green.
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I really want to go swimming in the ocean.
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Do you like swimming?
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Okay, how did you do?
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Were you able to describe this picture?
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Okay, let's try the next one.
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In the next picture I took in San Francisco, I saw someone dancing.
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Here is the picture.
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Can you try to describe this picture?
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Pause the video and try to speak English to describe the photo.
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Okay, are you ready for me to describe the photo in English?
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In this photo, I see two people.
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One person is pointing.
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The other person looks like he is dancing.
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Do you know what kind of dancing he is doing?
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He is break dancing.
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Break dancing is a special kind of dancing that you often see outside on the street.
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He is a street performer.
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He is performing outside for other people to watch.
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The break dancer is on one hand pushing himself off the ground on one hand and is dancing. So impressive.
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He looks so cool.
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He has round sunglasses on and has a cap to hold his hair back.
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The other person who is pointing is also wearing a black sweatshirt with some white illustration.
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He is also wearing a black cap.
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A cap that we like to call beanies in English.
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He is wearing a black beanie beanie.
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He has a beard and it looks like he's having fun.
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He also has black shoes with a white design on them.
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Such cool street style, right?
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I took this picture because I was so impressed by these street performers.
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What do you think?
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Have you seen street performers in your country?
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Are you a street performer?
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Let me know.
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Okay, our next picture will be a little bit difficult.
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Are you ready?
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Here's the picture.
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Try to pause and practice describing the photo in English.
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Okay, are you ready for me to describe the photo in
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English this photo is of me in San Francisco I met
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someone who owned a pet bird I am holding the bird the bird is white
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and very pretty his name is Oscar Oscar the bird is a cockatoo bird.
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Cockatoos are quite big.
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The bird has very big claws.
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Its feet are holding onto my hand.
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Oscar the bird also has a leash, a string that holds him to stop him from flying away.
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Oscar is a pet bird.
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A pet bird.
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He does not live in the wild.
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He is a pet.
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What do you think about having pet birds?
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Do you think it's a good thing or a bad thing?
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I feel a little sad for Oscar if he is trapped
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but I talked to the owner
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and he said Oscar was injured Oscar cannot fly
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so he is a pet so that Oscar can stay safe
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that made me feel a lot better what do you think about having pet birds I
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was so happy to hold a bird for the first time I was smiling ear to ear in In English,
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we like to say smiling ear to ear, as in you are smiling a lot.
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Have you ever pet a bird?
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You can pet the bird, but the bird can also be a pet.
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Isn't that so funny?
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Petting a bird is not the same as a pet bird.
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Remember that.
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Okay, were you able to describe this photo in English?
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Try to watch this video again by going back and trying again and again.
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Okay, keep practicing your English every day.
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You are doing amazing.
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If you want to practice with me and speak, go to slayspeech.com.
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We made a place for you to watch videos and practice speaking.
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Check it out.
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Okay, keep practicing every day and comment below what kinds of English videos you want to see.
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Do you like this style?
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Let me know.
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Okay, talk soon.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, we will focus on enhancing your spoken English skills through engaging visual descriptions. By using captivating photos from San Francisco, you will practice how to articulate the details you observe and express your thoughts clearly. This activity is designed not only to build your vocabulary but also to improve your fluency in English speaking. Whether you are preparing for IELTS speaking practice or simply want to communicate better, this exercise will serve as an excellent opportunity to learn English with YouTube.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Fishermen - Individuals who catch fish for a living or as a hobby.
  • Overalls - A type of clothing that covers the body, commonly worn by workers.
  • Break dancing - A style of street dance that includes acrobatic steps and moves.
  • Street performer - An artist who entertains the public in outdoor spaces.
  • Beanie - A snug, knitted cap worn on the head.
  • Impressive - Something that evokes admiration or amazement.
  • Tourist - A person traveling for pleasure; often exploring new places.
  • Illustration - A drawing or image that explains or decorates text.

Practice Tips

As you practice speaking, consider utilizing the shadowing technique. This method involves listening closely to the speaker—in this case, the narrator of the video—and immediately repeating what you hear. You can do this effectively by pausing the video after each description, which provides you with time to mimic the intonation and rhythm. Since the pace of the video is friendly and approachable, you will find it perfect for this exercise. Additionally, feel free to use a shadowing app to record your voice while you practice. This way, you can listen to your pronunciation and compare it to the original speaker, which is especially helpful for mastering different English accents.

Remember that improvement comes with persistence; try to incorporate these videos into your daily routine as a visual and auditory learning resource. Not only will this enhance your language skills, but it will also make your study time enjoyable. Happy practicing!

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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