Shadowing Practice: Stop Studying Alone! Join Our English Telegram Community Today - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr English Channel,
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Hello everyone and welcome back to Mr English Channel,
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where learning English is easy and fun.
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I'm Emily.
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Hello, hello, hello Emily!
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Hi guys!
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It is so wonderful to be here today for another great episode.
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Wow, Paul!
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You are very excited today.
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But I am right there with you.
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I am super excited too.
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Yes, I am.
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Today is a very special day and I cannot wait to share the big news.
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Yes, we have a very big reason to be excited today.
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We worked so hard on a special project.
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Yes, we did.
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We spent many long days and late nights putting this together for you you.
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Do you want to know what it is?
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Well, we are finally launching our Mr. English Telegram community.
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Exactly.
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We created this because we want you to have a real place to practice English every single day.
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We know that watching videos is great,
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but you also need to talk,
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read, and write with other people.
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That is why a community is so powerful.
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You learn faster when you make friends and practice together.
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So, let's explain exactly how this works.
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First, we have the Mr. English official channel on Telegram.
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You can find it by searching for at Mr. English channel.
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This one is a broadcast channel.
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A broadcast channel means only Mr. English team can send messages.
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It is for important news.
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Yes.
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For example, when we post a new video on YouTube,
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we will send the link there.
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You can think of it as a notice board.
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In English, a notice board is a place where you pin important papers.
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It is a great way to stay connected.
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You will never miss our new lessons or special announcements.
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We suggest you turn on the notifications for this channel.
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That way, your phone will tell you when we post.
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But wait, there is much more.
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The official channel is just the beginning of the fun.
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Yes, we also have the Mr. English community.
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This is a Telegram supergroup, and it is amazing.
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A supergroup is a big chat where everyone can talk,
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and we organized it into different topics to make it easy.
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This is so important, guys,
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because large groups can be messy,
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but our topics keep everything clean and simple.
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Let's look at the first topic.
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It is called notices.
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In the notices topic, only the moderators can post.
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It is read-only, which means you cannot write messages there.
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This is where we put the rules of the group.
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Or, if there is a big change,
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we will tell you there.
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Now for the fun part.
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The next topic is the general.
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The general is for free conversation.
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You can talk about anything you want and make new friends.
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For example, you can go there and say, Hi, everyone.
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I'm from USA.
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Yes.
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Or you can say, How is everyone doing today?
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It's a great place to use casual English.
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You can talk about your day,
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your pets, or your favorite movies.
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Just relax and chat.
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Let's give them some more examples.
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You might write, I am drinking coffee and watching a movie right now.
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That is a great sentence using the present continuous.
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It shows you are doing the action right now.
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Or you can use the past tense.
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You can say, Yesterday I played football with my friends.
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Exactly!
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The general is perfect for those real, everyday conversations.
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We want you to feel at home.
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Now, let's talk about the next topic in the supergroup.
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This one is called practice English.
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The Practice English topic is a special space just for studying.
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Here, you can focus on your language skills.
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If you learn a new expression in our YouTube videos,
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you can go there and practice writing a sentence with it.
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Yes!
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For example, if you learn the phrase,
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piece of cake, you can write,
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my English test was a piece of cake.
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And other students can read it and reply.
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You can also ask simple questions about everyday words.
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You might ask, how do you say this specific word in English?
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And the community will help you find the right words.
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It is a safe place to make mistakes.
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Remember, making mistakes is a normal part of learning a language.
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That is very true, Paul.
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Do not be afraid to write.
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Even if your sentence is not perfect, it's good practice.
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The more you practice, the better you become.
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That is the secret to fluency.
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Now, what happens if you have a very specific grammar question?
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We have a topic for that, too.
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Yes, we do.
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It is called Grammar Help.
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Grammar can be tricky sometimes.
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It can make learners feel stressed or confused.
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But do not worry.
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In this topic, you can ask anything about verb tenses,
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prepositions, or phrasal verbs.
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Let's give an example.
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A phrasal verb is a verb mixed with a small word,
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like look up or give up.
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You might ask the group,
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what is the difference between look at and look for?
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That is a perfect question for the grammar help topic.
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Look at means to see something.
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Look for means to search.
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You can also ask about the past simple and past perfect.
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Any grammar rule that is hard for you, just ask.
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And you do not have to wait for Paul and me to answer.
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Our wonderful community members love to help each other.
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Helping someone else is actually the best way to remember grammar rules yourself.
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Yes, and sometimes we will post a small English challenge.
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It might be a picture,
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a puzzle
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or a question for example the challenge might say name three things you can find in a kitchen
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and then everyone replies in the group you could write a fridge a stove
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and a microwave or the challenge could be to describe your favorite food without saying its name.
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That is a great one.
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I would write, it is round,
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it has cheese and tomato sauce,
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and it is from Italy.
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That is definitely pizza.
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The daily challenges keep the group active and exciting.
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It is a great habit to wake up,
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check the telegram group, and do the short challenge of the day.
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If you're enjoying this conversation,
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don't forget to like the video,
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subscribe to the channel and share it with a friend who is learning English.
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Yes, please do.
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And if you are still listening, comment community below.
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We read all your comments.
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Now it is time to talk about the biggest surprise of all,
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our favorite new feature.
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Are you ready for this?
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We are introducing Mr. English AI.
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Yes, our very own artificial intelligence bot.
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His username is MrEnglishAIBot.
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MrEnglishAI is like having a private English teacher 24 hours a day.
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You can talk to him in the supergroup,
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or you can send him a private message.
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He is very smart.
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If you are in the grammar doubts topic,
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you can mention his name and ask him a question.
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You just type at Mr. English AI and ask,
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can you explain the verb to be?
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And he will answer you right there in the group.
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He explains things very clearly and simply.
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The best part is his personality.
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Mr. English AI is always polite,
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very patient, and he has a great sense of humor.
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He will never make you feel bad for asking a simple question.
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He loves to help beginners.
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Also, he has a memory.
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If you talk to him in a private message,
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he remembers what you talked about before.
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So if you tell him your name on Monday,
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he will remember your name on Friday.
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But there is one very important rule.
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Mr. English AI only speaks in English.
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He will not translate things into your native language for you.
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We did this on purpose.
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Exactly.
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If he translates everything, you will not learn.
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By speaking only English, he forces you to practice.
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If you do not understand him,
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you can just say, can you use simpler words?
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And he will change his answer.
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Right now, you are getting the free version of Mr. English AI.
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The free version is amazing,
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but it does have a small limit.
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You can send him 20 messages per day.
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20 messages is a lot for daily practice.
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You can learn a new word,
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practice a sentence, and say goodbye.
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This limit helps us keep the bot running smoothly for everyone in the big community.
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But we are also working on something for the future.
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We are building a premium version.
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That is right.
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In the future, the premium version will have longer conversations with no message limits.
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And do you want to hear the coolest part about the future premium version?
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Yes.
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In the future, you will be able to have audio conversations with us.
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It'll sound exactly like me and Emily.
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Just speak to your phone and our voices will answer.
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It will feel like you are on a phone call with us.
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We are so excited to bring that to you later this year.
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But for now, the free text version of Mr. English AI is ready and waiting for you in the Telegram group.
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Now, before we finish, we need to talk about something very serious,
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the values of our community.
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Yes, a community is only good if the people inside it are kind and respectful to each other.
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Our first and most important rule is mutual respect.
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We want a safe and welcoming space for everyone.
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We celebrate all levels of English.
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If you are A1 or if you are B2, you are welcome here.
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Please be patient.
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We are all just starting this group,
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and we are evolving and growing together.
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If you are an advanced student, please help the beginners.
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Mutual help is what makes a community strong.
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You can say, good job,
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or keep trying, to encourage others when they practice.
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There are also things we do not allow.
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We have zero tolerance for bad words, insults, or bullying.
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If someone is rude or uses bad words,
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they will be removed from the group immediately.
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We believe in the core value of our channel.
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As we always say, love your neighbor.
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Exactly, Paul.
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Loving your neighbor means treating people online exactly how you want to be treated in real life.
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It means saying please and thank you.
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It means being kind when someone makes a spelling mistake.
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We know our subscribers are the best people on the Internet,
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so we know this group will be wonderful.
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Yes, yes.
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And we also want to manage expectations.
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This is a new project for us,
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and we want your feedback.
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Feedback means telling us what you think.
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You can say, I love the AI,
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or can we have more daily challenges?
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We want to hear your voice.
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This community is for you,
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so we need you to tell us how to improve it.
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You can leave your feedback in the general topic,
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or right here in the YouTube comments.
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So how do you join?
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It is very simple.
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We are putting all the links below this video.
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You will find the link to the official broadcast channel and the supergroup in the video description.
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We will also pin the links in the top comment.
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Just click the link and your Telegram app will open.
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We cannot wait to see you there!
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Come say hello to us and to Mr.EnglishAI.
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Do not forget to subscribe to our channel,
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like this video and leave your comment down below.
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Thank you so much for watching everyone!
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practicing, stay positive, and we will see you in the Telegram group.
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Bye!
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Thanks guys.
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Have a wonderful day and see you next time.
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Goodbye!
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice English speaking and listening skills through a lively discussion about joining a vibrant English learning community on Telegram. By engaging with peers, you will enhance your fluency and gain confidence in conversational English. This session will emphasize the importance of group interaction and provide practical insights into utilizing online communities to learn English effectively.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Broadcast channel - A platform for one-way communication, where only specific users can send messages, typically for announcements.
- Supergroup - A chat group with a large number of participants that allows everyone to engage in discussions.
- Practice together - To engage in shared learning experiences, which can enhance understanding and retention of the language.
- Notifications - Alerts sent to your device to inform you of new messages or updates.
- Topics - Thematic categories that help organize discussions and make large group interactions more manageable.
- Notice board - A place where important information is posted for easy reference.
- Excited - A feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness, often expressed with energy.
Practice Tips
To maximize your English learning experience, utilize the shadowing technique when watching the video. This method involves repeating what you hear in real-time, which helps with pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation. Since the speakers in the video are energetic and enthusiastic, pay attention to their pace and expressiveness. You might find it helpful to:
- Monitor the speed: Start by listening to small sections of the video. Focus on shadowing specific phrases and sentences, gradually increasing the length as you become more comfortable.
- Emphasize emotions: Mimic not only the words but also the excitement and tone of the speakers to practice conveying feelings in English. This will greatly improve your spoken English skills, especially for IELTS speaking practice.
- Use the forums: After practicing shadowing, engage with others in the community. This will reinforce what you’ve learned and provide real-world applications for the vocabulary and phrases discussed.
Incorporating these elements into your practice on a shadowing site or through video platforms will enhance your learning journey. Discover how fun it can be to learn English with YouTube and join in on conversations that matter to you!
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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