Shadowing Practice: 🎬 Streettalk Ep.1 高 - Mandarin from the Streets - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hi, welcome to Better in Chinese Street Talk.
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Today we're in China and we'll interview some people on the streets about their daily life.
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Do you want to improve your listening skills?
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Let's go!
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I know, I can change a job.
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Little, Where are you?
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I'm from the southern city of the country.
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Where are you from?
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I think I'm from the southern city of the country.
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Why?
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Because here is the place where I live.
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I feel it's beautiful.
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You speak English?
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I don't say it.
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No, you don't say it.
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You can speak English?
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I don't know how much I can do it.
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I can't get to the level of communication with foreigners.
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That's how many people are over.
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How tall are you?
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I'm 163.
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How many brothers and sisters?
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I'm a female.
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What are your favorite animals?
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I like the little animals.
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Do you ever had these dogs?
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I've had a dog and now I haven't had them.
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Do you still want to have these dogs and dogs?
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I'll have them with dogs and dogs.
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What are your favorite countries?
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I like...
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...Rays.
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Have you ever gone to Rays?
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I haven't gone to any countries.
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Have you gone to any countries?
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I haven't gone to any countries.
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What do you like?
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What do you like?
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My love is to use a phone phone.
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What do you like?
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I like to eat strawberries.
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Do you like drinking?
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I like to drink.
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I like to drink.
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I like to drink.
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I like to drink.
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What do you like to eat?
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I like to eat Italian bread.
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That's very good.
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How do you wake up every day?
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I wake up every day at 6am.
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That's so early?
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Do you have to go to class?
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No. I just want to wake up early,
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not to sleep until the end.
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That's a good idea.
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What do you wake up every day?
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I'm sleeping a little early, around 10am, 11am.
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Wow, so healthy!
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That's good!
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Do you like to exercise?
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I don't like to exercise.
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Do you usually use a computer?
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Yes, I usually use a computer.
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Do you do what you do every day?
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To open the computer.
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Ok, the of the world.
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Hello.
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What's your name?
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I'm高.
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How are you today?
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I'm 21.
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You've been working or you're still in school?
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I'm not working at school.
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What's your degree in college?
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I'm studying teaching.
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You're going to be a teacher?
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I think I will change the business.
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Do you like your business?
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I think I like it.
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But I don't think I have a business.
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What kind of business do you think you want to do in the future?
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I think I can.
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I can do everything.
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Where are you?
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I'm from the southern country.
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What are you the most favorite city in China?
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I think I'm the most favorite city in the southern country.
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Why?
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Because it's a place where I live.
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I feel it's beautiful.
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It's a place where I live.
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Do you speak English?
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I don't say it.
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No, you can speak English and other languages?
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I don't know how to speak English.
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I can't understand the level of communication.
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That's already over a lot of people.
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How high are you?
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I'm 163.
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Do you have friends and sisters?
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I'm a female.
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What are you most like?
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I like little dogs and little dogs.
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Have you had these little dogs?
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I've had a little dog, but now I haven't.
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Do you want to have these little dogs or little dogs?
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I'll have some little dogs and little to do in China?
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I like...
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Greece.
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Have you gone to Greece?
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I haven't gone to Greece.
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Have you gone to any countries?
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I haven't gone to Greece.
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What do you like to do?
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My love is...
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Oh, my gosh.
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What do you like to do in China?
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I like to eat berries.
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Do you like drinking water?
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I like to drink water.
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All the drinks, the ingredients,
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the ingredients I like to eat.
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Very good.
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I also like to eat sweet.
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What do you like to eat?
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What do you like to eat?
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I like to eat Italy.
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That's very good.
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Do you have a few hours to sleep every day?
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I'm usually in the morning 6 o'clock.
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That's so early?
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Do you want to go to class?
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No, I just want to wake up early,
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not to sleep until the end.
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Wow, that's very good.
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What time do you sleep every day?
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I sleep a bit early, around 10am, 11am.
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Wow, that's good.
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That's good.
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Do you like to exercise?
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I don't like to exercise.
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Do you usually use my phone?
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Yes, I usually like to sleep.
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Okay.
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What do you do every morning?
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I'm going to do something.
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Okay.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills through an engaging dialogue inspired by street interviews from the video "Streettalk Ep.1." The format mimics real-life conversations, providing a valuable opportunity to immerse yourself in everyday English used in casual settings. By shadowing the speakers and repeating their phrases, you can enhance your English pronunciation and overall fluency. This practical exercise encourages you to think on your feet and use the language you encounter in authentic contexts.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • “Where are you from?” – A common question to ask about someone’s origin.
  • “I like to eat... ” – Useful for sharing preferences when discussing food.
  • “Do you speak English?” – A crucial phrase for initiating conversations in English.
  • “How tall are you?” – An interesting way to inquire about someone's physical attributes.
  • “What do you like?” – A friendly question that helps develop conversational skills.
  • “I’ve had a dog.” – A simple past tense structure for sharing experiences.
  • “What are your favorite animals?” – A great conversation starter regarding pets and hobbies.
  • “I think it’s beautiful.” – A phrase to express personal opinions, useful for practicing descriptive language.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience and truly improve English pronunciation, engage in shadowspeak by closely following the speakers in the video. Here are some practical tips:

  • Watch and Listen: Pay attention to the speed and intonation of the speakers. Notice the natural flow of conversation.
  • Repeat Immediately: After hearing a sentence or phrase, pause the video and repeat it aloud. This will help reinforce your English speaking practice.
  • Use Subtitles: If available, turn on the subtitles to follow along. This can deepen your understanding of the vocabulary used.
  • Record Yourself: Try recording your shadowing sessions. Listening to your recordings will allow you to identify areas for improvement in your English pronunciation.
  • Focus on Emotion: Mimic not just the words, but also the tone and emotion of the speakers. This adds depth to your speaking skills and makes you sound more natural.
  • Revisit and Review: Don’t hesitate to watch the video multiple times. Each viewing can provide new insights into how to learn English with YouTube.

By embedding these strategies into your routine, you will find that your confidence grows, and your conversational abilities improve significantly.

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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