Shadowing Practice: SUB/PDF) Korean Podcast for Beginners 01 : 취미 생활 hobbies - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

A2
Hello~ Today I'm going to talk about hobbies.
⏸ Paused
45 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Hello~ Today I'm going to talk about hobbies.
2
Hobby is what I like to do.
3
For example, I play games in my spare time.
4
I like to play games. And it's fun.
5
Then playing games is my hobby.
6
Do you have any hobbies? What are your hobbies?
7
My hobby is taking a walk.
8
When the weather is nice, I go for a walk in the park.
9
I like listening to music the most when I take a walk.
10
And I also like to call my friend when I take a walk.
11
Sometimes I have dinner with my friends and go for a walk.
12
It's really nice to work out and talk.
13
Sometimes I take a walk during the day, but I prefer to take a walk at night.
14
Because there aren't many people at night and it's quiet.
15
So I sometimes ride my bike in the park at night.
16
Winter in Korea is very cold, so I rarely ride a bicycle in winter.
17
I usually ride my bike a lot in spring, summer, and fall.
18
In spring in Korea, flowers bloom a lot, so you can enjoy the flowers while riding a bicycle.
19
A lot of flowers bloomed this spring, so I took a lot of pictures of the flowers.
20
In summer, it is really hot during the day, so I often ride my bike at night.
21
It feels good to ride a bike at night when the wind blows.
22
In autumn, the color of the trees is really pretty as the leaves turn, and the weather is cool.
23
You can see flowers in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.
24
And the sky is beautiful. So I often exercise in the park in the fall.
25
Do you have any trendy hobbies in your country?
26
The hobby that many Koreans do these days is exercising.
27
People haven't been able to exercise well for two years because of Covid.
28
But these days, Covid is almost over in Korea.
29
So people are doing a lot of exercise.
30
People do things like running, pilates, yoga, rock climbing, hiking.
31
I also exercise twice a week.
32
I usually do Pilates every Monday and Friday, it was difficult at first, but now it's fun.
33
It's hard when I do Pilates, but it feels good after I'm done.
34
I also did yoga 3 years ago and it was really fun.
35
So my favorite exercises are yoga and Pilates.
36
I tried hiking with my friend once, but it was very hard.
37
So I don't like hiking.
38
The view from the top of the mountain was beautiful, but I didn't go back because it was too difficult.
39
And I tried running, but it wasn't fun.
40
My ankle and knee hurt so I couldn't run well.
41
So the sports I don't like are hiking and running.
42
What hobbies do you have?
43
What kind of exercise are you doing these days?
44
And what are your favorite and disliked sports?
45
Please leave a comment! :)

Download App

AI scoring for every sentence you speak

Scan To Download
Scan To Download
Download on theApp Store
Get it onGoogle Play
TRENDING

Popular

About This Lesson

In today’s English lesson, learners will dive into the world of hobbies, which are activities that people engage in during their spare time for enjoyment and relaxation. Through the informal conversation found in the video, you will practice listening to diverse phrases and expressions related to hobbies such as walking, cycling, and exercising. This lesson is tailored to help you improve your English pronunciation and conversational skills by engaging with the material through the shadowing technique. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities or indoor pastimes, this lesson will enhance your vocabulary and speaking abilities.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Hobby: A leisure activity that one enjoys doing.
  • Take a walk: To walk for exercise or relaxation.
  • Ride a bike: To cycle as a form of transportation or leisure.
  • Enjoy the flowers: To appreciate the beauty of blooming flowers, particularly in spring.
  • Pilates: A form of low-impact exercise that focuses on strengthening muscles while improving postural alignment.
  • Exercise: Physical activity intended to improve fitness and overall health.
  • Trendy hobbies: Popular activities that are currently in style.
  • Yoga: A mind and body practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Practice Tips

To make the most of this lesson, consider applying the shadowing technique, which involves listening to the video and repeating the phrases aloud to improve your English pronunciation. Here are some tips to enhance your practice:

  • Start Slow: Listen to the video at a slower speed if needed. Take your time to grasp the pronunciation and rhythm of the sentences.
  • Shadow the Tone: Pay attention to the speaker's tone. Mimicking emotional expressions can enhance your speaking skills and make your conversations more engaging.
  • Repetition: Repeat particular phrases multiple times until you feel comfortable saying them. This repetition reinforces the language in your memory.
  • Record Yourself: Use recording apps to compare your pronunciation with the original. This can provide insights into areas you may need to improve.
  • Engage with Others: Try shadowing in pairs or small groups by taking turns listening and repeating parts of the dialogue. This helps to create a supportive learning environment and boosts confidence.

By integrating these practice tips into your learning routine on this shadowing site, you'll steadily improve your English speaking skills and grow more confident in discussing your hobbies and interests!

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.

☕ Buy us a coffee