Shadowing Practice: Talking about future plans with Friends - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Okay, if you need the vacuum,
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Okay, if you need the vacuum,
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it's in my closet on the left-hand side.
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Uh, the garbage bags are next to the refrigerator.
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Okay, but, um, Rachel's gonna be here too.
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Can I just ask her this stuff?
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Yeah, okay.
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Give that a try.
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All right, let's do it.
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Yeah, cheerio.
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London, baby.
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Okay, because that's not gonna get in the way.
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London, baby.
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You know what?
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I was wrong.
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Well, we're all here.
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I guess we should get going.
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So, we're off.
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Have fun.
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Thanks.
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I can't believe you're not going to be there.
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Oh, I know.
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So, so, come.
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Why don't you come?
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What?
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To London.
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Come to London, please.
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It would mean so much to me.
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Yeah, I got to work.
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I'm sorry.
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Oh, why can't you take a couple of days off?
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Because I can't, Ross.
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I told you.
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No, I can't.
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This is my wedding.
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All right, you know what?
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Now we really are late.
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Let's go, let's go, let's go!
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Fine, you'll watch it on video when we get back.
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Let's go!
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Bye, Feebs!
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Bye, Feebs!
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Bye!
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Bye!
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Bye!
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Clothin, baby!
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So, what do you want for lunch? lunch oh I don't know I guess we have to eat yeah I do
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the matter bummed the way I left things with Ross shouldn't lie to him about having to work seems
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so mad at me don't be
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so hard on yourself someone I was still in love with
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was getting married still in love with yeah I'm not in love Oh.
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No. No. Good.
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Yeah, me neither.
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Phoebe, I'm not going to Ross' wedding because he's my ex-boyfriend,
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and that would be really uncomfortable.
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Not because I'm still in love with him.
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I mean, hey, you know,
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I like Ross as much as an ex-guy.
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You You know, clearly I have feelings for him,
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but feelings don't mean love.
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You know, I mean, I still have loving feelings for Ross.
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Yeah!
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But I have continuing feelings of love,
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but that doesn't mean that I'm still in love with him.
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You know, I mean, I have sexual feelings for him,
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but I do love him.
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Oh, my God.
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Why didn't you tell me?
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We thought you knew.
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We?
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Yeah, we all know.
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We talk about it all the time.
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You all know?
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Does Ross know?
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Oh, no. Ross doesn't know anything.
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Oh, I can't believe you didn't tell me.
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Because we thought you knew.
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It's so obvious.
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God, it would be like,
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you know, telling Monica, hey,
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you know, you like things clean.
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I'm going to London.
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What?
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What do you mean you're going to London?
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Yeah, I have to tell Ross that I love him.
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Now, honey, you take care and you don't have those babies till I get back.
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I put it in the bag.
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I'm going to London.
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I'm going to London.
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I'm going to London.
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I'm going to London.
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I'm going to London?
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What?
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What do you mean you're going to London?
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Yeah, I have to tell Ross that I love him.
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Now, honey, you take care and you don't have those babies till I get back.
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Rachel, you can't go.
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Ross loves Emily.
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I know, I know, I know he does,
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but I have to tell him how I feel.
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He deserves to have all of the information and then he can make an informed decision.
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That's not why you're going.
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You're going because you hope he's going to say,
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yeah, I love you too, Rach.
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Forget about that British chippy.
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Do you think he will?
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No, because he's in love with the British chippy.
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But, Rachel, if you go,
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you're just gonna mess with his head and ruin his wedding.
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You know, it's too late.
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You missed your chance.
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I'm sorry.
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I know this must be really hard.
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It's over.
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You know what?
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No, it's not over until someone says I do I do!
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I do!
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I do!
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I do!
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Ugh I feel like I can really chase you I'm carrying a litter

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing speaking using video content is an effective way to improve your English fluency. This particular video, featuring a casual conversation among friends, provides a relatable context that mirrors real-life situations you might encounter. By engaging with this video, you can immerse yourself in genuine dialogues, enhancing your English speaking practice in a conversational setting. The informal tone and friendly exchanges help you understand how to express future plans, make invitations, and respond to them in a natural way.

Additionally, using a shadow speak technique allows you to mimic the speakers’ intonation and emotion, which is essential for mastering conversational English. As you practice, you become more adept at using phrases and expressions in the context they are intended, which is crucial for achieving fluency.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

This video presents several key grammatical structures and expressions that are useful for making plans and discussing future intentions:

  • “Can I just ask her this stuff?” – This reflects the polite way to request permission or to ask questions.
  • “Come to London, please. It would mean so much to me.” – Here, the speaker uses the conditional structure to express how important an invitation is.
  • “I can't, Ross. I told you.” – This demonstrates a straightforward refusal, showing commitment to prior obligations.
  • “Let's go, let's go, let's go!” – The repetition emphasizes urgency, a common feature in both spoken English and informal conversations.

By practicing these structures through the shadowing method, learners can not only improve their English pronunciation but also enhance their ability to communicate effectively with others in similar scenarios.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While the dialogue in the video flows naturally, certain words and phrases may pose pronunciation challenges. For instance:

  • “cheerio” – Often used in British English to say goodbye, this word has a distinct pronunciation that may be unfamiliar to some non-native speakers.
  • “wedding” – Be mindful of the vowel sound and the stress on the first syllable: “WED-ding.” Practicing such words can drastically enhance your improve English pronunciation.
  • “video” – The variant pronunciation between British and American English may lead to confusion; listen closely to how each speaker enunciates it.

Paying attention to these pronunciation traps while using this video as a resource will help you make clearer sounds and improve your overall communication skills. By integrating these techniques, you will find it easier to learn English with YouTube content and apply it in everyday conversations.

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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