Shadowing Practice: The Cast Of "Young Sheldon" Has No Idea What These Things From The 80s Are - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Your show takes place in the 80s and Reagan I hear you didn't know what a Walkman was No,
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Your show takes place in the 80s and Reagan I hear you didn't know what a Walkman was No,
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no I did not none of these kids were born in the 80s.
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So I'm gonna play this game with you guys
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I'm gonna show you some pictures of some things from the 80s
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and let's see if you can guess what they are This is the 80s pop quiz Here's your first one
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Huh?
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Oh, oh.
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Look at huh?
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What is that?
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A memory, like a thing you put in the camera to get the memory?
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A memory chip.
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Yeah, a memory chip.
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A memory chip.
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A memory chip.
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It looks like something you put in barry.
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It's almost the actual size, so.
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This is a floppy disk.
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Huh?
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Huh?
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My God.
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It's about this size, and you slide it into the computer,
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to the computer and it does what a chip does.
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It holds memory and information.
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Because it's too big.
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It's too big.
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You didn't see the computer we had.
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Buddy, let me tell you something.
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This is the smallest thing on that computer.
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All right, let's see if you know what this is.
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Capitacle, I have one.
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Oh, you have one.
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Yes, I have three.
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I have three and Missy has one on the show.
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All right, you ready?
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What is this?
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Oh, oh, oh, wait, wait, wait.
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The information thing is so you can look up.
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The information thing.
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You can look up stuff in.
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Recipes.
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What is it?
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Is it for recipes?
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Recipes.
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Index cards?
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Index cards.
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Index cards.
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Index cards.
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Index cards.
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Index cards.
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Filer?
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This is a Rolodex.
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You know your contacts in your phone?
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I think I know what he's talking about.
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I know what he's talking about.
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Yeah.
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He has a phone, no doubt.
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That's my dude down there.
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What is this right here?
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Ooh, ooh, cassette tape, cassette tape, cassette tape.
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It's a cassette tape.
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It's a cassette tape.
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It's a cassette tape.
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It's a cassette tape.
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It's a walkman.
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A walk.
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It's a cassette tape.
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No, wait, wait, I know, I think I know.
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I think I know.
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It goes into the TV and that's how you play the stuff.
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It's in, that's how you play movies.
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Yeah, so what do they call this?
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DVD something.
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Cassette tape got music on it.
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What do you think it is, Monta?
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DVD something with DVD.
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DVD?
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I love you.
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Can I tell you something?
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You guys were an absolute pleasant guest to have on the show.
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You are.
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You're amazing.
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I've enjoyed you guys.
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He's a host.
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You're amazing.
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Love you.
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You're an amazing host.
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Yes, I am.
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Question.
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What question?
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I've been wondering the whole time,
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what is in the boxes?
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What's in the boxes?
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I'm dying to know.
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Dying to know.
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Oh, yeah.
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We have a set director.
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He's very, very touchy.
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He's not a nice man.
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He's a very angry set designer.
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And every time I touch stuff and move it,
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Mr. Harvey, I've set this stuff here and it's not to be moved.
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So, you like the box here.
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Show that box.
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Take that box with you.
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There you go, open it.
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Thank you.
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On the other side, the front, put the dog.
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I just got a box.
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There's nothing in there.
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There's nothing in there.
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That's because all of this is TV.
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This whole set is fake.
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Uh-oh.
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Uh oh.
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Uh oh.
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And you know the big problem with him?
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He doesn't have any children.
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He's just a evil man.
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He should get a Cabbage Patch doll.
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Yes he should.
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Did you hear that Kevin?
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Get yourself a Cabbage Patch doll and calm down.
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Hey folks, big hand for all of the kids.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

The video featuring the cast of "Young Sheldon" offers a unique opportunity to enhance your English speaking skills by exploring cultural references from the 1980s. As the cast members navigate the unfamiliar world of vintage technology, viewers can engage in the humorous and educational aspects of their conversation. Practicing with this content allows you to immerse yourself in colloquial language and idiomatic expressions, improving your conversational fluency. Utilizing the shadowing technique while watching this video can significantly help in mimicking natural speech patterns and intonation.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the video, various grammatical structures and expressions stand out, providing valuable insights for English learners:

  • Guessing construction: Phrases like "What is that?" and "I did not know" effectively convey uncertainty and curiosity, common feelings when encountering something unfamiliar.
  • Descriptive language: The cast describes objects from the 80s using nuanced adjectives and comparatives, such as "this is the smallest thing on that computer," allowing learners to understand comparative forms in practice.
  • Conversational fillers: Expressions like "Oh, oh, oh" and "Huh?" are used frequently to express surprise or confusion. Learning to use such fillers can make your speech sound more natural and less robotic.

Incorporating these expressions into your practice can help you sound more fluent and relatable in conversations.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you shadow the speech in this video, pay attention to specific words and phrases that may pose pronunciation challenges.

  • Floppy disk: The stress on the first syllable can be tricky; practice saying "FLOP-py disk" to get the correct emphasis.
  • Memory chip: Focus on the clarity of the words. Saying them quickly can lead to slurring, so break it down to "MEM-or-y CHIP." This clarity is essential for improving your English pronunciation.
  • Information thing: This vague expression is used colloquially; however, practicing clear definitions of both "information" and "thing" will help in proper articulation.

By understanding these pronunciation traps and practicing them regularly, especially through methods like the shadowing app or dedicated shadowing sites, you can significantly enhance your speaking abilities.

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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