Shadowing Practice: This Toyota RAV4 Search Has A VERY Specific Sweet Spot 😳 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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You get a chance to show him that RAV4?
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You get a chance to show him that RAV4?
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I did not.
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Oh my goodness, you're breaking my heart.
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I don't know when it's running through the auction,
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but I think it's going to be the closest thing for you guys and what you're looking for.
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You're looking for that 13 to 18 body style RAV4, right?
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That's the body style that's going to hit the money where you guys need to be, right?
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It's really not the year that we're paying attention to, just the mileage.
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Under that 100,000 mark?
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Yeah.
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You wouldn't care if it was an 08 if it had under 100,000 miles.
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Correct.
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I mean, the newer, the better.
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Right.
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No, absolutely.
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I can keep looking into other options though.
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I found a couple of 2017 teams.
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Okay.
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And 2018 teams that were under 100,000 that were under 18,000.
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Okay.
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I just haven't had a chance to sit down and search again.
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No, 100%.
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I get it.
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Listen, I can do my own research.
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Do you have his phone number?
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I can maybe send him the listing and you can just send him a quick check.
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He's at work.
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He won't look at it.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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Well, get the chance to show him that tonight.
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I'm still looking.
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I'm trying to get you guys something to where you won't have to put any more money than
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that five that you've already got saved That's my goal, right?
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I want to take that mini cooper in on trade
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And give you the five
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and then be done The biggest thing I really need is just to be able to put a value on
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that mini cooper And the way I do
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that is by getting it here making sure everything is what I think it is
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and how it's being represented You said it's what a 2018 with like 50,000 miles on it.
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Yeah, i'm not worried at all So
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if you'll just do something like next week We can get
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that thing in here and then get him looking at that one hopefully tonight.
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And then we'll just go from there and then I'll keep sending you options.
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How's that sound?
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Sounds good.

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Context & Background

The dialogue extracted from the video revolves around a conversation between two individuals discussing the search for a specific model of vehicle, the Toyota RAV4. One speaker appears to be a car dealer or consultant who is assisting the other individual in finding a RAV4 between the years 2013 and 2018, emphasizing the importance of mileage over the model year itself. The speaker aims to provide various options and ensure that the purchasing process remains within budget, highlighting the exchange of phone numbers and the necessity to check listings. This context is useful for English learners as it delves into practical, everyday conversations related to car sales and negotiations.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "Do you have his phone number?" - A useful question when needing to contact someone.
  • "I can keep looking into other options." - A phrase that conveys ongoing effort or exploration.
  • "Let me get this straight." - A good phrase to clarify understanding during discussions.
  • "That's my goal, right?" - This can affirm the aim of a conversation or negotiation.
  • "How's that sound?" - A casual way to ask for feedback or agreement.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively utilize the shadowing technique with this video transcript, follow these steps:

  1. Listening: Start by paying close attention to the speaker’s tone and pronunciation. Identify sections of the dialogue that resonate with your speaking abilities.
  2. Repeat: Play short segments of the video and pause after each sentence. Repeat what you hear, mimicking the rhythm and intonation. This is crucial for developing your shadow speech skills.
  3. Record Yourself: Use a voice recorder to capture your attempts at shadow speaking. This enables you to assess your pronunciation and fluency over time.
  4. Comparison: Replay the original audio while listening to your recorded speech. Compare the two to identify specific areas for improvement.
  5. Consistent Practice: Schedule regular sessions on a shadowing site or with other learning materials to enhance your ability to engage in conversations similar to the one in the video.

Engaging with dialogues like this is a practical way to improve your English while embracing the shadowspeaks approach to language learning. The more you practice, the better you'll become at understanding and participating in real-world 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 β€” 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 β€” making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

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