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Hello everyone and welcome back to Emily English Daily. I'm Emily. Hello Emily.
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Hi everyone. I'm Tom. How are you today, Tom? I'm great, thank you.
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I am very happy today. Oh, why are you happy? The sun is shining. I like sunny days.
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And you, Emily? How are you? I am very good, thanks. I am also happy. I am excited. Excited? Why? Because of our topic today. It is a big topic. Oh, a big topic. What is it? Today, we talk about how to train your brain to speak in English. Wow, that is a big topic.
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Train my brain. Yes, train your brain.
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Like exercise for your brain. Exercise?
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Is it difficult? No, no, no. It is not difficult. It is easy and it is fun.
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Easy and fun.
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Okay, I am ready. That's great. But wait, before we start Oh yes, before we start everyone, we have a small request.
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Yes, if you like our podcast, please click the like button. Yes, the little thumbs up button. Click, click, click.
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And please subscribe to Emily English Daily. Subscribing is very important. It helps us make more episodes for you. And share. Share this episode with your family and your friends. Yes, share with everyone. Okay, are you ready, Tom?
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Okay, I am ready. Train my brain. Okay, Tom, let's start. So, when you speak English, what do you think? What do I think? Yes. Hmm, I think in my language.
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Ah, yes, your first language. Yes, I think a word in my language, then I translate in my head. Yes, translate.
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Then I speak the English word.
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I understand many, many students do this, but it is slow. Yes, it is very slow. My brain is wait hard work. It is hard work and our goal, our big happy goal, is to think in English. Think in English.
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Wow. Yes, no translate, just English.
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That sounds fast. It is. It is fast, it is natural. Okay, I want this. How how do we start? We start small. Small?
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Very, very small. Like one word? One word is good, but a small sentence is better. A sentence. Oh, that sounds big.
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No, no, very small. Look, I have a pen.
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Yes, you have a pen. In my head, I don't just think pen. No? No, I think this is my pen. Ah, this is my pen. Or my pen is blue. Yes, exactly. Good job, Emily.
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Thank you. Okay, so small sentences in my head. Yes, all day. It's easy. For example, in the morning, you wake up.
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Okay, I wake up and stretch. Ready to start the day? Yes, and what do you think? Hmm, I am awake. Yes, perfect. Or I am hungry. And I want coffee. I go to the kitchen. I open the door. Yes. Yes, this is it. Really? Is this training my brain? Yes, you are thinking in English sentences. For instance, I brush my teeth. The water is cold. I see my face.
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I look very nice today.
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Okay, I like this tip. It is tip number one. Think in small sentences. When I am at home, when I am on the bus Yes, on the bus. I see a window. I see a red car. A man is walking. It is a sunny day. Wow, you are doing great. I am thinking in English. It feels good. Yes, it feels different, but good. You connect the English to your life, not to your language. Ah, yes, English life. No translation. Exactly. This is the big secret. Okay, tip number one, small sentences. I am talking to Tom. Tom is a good student.
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Thank you. Okay, what is tip number two?
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Tip number two is input. Input? What is input? Input is English in. Ah, English goes in my ears. Yes, in your ears and in your eyes. Listening? Yes, listening.
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Huh, like this podcast. Yes, Tom, good idea. Like this podcast. We are good input. We are great input. When you listen to easy English Easy English A1.
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Yes, your brain hears the patterns.
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Patterns? Yes, the sentences. I am, you are, he has. Ah, the rhythm, the music of English. Yes, what a good word, the music. So, listening helps my brain think. Yes, it gives your brain food, English food. I like English food. So, what do I listen to? So, I don't need a partner. A partner is good, very good, but you don't need a partner to start. I can start alone. I can start with me.
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So, tip three, speak to yourself.
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Describe your world. Yes, what am I doing now? I am sitting. I am cooking. I cut the tomato. The tomato is red. I am happy. This is perfect. Wow, okay. This is a lot of good information. Let's review. Yes, review. Tip one. Think in small sentences all day. I am walking. I am reading. Yes, tip two. Input, listen and watch. Things I like. Yes, easy English podcasts like Emily English Daily, simple songs and simple videos, videos about cooking or sports. Yes, and tip three Output, speak. Speak to myself. Describe your room. Describe your day. Like I am speaking English.
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Yes, you are. Is it fast? Do I learn fast? Will my brain change tomorrow?
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No, Tom, no. It is slow. Learning a language is slow, but that is okay. Be patient. Oh, okay. I will be patient.
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Yes, be kind to your brain. Hello, brain. I am kind.
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Yes, do it every day. 10 minutes, 15 minutes. Not 2 hours? If you have 2 hours to study, that's fine. But we know that most people don't have much time.
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So, studying at least 10 or 15 minutes every day is very good. Ah, okay. Small steps. Small steps every day. And what if I make a mistake? Oh, good question.
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I say, I is happy. Oh no, I am happy.
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Mistakes are good. Mistakes are normal.
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Mistakes mean you are learning. When you make a mistake, you say, "Oh, okay." And you try again. Oh, okay. I will be brave. Don't be afraid to be wrong. And have fun. Have fun, yes. And it must be fun. If it is not fun, I will stop. I like watching cooking videos. That is fun. And I like talking to you, Tom.
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That is fun, too. Me, too, Emily. Wow, my brain feels bigger. Your English brain is growing. That was a great episode, Emily. Thank you, Tom. You had great examples. Thank you. I hope this helps everyone. Me, too. And if it helps you, everyone listening Ah, yes, please.
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We have one more request. Yes, please don't forget to subscribe to Emily English Daily. Yes, subscribe for more easy, fun episodes. And share this episode. If you have a friend learning English, send it. Share the fun. And we have a question for you. Ooh, homework?
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Yes, please leave a comment below. What is the question? Tell us, what do you do to train your brain? Ooh, good question.
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Yes, do you listen to music? Do you speak to yourself? Do you watch cooking videos? Yes, write your tips in the comments. We want to read them. Yes, we do. Thank you for listening everyone. It was so fun. See you next time. Bye.
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Well, Emily English daily, of course.
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Of course. And simple songs. Songs, music. I like music. Me, too. Find simple English songs, songs you like.
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When you like the music, listening is fun. It is not work. Ah, yes. Fun is good. Learning must be fun. Yes, or simple pop songs. Some pop songs are very repetitive. Repetitive. The words, again and again. Yes, I love you. Like a love song, baby.
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See, you know it. Okay, simple music. I like. What else? And watching. Watching, input for my eyes. Yes, watching videos.
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Movies are good, but sometimes they are very fast. Yes, too fast. The words are fish, fish, fish.
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Fish, fish, fish. Yes, I understand. You watch and you are lost. So, find things you like to watch. What do you like, Tom? Um, I like cooking. Perfect. Find simple cooking videos in English. Oh, good idea. The person says, "I see the tomato. I see the salt." And I cut the tomato. I add salt. Then you connect the word and the action. Wow, that is a great tip. I like sports, too. I like football. Okay, so find short videos, maybe news about football. He kicks the ball. It is a goal. Exactly. Because you like cooking and you like football, it is not boring. It is interesting. It is attractive and my brain is happy. Yes, a happy brain learns more. Okay, input.
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Listen to simple podcasts and music and watch simple videos about things I like.
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Cooking, sports. Maybe travel? Yes, travel videos are great. This is Paris.
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It is beautiful. This is much better.
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Learning is fun now. It is input. Listen and watch. This feeds my brain. Yes, it makes your brain strong in English.
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Okay, tip one, small sentences. Tip two, input. Listen and watch. Are you ready for tip three? I am ready. Tip three is output. Output, okay. Input is English in. Output is English out. Yes, English out, like speaking. But I am alone. I have no one, no one to talk to. You have you. Speak to yourself. Speak to myself?
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Yes. People will think I am crazy.
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No, do it in your room, in the car, in the shower. In the shower, okay. It is a fantastic way to train. But what do I say? Um, look around your room. Okay, my room. Describe it. Speak out loud. Your ears need to hear your voice. Okay, this is my room. I see a bed. The bed is big.
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I have a table. The table is brown. I see two chairs. Great job, Tom. Keep going. A lamp. The lamp is on. Wow, Tom, this is amazing. I have a computer. My computer is black. Wow, this feels strange, but good. How does your brain feel? My brain is working. It's finding the words. Yes, and you are not translating, right? No, I see the bed. I say, "bed." Yes, you connect the thing, the bed, and the word, "bed." Yes, this is training. This is how you build English in your brain. And now I can do this. Of course, and you can also talk about your day. Yes, at night, in bed.
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Today I was happy. I ate pasta for lunch. I talked to Tom. Tom is very smart.
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Thank you. See, we are talking. Yes, this is output, speaking.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

This video is designed to help English learners, especially beginners, develop their speaking skills through engaging and fun conversations. By using the shadowing technique, you can repeat phrases and sentences as you hear them, enhancing your fluency and pronunciation. The relaxed dialogue between the hosts makes it easy to follow along, allowing you to practice your spoken English in a friendly and casual context. This kind of immersive speaking practice not only boosts confidence but also helps you think directly in English, moving away from translation and making communication smoother and faster.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Analyzing the expressions used in the dialogue reveals essential grammar structures that are vital for any English learner:

  • Simple Present Tense: The conversation frequently employs the simple present tense, such as "I am happy" and "It is a sunny day." This tense is fundamental for beginners to describe current states and habitual actions.
  • Descriptive Sentences: Phrases like "My pen is blue" illustrate how to construct descriptive sentences, a critical skill for elaborating on subjects in conversations.
  • Asking Questions: The hosts model how to engage in a conversation by asking questions, such as "Why are you happy?" Practicing this can improve your ability to maintain dialogue during your own English speaking practice.
  • Input and Output Statements: The use of sentences like "I see a red car" illustrates both observational and descriptive skills, encouraging learners to connect words with their environment.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you engage with the content, be aware of specific words or phrases that are often mispronounced:

  • Words Ending in -ing: The word "talking," when spoken quickly, can be pronounced as "talkin'," potentially leading to unclear communication. Practice this by listening carefully and repeating aloud alongside the video.
  • Linking Words: In natural speech, words flow into one another. For example, "I am" often sounds like "I'm" instead of pronouncing both separately. Mastering this can ease your English fluency.
  • Commonly Used Expressions: Phrases like "It feels good" or "I want coffee" may be spoken quickly, so pay attention to their rhythm and intonation to improve your natural speech flow.

By utilizing these insights and practicing regularly, you can enhance your English speaking skills. Tuning into podcasts like this one allows you to immerse yourself in English, which is essential for IELTS speaking practice and everyday communication. So, whether you prefer to learn English with YouTube, through conversations like this, or other engaging media, keep practicing and have fun with it!

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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