Shadowing Practice: Trump: Cubans have been looking forward to this moment for 65 years - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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very at levels that few people would understand.
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And I think the Cuban population of Miami,
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and certainly beyond Miami, people that came there that were decimated,
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whose families were ruined, appreciate what the Attorney General just did today and was just doing now.
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He's just watching it.
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So we have Cuba on our mind.
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It's very important.
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Been a lot of problems for a lot of years.
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And this was a big — I think it was a very big moment for people that — not only Cuban Americans,
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but people that came from Cuba,
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that want to go back to Cuba,
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people that want to see their family in Cuba.
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I think this is a very big day, a very important day.
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They supported me to the nth degree.
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They supported me at levels that nobody has ever seen before.
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And so I think it's a very important moment.
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The Pressure.
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What about, Mr. President?
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What's coming next for Cuba?
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What we're going to see, it's a failing nation.
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You see that, it's falling apart.
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They have no oil, they have no money.
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It's a failing nation, so I just can't tell you that.
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But we're there to help.
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We're there to help the families, the people.
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And again, a lot of those people are related to me in the sense
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that I've had such a great relationship with Cuban Americans.
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They supported me at a 94 percent level.
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That's a pretty good level.
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And they're, you know, their relatives are there.
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So we got to, on a humanitarian basis, we're there to help.
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The Pressuret was there last week.
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Can you talk about that people there.
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We have the CIA there.
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We have Marco's there.
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Marco's parents, as you know, we're from Cuba.
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So we have a lot of expertise in Cuba,
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and it's not going to be,
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like, the biggest thing we've ever done,
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but I will tell you to a lot of people,
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it's going to be one of the most important.
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They've been looking for this moment for 65 years.
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So we'll see what happens.
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But we're going to do-in the meantime,
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we're going have to help them out.
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They have no way of living.
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They have no food.
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They have no electricity.
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They have no energy at all.
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But they do have great people.
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There are a lot of great people.
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I mean, I have so many Cuban friends in Miami,
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mostly in Miami and Florida, and they're unbelievable people.
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They're unbelievable entrepreneurs.
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And they'd like to go back.
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I think they're hopefully they're going to want to live here,
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but they want to go back.
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Maybe they'll invest.
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We'll see what happens.
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But we're freeing up Cuba.
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The Press.
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The Press.
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The Press.
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The Press.
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The President, how much longer do you anticipate the embargo having to be in place on Cuba?
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The President, we'll see.
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We'll be announcing it pretty soon.
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The Press.
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The Press.
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The Press.
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The Press.
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The Press.
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The Press.
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The President, should we expect any escalation here,
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or should they expect anything?
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The President, yes.
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The President, no. No, you won't.
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There won't be escalation.
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I don't think there needs to be.
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Look, the place is falling apart.
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They've sort of lost control.
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They've really lost control of Cuba.

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Practicing with this video featuring former President Trump discussing Cuba offers a unique opportunity for english speaking practice. The context of the discussion focuses on the significant relief efforts and emotional connections that Cuban Americans feel towards their homeland. Engaging with this content allows learners to not only hear the nuances of political discourse but also to grasp the sentiments behind the words. By shadowing this video, you can emulate the speaker's tone and intonation, enhancing your overall speaking skills. This is an excellent chance to connect with a real-world topic while improving your English fluency.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In this transcript, several key grammatical structures and expressions stand out:

  • Conditional Statements: "If we’re there to help..." This structure is commonly used to express potential outcomes and responsibilities, making it essential for discussing hypothetical scenarios.
  • Use of Passive Voice: "People that came there that were decimated..." The passive voice focuses on the action rather than the subject, useful for discussing events and consequences in a more formal context.
  • Colloquial Phrases: "Supported me to the nth degree." This expression indicates intense support and is an example of informal language that can enrich your vocabulary.

Understanding these structures will not only help you speak more naturally but will also enhance your ability to convey complex ideas effectively.

Common Pronunciation Traps

As you practice speaking along with the video, pay special attention to certain words and phrases that may present pronunciation challenges:

  • Cuban: Ensure that you emphasize the first syllable and pronounce it clearly.
  • Humanitarian: This word can trip up learners; focus on the correct syllable stress to avoid sounding awkward.
  • Decimated: This is often mispronounced; practice emphasizing both the 'dec' and the 'ma' syllables correctly.

Using the shadowing technique, repeat these words and phrases multiple times to improve your english pronunciation. Engaging with videos like this one on a shadowing site can enhance your confidence and clarity in speaking.

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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