Shadowing Practice: uni vlog☕️studying in cafés, wardrobe declutter, food shopping - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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good morning guys welcome welcome back to my channel today is
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good morning guys welcome welcome back to my channel today is
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currently wednesday 29th of march i'm gonna take you along with
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my day i desperately need to do work for tomorrow i
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need to go shopping i need to do my washing i've got a workshop at 11am
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and the current time now is 9 47 sienna's already in
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a cafe being productive from doing work although she didn't get much sleep i don't think i might go
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and meet her and get a quick snack for breakfast
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because i literally don't have anything in at the minute i got brand new leather jacket from motel rocks
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so i'm not liking the color of this jumper with the
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cargoes i can't lie it's my new brown jacket very cool
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um i can't be bothered to change i'll just
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wear this right let's go
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to a cafe
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I'm here guys
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I haven't slept all night I was right,
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she's got no fear I came to this cafe really early
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so I know the class I'll before this class that we have
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Easy Optional See how it's best in it Eee I'm never
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I suppose just two There's nothing left for me to do them so Okay guys we're out now Did the workshop that was very sweet
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oh god i'm not eating this because i actually have no food in that at the minute so
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hey guys i have got quite a bit of shopping
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which i'm glad about I spent £22 so hopefully this will last me for quite a while.
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Just going to put the shopping that I got away.
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I bought some Twister Lollies.
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Current time is now 1.50.
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I have like a presentation tomorrow which is like a summative assessment thing.
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This earth is predicted to rain at three o'clock
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and i really need to kind of take it outside it's
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not looking good this is where i'm trying to get i need to get behind these houses
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and then in front of arthur's seat
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so i can take these photos with a view basically the
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rain's stopped now no there's people in the play park
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that i was going to go to i was hoping i
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would not get people around they've gone now it's all good
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this is what we're working with i'm gonna go over to
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this little wooden log this is really hard work it is raining pretty badly
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so i'm trying to go as quick as i can i'm really really warm
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because i've rushed that journey so much i'm gonna go back into the cafe
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that i was in this morning to try
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and get on these like photos to edit
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that i just took probably around 100 being in
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that cafe it was a really nice vibe actually My desk currently looks like this.
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But because we're coming closer,
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they're like finishing and everything.
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The deadlines, well not deadlines,
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but all like kind of the resolvedness of the work needs to be done now basically.
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Deadlines are after recess, so that's fine.
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But we have to present everything in its like full form.
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That's why it's stressful.
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I'm not going to go so so you
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guys we're still here it's 5.03 right now we're working hard one finished hot chocolate
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hey guys i completely forgot i was filming
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because i've literally been like doing this work for ages my
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time's now 7 39 i still haven't had my dinner
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but obviously we're not in the cafe anymore as you can
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see stayed there for a long time though to be honest so guys
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i might actually film a little bit tomorrow as well
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because i feel like i didn't get all the jobs
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that I wanted to do today done and yeah
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so I'm gonna finish doing my hair now
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and get ready for bed my bed still currently looks like this
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so if I actually want to get some sleep tonight I'm gonna have to get a little tidy that's for sure
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time to start a new day I've already had a couple of chocolate pancakes I'm actually really sweating,
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it's quite warm, it's kinda cold at the same time though Oh my god,
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nobody's here I can't believe I'm the only one here but I am like 8 minutes early so Look,
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I'm too blue I don't always think about you,
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but sometimes I do, cause sometimes I drive through all of the streets we used to on First Avenue,
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cause sometimes I don't even know where I'm going at first,
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all of the terms that I had to unlearn,
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back to the surface, the feeling of all that...
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Guys, we got some cookies from Subway.
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I don't always think about you till first heaven.
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That's when I do.
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That's when I do.
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Thanks.
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i'm gonna go and get my washing sorted now i guess the truth is i can't leave memories behind
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i have just put my washing in now it's all done
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i have to wait 39 minutes I don't always think about But sometimes I do Sometimes I drive through
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All of the streets we used to On first avenue Hey guys,
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I've just decided to literally redo my whole wardrobe again not literally
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but basically this shelf was just i think was just shoved in it wasn't folded pulled it all out
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and i'm just going to fold it all up
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and i'm going to do the same for my and trouser shelf because that is also a tip
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i basically just like folded my tops up so they're more easy to put in my cupboard
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basically decided to have like a massive quick spring clean cleaned
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all of this corner this one as well even though it doesn't look like it clothes are nice
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and laid out yeah i'm just tidying a few other random bits
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that need to get out of it hopefully i will have my dinner at some time tonight
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because i've still not had it yet and i really want to make a risotto so
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this is a chicken stock cube
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which you just kind of keep adding to the risotto rice
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in fact i'm going to add two it's got like a really good flavor it doesn't really look appetizing this
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I'm trying to multitask and do dishes at the same time.
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I'm trying to multitask and do dishes at the same time.
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There's a bit of paprika in it as well.
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Oh that's quite a lot.
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I'm going to cut up some cheese
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and melt into it as well as well a little treat for those also gonna add chicken
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and peas to it as well can't tell if this looks nice
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or disgusting on camera i'm just gonna add and mix in chicken some frozen peas
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okay almost done now i've just had a little taste of it
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and it's genuinely so they're so nice such an easy dish to do
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i'm not sure why i didn't think there would be enough at one point
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because that is plenty for me here's the finished result also at home we put bacon in it too sometimes
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which makes it really nice so bacon chicken and pea oh it's
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so good i cannot remember the last time i had one of these
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it's quite a bit later now i've been on facebook with my mum
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and granny for quite a long time i think i'm gonna end the video here
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if you enjoyed it if you did make sure to give it a huge thumbs up
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and subscribe down below thank you for all the continuous support on my videos
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and i will see you in my next one bye

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English speaking and comprehension skills by engaging with a real-life scenario presented in a university vlog. The transcript captures a student's day filled with activities such as studying in cafés, shopping, and participating in workshops. You will focus on improving your English pronunciation, incorporating various expressions and everyday vocabulary related to student life. By interacting with this modern context, you can enhance your fluency and confidence in English conversations, making them more natural during your IELTS speaking practice or everyday exchanges.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Café: A small restaurant where you can buy drinks and snacks.
  • Wardrobe declutter: The process of organizing and removing unnecessary clothes from your closet.
  • Summative assessment: A comprehensive evaluation typically given at the end of a course or unit.
  • Deadline: The final date or time by which something must be completed.
  • Presentation: A demonstration or display of information, often accompanied by visuals.
  • Twister Lollies: A type of ice cream treat, popular and refreshing.
  • Vibe: The atmosphere or feeling of a place or situation.
  • Workshop: An interactive session where practical skills are taught.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this lesson, consider shadowing the transcript. This technique involves listening to the audio and repeating what you hear in real-time, which is an excellent way to improve English pronunciation and intonation. Focus on the speaker’s tone and rhythm; this particular transcript has a conversational and relaxed style, ideal for shadow speech practice. Start with small segments, and as you gain confidence, increase the length of the sections you're shadowing.

Given that the video captures a variety of situations, remember to pay close attention to context-specific phrases like "I need to go shopping" or "I just got a quick snack." These phrases are useful for everyday conversations and can be incorporated into your IELTS speaking practice. The casual tone will also help you become comfortable with colloquial expressions, making your speech sound more natural.

Lastly, take moments to pause the video and reflect on the vocabulary mentioned. Using platforms that support shadowspeak can further enhance your learning experience by providing more structured exercises around these phrases. Practice consistently, and you'll notice an improvement in your ability to express yourself in English!

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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