Shadowing Practice: Useful Conversations for Renting an Apartment in Taiwan | Easy Mandarin 119 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Hello, everyone.
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We are Easy Mandarin.
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I am the host of Emma.
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If you have a chance to live in Taiwan,
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first of all, the problem is to rent a house.
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This is our topic today.
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Let's start!
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This one, we'll go to the front,
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and go ahead and go ahead I'll go to the front,
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and wait for you The house is looking at the house,
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here This one, I'm going to go to the floor,
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and I'll go This one,
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we're here, we're here, we're here,
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we're here, we're here, we're here,
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we're here This one I can't take it off.
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I can't take it off.
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Oh, I'm sorry.
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I'm gonna tell you this is a big one.
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It's a big one.
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It's a big one.
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This is a normal one.
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It's a big one.
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It's a big one.
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It's hot.
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Let's see here.
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We've got two rooms.
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And there's a bathroom with the shower and the shower.
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You can see it.
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Actually, it's not good.
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Do you have these furniture in the inside?
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There.
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You can see the sofa and the sofa.
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These furniture are in there.
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That's the bathroom.
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Is there a room?
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You usually have to cook?
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There.
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Look, the bathroom can be used.
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But there's no water.
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You can use it after you call it.
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Ah? Is it?
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There's no water.
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Yeah, we're in the house.
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No water. That...
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That's what we need to use You can see the bathroom behind the bathroom There's a bathroom there,
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there's a bathroom All can use This one is my home from home
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It's a wash-in-the-room 3-in-the-room Very well use I can't put it in here I can't go here
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It's a lot of money That...
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Can you see there's a dog?
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Because I have a dog
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Can you see there We can see here is a dog We were on a bus He has a dog Well, that...
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I think I don't have any other questions That's how much is this month?
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We're here to get a month to 25,000 That's how much
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is the month to 25,000 25,000 plus 2 months That's how I get a month to 75,000
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I'm a little too much for my plan You can only
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get a month to 25,000 We're here to get a month to 25,000
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If I get a month to 25,000 Can I get a little bit more?
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If you can only do half a year,
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I will give you a month to $1000,
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and you can only get $24,000.
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Okay, so what do you do?
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What do you do?
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The food part is the price of the price of the price.
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You can get the price of the price,
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and you can get the price.
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You can see a free discount, you can see it.
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。 You can learn how to communicate with the owner.
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Please click the link to become our EZ Mandarin team.
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We will provide a free copy and a free copy of the author.
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We will help you learn more quickly.
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Please join us!
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How to do you have additional fees?
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We have a public transportation fee It would be like a month,
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a month for 200 And every two months,
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the last three-throw will be very hot You can just give it to it So this is also a relief?
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Yeah, we all have to spend the money here.
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So I'd like to thank you.
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Oh, yeah, that's the rest of the trash.
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You can have a lot of trash and trash and trash.
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We have a lot of trash and trash.
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Every morning at 8am, trash and trash will be here.
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Just in the corner, just trash and trash.
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And then you can throw it.
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Very convenient.
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The sofa is not a management room So maybe...
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The one-way,
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the one-way He left the house He's very busy He's always
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there You can help him He's okay You can tell him You can tell him You can tell him
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You can help him out there I'm going to go to the trash Yeah,
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because we're here We're here We're doing it You can do it
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You can do it You can do it We can go to the trash
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and talk about it The staff is fine Okay Okay,
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that is the internet.
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No, we can't.
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We can't.
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We can't.
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We can't.
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It's so much.
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We don't have to use internet.
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You can't.
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You can't.
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I can't.
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I can't.
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It's not easy.
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You can't do it.
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I can't get you.
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I'm not even thinking about it.
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I'm just thinking about it.
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I'm just thinking about it.
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You know, it's worth $300,000.
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It's a very expensive one.
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You can ask.
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I'm really expensive. Can I?
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But I have a car.
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I have a car.
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We have a car.
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We have no parking lot.
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I'm not paying for it.
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It's a very expensive one.
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It's a very cheap one.
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I can do it with the car.
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I met with the car.
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I'm not talking about it.
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It's very convenient.
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I'll consider it if I want to contact you.
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At the house of the house,
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everyone has their own choice and rules.
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Of course, the most important thing is to keep the house.
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But at the same time,
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do not forget about the money to pay for the money,
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or the money to pay for the money.
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Because it will affect the housing and the living value.
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Have you ever had a lot of experience?
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Have you had a story about what you can share with us?
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If you like to share your thoughts on the video,
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please share your thoughts on the comments below!
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We'll see you next time!
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Bye bye!

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Why practice speaking with this video?

Engaging with the video titled "Useful Conversations for Renting an Apartment in Taiwan" provides an excellent opportunity for English learners to immerse themselves in authentic dialogue. The context revolves around a common yet essential scenario—renting an apartment—which is particularly relevant for expatriates or travelers. By practicing with this video, you not only enhance your vocabulary related to housing and real estate but also improve your conversational skills in everyday situations. Utilizing the shadowing app while watching can amplify your learning experience, allowing you to mimic the speaker's tone and pacing effectively. This method, known as the shadowing technique, supports better retention and fluidity in speech, making it easier to respond in similar real-life situations.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The video includes several key grammatical structures and expressions that are beneficial to note:

  • "Is there...?" - This structure is used to ask about the availability of something, such as furniture or water in the apartment. It’s a polite and straightforward way to gather information.
  • "I can't take it off" / "I can't go here" - These phrases illustrate limitations and are useful in everyday conversations. Understanding how to express boundaries enhances your communicative abilities.
  • "This one is my home from home" - This expression conveys a personal connection to a space. Learning how to use metaphors and personal references can make your conversations more relatable and engaging.
  • "You usually have to cook?" - This question format encourages dialogue and is a great way to practice asking for or confirming information, enhancing your ability to participate in discussions.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with the video, be mindful of specific pronunciation challenges that may arise:

  • "apartment" - Often mispronounced, it’s crucial to emphasize the second syllable: ap-ART-ment. Shadowing the speaker can help you master this.
  • "furniture" - Pay attention to how this word flows in conversation. The stressed syllable should be clear: FURN-iture. Practice this with the shadow speech feature to ensure clarity.
  • “water” - Depending on regional accents, this word can sound different. Focus on its pronunciation within the local context to improve your accent and communicative skills.

By integrating the pronunciation exercises from this video with a shadowing app or similar tools, learners can greatly enhance their speaking confidence and fluency. Remember, consistent practice using these methods can lead to significant improvements in your English proficiency.

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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