Shadowing Practice: Basic English Conversation - USEFUL Phrasal Verbs | English Speaking Practice | Learn English - Learn English Speaking with Video

Hello guys, welcome to the English Easier with Eric.

In this video, you will listen to some daily English conversations in different situations and places.

Definitely, you will learn useful vocabulary, phrases and improve your English speaking and listening skills.

Let's take a look.

Hi I'm looking for a new phone.

Can you help me find one? Of course.

What type of phone are you interested in?

I'm looking for a smartphone with a good camera and a large battery life.

We have several options that might fit what you're looking for.

Let me show you a few.

Great, thank you.

Can you also show me some cases to protect the phone?

Sure thing.

We have a variety of cases in different colors and materials.

What color are you interested in?

I like the blue silicone case.

Can I see that one? Of course.

Here you go.

This one is a great choice.

It's durable and provides a good grip.

This one looks good.

Can you also show me a screen protector?

Sure.

We have tempered glass screen protectors that will provide a barrier against scratches and cracks.

That sounds good.

Can you put everything together for me?

I'd like to purchase the phone, case, and screen protector all at once.

Absolutely.

Let me ring everything up for you.

That'll be $800.

Okay, let's do it.

Can you wrap it all up for me?

I'd like to give it as a gift. Of course.

I'll make sure everything is packaged nicely for you.

I'm going

to go to the next video.

Hey, did you hear about the test tomorrow?

No, what test?

The history test.

We're going to be tested on the American Revolution.

Oh man, I haven't studied yet.

I've been so busy with other classes.

Don't worry, we can study together after school.

I have some notes that I can share with you.

That would be great.

I really need to pass this test.

Yeah, me too.

I heard that the teacher is really tough on grading.

I know, she's known for being strict.

But, with our study session, I think we'll do just fine.

Definitely.

Let's meet in the library after class.

Sounds good.

I'll bring some snacks and we can take turns quizzing each other.

Perfect We'll power through this and ace the test tomorrow

Thank you.

Hey, what are you up to?

Just chilling on the couch, watching TV.

What about you?

I was thinking of going out to get some groceries.

Want to come along?

No, I think I'll just stay here and catch up on some work.

Alright, I'll grab you something while I'm out.

What do you need?

Can you pick up some milk and bread?

I ran out this morning.

Sure thing.

Hey, did you turn off the lights in the kitchen when you left this morning?

Oops, no I must have forgotten.

I'll go turn them off now.

No worries, I got it.

I'll be back soon.

Okay, I'll be here working away.

I'm

going

to go to the next video.

Hello, nice to meet you.

Can you tell me a little about yourself?

Sure, my name is Sarah and I have a degree in marketing.

I've been working in the field for the past five years

and I'm eager to bring my skills and experience to a new company.

Great.

Can you walk me through your experience in marketing?

Absolutely.

I've worked on several successful campaigns, including a social media campaign that increased brand awareness by 20%.

I also have experience in market research and I'm proficient in using marketing analytics tools.

Impressive.

Can you give me an example of a difficult situation you faced in your previous role and how you handled it?

Sure.

In my last role, I was working on a tight deadline for a product launch.

One of our key suppliers failed to deliver the materials on time.

I had to think quickly and reach out to alternative suppliers to ensure that the launch would not be delayed.

I was able to secure the materials and the launch was a success.

Great.

Can you tell me about a time when you had to collaborate with a team to achieve a common goal? Of course.

I was part of a cross-functional team that was tasked with launching a new product.

I worked closely with the design, engineering, and sales teams to ensure that the product was of high quality and met the needs of our customers.

Our teamwork and communication resulted in a successful launch and positive customer feedback.

Excellent.

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Can you tell me about a time when you had to make a difficult decision at work?

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Sure.

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In my previous role, I was leading a team and we were facing budget constraints.

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I had to make a difficult decision to cut back on certain expenses to stay within budget while still delivering high-quality work.

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It was a tough decision, but I communicated the situation clearly to my team and we were able to work together to find cost-saving solutions.

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Add the barbers

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Hi, how can I help you today?

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Hi, I have an appointment for a haircut.

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Okay, what kind of haircut were you thinking of getting today?

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I was thinking of getting a bob.

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Okay, do you have a specific length in mind?

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Yeah, I was thinking of something just above the shoulder.

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Okay, I can do that for you.

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And how about the style?

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Do you have any ideas?

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I was thinking of something with layers and some texture.

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Okay, I can definitely do that for you.

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And what about your color?

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Do you want to keep it the same or add some highlights?

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I was thinking of adding some highlights.

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Okay, I can do that for you.

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I have a free slot in about an hour, is that good for you?

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Yeah, that works for me.

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Great, I'll see you in an hour then.

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An hour later.

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Okay, let's get started.

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First, I'll wash your hair and then we'll get started on the haircut and color.

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Okay, sounds good. At the cafe.

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Hey, what would you like to order?

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I think I'll have a cappuccino and a croissant.

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Okay, I'll have a latte and a blueberry muffin.

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Hi, what can I get for you today?

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I'll have a latte and a blueberry muffin.

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And I'll have a cappuccino and a croissant.

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Great, that'll be $12.

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Can I start a tab for you?

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Sure, that would be great.

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Okay, I'll be right back with your drinks and pastries.

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A few minutes later.

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Here you go, enjoy.

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Let me know if you need anything else.

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This latte is delicious, thank you.

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The cappuccino is great too.

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And the croissant is warm and flaky.

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Yeah, the muffin is really good too.

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The blueberries are fresh and sweet.

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I love coming to this cafe.

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The coffee is always great and the pastries are always fresh.

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Me too.

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It's a great place to relax and catch up with friends.

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Yeah, it's a nice change of pace from the usual fast food and chain coffee places

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Definitely And the atmosphere is really cozy and inviting Yeah, I feel like I can sit here for hours and just chat and enjoy my coffee

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Same I think we should come here more often Agreed Let's make it a regular thing Sounds good to me

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There was once a day that I would pray for you I'd go

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and misbehave just so you'd notice too Sneaking looks up and down from across the room Hi,

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I'd like to order a pizza for delivery please Sure, what kind of pizza would you like to order?

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I'd like a large pepperoni pizza Okay, would you like anything else with that?

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Yes, can I also get a side of garlic knots? Of course.

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And what kind of crust would you like?

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Can I get it with a thin crust?

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Sure thing.

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And would you like anything else with that?

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No, just the pepperoni pizza and garlic knots.

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Alright, that'll be $20.

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Can I have your name and delivery address please?

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Sure, it's John and the address is 123 Main Street.

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And what's your phone number just in case we need to reach you?

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It's 1-2-3-1-2-3-1-2-3-1 Alright, John Your order will be ready for delivery in about 30 minutes Perfect,

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thank you You're welcome Have a great day Thanks,

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you too Bye At the movie theater

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Hi, I'd like to purchase two tickets for the 7pm show of Superhero Adventure Of course,

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that'll be $20 Would you like any concessions as well?

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Yes I'd like a large popcorn and two sodas, please.

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That'll be an additional $15.

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Your total comes to $35.

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Okay, here you go.

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Thank you.

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Here are your tickets and your change.

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Enjoy the show.

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Thank you.

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Can you tell me where theater number seven is?

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Sure, it's down the hall on the right.

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Have a great time.

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Thanks.

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No problem.

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Enjoy the movie.

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Hey, how did your presentation go this morning?

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It went great.

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I really knocked it out of the park.

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That's fantastic.

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What did you do to prepare for it?

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I put in a lot of work, I made sure to go over my slides multiple times and practice my delivery.

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That really paid off.

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You should be proud of yourself.

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Thanks, I am.

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But I couldn't have done it without your help, you really helped me out when I was stuck on that one slide.

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No problem, I'm always here to help.

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Have you heard about the company picnic next week?

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No, I haven't.

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What's going on?

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It's going to be a blast.

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There's going to be food, games, and music.

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You should come check it out.

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That sounds great, I'll definitely look into it.

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I got out his potential is deep inside of me

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But they hate when you're successful cause they try to be They sit there being judgmental

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because you're trying things And they just want you to settle Hey, did you remember to pick up the groceries on your way home from work?

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Oops, I completely forgot I'll run out and grab them now.

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Thanks.

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And while you're at it, can you grab some batteries for the TV remote?

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Sure, I'll pick those up too.

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Great, I really appreciate it.

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By the way, do you have any plans for the weekend?

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Not yet, why do you ask?

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A few friends and I were thinking of going on a hike, would you like to join us?

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That sounds like fun.

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I'd love to join in.

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Fantastic, I'll send you the details.

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Oh, and do you have any plans for dinner tonight?

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Not yet, why don't we go out and try that new Italian restaurant?

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Sure, that sounds good.

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I'll make the reservation.

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Hey, how was your day today?

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It was pretty hectic, I had to run around all day for work. That sounds tiring.

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What kind of things did you have to do?

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I had to check in with a few clients, attend a meeting, and wrap up a project.

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Wow, you really had your hands full today.

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Yeah, I did.

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But I managed to get everything done by the end of the day.

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That's great.

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So, what are you up to tonight?

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I was thinking of going to the gym and then just relaxing at home.

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That sounds like a good plan.

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I was thinking of catching up on some reading before going to bed.

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That's a good idea, you should make the most of your evenings.

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Definitely.

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Well, I'm going to head to bed now.

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Have a good night.

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You too, take care.

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Hey, what's up?

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Not much, just trying to keep up with work.

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Yeah, it's been pretty hectic lately.

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Tell me about it.

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I've been putting in a lot of overtime just to stay on top of things.

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Yeah, I hear you.

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My boss has been cracking down on us lately.v.

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It's been a struggle, but I'm trying to keep my head up and power through.

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That's a good attitude to have.

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Have you been keeping busy outside of work?

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Actually, I've been trying to make the most of my free time.

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I've been working out at the gym and I even started taking a pottery class.

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That's great.

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I've been meaning to try out a new hobby too.

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You should definitely give it a shot.

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It's been a great way for me to unwind and take my mind off things.

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This life ahead of you ain't easy, it was built to be rough But that's what makes a personality, it's tragedy, bruh So keep your head on your shoulders,

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now we ain't out here moving rocks We out here moving borders, now we ain't getting posterized We out here making posters and we ain't got nothing to hide We move forward like soldiers,

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you better wake up for the pay stub Or you'll pay up, don't make love to the game, bruh Fuck the game up, change up for your range stuff To your greatness,

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famous for the way up, play the game, bruh Smart ways to improve your speaking skills.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 265 sentences and 2304 words to shadow. The speech runs for 23:07. The speaker talks slowly, about 100 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 58 of its 265 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
blueberry noun	/ˈbluˌbɛ.ɹi/	An edible round berry, belonging to the cowberry group (Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus), with flared crowns at the end, that turns blue on ripening.
cappuccino noun	/ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/	An Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk that has been steamed or frothed is added.
croissant noun	/kɹəˈsɑnt/	A flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent.
latte noun	/ˈlɑ.teɪ/	A drink of coffee made from espresso and steamed milk, generally topped with foam.
muffin noun	/ˈmʌf.ɪn/	A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two horizontally, toasted and spread with butter, etc., before being eaten.
protector noun	/pɹəˈtɛktɚ/	Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
haircut noun	/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/	The act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician.
café noun	/ˌkæˈfeɪ/	A coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facility to consume them on the…
hectic adjective	/ˈhɛktɪk/	Very busy with activity and confusion.
pepperoni noun	/pɛpəˈɹoʊni/	A spicy salami-style Italian-American sausage made from cured pork and beef seasoned with pepper.
pastry noun	/ˈpeɪstɹi/	A baked food item made from flour and fat pastes such as pie crust; also tarts, bear claws, napoleons, puff pastries, etc.
groceries noun	/ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/	Retail foodstuffs and other household supplies; the commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store.
crust noun	/kɹʌst/	A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary.
knot noun	/nɑt/	A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its…
oops	/ups/	Used to acknowledge a small mistake or accident.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Meaning
pick up verb	To lift; to grasp and raise.
run out verb	To use up or consume all
check out verb	To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.).
come along verb	To accompany.
get out verb	To leave or escape.
go out verb	To leave, especially a building.
go over verb	To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
head up verb	To lead or take the lead in; to direct; to take charge of.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

Can you help me find one?
What type of phone are you interested in?
What color are you interested in?
Can I see that one?
Can you also show me a screen protector?

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on	I've been working · I've been putting · has been cracking
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	is packaged · be tested · would not be delayed
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	have tempered · haven't studied · I've been
Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past	was thinking · was working · was leading

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 74 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

The “sh” and “zh” sounds: proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/, concession /kənˈsɛʃən/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/
Long words — get the stress right: cappuccino /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/, pepperoni /pɛpəˈɹoʊni/, collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/, informative /ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/, analytics /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪks/

How to practise with this video

Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like blueberry, cappuccino, croissant.

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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Key vocabulary in this video

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Sentences worth repeating

Grammar in this video

Pronunciation to watch

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What is the Shadowing Technique?