Shadowing Practice: VLOG // a day in my life - Learn English Speaking with Video

good morning guys welcome back i'm in a really good mood

today i don't know why honestly recently i've not known what

to film this happens for me every few months i fear

i hit a roadblock where I just feel like I run out of video ideas all at once.

So I asked you guys on my instagram You guys were

like honestly just vlog like those are our favorites I will say I do have some more videos coming

that i'm really excited for that are different from the everyday typical vlogs that I do Which I think is fun.

I like to switch things up.

I get bored really easily You guys know I was actually in the shower the other day thinking about youtubers

that you guys watch Like i'm curious

if you guys have any recs for me because i'm of course a youtube girl I'm very biased.

So I just want to see if there's like any new smaller bigger any creator on here that you guys like.

I'd love to start watching some new people.

Okay, I was just sitting here and I was like I really want to prank my friend I'm just gonna do it.

What do I do?

I really want to prank Bailey for some reason

sorry hi good morning can i tell you something absolutely i was in central park yesterday

and you know the show impractical jokers yeah i was walking

and this guy like spilled his whole bag of like groceries on the ground i look up

and it's sal from impractical jokers and then i look

and i see cameras i'm on the show no way this is your peak everything you've ever done before

This is my dream.

No, I can't think of a better dream to have.

I know.

Wait, that sounds fun.

Isn't that crazy?

What's the odds of that?

Wait.

That's insane.

Wait, I feel bad.

I'm joking.

You should actually go on the show.

Sorry.

Are you angry?

I'm sorry.

I felt bad.

Always angry at you.

Never forget that.

Should I title this video like prank?

Is it a four second video?

okay guys i'm on my way to get some coffee now i have my laptop i'm gonna do some emails

and stuff okay wow this is a massive line i imagine this is for the coffee shop what is going on

on my way back home i ended up making two stops

that i didn't expect to make the first one was a smoothie they were selling the hailey bieber smoothie dupe

and since we don't have that here in new york i wanted to try it

and it was pretty good it was like a coconut strawberry smoothie i rate it like an eight

so maybe seven and a half out of ten and then i and decided to stop at a vintage store

okay the vintage store i'm going to is called funny pretty nice

and it's in soho i went here a

while ago it came up on my tiktok

so i wanted to go back hopefully they have some cute stuff

if you ever find yourself in soho please go into this vintage store they always have

so many cute things the owner is

so sweet i was really tempted to buy this purse

but i talked myself out of it because I did just buy a brand new bag.

They had some really pretty lace silky tanks.

I ended up trying on one thing, this Tommy Hilfiger sweater vest and I loved it so much that I ended up getting it.

So I'm really glad that I went.

That stop at the vintage store was very impromptu, but I'm really glad that I went.

I did end up getting the gray sweater vest that I tried on.

I really like it.

It's from Tommy Hilfiger as you can probably tell.

And I really love sweater vests.

I only have one and it fit me really well.

So I'm really happy.

I would say the past six months to a year since I've been in New York.

I've been trying to be really selective and I buy a lot less at least than I used to.

Maybe to you guys, it wouldn't seem like that, but I really am a lot more particular

because I just don't have space for a ton of clothes in my apartment like I used to

because obviously space in New York is so limited, which is actually a really good thing because I just don't need that much anyways.

So I'm very particular and choosy now about what I buy.

It's been really good for me, I think.

Oh my gosh, wait, I didn't even show you guys.

Wait, I forgot.

God so I did end up finally I told you guys

that I would get decor in here

and I finally did I promise I wasn't lying

so this is what it looks like now ignore the mess on my table

but I love it I got these two prints I don't remember what it's called the website

but I'll link it down below

because they had such great print options I love this photo this was the first photo

that I chose

and then I built off of it with a similar sort of vibe this is a black

and white photo of the city

and then i have my little chair out here my lamp

so it's all starting to come together guys see i knew

it would look good it's just i just needed a little

time probably too much time anyways i got this air fryer guys for free really cool my friend

and i were talking about air fryers

and she's like sydney you need an air fryer

and she kind of convinced me to be honest i was about to buy one

and then the next morning i wake up i go downstairs

and in my apartment lobby is a free air fryer someone left it there

and was like free for whoever wants it it works really well

and i was like what is this bait

so we're gonna be using this today i think i'm gonna make some french fries

and then some chicken nuggets because i'm a child so

i know what you're thinking this looks like lunch for a child

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and i agree you know it is a little childish

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but i just love chicken nuggets and fries it's a good meal

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so anyways i made my night fries for the first time in my air fryer they look really good

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so i'm curious to try them yes this is very childish

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and i'm kind of insecure showing you guys that this is my lunch today but

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taste test time they are pretty good i do think i

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put too much pepper on them though i'm not like blown away, but considering how easy they were, I'll take it.

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I always get a hit of fatigue around 3 p.m every single day.

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I feel like it's pretty standard and I always want to take a nap, but I can't.

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I cannot nap for some reason.

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Well, I know the reason.

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I get sleep paralysis and if you've had sleep paralysis, it's the worst thing in the world.

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I don't know.

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I feel like I haven't talked about it in a

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while on here because I went a few years without getting it

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and then it came back again recently so I'm triggered by it.

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Anyways, I feel like my sleep paralysis is like more apt to happen

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when I nap during the day so I try to just like avoid napping for that reason.

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I think I'm gonna go to the laundromat because I need to drop off more laundry.

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I try to get ahead of it or else it just like piles up

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but before I do that I'm actually gonna pick up my room a little bit.

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It's getting a little bit messy.

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There's some stuff on the ground.

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You guys,

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I did used to be a lot messier okay bailey can vouch for me in college i was a mess so

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welcome to my closet i ran out of bags recently

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because i don't know what happened like honestly i had probably five big large bags

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that i would use for laundry

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and stuff i think i just like gave some away to friends

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and they're gone

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so i do have this one i guess let's see time

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to transport i think i'm getting over my brief period where

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i romanticized going to the laundromat you guys know i was i thought it was cool at first i did

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because it's just something i've never done before i just thought it was you know fun

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and then now i don't think that it's been one too many times

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that i've gone and it's fine like it's not bad

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but i don't i used to be like excited to go

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so that's a little weird everything is empty it barely all fits in here

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no special items regular okay my laundry's dropped off i'm just gonna walk around

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because it's so nice out all right guys i got my steps in not really i really didn't walk

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that much but I'm gonna do a little day tonight transformation Not really we have about eight minutes.

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So this has got to be speedy One of my friend

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and I's favorite things to do in new york is just try out different restaurants

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or drink spots So we're going to this new place.

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We haven't been to I saw it on tiktok

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when I was doing my research That's where I do all my research

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and I was like this place looks fun

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So we're gonna go I was trying to figure out what I wanted to wear

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And I don't know if it's kind of weird to wear this

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But I think I want to just keep this top on

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and switch up the jewelry a little to make it less daytime summery

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And then obviously i'm not gonna wear these jeans I have some black pants.

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I'll wear I think with some booties just added a little wing.

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Can you guys see it?

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Oh, don't look at that side from afar.

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It's fine guys update by the way my nails I don't know

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if I explained this on here if I was talking about it on I think tiktok Basically, I cannot get my nails done anymore.

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Honestly ever again.

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I don't think I can get acrylics I was getting an

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allergic reaction the past six months every time I would get them done My fingers would just break out

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and little hives and bumps and get so itchy It's been happening, but it just got so much worse like to the point where I can't sleep at night

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because my fingers are so itchy So I did some research

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and I realized it was from getting my nails done

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because it would happen like right after I got my nails done

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So i'm allergic I think to something in the products

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that they use

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So you guys recommended to me I think on my instagram

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stories to go to an organic nail salon I went to this place in new york

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and i'm fine like i'm not having any reaction So i'm really happy about that.

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So I guess now I think I just stick to either organic nail salons plain nails or press-ons

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If you guys have this issue, please comment below.

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Okay, these are the pants i'm gonna wear This is the

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before we're gonna put these on all of my other socks

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are at the laundromat I don't have any of like the length I need for my boots.

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So i'm wearing my pilates socks, which feels very wrong But I have no other choice I'm insane you guys.

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Do you want to know why?

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These are my favorite boots I've talked about this before they're from dolce vita.

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They are my favorite because they're really cute But they're also so comfortable

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that does not happen very often for me It's really tricky to find a pair of heel boots that are comfortable.

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I forget that i'm wearing them I've worn these and walked so far.

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I love them so much I wear them all the time

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that I bought a second pair for whenever these ones wear out because I was starting to get scared I'm like, what if they stop selling these in a couple years or something?

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They are so important to me.

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So I bought a second pair.

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I bought this pair.

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Literally the same exact thing I'm wearing right now.

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I'm not trying to be excessive.

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These I'm really just saving for whenever these ones are unwearable.

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I'm probably not going to wear these for a long time.

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I don't know if I like this.

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This is much better.

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So chilly out.

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I'm going to need this.

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All right, guys, I think we're ready to go.

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I'm going to throw my hair up for the walk there because it's going to blow everywhere and get messed up.

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Hi, guys.

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I'm with Liz.

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You guys love Liz.

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They love you.

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Have you seen the comments?

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Aw, they're like obsessive-y.

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It's so sweet.

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We're having wine So he got me a cute matchbox Isn't it cute you guys?

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We collect matchboxes from every restaurant We should show them your collection The restaurant that we're at had it,

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it's called Quarters in Tribeca And we got a little cheese plate and some red wine

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That one's got cheese Apricot jam

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Why Practice Speaking with This Vlog?

This "day in the life" vlog is a goldmine for English learners looking to master everyday conversational skills. The speaker uses casual, real-world language—perfect for practicing natural flow and contextual vocabulary. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or just want to sound more like a native, this video mirrors how people actually talk: think rambling thoughts, quick decisions, and relatable anecdotes. It’s ideal for the shadowing technique—repeat the speaker’s lines in real time to mimic rhythm and intonation. Plus, the mix of solo narration and a prank dialogue gives you practice with both monologue and back-and-forth conversation.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Let’s break down 3 key phrases from the video that boost your speaking skills:

"I hit a roadblock": The speaker uses this to describe a creative slump. It’s a vivid way to say "I’m stuck"—great for casual conversations. Example: "I hit a roadblock with my essay, so I took a walk."
"Dupe": Short for "duplicate," this trendy term means a copy of a popular product. The video mentions a "Hailey Bieber smoothie dupe," which is a budget-friendly version. Use it for fashion, food, or tech: "That bag is a dupe of the designer one!"
"Switch things up": To change routine. The speaker says, "I like to switch things up" to avoid boredom. Perfect for talking about habits: "I switch things up by cooking a new recipe every weekend."

Common Pronunciation Traps

Watch out for these tricky words in the vlog:

"Vintage": Often mispronounced as "vin-taj"—correct it to "vin-tij" (short "i" sound). The speaker visits a "vintage store," so practice saying it smoothly.
"Impractical Jokers": The show name has a quick "t" in "Impractical" (im-PRAK-ti-kuhl) and a soft "j" in "Jokers" (JOE-kuhz). Listen closely to the prank dialogue to nail the rhythm.
"Soho": In New York, it’s pronounced "SOH-hoh" (not "SOW-hoh"). The speaker mentions a store in Soho, so mimic the short "o" sound.

For extra practice, try shadow speak with the video—pause, repeat, and match the speaker’s tone. A shadowing app can also help you track your progress, making it easier to refine your pronunciation and fluency. Whether you’re using the shadowing technique for fun or IELTS speaking practice, this vlog is a relatable, engaging tool to level up your English!

Grammar in this video

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

Structure	In the video
“Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true	used to be
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	i've not known · you've ever done · I've been
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	is called · was really tempted
Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past	was just sitting · was walking · were selling

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →

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