Shadowing Practice: Vlog Chậm Rãi - Vlog đầu tiên của mình | Học tiếng Anh giao tiếp hàng ngày - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
B1
What's up guys, I'm in my bathroom
205 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
What's up guys, I'm in my bathroom
2
and in this video I'm going to go and buy a microphone for this camera setup.
3
And this is what I'm going to look like.
4
And it's so you guys can have sort of like a POV type of view.
5
But yeah, so this is going to be my first vlog.
6
And to be honest, I'm a little bit nervous.
7
I got this camera because it's not like holding a big giant camera and walking around.
8
It's a little more discreet,
9
but I know it looks kind of weird.
10
But yeah, so I'm going to go on the motorbike and go buy a microphone for this thing.
11
So let's go.
12
But before I leave, I got to give my cats a bit of food.
13
um because they want food give them about uh eight grams until i come back
14
and then i'll give them the rest this is like a
15
snack this is just a snack some people have told me they think it's a little bit strange
16
that i weigh my cat's food but you know when you think about it
17
weighing food is a pretty good way to make cats not get fat and cats get fat pretty easily
18
especially indoor cats and once they get fat it's really hard to lose weight
19
so if you don't want your cats to get fat I highly recommend you weigh the food
20
so that's just to keep them happy until I come back
21
because then when I come back I will give them the rest of their meal with some tuna
22
and all of that good stuff.
23
Alright, so right now I'm looking for my bike.
24
I actually don't remember where I put it.
25
Oh, it's right there.
26
So I don't know how the audio sounds with this microphone.
27
It might not be very clear,
28
which is why I'm going to buy one now.
29
And I won't talk much on the bike because I'm wearing my mask,
30
so you won't be able to hear my voice anyway.
31
Okay, so we are very close.
32
I think this store is on the left side according to maps.
33
And right now I'm just hoping it still exists, but we'll see.
34
There's many times when you find something on maps and then you go there and it doesn't actually exist anymore.
35
It says it should be right around here on the left.
36
It's not looking good guys.
37
Not looking too good.
38
I'm looking on the right too but I don't see it.
39
Oh DJI, that's a good sign.
40
And it looks pretty closed.
41
So there it is.
42
The closed store that I just drove 20 minutes to.
43
Alright, we're gonna try location number two.
44
Okay guys, so it turns out that I should have looked at the message he sent to me,
45
because right here he says all of the stores are closed.
46
But, I mean, the bright side to this is I've got some practice vlogging.
47
Alright guys, so I've decided what I'm going to do is eat at a restaurant called Tacos Fresh and More.
48
This is a Mexican restaurant.
49
And that will actually be quite a test for vlogging
50
because that's a pretty quiet restaurant on and if it's just me
51
and like another person or a couple I might not vlog
52
because or maybe I will I don't know let's get there
53
and we'll see what the vibe is like because
54
if it's super quiet with like one
55
or two other people there it's kind of hard to just sit alone and talk to a camera
56
but let's just go there and see.
57
So right now we are pretty much heading into the old quarter.
58
As you can see the traffic is getting busier the roads are getting smaller
59
and overall everything is just getting a bit crazier but it's kind of fun to drive in this area.
60
you have to be focused because you never know what will pop up or
61
if there's going to be you know uh people walking across
62
the road maybe a kid playing with his ball who knows well probably not
63
that but you just never know and this is a flashing yellow light which means
64
uh go oh and here is where they changed a lot of stuff in the old quarter
65
so it used to be you would park over here on the right
66
but now they made it a lot more walker friendly i guess people used to complain
67
that there was nowhere to walk um and uh
68
so yeah they changed that they tore down that big building
69
that used to be there in the corner so that's all gone and um
70
yeah it looks quite nice actually i think
71
google brings me in this area because you can't really park here so what i'm gonna do
72
is i'm just gonna park right here oh that Alright,
73
so unfortunately I wasn't able to buy the microphone.
74
So hopefully you guys can hear me,
75
but I know the audio probably is not great.
76
Alright, where is this place? Where?
77
Okay, turn right here.
78
For a Wednesday, it seems pretty busy.
79
I'll give you guys a POV here.
80
Okay, I think we are close.
81
Oh No, okay, just up here,
82
and then we take a left actually Think we're almost here
83
And Normally and when I do the podcast I like take a shower My hair is nice.
84
Well, I try to make it nice.
85
But now after driving and hot and sweaty with the helmet,
86
and here we are.
87
So, oh, you hear that karaoke?
88
Beautiful.
89
Here's the menu.
90
I don't know why I'm actually filming this.
91
Let's just go inside.
92
I'm gonna ask him if I can film first.
93
When I walked into the restaurant I saw there was one guy there,
94
but luckily he was quite friendly and him and I started to just talk to each other.
95
Are you here on vacation or do you live here?
96
I've been traveling from South Asia for a year to go on it.
97
Really?
98
Nice.
99
second time here I'm just waiting for my five-year visa for Thailand okay
100
so I have to leave country while they process right
101
and everything looks good I go back to Thailand on Friday
102
so you living here yeah no I've lived here for a
103
long time now all right on like almost 10 years where's your original country?
104
Canada.
105
Me too.
106
Really?
107
I was born in the UK.
108
Yeah you have a hybrid accent.
109
Yeah yeah yeah.
110
But I go back to the UK all the time.
111
Nice.
112
But Vancouver's been my home for many decades.
113
Awesome.
114
Yeah.
115
I heard the accent.
116
I was like it's got a little bit of British but also not completely.
117
Yeah Yeah exactly.
118
Bit of a mongrel.
119
What's that?
120
Bit of a mongrel.
121
Right right.
122
Yeah because my mom's from England she's from like Stafford and around there around that area.
123
And so yeah when I when I pretty used to the the English accent when I heard you I was.
124
Did you work here?
125
I was and then I started the YouTube thing which got successful so then I started my own business.
126
Actually I need your information before I leave.
127
Yeah yeah for sure.
128
Oh thank you.
129
I gotta figure out what I'm gonna eat here.
130
All right I think I'm good to go.
131
Could I get the burrito with bossy beef please?
132
Mexican fried rice or beans?
133
Can I have a bit of both?
134
A bit of the fried rice and beans?
135
Both?
136
No, both.
137
Cả hai?
138
Yeah, yeah.
139
Yeah.
140
So like bean and rice?
141
Yeah, yeah. And...
142
Do you guys have the horchata?
143
Okay.
144
Yeah?
145
Okay.
146
So yeah, the burrito doesn't have any sides, any side?
147
Very total and like that Okay Should be enough for now
148
And give me a Tortilla taco,
149
sorry the corn tortilla and I'll have chicken.
150
Perfect, thank you.
151
Here's my burrito with a salad on the side.
152
In the burrito there is fried rice,
153
beans, beef, cheese, sauce, and some vegetables.
154
And the burrito was really good.
155
It had lots of flavor and the tortilla was crispy on the outside.
156
So we ended up just having a nice conversation with each other.
157
And I was pretty worried about having someone in the room while I streamed.
158
But it ended up really not being as bad as I thought.
159
Alright guys, so I just finished eating at this Mexican restaurant and I made a new friend.
160
This is Steve.
161
Everybody say hello to Steve. From Canada.
162
Yeah, he's a fellow Canadian friend and you also,
163
you were saying you grew up in the UK as well too, right?
164
In the UK, yeah.
165
So I noticed when I was talking to him,
166
he had a bit of a hybrid accent mixed with like a bit of UK
167
and a bit of Canadian as well which kind of sounds similar to the Western accent.
168
But yeah he's here from Vancouver but also living in Thailand and what do you think about Vietnam, Steve?
169
I love Vietnam.
170
Amazing country, great food, being a chef,
171
amazing food and the people are
172
local water beautiful people yeah that is 100 true the people are
173
so nice so friendly um and as he was saying yeah he is a chef
174
and he loves the food here lots of fresh food lots of local food
175
and speaking of food this restaurant was pretty pretty decent as
176
well excellent very filling yeah yeah yeah filling oh my god
177
i don't have to eat for two days western food after
178
vietnamese food yeah make you more full than you have ever
179
felt in your life i was kind of nervous about going into uh
180
you know a quiet restaurant and there only being one other person
181
that was actually like the one thing i was kind of worried about to have to talk to myself
182
while somebody else listens but But it's never as bad as you think it will be, right?
183
You just kind of have to go out and do it.
184
And yeah, things will work out.
185
I ended up making a new friend. So, yeah.
186
Good job, buddy.
187
Amazing.
188
Thank you, Steve.
189
Appreciate it.
190
Yeah, really.
191
So if you guys are wondering,
192
or if you guys are worried about the camera getting snatched out of my hand,
193
I've got the little strap around my wrist so
194
I mean they would have to rip my arm off to get the camera
195
and I do like this camera so I don't know that might be a trade that I'm gonna make
196
there's a fight maybe all right guys I just got back
197
home overall I would say it was a very successful vlog I'm pretty tired as you can see
198
and I think my cats are pretty hungry
199
and this is how well Dale's pretty chill he just likes to chill like this
200
but the the he's a hungry boy the can you meow if you're hungry
201
meow meow if you're hungry T okay I know the audio wasn't great on this podcast
202
but they are going to ship the microphone to me tomorrow morning
203
and all of the vlogs after this one will have much better audio
204
so I hope you guys enjoyed this video and I will see you in the next one.
205
See you later.
Download App
AI scoring for every sentence you speak
TRENDING
Popular
About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills with an engaging vlog that showcases everyday situations. As you follow the host on a journey to buy a microphone, you’ll encounter casual conversations filled with natural expressions commonly used in daily life. This video provides insight into not only the practical aspects of using English in real situations but also how to navigate challenges like searching for locations. By practicing with this lesson, you will improve your English pronunciation and gain confidence in everyday communication.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Motorbike - A two-wheeled vehicle that can be used for transportation.
- POV (Point of View) - A method of filming to give viewers a perspective of the speaker.
- Weigh - To measure the weight of something, in this case, for portion control of cat food.
- Tuna - A type of fish commonly used for cooking and feeding pets.
- Store - A place where goods are sold; in the video, the host is searching for an electronic store.
- Restaurant - An establishment where meals are prepared and served to customers.
- Practice vlogging - The act of recording oneself to improve communication skills.
Practice Tips
To make the most out of this lesson, utilize shadowing techniques. As you watch, pause the video after each sentence or notable expression, and repeat what you hear. This approach will help you improve your English pronunciation and fluency. Since the video has a conversational tone, focus on the rhythm and intonation of the speaker’s voice, mimicking both the speed and natural pauses.
For a more structured practice, consider using a shadowing app to easily replay segments that you find challenging. This will allow you to practice specific phrases multiple times until you feel comfortable. Remember, the goal of shadowing is to mimic not just the words, but also how they are spoken, which is crucial for mastering everyday English and sound more like a native speaker. Using a shadowing site dedicated to this practice can help track your progress over time. As you learn English with YouTube, consistently engage with videos like this one to develop a more intuitive understanding of conversational 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.
☕ Buy us a coffee
ShadowingEnglish remains 100% free thanks to your support. Server and AI costs are high — your coffee keeps us going! 🙏