Shadowing Practice: What do you want to eat? - Practice English to Speaking Fluently at Home - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What do you want to eat?
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Eating out Hey, do you have any plans tonight?
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Yes, I'm going out to eat.
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How about you?
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No, I will stay at home.
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Come on, today is Friday, it's the weekend, let's go out.
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Do you want to go out with me?
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Anna also goes with me.
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Really?
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Sounds fun, I'm in.
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Okay, however...
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However what?
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We haven't known which restaurant we will go to yet. Are you kidding me?
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No, do you have any suggestions?
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Give me a few minutes.
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Okay.
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What about seafood?
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I just heard that there's a new seafood restaurant over the crossroad.
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Really?
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Is it rate good?
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Yes.
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It's 4.8 stars over 5.
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Sounds good.
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What is their signature menu?
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I don't remember.
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Let's take a look at their website.
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Wow!
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The menu is so special.
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Yeah, I like baked shrimp with cheese and tomatoes.
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They have a lot of dishes.
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I cannot choose one for myself.
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Anna, we are going to eat seafood.
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What is your opinion?
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Ugh, what a pity.
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I'm allergic to seafood.
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I just can't eat fish.
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Oh, so we shall choose another restaurant.
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Do they have any other dishes besides seafood?
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Unfortunately not.
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What do you want to eat?
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Uh, I know an Indian restaurant near my house.
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Do you want to try?
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I have never eaten Indian food before.
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It should be an exciting experience.
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I tried some times ago.
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My brother-in-law is Indian.
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Their food is so amazing.
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Great.
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We will try today.
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I don't know much about your area.
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I'm afraid that I can be lost.
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Okay, so come to my house first, then I will take you there.
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I will pick up Anna, then we will go to your house.
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Deal.
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See you tonight.
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See you.
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I'm so exciting.
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Healthy meal.
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I just checked to go to the hospital to check my health.
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Oh, is everything okay?
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Yeah, it's fine at the moment.
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But the doctor says if I don't change my eating habit, I can be obese soon.
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Oh, it sounds quite serious.
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So, try to eat healthily and avoid unhealthy foods.
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But I don't know where to start.
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I think I can help you a bit because I used to be on a diet last year.
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Really?
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Healthy actually means something different to everyone, so I will give advice following my experience. That would be great.
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Yeah, so what are your favorite foods?
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I like fried chicken and cheese.
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They are a part of my life.
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No, no. You should not eat fried food, white bread or sugar. Are you kidding me?
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No more fried food?
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You know how bad they are, don't you?
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Yeah, I know.
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Fried foods are significantly higher in bad fat and calories.
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Just...
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Be strict with yourself, then you can achieve your success!
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Okay, I will cut off all the fats in my meal.
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No, not all!
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To have a healthy meal, you should balance all needed nutrients, fiber, and protein.
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Especially raw vegetables and fruits!
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My doctor also said that.
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Yeah, you see?
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I know healthy meals are good.
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I used to cook for myself in the past, but now I don't have time.
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No worries, you can order it.
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There are many restaurants serving healthy meals.
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I don't know that.
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I will suggest you some.
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Thank you so much.
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What dishes can you cook?
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Honey, my mom would like to invite you to our dinner tomorrow.
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Would you like to come?
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I would love it, but I'm a bit nervous.
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No worries.
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My mom is so friendly.
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I know, but it'll be my first time meeting her, you know?
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Yeah, I will be by your side.
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Should I come early to help her cook?
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Yeah, she can do it by herself, but if possible, you should.
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I think so.
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What dishes are you able to cook?
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My mom has taught me a lot, but I'm not really confident.
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Come on, I believe in you.
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Hi Olivia, Joe has told me about you many times Nice to meet you Miss Winston You may call me Emma,
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that's fine Yes, what dishes do we have today?
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Can we help?
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I want to have salad for the starter, smoked chicken breast for the main dishes, and we will have apple pie for dessert.
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That's a perfect menu.
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What dishes can you cook?
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She learned from her mom a bit.
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I can help to prepare the salad.
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My mom has a secret recipe for Hawaiian salad, so I can try.
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I can prepare apples for apple pie.
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Sounds exciting.
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By the way, do you like cream mushrooms?
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I bought some mushrooms when I go across the market.
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Wow, I love soup.
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Luckily, I still have some ingredients for that dish.
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You can cook.
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Great.
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Thanks, Emma.
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Let's start.
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Then we can drink some tea after dinner.
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Uncle James sent me some last week.
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Perfect.
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Snacks.
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Emily, do you want to have some biscuits?
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No, I don't like them.
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Okay, what is your favorite snack?
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My favorite snack is chocolate. So do I.
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They are amazing.
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Yes, they are.
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What else?
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I like potato snacks.
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Do you like them?
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Not really.
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It depends on the flavor.
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So, what is your favorite snack?
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I like candies and popcorn most Yes, popcorn!
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I almost forgot it Do you know how to make candies?
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Recently I watched many tutorial videos about how to make candies on the internet No,
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I don't, but I think I can try one day Can you make any snacks by yourself?
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I can make gummy candies Oh my!
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Amazing!
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You are quite good with your hands It's easy if you know the recipe Really?
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I think it is complicated
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The most important ingredient is gelatin I really want to try
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I will go to the supermarket to buy it this afternoon I can send you the recipe if you want
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Thank you So, do you know how to do any snacks?
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I can make popcorn.
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My grandma taught me Oh, can you make it with cheese flavor?
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Yes
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My grandma is a master in making snacks It's the reason
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why I always want to go to her house on the weekend Amazing!
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I have an idea What's up?
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Do you want to come to my house this afternoon?
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I can teach you to do gummy candy and you can teach me to do popcorn!
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That's a great idea!
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I have free time this afternoon!
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Deal!
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Goodbye!

Why practice speaking with this video?

This video titled "What do you want to eat?" provides an excellent opportunity for English learners to practice speaking fluently in a relatable context: dining out. By engaging with casual conversation about food choices, learners can immerse themselves in everyday vocabulary and expressions that are commonly used in social settings. Practicing with this video allows you to:

  • Enhance conversational skills: Discussing food preferences is a universal topic that can help you engage in meaningful conversations with others.
  • Boost confidence: Familiarity with common phrases and questions will empower you to participate in discussions about dining without hesitation.
  • Improve listening comprehension: By following the dialogue, you not only practice speaking but also develop the ability to understand different accents and pronunciations.

Utilizing a shadow speak method with this video can significantly enhance your learning experience. By mimicking the speakers, you’re essentially using a shadowing app approach to improve fluency and articulation.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Throughout the dialogue, several key grammatical structures and phrases are highlighted. Here are a few notable examples:

  • Questions for suggestions: Phrases such as "Do you have any suggestions?" foster interactive conversations and encourage others to share their opinions.
  • Expressing preferences: "What do you want to eat?" is a direct question that invites preferences, a useful structure in any context where choices are involved.
  • Conditional phrases: The use of "If... then" implications, as seen in "If Anna can't eat seafood, we will choose another restaurant," showcases how to navigate conversations based on different scenarios.

Using these expressions in your own speaking practice can aid in your IELTS speaking practice and elevate your conversational English skills.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Many English learners struggle with certain pronunciations, especially when engaging in casual conversations. Here are some tricky words and phrases from the video that you should pay attention to:

  • Restaurant: Often mispronounced; the emphasis should be on the second syllable - 'res-taurant.'
  • Seafood: This compound word can be challenging. Practice breaking it down: 'sea-food.'
  • Signature menu: The pronunciation of 'signature' can be problematic. Familiarize yourself with its two-syllable rhythm: 'sig-nature.'

By focusing on these tricky words, you can enhance your overall pronunciation and sound more natural in conversations. Implementing techniques like shadowspeak during your practice can help you master these nuances effectively.

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.