Shadowing Practice: What to Do on Lazy Days? | Level A2 | English shadowing - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Topic.
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What to do on lazy days.
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Level A2.
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Hi, everyone.
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Today, I want to talk about something I think we all feel sometimes.
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Those lazy days when we just don't feel like doing anything.
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We all have days like this, right?
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Days where we don't feel motivated to work, study, or even get out of bed.
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But I believe we can still find small ways to feel a little more motivated, even on these lazy days.
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First, it's important to understand that it's okay to have lazy days.
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Our minds and bodies need rest.
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Sometimes, we think we have to be busy all the time, but that's not true.
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Rest is important for our health and helps us feel better in the long run.
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So, if you feel lazy once in a while, that's totally normal.
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Don't feel bad about it.
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But if you still need to get things done, start by setting small, easy goals.
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When I feel lazy, I try not to think about all the big tasks I have to do.
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Instead, I choose one simple thing, like making my bed or tidying at my desk.
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Small tasks are easier to start, and once I do something small, I often feel a bit more energized to do more.
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It's like a little trick to wake up my motivation.
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Another thing that helps me is listening to upbeat music or watching a short, inspiring video.
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Music has a way of changing our mood, right?
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When I play my favorite songs, I start feeling a little more awake and positive.
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Watching a motivational video can also remind me why I want to work on my goals.
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Sometimes, just five minutes of the right music or video can make a big difference.
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Also, I like to give myself a reward for finishing something, even if it's a small task.
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For example, if I finish cleaning my room, I might let myself watch an episode of my favorite show or enjoy a cup of coffee.
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Knowing there's a reward at the end makes the task feel less difficult and more fun.
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It's like a little prize for staying productive, even when I don't feel like it.
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Sometimes just going outside for a short walk can really help.
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Fresh air and a change of scenery can wake you up and improve your mood.
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Even a 10 -minute walk around the block can make a lazy day feel less heavy.
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It's a way to refresh your mind, and sometimes you'll come back feeling ready to do something productive.
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Another tip is to remind yourself why your goals are important to you.
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When I remember why I started, I feel more motivated to keep going, even on lazy days.
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Maybe you're studying because you want a better job, or maybe you're working on a project that really excites you.
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Thinking about your goals can help you push through those lazy feelings.
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Lastly, remember to be kind to yourself.
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We can't be energetic and motivated every single day, and that's okay.
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Some days, just doing one or two small things is enough.
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It's not about being perfect.
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It's about doing the best we can, even on lazy days.
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So, if you're having a lazy day, don't worry.
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Try a few of these tips and see if they help you find a bit of motivation.
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Start with a small task, listen to some good music, take a quick walk, and remember to be gentle with yourself.
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Thank you for listening, and I hope you find these tips helpful.
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Have a wonderful day and take it easy!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 47 sentences and 600 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:26. The speaker talks at a natural 175 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- lazy /ˈleɪ̯zi(ː)/ (adjective) — Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.
- motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ (verb) — To provide someone with an incentive to do something; to encourage; to actuate.
- mood /muːd/ (noun) — A mental or emotional state, composure.
- remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ (verb) — To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).
- reward /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ (noun) — Something of value given in return for an act.
- motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — Willingness of action especially in behavior.
- productive /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ (adjective) — Capable of producing something, especially in abundance; fertile.
- topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ (noun) — A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.
- trick /ˈtɹɪk/ (noun) — Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
- desk /dɛsk/ (noun) — A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a…
- helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ (adjective) — Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
- gentle /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ (adjective) — Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
- awake /əˈweɪk/ (verb) — To become conscious after having slept.
- inspire /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ (verb) — To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by…
- energetic /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/ (adjective) — Possessing or pertaining to energy.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ (verb) — To ponder.
- work on (verb) — To apply mental or physical effort to (something) in order to shape, form, improve, investigate, solve it, etc.
- come back (verb) — To return to a place.
- get out of (verb) — To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of.
- push through (verb) — To force (legislation or a plan) to be passed or agreed to or a decision to be reached.
- talk about (verb) — Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.
- wake up /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ (verb) — To stop sleeping; to awake.
- walk around (verb) — To walk with no planned destination; to meander.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, you're, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, refresh /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: motivation /ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/, energetic /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like lazy, motivate, mood.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is listening · you're studying · you're having |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to be · need to get · have to do |
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.