Shadowing Practice: Where Are You From? | Slow & Easy English Conversation for Beginners (A1-A2) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Do you have time for an interview?
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Sure, I have time.
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Three tourists, three countries, where are they from?
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Four steps, watch the real conversation, learn the useful new words,
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speak, listen, and repeat, then a listening test, fill in the blanks.
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Let's start.
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Hello.
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Hello!
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Washington, D .C has many tourists.
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People from different countries come here.
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Today, my job is to interview tourists.
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I have to learn why they come here.
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This is very exciting.
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Excuse me, I'm Ana Mateo from The News.
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Do you have time for an interview?
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Sure, I have time.
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What is your name?
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My name is Sabrina.
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What country are you from?
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I'm from Bangladesh.
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So you are Bangladeshi.
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That's right.
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My nationality is Bangladeshi.
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Do you like Washington, D .C.?
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Yes, the city is very beautiful.
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What do you like to do in Washington, D .C.?
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I like history.
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So I like walking around and looking at all the monuments and memorials.
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They make history come alive.
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Washington has many monuments and memorials.
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The Washington Monument is behind us.
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Which is your favorite?
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I really like Lincoln Memorial.
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It is very beautiful, and it feels like Abraham Lincoln is still alive.
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Awesome.
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Thank you for your time, Sabrina.
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You're welcome.
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Let's find another tourist.
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Excuse me.
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I am Ana Mateo from The News.
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Do you have time for a couple of questions?
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Sure.
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Are you from Washington, D .C.?
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No, I'm not.
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What is your name, and where are you from?
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My name is Louis, and I'm from China.
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What languages do you speak?
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I speak Chinese and English.
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What do you like about Washington, D .C.?
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I like the museums.
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I really like the art museums.
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Many of the museums are free.
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I like that, too.
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Awesome.
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Thanks for your time, Louis.
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You're very welcome.
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Bye.
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Now, let's find another tourist.
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Hello, I am Ana Mateo from The News.
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Do you have time to answer a couple of questions?
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Sure.
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What is your name and where are you from?
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My name is Mernoush.
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I am from Iran.
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I'm Iranian.
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What language do they speak in Iran?
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Is it Persian?
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They speak Farsi.
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What do you like to do in Washington, D .C.?
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Well, I like learning about government and politics.
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Washington has many politicians.
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It does.
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I want to see the U .S.
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Capitol.
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Look, you are very near.
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I am. Have fun.
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Thanks.
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There you have it.
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Tourists from all over the world come to Washington, D .C.
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They all like doing and seeing different things in the city.
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This is Ana Mateo reporting for The News.
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Until next time. Is that okay?
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Awesome!
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Now I want to do my favorite thing in the city.
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Ride the carousel!
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Next, let's learn some useful words from the conversation.
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I'll use simple examples to help you understand.
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I'm from.
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Use I'm from to say your home country or town.
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For example, I'm from Japan.
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I'm from Bangladesh.
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A couple of.
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A couple of means two or a few.
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For example, I have a couple of apples.
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Do you have time for a couple of questions?
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Speak.
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Speak means use a language to talk.
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For example, I speak English and Spanish.
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I speak Chinese and English.
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Free.
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Free means costs no money.
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For example, the ice cream is free.
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Many of the museums are free.
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Now let's practice.
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Listen and repeat.
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After each sentence, the video pauses.
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Repeat the sentence out loud.
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Copy the voice and the rhythm exactly.
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The more you speak, the more natural your English becomes.
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Let's start.
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Hello!
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Washington, D .C has many tourists.
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People from different countries come here.
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Today my job is to interview tourists.
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I have to learn why they come here.
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This is very exciting.
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Excuse me, I'm Ana Mateo from The News.
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Do you have time for an interview?
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Sure, I have time.
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What is your name?
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My name is Sabrina.
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What country are you from?
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I'm from Bangladesh. So you are Bangladeshi.
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That's right.
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My nationality is Bangladeshi.
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Do you like Washington, D .C.?
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Yes, the city is very beautiful.
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What do you like to do in Washington, D .C.?
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I like history.
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So I like walking around and looking at all the monuments and memorials.
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They make history come alive.
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Washington has many monuments and memorials.
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The Washington Monument is behind us. Which is your favorite?
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It feels like Lincoln Memorial.
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It is very beautiful.
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And it feels like Abraham Lincoln is still alive.
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Awesome.
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Thank you for your time, Sabrina.
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You're welcome.
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Let's find another tourist.
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Excuse me, I am Ana Mateo from the news.
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Do you have time for a couple of questions?
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Sure.
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Are you from Washington, D .C.?
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No I'm not.
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What is your name, and where are you from?
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My name is Louis, and I'm from China.
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What languages do you speak?
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I speak Chinese and English.
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What do you like about Washington, D .C.?
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I like the museums.
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I really like the art museums.
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Many of the museums are free.
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I like that, too.
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Awesome.
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Thanks for your time, Lewis.
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You're very welcome.
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Bye.
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Hello.
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I am Ana Mateo from The News.
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Do you have time to answer a couple of questions?
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Sure.
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What is your name and where are you from?
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My name is Mernoush.
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I am from Iran.
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I'm Iranian.
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What language do they speak in Iran? Is it Persian?
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They speak Farsi.
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What do you like to do in Washington, D .C.?
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Well, I like learning about government and politics.
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Washington has many politicians.
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It does.
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I want to see the U .S.
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Capitol.
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Look, you are very near.
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I am. Have fun.
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There you have it.
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Tourists from all over the world come to Washington, D .C.
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They all like doing and seeing different things in the city.
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This is Ana Mateo, reporting for the news.
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Until next time. Is that OK?
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Awesome.
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Now I want to do my favorite thing in the city.
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Ride the carousel!
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last step a listening test some words are missing on the screen listen carefully
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and fill in the blanks say the missing words out loud ready let's go i'm from bangladesh I'm from Bangladesh.
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Do you have time for a couple of questions?
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Do you have time for a couple of questions?
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I speak Chinese and English.
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I speak Chinese and English.
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Many of the museums are free.
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Many of the museums are free!
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You made it!
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Great work today!
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Now, one small assignment.
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Make a sentence with each of these phrases.
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Say your sentences out loud, or write them in the comments.
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See you in the next lesson!

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What Speaking Milestone Does This Video Target?

If you’re an A1-A2 learner, nailing simple conversational flow is key—and this video zeroes in on that. It helps you master the basics of introducing where you’re from, a universal conversation starter. By the end, you’ll not only understand the phrases but also use them with confidence, turning awkward pauses into smooth exchanges. Plus, it’s a perfect fit for practicing the shadowing technique—repeating phrases right after the speaker to mimic rhythm and pronunciation. This isn’t just about memorizing; it’s about building muscle memory for real-world chats.

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions from the Dialogue

  • I'm from... – Ideal for stating your home country or town (e.g., "I'm from Brazil").
  • A couple of... – Use this to mean "two or a few" (e.g., "I have a couple of questions").
  • Speak [language] – To talk about languages you know (e.g., "She speaks French and Arabic").
  • Free – Describes something with no cost (e.g., "The museum is free on Sundays").

These phrases are building blocks—mix them with new words, and you’ll expand your conversational toolkit in no time. Try pairing "I'm from..." with "and I speak..." to create longer sentences, like "I'm from Mexico and I speak Spanish and a little English."

Fix Your Weak Spots: Pronunciation & Rhythm

Many beginners struggle with matching the speed and stress of native speakers, but this video’s slow, clear delivery makes it easy to practice shadowspeak. The pauses after each sentence let you repeat immediately, a core part of the shadowing technique. Pay attention to how "I'm from" flows smoothly—no sharp stops—and how "a couple of" softens the "of" sound. These small details make your speech sound more natural. If you’re serious about improving, try using a shadowing app to record yourself and compare it to the video. You’ll notice quickly where your rhythm or pronunciation needs work. Remember: the more you mimic, the more instinctive good speech becomes. Even 5 minutes a day with shadow speech can transform how you sound.

Ready to start? Grab a notebook, hit play, and let the video guide your practice. By the end, you’ll not only know "where you’re from" in English—you’ll say it like a pro.

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 →