跟读练习: You’ll Start Thinking in English After This Shadowing Practice | Day 6 Challenge - 通过视频学习英语口语

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Have you ever stayed quiet in a conversation, even when you really wanted to say something?
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Not because you had nothing to say, but because you didn't know how to ask it in English.
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Maybe you wanted to ask for help, ask for directions, ask someone to repeat something, or simply continue a conversation,
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but your brain suddenly stopped working.
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And then later, while lying in bed, your mind finally says, oh, this is what I should have said.
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Yeah, almost every English learner goes through that moment.
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Hey, everyone!
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Welcome back to English Speaking Way Extra.
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I'm Sarah, and this is Day 6 of our 20 Days English Shadowing Challenge.
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Today's practice is going to feel very different.
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Not just basic shadowing, real conversation training.
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Because asking questions is one of the biggest keys to sounding natural in English.
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Questions start conversations.
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Questions build confidence.
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Questions keep conversations alive.
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And by the end of today's practice, you'll be able to ask questions more naturally in daily life,
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at restaurants, during travel, at work, and in real conversations.
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We're going to practice in three levels.
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Level one, simple and easy questions for beginners.
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Level two, more natural conversation questions.
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And Level 3, the kind of deeper and more advanced questions that fluent speakers use naturally.
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And listen carefully.
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If Level 1 feels easy to you, that is actually a very good sign.
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It means your English is improving.
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It means your brain is already becoming more comfortable with basic English.
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But trust me, the sentences coming later?
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You probably haven't practiced this type of shadowing in other videos before.
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Some questions will feel surprisingly natural, some will feel challenging, and some may completely change the way you think about English speaking.
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So please, stay with me till the end.
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Do not leave just because a sentence feels difficult.
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That difficult feeling?
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That is exactly where growth begins.
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And remember something important.
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Today is not about perfect grammar.
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It's about confidence, curiosity, and learning how to speak without fear.
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Even if your voice shakes a little, keep going.
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Even if you make mistakes, keep asking.
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Because confident speakers are not perfect speakers.
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They are people who keep talking anyway.
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So relax your shoulders, take a deep breath, focus on my voice, and imagine you are speaking to a real person.
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All right, my friend, let's begin day six together.
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These are the kinds of questions people use every single day in real life.
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And remember, you do not need advanced English to start conversations.
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Simple questions can open real conversations.
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Basic information questions.
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What is your name?
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What is your name? Where are you from?
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How old are you?
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How old are you?
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What do you do?
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What do you do? Where do you live? Where do you live?
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What is your phone number?
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What is your phone number?
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What is your e -mail address?
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What is your email address? When is your birthday? When is your birthday?
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Excellent.
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Now, let's move into simple yes or no questions.
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These are very useful in daily conversations.
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Do you like coffee? Do you like coffee? Do you speak English? Do you speak English? Are you tired? Are you tired? Is this your bag? Is this your bag? Can you help me? Can you help me?
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Do you have a minute?
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Do you have a minute? Is the store open? Is the store open? Are we late? Are we late?
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Nice work!
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And honestly, questions like these are everywhere.
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At school, at work, inside shops, during travel, even while talking to strangers.
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The more you repeat them, the faster your brain starts using them naturally.
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Questions for Everyday Situations
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What is for dinner?
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Where can I buy water?
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How do I get to the station?
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How do I get to the station?
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What does this word mean?
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What does this word mean?
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Can you repeat that, please?
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Can you repeat that, please?
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Very natural, and if you are speaking out loud with me right now, you are already doing better than people who only watch silently.
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English speaking improves with your voice, not only with your ears.
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Polite requests as questions.
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Could you help me please?
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Could you help me please?
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Can I have a glass of water?
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Can I have a glass of water? May I sit here? May I sit here?
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Would you mind closing the window?
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Would you mind closing the window?
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Can you speak slower, please?
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Can you speak slower, please?
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Can you show me on the map?
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Can you show me on the map?
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Can I try this on?
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Can I try this on?
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Can I pay by card?
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Can I pay by card?
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Perfect.
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Now let's practice questions about time and dates.
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Very important for work, travel, appointments, and daily planning.
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What day is it today?
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What day is it today?
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What is the date today?
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What time do you wake up?
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When does the store close?
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when does the store close how long will the meeting last how long will the meeting last
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what time is the next bus what time is the next bus When is your appointment? When is your appointment?
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How many days until the weekend?
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How many days until the weekend?
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Excellent work!
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Level 1 is complete.
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And honestly, if these questions already feel comfortable to you, that means your English foundation is becoming stronger.
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A lot of learners still struggle with simple daily questions, but you are practicing them actively. That matters.
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And now, we are about to move into more natural conversation questions, longer questions, more real -life situations, and more fluent English.
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So stay focused, because level two is where conversations start feeling more real.
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Now your questions are starting to sound more natural, more social, and more conversational.
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This is the level where English slowly stops feeling like study and starts feeling like real communication.
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Questions about preferences.
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What kind of music do you like?
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What kind of music do you like?
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Do you prefer tea or coffee?
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Do you prefer tea or coffee?
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What is your favorite movie?
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What is your favorite movie?
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Do you like to travel?
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Do you like to travel?
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What do you usually do on weekends?
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What do you usually do on weekends?
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What is the best restaurant around here?
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What is the best restaurant around here?
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Do you prefer to stay home or go out?
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Do you prefer to stay home or go out?
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What kind of food do you enjoy?
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What kind of food do you enjoy?
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Very nice.
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Questions like these make conversations feel friendly and personal.
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This is how strangers slowly become comfortable talking to each other.
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Questions about plans and the future.
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What are you doing this weekend?
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What are you doing this weekend? Are you free tonight? Are you free tonight?
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Do you have any plans for the holiday?
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Do you have any plans for the holiday?
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Where are you going on vacation?
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Where are you going on vacation?
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What time should we meet?
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What time should we meet?
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Where would you like to eat?
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Where would you like to eat?
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Will you be at the meeting tomorrow?
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Will you be at the meeting tomorrow?
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How long are you staying in town?
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How long are you staying in town?
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Perfect!
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And notice something important.
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You are not translating word by word anymore.
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Your brain is slowly getting used to natural English patterns.
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That is real progress.
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Questions for work and school.
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What time does the meeting start?
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What time does the meeting start?
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Who is in charge of this project?
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Who is in charge of this project?
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Can you explain this task to me?
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Can you explain this task to me? When is the deadline? When is the deadline?
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Do we need to prepare anything?
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Do we need to prepare anything?
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Could you send me the file, please?
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Is there any homework for tomorrow?
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Is there any homework for tomorrow?
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What page are we on?
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What page are we on?
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Great work!
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These are real questions people ask every day in offices, schools, online meetings, and classes.
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Questions for travel and directions.
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How far is the airport from here?
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How far is the airport from here?
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Which bus goes to the city center?
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Is this the right train to London?
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How long does the flight take?
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Where can I find a taxi?
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Do I need to change trains?
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Is there a bathroom on this train?
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Is there a bathroom on this train?
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What time do we arrive?
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What time do we arrive?
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Excellent.
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Imagine how useful these questions are during real travel situations.
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Airport, hotel, bus station, train, everywhere.
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And the more you repeat them now, the less nervous you will feel later in real life.
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Questions about health and feelings.
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How are you feeling today?
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How are you feeling today?
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Did you sleep well last night?
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Did you sleep well last night?
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Are you feeling any better?
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Are you feeling any better?
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What are your symptoms?
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What are your symptoms?
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Have you seen a doctor?
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Have you seen a doctor?
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Do you need me to get you anything?
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Do you need me to get you anything?
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How long have you been feeling like this?
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How long have you been feeling like this?
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Beautiful work.
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Level 2 is complete.
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And honestly, your English is already sounding more natural now.
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You are no longer asking only basic questions.
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now you are learning how real conversations flow
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and to my og viewers seriously we are bringing such good
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practice sessions on this channel now i truly hope you are actually learning english with me not just watching silently
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so tell me honestly in the comments how many times are
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you going to watch this video did this level feel easy medium
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or difficult comment quickly i really want to see who is understanding the practice clearly.
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And special thanks, hopefully I'm saying the name correctly, to Gunny.
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Your comments are always so positive and supportive.
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I notice them every time.
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All right, my friend.
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Now let's move into level three.
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And trust me, this is where the questions start sounding truly fluent and natural.
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B2 Upper Intermediate Questions.
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These are the kinds of questions that make your English sound calm, natural, and thoughtful.
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Some of these questions may feel difficult at first.
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That is normal.
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Stay with me.
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Listen carefully, copy the rhythm, and speak slowly with confidence.
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Polite and indirect questions.
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Could you tell me where the station is?
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Could you tell me where the station is?
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Do you know what time the movie starts?
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Do you know what time the movie starts?
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I was wondering if you could help me.
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I was wondering if you could help me.
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Would you mind if I open the window?
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Would you mind if I open the window?
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Do you happen to know the answer?
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Do you happen to know the answer?
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Could I possibly borrow your charger?
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Could I possibly borrow your charger?
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Would it be okay if I left early?
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Would it be okay if I left early?
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I'd like to know how this works.
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Could you explain?
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I'd like to know how this works.
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Could you explain?
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Oh, really?
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What happened next?
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Oh, really?
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What happened next? That sounds interesting.
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How did you get into that? That sounds interesting.
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How did you get into that?
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Why do you think that is?
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Why do you think that is?
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How did that make you feel?
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How did that make you feel?
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What was the best part about it?
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What was the best part about it?
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Have you always been interested in that?
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Have you always been interested in that?
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What do you mean by that exactly?
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What do you mean by that exactly?
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Can you give me an example?
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Can you give me an example?
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Questions for opinions and discussions What is your take on this issue?
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What is your take on this issue? you.
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How do you feel about the new policy?
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How do you feel about the new policy?
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Do you think it's a good idea to work from home?
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Do you think it's a good idea to work from home?
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What would you do if you were in my situation?
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What would you do if you were in my situation?
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Which option do you think is better?
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Which option do you think is better?
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Why do you believe that is the right choice?
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Is there any reason you prefer that one?
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Is there any reason you prefer that one?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages?
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Questions for clarification and confirmation Just to be clear, are you saying that?
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Just to be clear, are you saying that?
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Let me make sure I understand.
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You mean?
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Let me make sure I understand.
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You mean?
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Could you elaborate on that point?
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Could you elaborate on that point?
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Are you implying that I made a mistake?
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Are you implying that I made a mistake?
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Did I hear you correctly?
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Did I hear you correctly?
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So if I understand you right, you think...
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So if I understand you right, you think...
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Is there another way to look at this?
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Is there another way to look at this?
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Could you run that by me one more time?
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Could you run that by me one more time?
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Hypothetical and conditional questions.
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What would you do if you won the lottery?
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What would you do if you won the lottery?
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If you could live anywhere, where would you choose?
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If you could live anywhere, where would you choose?
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What would you change about the world if you could?
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What would you change about the world if you could?
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How would your life be different if you spoke three languages?
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How would your life be different if you spoke three languages?
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If you had a free day tomorrow, how would you spend it?
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If you had a free day tomorrow, how would you spend it?
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Would you rather travel to the past or the future?
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Would you rather travel to the past or the future?
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What would you study if you went back to school?
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If you could meet any famous person, who would it be?
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Perfect.
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You are not just learning English anymore.
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You are learning how to continue conversations, how to sound curious, and how to speak more naturally in deeper discussions.
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And honestly, these kinds of questions are what make conversations feel real.
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So relax, take your time, and keep shadowing with confidence.
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Alright my friend, beautiful work.
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Level 3 is complete, and honestly, if you reached this part without skipping you are already different from most learners
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because most people today watch short reels for 20 seconds feel motivated for one minute
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and then forget everything but you you stayed here
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and practiced real english
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that matters you completed all three levels from simple daily questions to deeper follow -up conversations to advanced opinion
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and hypothetical And now, your English is slowly becoming more natural, more confident, and more conversational.
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Remember something important.
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If I repeat four or five sentences again in future videos, don't think, oh, I already know this.
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No. That usually means the sentence is extremely important in real English.
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Native speakers repeat common patterns all the time, so never ignore repeated practice.
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Repeated sentences create automatic speaking, and automatic speaking creates fluency.
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So, here's your small mission now.
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Try using at least one question from today in real life, maybe with a friend, a classmate, a co -worker, or even with yourself in the mirror.
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And one more thing.
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Please watch this video again.
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Seriously, this practice is genuinely important for your speaking confidence.
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The second time, your brain will understand much faster, And many sentences that felt difficult before will suddenly feel easy.
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Also, tell me quickly in the comments, what should the next video be about?
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Daily conversations?
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Job interview English?
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Phone call English?
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Travel English?
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Advanced storytelling?
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Natural American expressions?
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Comment fast.
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I read your suggestions before making new videos.
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And to my OG viewers, you already know the rule.
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If you enjoyed this practice, give this video one like and share it with three people who also want to improve their English.
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That support genuinely helps this channel grow.
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And yes, you can also check my playlists, especially the podcast series.
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If you listen daily, slowly and consistently, your understanding and speaking confidence will improve much faster.
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No pressure.
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Just enjoy the process.
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Listen, repeat, relax, and keep growing little by little with me.
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As long as I keep making videos, we will keep improving together.
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All right, my friend, thank you for practicing with me today.
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Take care of yourself, keep speaking without fear, and I'll see you in the next shadowing practice on English Speaking Way Extra.
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Thank you.

通过影子跟读训练,你能获得什么?

很多英语学习者在对话中明明有话想说,却因不知如何用英语表达而沉默。这部视频的“20天影子跟读挑战”第6天课程,就能帮你打破这种困境。它聚焦日常提问技巧,让你从“不敢说”到“自然问”。通过三个级别练习,你将掌握:基础场景提问(如餐厅、旅行)、自然对话衔接,甚至流利者常用的深度问题。无需复杂语法,简单问题也能开启真实对话——这就是影子跟读(shadow speak)的魔力,让你在短期内提升英语发音,更自信地参与交流。

练习时要注意这些发音细节

视频中的对话充满连读和弱读,这是 native speaker 自然表达的关键。比如“What is your name?”中,“What is”常连读为“Whad is”,“your”弱读为/jər/;“Where are you from?”里“are you”可连读为/ə juː/。这些发音现象能让你的口语更流畅,避免生硬。练习时仔细听 Sarah 的发音,模仿她的语气和节奏,你会发现影子跟读(shadowspeak)不仅练口语,更练“英语思维”。

像母语者一样说话的秘诀

想要说英语像母语者,节奏和重音是关键。视频中 Sarah 强调,提问时要突出关键信息,比如“What do you do?”中“do”和“do”的轻读与重读对比。此外,保持放松的状态也很重要——即使声音发抖、犯错也没关系,自信比完美更重要。跟着视频想象自己在和真人对话,专注于表达内容,你会逐渐掌握自然的说话方式。记住:影子跟读不是机械重复,而是通过模仿建立语感,让英语真正成为你的交流工具。

三个级别练习,逐步突破

  • Level 1:基础提问(适合新手),如“What is your name?”“How old are you?”,帮你建立信心。
  • Level 2:自然对话提问,更贴近真实场景,让你学会衔接对话。
  • Level 3:深度问题,提升思维深度,让你能参与更复杂的交流。

坚持完成练习,你会发现自己从“想好久才说”到“脱口而出”的转变——这就是影子跟读(shadowspeaks)的力量,帮你真正“用英语思考”。

视频中的语法

说话人最常用的结构,并附上视频中的原话:

结构视频中的用法
条件句 if + 从句,will/would + 动词 — 条件及其结果If you could live anywhere, where would you
定语从句 who / which + 从句 — 补充说明人或事物people who keep · people who only · people who also

什么是跟读法?

跟读法 (Shadowing) 是一种有科学依据的语言学习技巧,最初开发用于专业口译员的培训,并由多语言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。这个方法简单而强大:您在听英语母语原声的同时立即大声重复——就像是一个延迟1-2秒紧跟说话者的影子。与被动听力或语法练习不同,跟读法强迫您的大脑和口腔肌肉同时处理并模仿真实的讲话模式。研究表明它能显着提高发音准确性,语调,节奏,连读,听力理解和口语流利度——使其成为雅思口语备考和真实英语交流最有效的方法之一。

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