Shadowing English Speaking Practice: Real-Life English Conversations

If you want to sound more natural in English, don't just study English, shadow it. Welcome to this shadowing practice compilation. In this video, we're going to practice from beginning to end using real English. If you've never tried shadowing before, then don't worry. It's one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, your listening, and your confidence all at the same time. Here's how it works. I'll say a sentence first, then you repeat, not just the words, but also the pronunciation, the rhythm, the pauses, the emotion. The more you imitate native speech, the more natural your English will become. So if you can, stay until the end. Your English is going to feel more automatic every time you practice. And remember, you don't become fluent by knowing English. You become fluent by using it. So find a comfortable place and let's start shadowing together. Hello. How are you? I'm a little tired. I didn't sleep much last night. The upstairs neighbor had loud music playing all night long. Yes, he had company. I know. Who has a party on a Tuesday night? Seriously, the music was so loud. It was so disrespectful. No, I was too tired to do anything about it. I put a pillow over my head and I tried to fall asleep. I know. I really need my sleep. I get crabby when I don't. Yeah, I think I will. I have to. Hopefully tonight will be quiet. Anyways, how was your weekend? No way. You have loud neighbors too? Nice. Where did you go? That sounds fun. Was it crowded? Good. I hate it when it's packed. What did you guys do there? Sounds nice. What did you bring along for the picnic? I love that. Simple but perfect. Was the weather nice? Lucky you. It was freezing last night. I opened the window to get fresh air and a break from the noise upstairs. Not really, but at least I tried. Exactly. So, did you stay out late at the beach? Not too late. That's responsible. Good thinking. Mondays can be rough. Did you take any pictures? Send them to me so I can see. I'm so jealous. I love sunsets. I know. I should. I will. Exactly. No more loud neighbors for us. Honestly, weekends go by so fast. It does. But at least you had a good time. That's what matters. So, what are you going to do next weekend? Oh, nice. Are you going to stay long? That sounds lovely. Are you going to drive there? Smart choice. Are you going to do anything special with them? Remember, native speakers say gonna instead of going to. Gonna. What are you gonna have for dinner? Nice. Sounds lovely. Home cooked? Even better. Are you going to relax too? Good idea. I need to relax too after the whole loud neighbor situation. Are you going to see any friends while you're there? Nice. It's always good to catch up with friends. How long has it been since you saw them last? It's hard to find time to see friends. I agree. I love weekends like that. Simple and calm. I'm probably staying home next weekend. I need to stay home and organize my life. And be productive. I've been slacking lately. Exactly. I procrastinate a lot. I know. Not very exciting, but necessary. I'm also going to meal prep for the week, which sounds boring. But to me, it's very exciting. I'm trying to be better this year. Yeah, it'll be a productive weekend. Fingers crossed. Hi. How are you doing today? I'm doing fine myself. Thank you. What can I get for you? Sure thing. With fries? What size? Small, medium, or large? They are about this big. They're a little smaller. Like this big. You got it. Anything to drink? We have Sprite, Fanta, Coke, Pepsi, and Dr. Pepper. Sure thing. Small or large? Alright. So that's one double cheeseburger, large fries, and a large Coke. Anything else? Of course. Would you like cheese on the bacon as well? Or just the regular double cheeseburger with bacon? No problem. Would you like everything on it? It comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and ketchup. You got it. No onions. Anything else? Is this for here or to go? Perfect. Your total is $14.85. Absolutely. You can tap or insert your card right here. Yes. You can leave a tip if you'd like. But it's completely optional. Thank you. We appreciate it. Would you like any sauces with that? We have ketchup, ranch, barbecue, or honey mustard. Sure thing. Ranch and barbecue. Anything else? No problem at all. I'll switch that to a large Sprite bag. Of course. Alright. Your order number is 27. We'll call your number when it's ready. About 10 to 15 minutes when the food is ready. Number 27. Here you go. A double cheeseburger with bacon, no onions, large fries, a large Sprite, ranch, and barbecue sauce, right? You're welcome. Enjoy. Now, let's practice what happens if something is wrong or missing. I'm so sorry about that. Let me fix that for you right away. Of course, we'll remake it fresh. It'll just be a few minutes. Yes. Fountain drinks come with free refills. It's down the hall to your left. No problem. Now, let's role play at the grocery store. Yes, I do. How can I help you? Which brand are you looking for? It's in aisle 7 next to the canned vegetables. No problem. Hi there. Did you find everything okay? Great. Do you have a rewards number with us? Would you like to sign up? It's free and you save money. No problem. Would you like paper or plastic bags? All right. Do you need help to your car? Your total is $68.42. Tell me about it. Yes. Go ahead and insert or tap your card. If you select yes, we can give you cash from your card. All right. You're all set. Of course. Here you go. Let me check that for you. Yes, you're right. I'll refund one of them. No problem at all. Sorry for the confusion. Maybe you prefer self-checkout. That happens sometimes. Let me clear it for you. You didn't do anything wrong. It's just glitchy. Glitchy is something that easily glitches. Do you know what glitch means? All right. You're all set. Have a great day. Now, at the airport. Hi there. Where are you flying today? May I see your passport, please? Thank you. Are you checking any bags today? All right. Would you mind placing it on the scale for me? It's 52 pounds. The limit is 50. You can remove a few items or pay the overweight fee. It's $75. No problem. Would you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat? Let me check. You're assigned to the window seat. But I can switch you. Here is your boarding pass. Boarding starts at 320 at gate B12. Departure is at 405. You're welcome. Security is straight ahead and to your right at the security checkpoint. Come to line 3. Please place your bag on the belt. Yes. Laptops and liquids need to be in a separate bin. Do you have any liquids over 3.4 ounces? Please remove your shoes and belt. Step through the scanner, please. Yes. This is for flight 482 to Chicago. Not yet. We'll begin boarding in about 10 minutes. Actually, there's a small delay. About 30 minutes due to weather. We are now boarding group 1. You're in group 3. We'll call you shortly. A small travel problem? Yes. It moved to gate B18. It's about a five-minute walk. Not too far. Welcome aboard. Can I see your boarding pass? You're in seat 14C. It's on the left. Yes. You can place it in the overhead bin. Let me see if there are any available seats. It looks like the flight is full. I'm sorry. After landing, follow the sign downstairs. Carousel 6. If you lost your luggage. I'm sorry to hear that. Can I see your baggage claim tag? We'll file a report and contact you once it arrives. Typically, 24 to 48 hours. No problem. Calling the doctor's office to make an appointment. Good morning. Dr. Miller's office. How can I help you? Of course. Is this for a regular checkup or are you feeling sick? I'm sorry to hear that. What symptoms are you having? How long have you had these symptoms? Okay. We have an opening tomorrow at 10 a.m. Does that work for you? Great. Can I have your full name and date of birth, please? Perfect. Please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out some paperwork. No problem. See you here. Checking in at the office. Hi. How can I help you? Name, please. Thank you. Can I see your ID and insurance card? Please take a seat. The nurse will call you shortly. With the nurse. Hi. I'll be taking your vitals today. What brings you in today? Have you taken any medication? Okay. Did it help? All right. Let's check your temperature and blood pressure with the doctor. Hi. I'm Dr. Miller. What seems to be the problem? Can you describe your symptoms to me? Are you coughing? Any shortness of breath? Let me take a look at your throat. Open wide and say, ah. It looks a bit red. You might have a mild infection. No. It doesn't look that serious. I'll run a quick test to be sure. Are you allergic to any medications? Are you currently taking any other medication? Have you been under a lot of stress lately? The test came back negative for strep throat. That's good news. Get plenty of rest. Drink plenty of fluids. And take over-the-counter pain relievers. You should feel better in a few days. If your symptoms get worse or last more than a week, then come back. I'm going to prescribe you something for your cough. I'll send it to your pharmacy. Which pharmacy do you use? Perfect. You can pick it up later today. Thank you. Please stop by the front desk on your way out. At the front desk? Your co-pay today is $30. Yes. Feel better soon. If you're liking this video, be sure to like it and comment down below so I can focus on making that for my next video. And if you haven't subscribed yet, go do that now and learn English with me every week. Good morning. Where are you flying today? Perfect. May I see your passport, please? Thank you. Are you checking any bags today? Great. Could you put your suitcase on the scale for me? Perfect. Here's your boarding pass. Your flight leaves at 10.15 a.m. And your boarding gate is B12. Have a wonderful trip. Airport security. Good morning. Boarding pass and passport, please. Thank you. Place your backpack on the belt, please. Any liquids or electronics? Okay. Put them on the tray. Perfect. Please walk through the scanner. You're all set. Enjoy your flight. Now, our taxi or Uber drive to the hotel. Hey there. Where are you headed? Okay. Where are you from? I hear that. I hate flying. But you'll have a great time in the city. Do you know what you're doing yet? But how long are you staying for? Nice. That's a good amount. If you have time, you should see the old city. It's beautiful. Okay. We're here. It's that building with the two red doors. That'll be $23, please. You got it? Have a nice day. Thank you. Now, at the hotel. Hello. Welcome. How can I help you? Of course. What's the name on the reservation? Perfect. You're staying for four nights, right? Wonderful. Breakfast is from 7 to 10. And the Wi-Fi password is on the back of your room key. There's a common area you can use from 9 to 6 p.m. Any questions? Checkout is at 11 a.m. You got it. Let me show you to your room. Do you need any help with your bags? Of course. Now, asking for directions. Yeah, of course. You can either take the subway or the bus. The subway is just around the corner. You can take line 3 and get off after two stations south. It's about a 10-minute walk from there. So, just go straight and then turn left at the hospital. It depends on how much you're willing to walk. It's about a 50-minute walk. You're very welcome. Have a great day. Our next scene at the coffee shop. Hi. What can I get started for you? What size? Anything else? Okay. That'll be $8.50. Card or cash? Okay. You can insert your card when the screen lights up. Okay. All set. I'll call you when your order is ready. Now, meeting someone. No, no, no. Go ahead. Nice to meet you. I'm Ty. Oh, thanks. I think it means flower, but I'm not completely sure. I just got here on Tuesday. So, it's only been a couple days. What about you? I've always wanted to visit this city. The food, the people, the culture. I feel like I really connect with it. I was nervous at first, too. But don't worry. I'm sure you'll feel much more comfortable by tomorrow. Yeah. It's so different from my home country as well. Where are you from? I'm from the U.S., but I've lived my whole life in Mexico. Yeah. If you do, I can give you some really good recommendations. Mm-hmm. I'm probably gonna check out a couple temples and maybe try this restaurant that I passed by earlier this morning. That's always a good plan. Do you wanna check out the temples with me later? I'm heading out in about 30 minutes. Yeah. Let's meet in reception in 30 minutes. I'll see you there. Very good. Now at the restaurant ordering food. Good evening. Table for one? Perfect. Right this way. Can I get you something to drink while you wait? Great. Are you ready to order? Excellent. I'll have that right out for you. How is everything? I'm glad you're enjoying it. Would you like anything else? All right. Whenever you're ready, I can bring the check. Of course. Cash or credit? You got it. If you're liking this video, be sure to like it so that I can focus on making more videos like these. And subscribe to learn English with me every Wednesday. Now, let's make some plans. Hey, I'm thinking about going to the beach tomorrow. Wanna come? Cool. What time works for you? Perfect. Let's meet at reception. Okay, cool. See you tomorrow. Me too. Now, let's go at a normal pace. You got this. If you're not ready yet, then just repeat it slowly until you are. Airport check-in. Good morning. Where are you flying today? Perfect. May I see your passport, please? Thank you. Are you checking any bags today? Great. Could you put your suitcase on the scale for me? Perfect. Here's your boarding pass. Your flight leaves at 10.15 a.m. and your gate is B12. Have a wonderful trip. Now, security airport. Good morning. Boarding class and passport, please. Thank you. Please put your backpack on the belt. Any liquids or electronics? Put them on the tray, please. Perfect. Walk through the scanner. You're all set. Enjoy your flight. Thank you, you too. Now, ordering a taxi or Uber. Hey, where are we headed? Okay. Where are you from? I hear that. I hate flying. But you'll have a great time in this city. Do you know what you're doing yet? How long are you staying for? Nice. That's a good amount. If you have time, you should definitely check out the old city. It's beautiful. Okay, we're here. It's that building with the two red doors. That'll be $23, please. You got it? Have a nice day. Thank you. Now, at the hotel. Hello. Welcome. How can I help you? Of course. What's the name of the reservation? Perfect. You're staying for four nights, is that correct? Wonderful. Breakfast is from 7 until 10. The Wi-Fi password is on the back of your room key. And there's a common area you can use from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Any questions? Checkout is at 11 a.m. You got it. Let me show you to your room. Do you need any help with your bags? All right, follow me. Now, asking for directions. Yeah, of course. You can either take the subway or the bus. But the subway is probably closer because it's just around the corner. You can get on line 3 and get off after two stations south. It's about a 10-minute walk from there. Just go straight and then turn left at the hospital. It depends how much you're willing to walk. It's about a 50-minute walk. No problem. It's really easy to find. You can't miss it. You're very welcome. Have a great day. Now, at the coffee shop. Hey, what can I get started for you? What size? Anything else? Okay, that'll be $8.50. Cash or credit? All right, you can insert when the screen lights up. Okay, all set. I'll call you when your order is ready. It'll just be a few minutes. Now, meeting someone. No, no, no. Go ahead. Nice to meet you too. I'm Ty. Oh, thank you. I think it means flower, but I'm not 100% sure. I got here Tuesday. So, I've only been here for a couple of days. What about you? I've always wanted to visit this city. The food, the music, the culture. I feel like I really connect with it. I was nervous at first too, but don't worry. I'm sure you'll feel super comfortable by tomorrow. Yeah, it's very different from my home country too. Where are you from? I'm from the US, but I've lived my entire life in Mexico. Yeah, if you do, I can give you some really good recommendations. I'm probably going to check out a couple of temples and try this one restaurant that I passed by earlier this morning. What about you? That's always a good plan though. Do you want to check out the temples with me? I'm leaving in about 30. Let's meet in reception. See you. Now, let's go to a restaurant. I'll be the server. Good evening, table for one. Right this way, please. Here's the menu. Can I get you something to drink while you wait? Okay. Are you ready to order? Excellent. I'll have that right out for you. How is everything? Great, I'm glad you're enjoying it. Would you like anything else? Of course. Whenever you're ready, I can bring the check. Of course. And now let's make some plans. Hey, I was thinking of going to the beach tomorrow. Want to come? Cool. What time works for you? Yeah, perfect. Let's meet at reception. All right. See you tomorrow. Yay! Amazing job. If you made it to the end, you just gave your English a great workout. Remember, shadowing isn't something you just do once. The real progress comes from repetition. Come back to this video whenever you need to practice your speaking, your listening, your pronunciation. I promise that you'll notice the sentences get easier and easier. Your pronunciation becomes more natural and you'll spend less time thinking about the words. And if you enjoyed learning with me, then don't forget to subscribe and like this video because I post videos every week to help you gain confidence and use real English. And if you'd like, leave me a comment of your favorite topic for shadowing so I can make more videos like that in the future. Thank you for practicing with me today. And remember, never stop learning. Bye.