Shadowing Practice: Real-Life English Conversation Practice | Learn Everyday English Speaking - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hi, is this seat free?
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Yes, please sit down.
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Thank you.
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Nice day, right?
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Yes, very nice today.
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Are you waiting for someone?
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Yes, my friend is coming.
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Do you come here often?
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Yes, almost every week.
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I just moved to this city.
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Oh, welcome.
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How do you like it?
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I like it so far.
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That's great to hear.
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What do you recommend here?
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The sandwiches are really good.
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Thanks.
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I'll try one.
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You're welcome.
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Enjoy.
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What do you do for work?
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I'm Max Teacher. And you?
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I'm Jade Nurse.
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That's a great job.
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Thank you.
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I love it.
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Nice talking with you.
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You too.
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Have a great day.
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Excuse me.
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May I ask you something?
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Sure, go ahead.
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Can I leave a little early today?
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Sure.
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Is everything okay?
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Yes, I have an appointment.
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No problem.
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Thanks for letting me know.
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Thank you for understanding. Of course.
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Should I finish my tasks first?
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Yes, if you have time.
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I'll try to finish before I go. That sounds good.
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Can I also work from home tomorrow?
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Sure, that should be fine.
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Thank you so much.
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No problem at all I really appreciate your flexibility Of course,
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just let me know if anything changes I will,
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thank you You're welcome Have a good rest of your day You too Thanks again,
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see you tomorrow What do you like to do for fun?
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I love painting That's cool, how long have you painted?
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About five years now.
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What do you usually paint?
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Mostly landscapes and flowers. That sounds beautiful.
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Thank you.
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What about you?
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I like playing guitar.
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That's great.
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How long have you played? About three years.
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Do you play in a band?
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No, just for myself.
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That's still wonderful.
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Do you sell your paintings?
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Sometimes, to friends and family.
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That's amazing.
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Thank you.
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It makes me happy.
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We should share our hobbies sometime.
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I'd love that.
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Maybe you could paint while I play music.
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That sounds like a perfect afternoon.
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Let's plan that soon.
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Can I tell you something? Of course.
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What is it?
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I've been thinking about you a lot.
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Really?
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That's sweet.
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I really enjoy our time together.
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I feel the same way.
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I wasn't sure how to say it.
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I'm glad you told me.
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It feels good, to be honest.
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Yes, it really does.
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I hope we can keep talking like this.
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I'd like that too.
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You make me feel comfortable.
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You do the same for me.
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I appreciate you listening.
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Always.
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This means a lot to me.
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It means a lot to me, too.
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I'm glad we had this talk.
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Me, too.
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Thank you for being open with me.
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Thank you, too.
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I'm really glad we talked.
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Can I talk to you for a second?
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Sure, what's up?
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I want to apologize for yesterday.
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Oh, what happened?
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I forgot to send the file.
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I noticed.
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But it's alright.
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I'm really sorry about that.
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Don't worry.
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It's not a big deal.
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I sent it this morning instead.
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Thank you.
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I got it.
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I'll be more careful next time.
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I appreciate that.
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Is there anything else I can do?
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No. Everything is fine now.
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Thank you for understanding. Of course.
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We all make mistakes.
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I really value your patience.
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I know you're a hard worker.
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Thank you.
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That means a lot.
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You're welcome.
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Let's move forward.
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Sounds good to me.
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Great.
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Let's get back to work.
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Thanks again for understanding.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Real-Life English Conversation Practice | Learn Everyday English Speaking" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.