[0:00]Hello my friends. Welcome back to my channel. I'm so happy to see you here today. In this video, we are going to learn English with a special technique called shadowing. Now, you might be wondering, what is shadowing? Let me explain. Shadowing is when you listen to someone speaking in English and try to repeat what they say, exactly how they say it. It helps you improve your pronunciation, intonation and even your listening skills. It's like being a shadow, following every move. Here's how you can use this video to practice. First, listen to me as I read a story. All the words will appear on the screen so you can follow along. Then try repeating after me, copying my tone and rhythm. It's okay if you don't get it perfect the first time. Practice makes progress. Before we begin, I want to tell you why I chose this story. It's something I heard recently and I thought it would be perfect to share with you because it's both interesting and useful. Today's story is about Sarah, a young woman who traveled to the United States for the first time. The story is written in clear, easy English so you can focus on understanding the words and practicing your speaking. Here's what we'll do. I'll read the story slowly and clearly and you can follow the words on the screen. Later, you'll have a chance to repeat the sentences with me. This is a great way to practice your listening, speaking and even reading skills all at the same time. Are you ready to hear Sarah's story? Let's begin. This is the story. I am at the airport right now and I feel so excited. Today is the day. I am flying to New York City for the first time. I have my ticket, my passport and my bags. Everything is ready. I arrive at the check in desk and hand my ticket to the lady. She smiles and says, here is your boarding pass. You are in seat 17C. Have a good flight. Thank you. I say, a window seat. Perfect. I love looking out of the window when I fly. I go through security and it takes forever. The line is so long. But I finally get through. Now I am at gate 23 waiting to board my flight. After some time I hear the announcement. Flight 567 to New York is now boarding. Please line up by group number. My heart races. This is it. I get on the plane and walk down the aisle looking for my seat 17A. When I reach my row, I stop. Someone is sitting in my seat. It is a man in a blue jacket and he is looking out of the window. I feel nervous but I say, excuse me sir, this is my seat. He looks at me, surprised. Oh, he says. Are you sure? Let me check my ticket. He pulls out his ticket and and looks at it. Hmm, he says. My ticket says 17A. I think this is my seat. Now I am confused. I pull out my ticket and show it to him. See? My ticket says 17A, I say confidently. He looks at my ticket, then looks at me. He smiles kindly and says, okay, no problem. You can take the seat. I'll sit in the middle. I feel a little bad, but I really want the window seat. Thank you, I say. As I sit down. The plane takes off and I look out the window. The clouds are so beautiful. I feel happy and relaxed Now, the man next to me starts a conversation. Are you going to New York for vacation? He asks. Yes, I say. It's my first time. I want to see Times Square and the Statue of Liberty. That's great, he says. I live in New York. You'll love it. It's a busy city, but it's full of life. As we talk, I notice something strange. He doesn't seem upset about losing the window seat. He is calm and even friendly. After a while, the flight attendant comes by. She looks at me and then at the man. Excuse me, she says, but I think there's been a mistake. I freeze. What mistake? I ask. The flight attendant looks at my ticket. Then she looks at the seat numbers. You are in the wrong seat, she says. What? I ask, confused. The seat is 17A and it belongs to this gentleman, she explains. Your seat is actually 17C, the aisle seat. My face turns red. I look at the man and he just smiles. It's okay, he says. I don't mind the middle seat. I feel so embarrassed. All this time I thought I was right. But I was wrong. I should have been sitting in the aisle seat. I'm so sorry, I say to him. You were right all along. Don't worry about it, he says with a laugh. Mistakes happen for the rest of the flight. I can't stop thinking about how kind he is. He didn't argue or get upset. He just smiled and let me have the seat. As the plane lands, I thank him again. You are very kind, I say. He just laughs and says, enjoy New York. And next time, double check your ticket. When I leave the plane, I feel a mix of emotions. Embarrassment, gratitude and relief. This trip is already teaching me something important. Sometimes it's okay to admit when you're wrong. So what can we learn from Sarah's story? First, always double check your ticket. It's a simple step, but it can save you from a lot of confusion. Mistakes like sitting in the wrong seat are easy to make, especially when we're feeling excited or nervous. But here's the most important lesson. Mistakes are okay. Sarah thought she was right, but she wasn't. Instead of getting upset, the man showed kindness and patience. This teaches us that being kind to others, even in small situations, can make a big difference. Learning English is just like this journey. Sometimes we make mistakes, and that's okay. Mistakes help us learn and grow. The important thing is to keep trying and stay positive. Every small step you take in learning English is a step closer to reaching your goals. Now I want you to think about this. What would you have done in Sarah's situation? Would you have switched seats or insisted on staying where you thought you belonged? Let me know in the comments. Now let's look at some useful phrases and vocabulary from Sarah's story. These are words and expressions you can use when you travel or even in daily life. 1. Useful phrases at the airport. "Excuse me, this is my seat." Use this phrase if someone is sitting in the wrong seat. Repeat after me. "Excuse me, this is my seat."

[8:49]Let me check my ticket. A polite way to confirm your seat or other travel details. Repeat after me. "Let me check my ticket."

[9:03]"Have a good flight." A friendly way to wish someone a safe and pleasant trip. Repeat after me "have a good flight."

[9:18]2. Vocabulary for travel. "Boarding pass": this is the ticket you need to get on the plane. "Boarding pass" Example: I showed my boarding pass at the gate. "Window seat, Middle seat, Aisle seat:" these are the three types of seats on a plane. Window seat, Middle seat, Aisle seat. Example: I prefer a window seat because I love the view. Security check. The process where airport staff check your bags and ID "Security check" Example: the security check took a long time today.

[10:04]Gate: The area where you wait to board your flight. "Gate" Example: My flight is boarding at gate 23. 3. phrases for polite conversations Don't worry about it. A kind way to say that everything is okay. Don't worry about it.

[10:29]Example: I said sorry for the mistake and he replied, don't worry about it. Mistakes happen. A comforting phrase to remind someone that it's normal to make errors. "Mistakes happen."

[10:48]Example: When I sat in the wrong seat, the man said, mistakes happen. Enjoy your trip. A positive way to wish someone well on their journey. "Enjoy your trip." Example: the flight attendant said enjoy your trip. Practice time. Let's practice some of these phrases together. Repeat after me "Excuse me, this is my seat."

[11:25]Let me check my ticket.

[11:30]Don't worry about it. Mistakes happen. Great job. Remember these phrases are very useful when you travel. Try using them the next time you fly, or even in other situations where you need to speak politely. Thank you so much for practicing with me today. I hope you enjoyed Sarah's story and learned something new. Remember, you can watch this video as many times as you want to Practice your shadowing. Repeating the story will help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and confidence in English. If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe before we go. Let me leave you with this Learning English is not just about words and grammar. It's about connecting with people, just like Sarah did on her trip. So keep practicing, stay curious, and enjoy the journey. See you in the next video.