Episodes • Episode
Waiting in Line
Shadowing practice
- Listen once straight through to catch the overall rhythm and feeling.
- Play one sentence, pause, and repeat it aloud while matching sound, stress, and linking.
- Shadow in sync with the audio, copying the speaker’s pacing and intonation even if you stumble.
- Notice natural pauses and breaths; try to inhale and exhale where the speaker does.
- Record yourself and compare quickly to the original, adjusting volume and clarity.
- Loop any tricky line until it flows, then jot down phrases you want to reuse later.
Tip: Keep sessions short—five focused minutes beats one unfocused listen.
Practical, learner-friendly tips
Practice prompts
Pick text or audio for each prompt. Stay in one mode or mix them—whatever keeps you practicing out loud and on paper.
Storytelling
Looking back, what’s one small interaction with a stranger that stayed with you longer than you expected?
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Emotional Expression
How do you usually feel when someone tries to make small talk with you in a crowded place?
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Motivation
What would motivate you to initiate small talk yourself one day?
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Guiding Others
How would you guide someone who wants to be more open and warm in simple social moments?
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Reflection
How have your feelings toward social interactions changed compared to a few years ago?
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Social Interaction
What would you say if a stranger asked how your day has been so far?
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Exports text responses; audio responses (with rating) are included if present.