Shadowing Practice: Interchange 1 Unit 3 Video - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hey, Mariella, how do you like this, huh?
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Oh, please, Todd.
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Oh, come on, it's only a dollar.
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really want it Todd?
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No I guess you're right.
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Hi can I help you?
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No thanks anyway we're just looking.
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Oh Todd come over here.
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Just look at this lovely old necklace.
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Yeah it's okay.
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It's not just okay It's very nice.
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Oh, and look at this bracelet.
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Excuse me, how much are these?
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Uh, let's see.
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How about $15 for the two of them?
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That's not bad.
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And how much is this watch?
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Oh, this one.
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This one is $25?
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Uh, Mariella, are you kidding?
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$25 for an old watch?
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Well, this watch is old, but it still runs.
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Well, how old is it?
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I don't really know, but it's very old.
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Well, it's lovely.
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Okay, I'll take it.
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Great.
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Do you want those too?
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Yes, I'll take these too.
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Okay, great.
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Sarah?
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Is that my mother's watch?
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What?
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I don't know.
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It's my mother's watch!
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Excuse me, this watch is not for sale.
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I'm sorry.
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Sarah, could you come over here please?
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I'm sorry.
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Hey, Mariella, look at this!
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Todd.
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Todd!
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No!

About This Lesson

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.