Shadowing Practice: New headway series 16 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creando lección...
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Where do you want this chair?
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Jane, by the window or in the corner over there.
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Ali, it's a lovely flat and this is a very pleasant street.
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What did you say the neighbours were like?
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Oh, don't worry, they're all lovely.
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You're going to be very happy here.
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Here, let me give you a hand.
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Why did you want to move in here?
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I've told you a hundred times, Matt.
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I needed a change.
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I don't understand.
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You had a great room at Helen's house. And more space.
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But you haven't got more space here.
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By the time all your stuff's in, it's going to feel really cramped.
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And you're moving in with your sister.
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This water heater looks a bit old, Mr. Usher.
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Call me Eddie.
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Is it reliable?
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Reliable?
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It's top quality, Allie.
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I'm sorry, Matt.
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The whole thing between us was a mistake.
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A moment of madness.
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It wasn't.
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I love you.
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And I love you too, but not like that.
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I think I was feeling sorry for you.
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And that's not really the basis for a relationship, is it?
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Everything's in perfect working order.
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Any problems, I'm only a phone call away.
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Here's my card.
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Oh, thanks.
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But this is only for office hours.
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Isn't there a 24 -hour emergency service?
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Allie, do me a favour.
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On this rent.
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Just give me one more chance.
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Matt, please.
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Oh, no. That was my fault.
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I'm really sorry.
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No, it wasn't.
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Yes, it was.
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What the hell's going on down there?
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I'm sorry, we just stopped...
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We're just moving in.
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Well, can't you move in some other time?
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It's two in the afternoon.
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And I got back from New York at six o 'clock this morning.
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So can you try to keep the noise down?
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Is this your guitar, Jane?
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What?
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No, it isn't.
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It's mine.
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I'm off to a rehearsal now with my band.
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I didn't know you were in a band.
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Well, you don't know everything about me.
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Obviously not.
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You can't judge a book by its cover.
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I'd like to hear you play.
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Have you got any gigs planned?
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No. We haven't.
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Not yet.
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We're waiting for the right moment.
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Good for you.
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I used to be in the music business.
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I worked with all the biggest bands.
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Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, ABBA.
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Maybe I can help you.
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Has your band made a CD?
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Here you are.
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Send me a copy.
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oh no what happened to our telly it was my fault i dropped it
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i'll see if i can get it repaired that's beyond repair mate Professional.
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non -smoking definitely what else was in the advert when you moved in here you are
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oh thanks ali sorry what time do you finish today at
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six are you all coming to see our new flat absolutely yeah definitely great quiet that's important put that in
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what is it david what oh nothing just going to the loo
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what's going on have you got any money money how much I could possibly manage five pounds.
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200. 200 pounds?
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You must be joking.
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What nerd do you want 200 pounds for?
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Please, David.
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It's important.
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Please.
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it's nice is the rent sheet hardly the landlord thinks it
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is well we are renting a whole flat not just a
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room maybe that's simon i'll go how are things with simon i don't know He's always busy.
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I never see him.
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What's that?
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I brought you a housewarming present.
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Oh, Matt.
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It looks really expensive.
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Yeah, it's cost a fortune.
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Simon!
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Champagne and flowers?
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Er, right.
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Thanks, Helen.
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That's okay.
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It's really thoughtful of you.
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Yeah, but they're not from me.
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I found them outside the door.
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Hang on a sec, there's a note.
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It's from Bill.
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Who's Bill?
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I'm so sorry I was rude earlier.
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I was really very jet -lagged.
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Welcome to your new home.
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The guy upstairs.
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What, that grumpy American?
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Well, he can't be that grumpy, can he?

El escenario: Una mudanza llena de interacciones cotidianas

El diálogo de este video refleja una situación real: una mudanza donde se mezclan conversaciones prácticas (sobre muebles, vecinos o electrodomésticos) y emocionales (discusiones sobre relaciones). Este tipo de escenas son ideales para la práctica de speaking para el IELTS, ya que imitan situaciones cotidianas que podrías enfrentar en el examen o en la vida real. Observa cómo los personajes usan frases coloquiales para expresar preocupaciones, pedir ayuda o resolver conflictos: es la base de una comunicación efectiva.

Trozos útiles y colocaciones para memorizar

En el diálogo, hay grupos de palabras que los hablantes nativos usan constantemente. Apréndelos como bloques para sonar más natural:

  • "Give me a hand": Expresa la petición de ayuda de forma coloquial (no solo "help me").
  • "A moment of madness": Describe una acción impulsiva que se arrepiente (perfecto para hablar de errores).
  • "Top quality": Afirma que algo es de excelente calidad (más común que "very good").
  • "Keep the noise down": Pide a alguien que haga menos ruido (esencial para situaciones sociales).
  • "A basis for a relationship": Refiere a la fundación de una relación (clave para debates en el IELTS).

Tu reto de shadowing: Practica la pronunciación y el ritmo

La técnica de shadowing es una herramienta poderosa para mejorar la pronunciación en inglés y el fluidez. Aquí tienes tu tarea: reproduce el diálogo usando el shadow speech: escucha una frase, detén el video y repítela inmediatamente, imitando el tono, la velocidad y la entonación. Concéntrate en frases como "What did you say the neighbours were like?" o "Can't you move in some other time?". Esta práctica, conocida también como shadowspeaks, te ayudará a internalizar el patrón de habla natural. ¿Listo? Pausa el video y empieza ahora: cada repetición te acerca a un speaking más fluido y confiable, ideal para el IELTS.

Recuerda: el objetivo no es memorizar, sino sentir cómo se usa el inglés en contextos reales. ¿Notaste alguna otra frase interesante en el diálogo? Compártela en tus prácticas de speaking: cada detalle cuenta.

¿Qué es la Técnica de Shadowing?

Shadowing es una técnica de aprendizaje de idiomas respaldada por la ciencia, desarrollada originalmente para la formación de intérpretes profesionales y popularizada por el políglota Dr. Alexander Arguelles. El método es simple pero poderoso: escuchas audio en inglés nativo y lo repites en voz alta de inmediato, como una sombra que sigue al hablante con solo 1-2 segundos de retraso. A diferencia de la escucha pasiva o los ejercicios de gramática, el shadowing obliga a tu cerebro y músculos de la boca a procesar y reproducir simultáneamente patrones de habla reales. Las investigaciones muestran que mejora significativamente la precisión de la pronunciación, la entonación, el ritmo, el habla conectada, la comprensión auditiva y la fluidez al hablar, convirtiéndola en una de las metodologías más efectivas para la preparación del IELTS Speaking y la comunicación en inglés en el mundo real.

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