Shadowing Practice: 06 Present Perfect Part 02 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I find the best approach is to read only the sections that you need in order to answer the question.
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You don't usually have to read the whole book.
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I've collected plenty of information for the assignment that way.
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That's good advice.
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I've been trying to read the whole of each book, and the more I read, the more confused I get.
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I probably wasted a lot of time last week.
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Oh, I'll tell you what other things I found really helpful.
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When I was in the library last week, I read those leaflets called How to Get the Best Out of the Library and How to Write Assignments.
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They really helped.
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Have you read them?
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No, I haven't even seen them.
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I'll have to get hold of a copy.
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They sound very useful.
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I really need some direction.
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I find I'm so tired at the moment.
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I've read six articles this week, but I can barely remember what they said.
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In fact, I've been feeling tired since I started this course.
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I know what you mean.
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I felt like that as well at the start, until one of my tutors told me it was far more important to get enough rest than to stay up late studying.
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I've gone to bed early every night since then, and I managed to concentrate for longer during the day.
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So in the end, I do actually get more done.
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I went to bed at 10 .30 last night, and I feel great.
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Well, I've just got up and I'm already tired.
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I must try going to bed earlier.
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At least till I've done this assignment.
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Yeah, it should help.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “06 Present Perfect Part 02”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: assignment, tired, bed. This video has 26 sentences and 275 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:35. The speaker talks at a natural 174 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| assignment noun | /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ | The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| collect verb | /ˈkɑlɪkt/ | To gather together; amass. |
| concentrate verb | /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ | To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force. |
| tutor noun | /ˈtjuːtəː/ | One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction. |
| leaflet noun | /ˈliːflɪt/ | One of the components of a compound leaf. |
| manage verb | /ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ/ | To direct or be in charge of. |
| barely adverb | /ˈbeɹ.li/ | By a small margin. |
| tired adjective | [ˈtaɪ̯ɚd] | In need of some rest or sleep. |
| library noun | /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹ.i/ | An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various… |
| section noun | /ˈsɛkʃən/ | A cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something. |
| earlier adverb | /ˈɝliɚ/ | previously; before now; sooner |
| approach verb | /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ | To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh. |
| direction noun | /dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ | A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal)… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
| stay up verb | To remain awake; to not go to bed. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You don't usually have to read the whole book.
- Have you read them?
- No, I haven't even seen them.
- I'll have to get hold of a copy.
- I find I'm so tired at the moment.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've collected · Have you read · haven't even seen |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to read · have to get · must try |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll tell · I'll have |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, I'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: section /ˈsɛkʃən/, direction /dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like assignment, confused, helpful.
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.