Shadowing Practice: 100 Common English Conversations - (PART - 10) - Day 91 - 100 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Choose a practice mode
Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.
446 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Welcome, and get ready.
2
100 Common English Conversations Hi David, sorry to bother you.
3
I have a question for you.
4
Okay, what's up?
5
I've been having a problem with my computer.
6
I know you're an engineer so I thought you might be able to help me.
7
Where did you meet him?
8
I have a file that I can't open for some reason.
9
What type of file is it?
10
It's a Word document I've been working on.
11
I need to finish it by tomorrow.
12
Were you able to open it before, on the computer you're using now?
13
Yes, I was working on it last night and everything was fine, but this morning I couldn't open the file.
14
Do you think your computer might have a virus?
15
No, I checked and there weren't any.
16
Okay.
17
I'm not sure what's wrong.
18
If it's possible, email the file to me and I'll see if I can get it to open.
19
Okay, I'll do that when I get home.
20
Are you going to be around tonight?
21
Yeah, I'll be home after 10 p.m.
22
Send it to me when you get a chance and I'll call you later.
23
Do you know how to get downtown?
24
Sure.
25
Why are you going there?
26
I want to buy a new computer.
27
Okay.
28
Are you driving?
29
Yes.
30
Go straight down this road.
31
When you get to the second light, take a left.
32
Then get on the highway and take exit 43. That sounds really complicated.
33
Can you tell me again?
34
Which road do I take first?
35
You go down this road, then at the second light turn left.
36
That road is Main Street.
37
Okay, I think I've got it now.
38
Why are you buying a new computer anyway?
39
Didn't you just get one a few months ago?
40
Yes, but it doesn't work anymore.
41
Yes, we used to work together at a different company about five years ago. At Walmart.
42
I think your computer should still be under warranty.
43
You can bring it back to them and they'll fix it for free.
44
I think you're right.
45
I didn't think about that.
46
I should go talk to them about it.
47
Where is the closest Walmart?
48
It's about two blocks from here.
49
I have to go there to get some stuff now anyway.
50
Do you want to follow me?
51
Sure.
52
Did you see the news today?
53
No, what happened?
54
There was a big earthquake in Madrid.
55
Oh my goodness.
56
The president was on the news talking about it earlier.
57
Was anyone hurt?
58
I think they said five people were killed.
59
Oh, that's terrible.
60
Yeah, I can't believe you hadn't heard about it.
61
They were talking about it on CNN all day.
62
Oh, I don't watch TV that often.
63
Don't you watch the news?
64
No, I usually read the news online, but I haven't had time to turn on my computer today.
65
What's your favorite sport?
66
I like basketball.
67
I watch the games on TV all the time.
68
Who's your favorite team?
69
Golden State Warriors.
70
They're really good this year, aren't they?
71
Yes.
72
Do you like them? them?
73
Yes, everyone around here does.
74
Do you think they'll win the championship this year?
75
It's possible.
76
They have some really good players.
77
Did you watch the game last night?
78
A little, not the whole thing.
79
I watched the second half though and I saw some of the highlights online.
80
It was a great game, wasn't it?
81
Yeah.
82
Do you know who they're playing tomorrow night?
83
I think they are playing against Utah Jazz.
84
That's going to be a tough game.
85
Utah has a good team.
86
Are you working on your web page now?
87
No, I'm still waiting for you to send me that image file for the homepage.
88
You mean you didn't get it?
89
I sent it to you over an hour ago.
90
Let me check.
91
It's going to take a second cause I have to start up my computer.
92
Ok.
93
Did you get it?
94
One second.
95
I just have to open my web browser and check my Gmail account.
96
Ok.
97
Ok.
98
Here it is.
99
I got it.
100
How do I find the web page?
101
I tried to search for it on Yahoo but I couldn't find it.
102
Don't use Yahoo.
103
Use Google.
104
I tried that also and it didn't work.
105
If you go to Google and search for my name, you should be able to find it.
106
Okay.
107
Let me try that.
108
I see it now.
109
Hi Rick, I'm tired.
110
Would you mind driving for a while?
111
Sorry.
112
I would like to, but I don't know how to drive.
113
Really?
114
You don't have a license?
115
I thought everyone had a license license?
116
No, I've lived in cities all my life and when I'm at home I usually take the subway or bus.
117
I see.
118
Do you think you'll learn to drive in the future?
119
Yes.
120
I plan to buy a car next year.
121
I think you need one in the US.
122
Actually, now that I think about it, a lot of people in cities here take the bus also.
123
Well, I'd like to travel more.
124
I've been here for a few months already and I feel like I haven't seen anything yet.
125
How are you going to learn to drive?
126
Do you want me to teach you?
127
No, I wouldn't want to trouble you.
128
I've already signed up for a class near my house.
129
It starts next month.
130
If she calls again tell her I'm gonna be late.
131
Okay, no problem.
132
This is very important.
133
Don't forget.
134
Don't worry.
135
I won't forget.
136
Actually, would you please hand me my phone?
137
I think I should give her a call now.
138
She's probably wondering where I am.
139
Sure, I'll get it for you.
140
Brett, your English is so good.
141
How did you learn it?
142
Well, in my country everyone has to take English starting in the first grade.
143
I've been taking English courses for ten years now.
144
Wow, that's interesting.
145
I remember when we took that trip last year and visited your family.
146
It seemed like there weren't many people that could speak with me in English.
147
Oh, that's because they don't speak English that much.
148
But they speak it in school, right?
149
Maybe they just didn't like me so they didn't want to talk to me.
150
No, actually they liked you a lot.
151
They told me they thought you were very nice.
152
They're just shy.
153
They're not used to talking with foreigners.
154
I remember when I first came to the US I was really nervous about speaking with people.
155
I see.
156
I thought there were lots of Americans teaching English in your country.
157
Yes, that's true.
158
There are probably twice as many now as there were five years ago, but they are mostly in the cities.
159
My family lives in the country.
160
I wonder why.
161
Personally I prefer the country to the city.
162
It's so quiet and peaceful.
163
If I were to teach, I would want to teach in the country.
164
Do you think you would want to teach someday?
165
I know the schools around my town are looking for teachers, so if you want I can call them and get more information.
166
No, I don't think so.
167
I would need to stay there for a year, and I don't think I can take that much time off work.
168
Well, if you change your mind, let me know.
169
I think you would be a really great teacher.
170
What are your plans for Christmas?
171
Oh yes, it's almost Christmas, isn't it?
172
I'm not sure what I'll be doing then.
173
Well, if you don't have any plans, you family could have dinner at my house.
174
That's very nice of you, thanks.
175
Have you finished your shopping yet?
176
No, I still have to do that.
177
I think I'll go to the mall this weekend.
178
It's going to be really crowded at the mall.
179
You should shop online.
180
You're right.
181
My family loves to read, so I can probably get the mall presents from Amazon.com.
182
What do you think you'll get for your wife?
183
Probably a romance novel.
184
It seems like she's always reading one of those.
185
Don't you think you should get her something a little more expensive, like jewelry or maybe a new computer?
186
Maybe you're right.
187
It's hard buying gifts.
188
I think my wife has everything she wants.
189
Maybe I should just ask her.
190
Who are you going to vote for?
191
You mean for president?
192
Yes.
193
I'm not sure yet.
194
You should make up your mind soon.
195
The election is next month.
196
Yes, I know.
197
I hear about it every day on the news.
198
I'm going to vote for Trump.
199
I think he is a good choice, but I think Hillary would make a good president also.
200
I know.
201
They're both good.
202
It's hard to decide.
203
I heard he wants to lower taxes.
204
It's hard to know what the truth is.
205
That's the reason I really don't pay attention to politics.
206
Yes, it can be frustrating, but it's important and it's interesting to watch.
207
Hey Nick, can I talk to you for a minute?
208
Sure, what's up?
209
I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined a couple months ago.
210
I know you do a lot of reading so I thought you might want to come with me next month.
211
Oh, that sounds like fun.
212
When does the group meet?
213
Usually the last Saturday of the month at 10 in the evening.
214
Is that too late for you?
215
No, I think that's okay.
216
What do you talk about in the group?
217
Well, every month we choose a new book and then during the next meeting we discuss it.
218
I'd love to come.
219
Okay, great.
220
The next meeting isn't for another two weeks, so you still have time to read the book.
221
The book's name is Kidnapped.
222
It's written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886.
223
Repeat, please.
224
100 Common English Conversations Hi, David.
225
Sorry to bother you.
226
I have a question for you.
227
Okay.
228
What's up?
229
I've been having a problem with my computer.
230
I know you're an engineer, so I thought you might be able to help me.
231
Where did you meet him?
232
I have a file that I can't open for some reason.
233
What type of file is it?
234
It's a Word document I've been working on.
235
I need to finish it by tomorrow.
236
Were you able to open it before, on the computer you're using now?
237
Yes, I was working on it last night and everything was fine, but this morning I couldn't open the file.
238
Do you think your computer might have a virus?
239
No, I checked and there weren't any.
240
Okay.
241
I'm not sure what's wrong.
242
If it's possible, email the file to me and I'll see if I can get it to open.
243
Okay, I'll do that when I get home.
244
Are you going to be around tonight?
245
Yeah, I'll be home after 10 p.m.
246
Send it to me when you get a chance and I'll call you later.
247
Do you know how to get downtown?
248
Sure.
249
Why are you going there?
250
I want to buy a new computer.
251
Okay.
252
Are you driving?
253
Yes.
254
Go straight down this road.
255
When you get to the second light, take a left.
256
Then get on the highway and take exit 43. That sounds really complicated.
257
Can you tell me again?
258
Which road do I take first?
259
You go down this road, then at the second light turn left.
260
That road is Main Street.
261
Okay, I think I've got it now.
262
Why are you buying a new computer anyway?
263
Didn't you just get one a few months ago?
264
Yes, but it doesn't work anymore.
265
Yes, we used to work together at a different company about five years ago. At Walmart.
266
I think your computer should still be under warranty.
267
You can bring it back to them and they'll fix it for free.
268
I think you're right.
269
I didn't think about that.
270
I should go talk to them about it.
271
Where is the closest Walmart?
272
It's about two blocks from here.
273
I have to go there to get some stuff now anyway.
274
Do you want to follow me?
275
Sure.
276
Did you see the news today?
277
No, what happened?
278
There was a big earthquake in Madrid.
279
Oh my goodness.
280
The president was on the news talking about it earlier.
281
Was anyone hurt?
282
I think they said five people were killed.
283
Oh, that's terrible.
284
Yeah, I can't believe you hadn't heard about it.
285
They were talking about it on CNN all day.
286
Oh, I don't watch TV that often.
287
Don't you watch the news?
288
No, I usually read the news online, but I haven't had time to turn on my computer today.
289
What's your favorite sport?
290
I like basketball.
291
I watch the games on TV all the time.
292
Who's your favorite team?
293
Golden State Warriors.
294
They're really good this year, aren't they?
295
Yes.
296
Do you like them? them?
297
Yes, everyone around here does.
298
Do you think they'll win the championship this year?
299
It's possible.
300
They have some really good players.
301
Did you watch the game last night?
302
A little, not the whole thing.
303
I watched the second half though and I saw some of the highlights online.
304
It was a great game, wasn't it?
305
Yeah.
306
Do you know who they're playing tomorrow night?
307
I think they are playing against Utah Jazz.
308
That's going to be a tough game.
309
Utah has a good team.
310
Are you working on your web page now?
311
No, I'm still waiting for you to send me that image file for the homepage.
312
You mean you didn't get it?
313
I sent it to you over an hour ago.
314
Let me check.
315
It's going to take a second cause I have to start up my computer.
316
Okay.
317
Did you get it?
318
One second.
319
I just have to open my web browser and check my Gmail account.
320
Okay.
321
Okay.
322
Here it is.
323
I got it.
324
How do I find the web page?
325
I tried to search for it on Yahoo but I couldn't find it.
326
Don't use Yahoo.
327
Use Google.
328
I tried that also and it didn't work.
329
If you go to Google and search for my name, you should be able to find it.
330
Okay.
331
Let me try that.
332
I see it now.
333
Hi Rick, I'm tired.
334
Would you mind driving for a while?
335
Sorry.
336
I would like to, but I don't know how to drive.
337
Really?
338
You don't have a license?
339
I thought everyone had a license.
340
No, I've lived in cities all my life and when I'm at home I usually take the subway or bus.
341
I see.
342
Do you think you'll learn to drive in the future?
343
Yes.
344
I plan to buy a car next year.
345
I think you need one in the US.
346
Actually, now that I think about it, a lot of people in cities here take the bus also.
347
Well, I'd like to travel more.
348
I've been here for a few months already and I feel like I haven't seen anything yet.
349
How are you going to learn to drive?
350
Do you want me to teach you?
351
No, I wouldn't want to trouble you.
352
I've already signed up for a class near my house.
353
It starts next month.
354
If she calls again, tell her I'm gonna be late.
355
Okay, no problem.
356
This is very important.
357
Don't forget.
358
Don't worry.
359
I won't forget.
360
Actually, would you please hand me my phone?
361
I think I should give her a call now.
362
She's probably wondering where I am.
363
Sure, I'll get it for you.
364
Brett, your English is so good.
365
How did you learn it?
366
Well, in my country everyone has to take English starting in the first grade.
367
I've been taking English courses for ten years now.
368
Wow, that's interesting.
369
I remember when we took that trip last year and visited your family.
370
It seemed like there weren't many people that could speak with me in English.
371
Oh, that's because they don't speak English that much.
372
But they speak it in school, right?
373
Maybe they just didn't like me so they didn't want to talk to me.
374
No, actually they liked you a lot.
375
They told me they thought you were very nice.
376
They are just shy.
377
They're not used to talking with foreigners.
378
I remember when I first came to the US I was really nervous about speaking with people.
379
I see.
380
I thought there were lots of Americans teaching English in your country.
381
Yes, that's true.
382
There are probably twice as many now as there were five years ago, but they are mostly in the cities.
383
My family lives in the country.
384
I wonder why.
385
Personally I prefer the country to the city.
386
It's so quiet and peaceful.
387
If I were to teach, I would want to teach in the country.
388
Do you think you would want to teach someday?
389
I know the schools around my town are looking for teachers, so if you want I can call them and get more information.
390
No, I don't think so.
391
I would need to stay there for a year, and I don't think I can take that much time off work.
392
Well, if you change your mind, let me know.
393
I think you would be a really great teacher.
394
What are your plans for Christmas?
395
Oh yes, it's almost Christmas, isn't it?
396
I'm not sure what I'll be doing then.
397
Well, if you don't have any plans, you family could have dinner at my house.
398
That's very nice of you, thanks.
399
Have you finished your shopping yet?
400
No, I still have to do that.
401
I think I'll go to the mall this weekend.
402
It's going to be really crowded at the mall.
403
You should shop online.
404
You're right.
405
My family loves to read, so I can probably get the mall presents from Amazon.com.
406
What do you think you'll get for your wife?
407
Probably a romance novel.
408
It seems like she's always reading one of those.
409
Don't you think you should get her something a little more expensive, like jewelry or maybe a new computer?
410
Maybe you're right.
411
It's hard buying gifts.
412
I think my wife has everything she wants.
413
Maybe I should just ask her.
414
Who are you going to vote for?
415
You mean for president?
416
Yes.
417
I'm not sure yet.
418
You should make up your mind soon.
419
The election is next month.
420
Yes, I know.
421
I hear about it every day on the news.
422
I'm going to vote for Trump.
423
I think he is a good choice, but I think Hillary would make a good president also.
424
I know.
425
They're both good.
426
It's hard to decide.
427
I heard he wants to lower taxes.
428
It's hard to know what the truth is.
429
That's the reason I really don't pay attention to politics.
430
Yes, it can be frustrating, but it's important and it's interesting to watch.
431
Hey Nick, can I talk to you for a minute?
432
Sure, what's up?
433
I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined a couple months ago.
434
I know you do a lot of reading so I thought you might want to come with me next month.
435
Oh, that sounds like fun.
436
When does the group meet?
437
Usually the last Saturday of the month at 10 in the evening.
438
Is that too late for you?
439
No, I think that's okay.
440
What do you talk about in the group?
441
Well, every month we choose a new book and then during the next meeting we discuss it.
442
I'd love to come.
443
Okay, great.
444
The next meeting isn't for another two weeks, so you still have time to read the book.
445
The book's name is Kidnapped.
446
It's written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886.
Download App
Everything you need to speak fluently
AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing
Same Channel
A21
I Heard a Noise at 2 AM! 😱 | Learn English Story (A2 Level)
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A2183
100 Common English Conversations - (PART - 01) - Day 01 - 10
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
A27
Learn English with The Ryan Family! | Easy English Listening Story for Beginners (A1–A2)
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
B139
100 Common English Conversations - (PART - 02) - Day 11 - 20
Travel EnglishDaily Conversation
B1100 Common English Conversations - (PART - 03) - Day 21 - 30 - English Conversation Practice,
TeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
FOR YOU
Recommend Video
B1272 sentences
WiFi not working? Speak English now! 🛜 21-Day Shadowing Challenge
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B11
240 sentences
Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 14 Shopping Problems
Business EnglishTravel EnglishDaily Conversation
B14
88 sentences
02 Dagnostic Test Part1 2
TOEIC PrepDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B12
77 sentences
English SPEAKING Practice - Let's say it together!
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B18
53 sentences
Life talk | Present Simple vs Present Continuous | B1 English Listening Practice
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B14
483 sentences
How to Talk About Getting Around the City Like a Native | Real English Conversation Practice
Travel EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B12
178 sentences
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
American AccentInterview EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B12
417 sentences
100 Small Talk Questions and Answers - Real English Conversation
British AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B111
158 sentences
English Speaking Exercise with Daily English Conversation Practice
Daily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B111
511 sentences
English Speaking Conversations practice to Learn English | Improve English Speaking Skills
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B14
195 sentences
English Conversation Practice with Real-Life Situation | English Story for English Speaking Practice
Daily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 446 sentences and 3292 words to shadow. The speech runs for 22:47. The speaker talks at a steady 144 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| mall noun | /mɔːl/ | A pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct. |
| complicated adjective | /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/ | Difficult or convoluted. |
| virus noun | /ˈvaɪ.ɹəs/ | A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure that consists of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and… |
| downtown noun | /ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/ | The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center. |
| bother verb | /ˈbɑðɚ/ | To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for. |
| exit noun | /ˈɛɡzət/ | An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure. |
| romance noun | /roʊˈmæn(t)s/ | An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair. |
| highlight verb | /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ | To make prominent; emphasize. |
| earthquake noun | /ˈɝθkweɪk/ | A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults. |
| goodness noun | /ˈɡʊdnəs/ | The state or characteristic of being good. |
| someday adverb | Sometime; at some unspecified time in the future. | |
| subway noun | /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ | An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas. |
| browser noun | /ˈbɹaʊ.zəɹ/ | One who or which browses. |
| brett noun | A fault in wine caused by Brettanomyces yeast. | |
| jewellery noun | /ˈd͡ʒʊ-/ | Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| go down verb | To descend; to move from a higher place to a lower one. | |
| make up verb | /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ | To constitute, to compose. |
| start up verb | /stɑɹˈtʌp/ | To rise suddenly. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been having · I've been working · I've been taking |
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If I were to teach, I would want |
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to work |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | haven't had · I've lived · I've been |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 147 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: bother /ˈbɑðɚ/, earthquake /ˈɝθkweɪk/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like mall, complicated, virus.
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.