Shadowing Practice: 19. Riding a Bicycle | English for Everyday Activities - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Chapter 19 Riding a Bicycle I put on my helmet,
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I held the handlebars, and swung my leg over the bike.
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I started pedaling and the bike moved.
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To go uphill, I shifted into a lower gear.
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To slow down, I squeezed the brakes.
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Finally, I got off my bike and locked it up in a bike rack.
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I put on my helmet, I held the handlebars, and swung my leg over the bike.
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I started pedaling and the bike moved.
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To go uphill, I shifted into a lower gear.
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To slow down, I squeezed the brakes.
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Finally I got off my bike and locked it up in a bike rack.
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I put on my helmet,
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I held the handlebars, and swung my leg over the bike.
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I started pedaling and the bike moved.
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To go uphill, I shifted into a lower gear.
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To slow down, I squeezed the brakes.
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Finally, I got off my bike and locked it up in a bike rack.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 18 sentences and 165 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:14. The speaker talks slowly, about 74 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 64% 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
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| gear noun | /ɡɪɚ/ | Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor. |
| swing verb | /ˈswɪŋ/ | To rotate about an off-centre fixed point. |
| helmet noun | /ˈhɛlmɪt/ | A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour. |
| brake noun | /bɹeɪk/ | A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or… |
| squeeze verb | /skwiːz/ | To apply pressure (to something) from two or more sides at once. |
| rack noun | /ɹæk/ | A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other. |
| pedal noun | /ˈpɛdəl/ | A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano. |
| handlebar noun | /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ | The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle using the hands. |
| uphill adverb | /ʌpˈhɪl/ | Up a slope, towards higher ground. |
| bike noun | /baɪk/ | Any vehicle sharing some characteristics with a bicycle or motorbike, such as pedal power, a handlebar, or a saddle. |
| shift noun | /ˈʃɪft/ | A movement to do something, a beginning. |
| lock noun | /lɑk/ | Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination. |
| chapter noun | /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ | One of the main sections into which a published work is divided, especially a book. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| get off verb | To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it. |
| slow down verb | To decelerate. |
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 gear, swing, helmet.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | started pedaling |
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.