Shadowing Practice: 2. Getting Ready for School (Beginner A1-A2) - English Reading Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Every school morning, I have a routine to get ready.
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First, I wake up to the sound of my alarm clock.
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It can be annoying, but it's necessary to wake me up.
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I get out of bed and put on my slippers.
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Then, I walk to the bathroom.
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I wash my face with water and soap to feel fresh.
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After that, I brush my teeth using a toothbrush and toothpaste.
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I want to have clean teeth and fresh breath for the day.
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I go back to my room and pick out my school uniform.
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I put on my shirt, pants, and tie.
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It's important to look neat and tidy for school.
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I make sure I have everything I need in my school bag, books, notebooks, and pens.
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I double check to avoid forgetting anything.
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Next, I head to the kitchen for breakfast.
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I usually have cereal with milk and a glass of juice.
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It gives me the energy I need for the day.
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When I finish eating, I put on my school shoes and tie them.
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I'm all set for school.
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My mom or dad drops me off at school, and I'm ready to learn and have a great day.
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That's how I get ready for school in the morning.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 20 sentences and 210 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:18. The speaker talks at a natural 162 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 79% 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
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| pants noun | /pænts/ | An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| pen noun | /pɪn/ | A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks. |
| routine noun | /ɹuˈtin/ | A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure. |
| juice noun | /d͡ʒuːs/ | A liquid made from plant, especially fruit. |
| uniform noun | /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ | A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group, company, prison inmates, etc. |
| alarm noun | /əˈlɑɹm/ | A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| brush noun | /bɹʌʃ/ | An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including… |
| soap noun | /soʊp/ | A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid, commonly used in cleaning products. |
| cereal noun | /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ | A type of grass (such as wheat, rice or oats) cultivated for its edible grains. |
| notebook noun | /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ | A book (physical or digital) in which notes or memoranda are written. |
| tidy adjective | /ˈtaɪ.di/ | Arranged neatly and in order. |
| annoy verb | /əˈnoɪ̯/ | To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. |
| pick out verb | To remove by picking. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: breathe /bɹiːð/, toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/, toothpaste /ˈtuθpeɪst/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/
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 pants, clock, pen.
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.