Shadowing Practice: 200 Listen & Repeat Sentences - TOEFL 2026 Speaking Practice | English Shadowing - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “200 Listen & Repeat Sentences - TOEFL 2026 Speaking Practice”. This video has 411 sentences and 3461 words to shadow. The speech runs for 58:16. 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
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| lecture noun | /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ | A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group. |
| semester noun | /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ | Half of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn or spring semester. |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| examination noun | /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | The act of examining. |
| noon noun | /nun/ | The time of day when the Sun seems to reach its highest point in the sky; solar noon. |
| password noun | /ˈpæs.wɜɹd/ | A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information. |
| tutor noun | /ˈtjuːtəː/ | One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction. |
| sheet noun | /ʃit/ | A thin bed cloth used as a covering for a mattress or as a layer over the sleeper. |
| abroad adverb | /əˈbɹɔːd/ | Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. |
| feedback noun | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results. |
| registration noun | /ˌɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ | The act of signing up or registering for something. |
| submit verb | /səbˈmɪt/ | To yield or give way to another. |
| essay noun | /ˈɛs.eɪ/ | A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject. |
| outdoor adjective | /aʊtˈdɔː/ | Situated in, designed to be used in, or carried on in the open air. |
| bin noun | /ˈbɪn/ | A box, frame, crib, or enclosed place, used as a storage container. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| fill out verb | /fɪl ˈaʊt/ | To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information. |
| get off verb | To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it. | |
| give away verb | To make a gift of (something). | |
| move out verb | To leave one's present location; to leave somewhere for another place. | |
| take off verb | To remove. | |
| try out verb | To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable. | |
| keep up verb | To maintain; to preserve; to prevent from deteriorating or falling. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | will be closed · will not be accepted · is closed |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has moved · has been moved · has been |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | Keep repeating · Keep practicing |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should take |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɔ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, sheet /ʃit/, registration /ˌɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, registration /ˌɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/, biology /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/
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 lecture, semester, desk.
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.














