Shadowing Practice: [2026년 7월 토익스피킹 모의고사] TOEIC Speaking 최신 복원 (Mock Test for Gwen's Live Class) | 🔥 시험 직전 완벽 대비 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
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Music In
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this part of the test, you will read aloud the text on the screen.
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You will have 45 seconds to prepare.
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Then you will have 45 seconds to read the text aloud.
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin reading now.
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Thank you.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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now.
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In this part of the test, you will describe the picture on your screen in as much detail as you can.
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You will have 45 seconds to prepare your response, then you will have 30 seconds to speak about the picture.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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Begin speaking now.
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Begin preparing now.
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Thank you.
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speaking now.
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In this part of the test, you will answer three questions.
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You will have three seconds to prepare after you hear each question.
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You will have 15 seconds to respond to questions 5 and 6, and 30 seconds to respond to question 7.
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Imagine that an English newspaper company is conducting research for an article.
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They want to gather information about people's behavior related to visiting libraries.
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When was the last time you went to a library?
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Who did you go with?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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What do you usually do when you visit a library?
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begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Which of the following is the most important factor when choosing a library to visit?
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Book selection, facilities, atmosphere.
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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In this part of the test, you will answer three questions based on the information provided.
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You will have 45 seconds to read the information before the questions begin.
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You will have three seconds to prepare and 15 seconds to respond to questions 8 and 9.
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You will hear question 10 two times.
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You will have 3 seconds to prepare and 30 seconds to respond to question 10.
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Begin preparing now.
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Hello, my name is Henry Freeman, and I have signed up for the group tour that will take place in June.
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Unfortunately, I lost my copy of the schedule.
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Could you please help me confirm some details so that I can prepare for my trip?
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When is the first day of the trip and how long will it last?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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I would like to make time to meet some friends who live in Washington, D.C during the trip.
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Will there be any free time on the last day of the trip?
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Beep.
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Could you please tell me about all the guided tours that will be offered during the trip?
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Now listen again.
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Could you please tell me about all the guided tours that will be offered during the trip?
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Begin preparing now.
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Beep.
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Begin speaking now.
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In this part of the test, you will give your opinion about a specific topic.
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Be sure to say as much as you can in the time allowed.
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You will have 45 seconds to prepare, then you will have 60 seconds to speak.
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Which do you think is better for relieving stress?
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Exercising regularly or reading books?
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specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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Begin preparing now.
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Begin speaking now.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.

Boost Your English Speaking with This TOEIC Practice Video

What You'll Learn

This video is a goldmine for english speaking practice, focusing on three key skills: timed response structuring, descriptive speaking, and information retrieval. You’ll learn to organize thoughts quickly for 15-30 second answers—critical for TOEIC success. Describing pictures in detail hones your ability to use vivid vocabulary, while answering questions from a dialogue trains you to extract key details under pressure. These skills aren’t just for tests—they’ll make your everyday English sharper too!

Listen For These Sounds

Pay attention to connected speech and reductions in the instructions. Phrases like "Begin preparing now" often link "preparing" and "now" into a smooth "preparin’now," with the final "g" softened. You’ll also hear subtle linking in questions like "When was the last time you went to a library?" where "went to" becomes "wen tuh." Noticing these details will make your pronunciation sound more natural and help you understand fast speech better.

Say It Like a Native

Use the shadowing technique (or "shadowspeak") to mirror the speaker’s rhythm and stress. Pause the video, repeat phrases like "Could you please help me confirm some details" and focus on stressing key words: "help," "confirm," "details." Notice how the speaker slows down for important information (like "30 seconds to respond") and speeds up for routine instructions. Practicing this way will train your mouth to move like a native and make your speech flow effortlessly. Even 5 minutes a day of shadow speech will boost your confidence and clarity!

Ready to start? Hit play, follow along, and watch your speaking skills soar—one timed response at a time!

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →