Shadowing Practice: 3_Report Card - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Story 3: Report Card Pat stopped working and came out of his office.
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He wanted to see what others were doing in the next room.
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He told them that his 95 -year -old mother still kept his kindergarten report card.
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Thank you.
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What did the report card say?
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asked one of his friends.
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"Stop visiting your neighbors," said Pat.
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Hello, what are you working on today?

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "3_Report Card" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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 →