Shadowing Practice: 【中級—高級難度】突破中級水平，最快30天極速提升英文聽力｜每天睡前英語聽力練習，快速習慣美國人的正常語速｜學懂更進階的英文詞彙和片語｜English Listening Practice #美式英語 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I'm trying to break the habit of constantly checking my phone.
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I'm trying to break the habit of constantly checking my phone.
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I'm trying to break the habit of constantly checking my phone.
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I'm trying to break the habit of constantly checking my phone.
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I'm trying to break the habit of constantly checking my phone.
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Go on a diet so your beer belly won't get bigger and bigger.
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Go on a diet so your beer belly won't get bigger and bigger.
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Go on a diet so your beer belly won't get bigger and bigger
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Go on a diet so your beer belly won't get bigger and bigger.
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I have a cold and my sneezes keep coming one after another.
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I have a cold and my sneezes keep coming one after another.
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I have a cold and my sneezes keep coming one after another.
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I have a cold and my sneezes keep coming one after another.
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I have a cold and my sneezes keep coming one after another.
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It started getting windy when we were walking along the beach.
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It started getting windy when we were walking along the beach
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It started getting windy when we were walking along the beach
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It started getting windy when we were walking along the beach
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Take the second left turn and the Costco will be on the right.
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Costco will be on the right.
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I think I might have maxed out my credit card this month.
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I think I might have maxed out my credit card this month.
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I think I might have maxed out my credit card this month.
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I think I might have maxed out my credit card this month.
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I think I might have maxed out my credit card this month.
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I need to figure out why my computer keeps lagging.
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I need to figure out why my computer keeps lagging.
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I need to figure out why my computer keeps lagging.
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I'll try to pick up groceries on my way home from work today.
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I'll try to pick up groceries on my way home from work today.
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I'll try to pick up groceries on my way home from work today.
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I'll try to pick up groceries on my way home from work today.
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I'll try to pick up groceries on my way home from work today.
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She caught her husband having an affair with his secretary.
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She caught her husband having an affair with his secretary.
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She caught her husband having an affair with his secretary.
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In this competitive world, it's not easy to earn a living.
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In this competitive world, it's not easy to earn a living.
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Only time will tell whether we made the right decision.
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Only time will tell whether we made the right decision.
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Her obsession with social media is getting out of hand.
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Her obsession with social media is getting out of hand.
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I am a fitness freak and I work out at the gym every day.
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I am a fitness freak and I work out at the gym every day.
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We should protect the environment for future generations.
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We should protect the environment for future generations.
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We should protect the environment for future generations.
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You should keep your eyes on the road at all times when biking.
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You should keep your eyes on the road at all times when biking.
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You have morning breath.
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Did you brush your teeth this morning?
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You have morning breath.
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Did you brush your teeth this morning?
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You have morning breath.
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Did you brush your teeth this morning?
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You have morning breath.
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Did you brush your teeth this morning?
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You have morning breath.
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Did you brush your teeth this morning?
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Can I have my eggs sunny side up and a cup of coffee, please?
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Can I have my eggs sunny side up and a cup of coffee, please?
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Your bag exceeds the weight limits, so you must pay an additional fee.
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Your bag exceeds the weight limits, so you must pay an additional fee.
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Your bag exceeds the weight limits, so you must pay an additional fee.
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A man grabbed my purse and ran away in front of the train station.
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A man grabbed my purse and ran away in front of the train station.
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He has been very diligent in learning English for years.
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He has been very diligent in learning English for years.
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Generally speaking, the airfare is much cheaper in the off -season.
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Generally speaking, the airfare is much cheaper in the off -season.
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Thank you.
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I am so into my girlfriend that I want to be with her all the time.
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He gets jealous whenever his girlfriend talks to another man.
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jealous whenever his girlfriend talks to another man.
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My dream is to travel the world and experience diverse cultures.
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My dream is to travel the world and experience diverse cultures.
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My dream is to travel the world and experience diverse cultures.
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My dream is to travel the world and experience diverse cultures.
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My dream is to travel the world and experience diverse cultures.
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Forgiving others is a way of being kind to ourselves.
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Forgiving others is a way of being kind to ourselves.
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Forgiving others is a way of being kind to ourselves.
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Forgiving others is a way of being kind to ourselves.
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Ghosting is a way of splitting up that I will never understand.
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Ghosting is a way of splitting up that I will never understand.
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Ghosting is a way of splitting up that I will never understand.
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Ghosting is a way of splitting up that I will never understand.
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Ghosting is a way of splitting up that I will never understand.
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I spent the whole night tossing and turning in bed.
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I spent the whole night tossing and turning in bed.
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I spent the whole night tossing and turning in bed.
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I spent the whole night tossing and turning in bed.
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You look sleepy and you have bags under your eyes.
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You look sleepy and you have bags under your eyes.
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There is nothing more valuable than good health.
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There is nothing more valuable than good health.
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Is there a TV show you could watch over and over again?
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Is there a TV show you could watch over and over again?
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Is there a TV show you could watch over and over again?
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Is there a TV show you could watch over and over again?
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I was a straight -A student while I was in senior high school.
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I was a straight -A student while I was in senior high school.
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I was a straight -A student while I was in senior high school.
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I was a straight -A student while I was in senior high school.
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Interacting with native speakers can enhance your speaking skills.
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Interacting with native speakers can enhance your speaking skills.
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Interacting with native speakers can enhance your speaking skills.
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Interacting with native speakers can enhance your speaking skills
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I believe that he is capable of finishing his homework by himself
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I believe that he is capable of finishing his homework by himself.
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I believe that he is capable of finishing his homework by himself.
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I believe that he is capable of finishing his homework by himself.
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I believe that he is capable of finishing his homework by himself.
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Your expression showed that you don't believe what I said.
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Were you scared when we were experiencing turbulence?
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Were you scared when we were experiencing turbulence?
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We are going to eat spicy hot pot tonight.
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I need some sliced meat.
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We are going to eat spicy hot pot tonight.
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I need some sliced meat.
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We are going to eat spicy hot pot tonight.
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I need some sliced meat.
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We are going to eat spicy hot pot tonight.
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I need some sliced meat.
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We are going to eat spicy hot pot tonight.
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I need some sliced meat.
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My friends and I share the expense of a monthly Netflix subscription.
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My friends and I share the expense of a monthly Netflix subscription.
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According to the weather forecast, we will have a heavy snow next week.
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According to the weather forecast, we will have a heavy snow next week.
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According to the weather forecast, we will have a heavy snow next week.
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Compared to your classmates, you're getting taller and stronger.
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Compared to your classmates, you're getting taller and stronger.
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Girls with dimples are very attractive, especially when they're smiling.
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Girls with dimples are very attractive, especially when they're smiling.
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Girls with dimples are very attractive, especially when they're smiling.
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Girls with dimples are very attractive, especially when they're smiling.
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I need to go grocery shopping because we've used up all the milk.
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I need to go grocery shopping because we've used up all the milk.
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I need to go grocery shopping because we've used up all the milk.
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Sorry to interrupt you, but we really should move on to the next issue.
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Thank you.
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Sorry to interrupt you, but we really should move on to the next issue.
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Sorry to interrupt you, but we really should move on to the next issue.
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Sorry to interrupt you, but we really should move on to the next issue.
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Microsoft achieved great success and became a household name.
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Microsoft achieved great success and became a household name.
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Microsoft achieved great success and became a household name.
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Microsoft achieved great success and became a household name.
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My mother always refers to a cookbook when cooking.
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My mother always refers to a cookbook when cooking.
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My mother always refers to a cookbook when cooking.
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Sometimes I have to avoid certain foods because of my sensitive teeth.
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Sometimes I have to avoid certain foods because of my sensitive teeth.
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Sometimes I have to avoid certain foods because of my sensitive teeth.
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My roommate is a neat freak and always keeps everything spotless.
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My roommate is a neat freak and always keeps everything spotless
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My roommate
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is a neat freak and always keeps everything spotless I'm planning to open a fixed deposit account at the bank.
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She must be lonely because she is the only child in her family.
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She must be lonely because she is the only child in her family.
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She must be lonely because she is the only child in her family.
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She must be lonely because she is the only child in her family.
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I didn't know their whole family arrived in Taipei in advance.
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Before I went to university, I always stayed up late every day.
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The streets are packed with cars during rush hour.
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The streets are packed with cars during rush hour.
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We didn't drink anything from the minibar except for mineral water.
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We didn't drink anything from the minibar except for mineral water.
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We didn't drink anything from the minibar except for mineral water.
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The weather has been scorching hot since the past few days.
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The weather has been scorching hot since the past few days.
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We regret to inform you that the departure time of the plane has been postponed.
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We regret to inform you that the departure time of the plane has been postponed.
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We regret to inform you that the departure time of the plane has been postponed.
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Passengers are not allowed to smoke in any area of the cabin.
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Passengers are not allowed to smoke in any area of the cabin.
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Passengers are not allowed to smoke in any area of the cabin.
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We're having a housewarming on Sunday if you'd like to come.
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We're having a housewarming on Sunday if you'd like to come.
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We're having a housewarming on Sunday if you'd like to come.
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We're having a housewarming on Sunday if you'd like to come.
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Our living room is spacious enough to accommodate 20 people.
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Our living room is spacious enough to accommodate 20 people.
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Our living room is spacious enough to accommodate 20 people.
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Are you going to cook sweet and sour pork for the main course?
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Are you going to cook sweet and sour pork for the main course?
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Are you going to cook sweet and sour pork for the main course?
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Are you going to cook sweet and sour pork for the main course?
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Are you going to cook sweet and sour pork for the main course?
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The young man insists on his idea no matter who persuades him.
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The young man insists on his idea no matter who persuades him.
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The young man insists on his idea no matter who persuades him.
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To be honest, I can't stand the unreasonable workload anymore.
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To be honest, I can't stand the unreasonable workload anymore.
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To be honest, I can't stand the unreasonable workload anymore.
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He didn't expect that the two women would fight over him.
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He didn't expect that the two women would fight over him
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He didn't expect that the two women would fight over him
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Don't gossip with your colleagues during the office hours
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Don't gossip with your colleagues during the office hours.
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You must work harder if you want to hold down your job.
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You must work harder if you want to hold down your job.
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I like to hang out with him because we have great chemistry.
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I like to hang out with him because we have great chemistry.
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You'd better chew over the matter before making a decision.
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You'd better chew over the matter before making a decision.
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We will get together with our former classmates tomorrow evening.
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We will get together with our former classmates tomorrow evening.
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I can't believe he hit on my best friend right in front of me.
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I can't believe he hit on my best friend right in front of me.
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I can't believe he hit on my best friend right in front of me.
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I can't believe he hit on my best friend right in front of me.
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I can't believe he hit on my best friend right in front of me.
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Don't gobble up your food.
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Otherwise, it will make your stomach ache.
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Men will not be admitted to this restaurant without a tie.
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Men will not be admitted to this restaurant without a tie.
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Men will not be admitted to this restaurant without a tie.
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You had better prepare an alternative plan for an urgent case.
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You had better prepare an alternative plan for an urgent case.
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The government should try to create more job opportunities.
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The government should try to create more job opportunities.
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The government should try to create more job opportunities.
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I have good communication skills and problem -solving abilities.
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I have good communication skills and problem -solving abilities.
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I have good communication skills and problem -solving abilities.
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I have good communication skills and problem -solving abilities.
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I have good communication skills and problem -solving abilities.
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It's great to live within walking distance of my office.
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My husband used to have a cup of black coffee with some toast.
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My husband used to have a cup of black coffee with some toast.
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It's unhealthy for you to eat too much fried food in the morning.
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It's unhealthy for you to eat too much fried food in the morning.
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She showed an indifferent attitude towards his opinion.
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She showed an indifferent attitude towards his opinion.
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She showed an indifferent attitude towards his opinion.
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Let me straighten this out and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Let me straighten this out and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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I think I'm pregnant because my period is two weeks late.
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I think I'm pregnant because my period is two weeks late.
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I think I'm pregnant because my period is two weeks late.
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I think I'm pregnant because my period is two weeks late.
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I think I'm pregnant because my period is two weeks late.
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It seems that your heartbeat is much quicker than it should be.
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It seems that your heartbeat is much quicker than it should be.
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It seems that your heartbeat is much quicker than it should be.
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It seems that your heartbeat is much quicker than it should be.
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It seems that your heartbeat is much quicker than it should be.
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They decided to settle down and start a family after getting married.
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They decided to settle down and start a family after getting married.
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They decided to settle down and start a family after getting married.
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They decided to settle down and start a family after getting married.
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They decided to settle down and start a family after getting married.
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More and more young people don't want to have any children nowadays.
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More and more young people don't want to have any children nowadays.
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Try to use some conditioner because your hair is too dry.
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Try to use some conditioner because your hair is too dry.
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Try to use some conditioner because your hair is too dry.
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Try to use some conditioner because your hair is too dry.
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Try to use some conditioner because your hair is too dry.
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Can you show me how to fill out the customs declaration form?
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Can you show me how to fill out the customs declaration form?
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Can you show me how to fill out the customs declaration form?
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Can you show me how to fill out the customs declaration form?
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Can you show me how to fill out the customs declaration form?
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I would like to have a job that is more lively than my present one.
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I would like to have a job that is more lively than my present one.
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I would like to have a job that is more lively than my present one.
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I would like to have a job that is more lively than my present one.
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I recommend this book to you.
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I think it is worth reading.
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Her father was heavily in debt because of gambling.
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Her father was heavily in debt because of gambling.
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I'd like to schedule a taxi to pick me up at the airport. at the airport.
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I'd like to schedule a taxi to pick me up at the airport.
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My sister will graduate from college in a couple of months.
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My sister will graduate from college in a couple of months.
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My sister will graduate from college in a couple of months.
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I'm taking a day off to deal with some family issues.
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I'm taking a day off to deal with some family issues.
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I'm taking a day off to deal with some family issues.
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I'm taking a day off to deal with some family issues.
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I'm taking a day off to deal with some family issues.
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It's essential to have relevant experience if you want to get this position.
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It's essential to have relevant experience if you want to get this position.
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It's essential to have relevant experience if you want to get this position.
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Although I have no experience in this field, I'm willing to learn.
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Although I have no experience in this field, I'm willing to learn.
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I'm tired of making friends with pessimistic people.
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my ex -husband is very deceitful I would never trust him again
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my ex -husband is very deceitful I would never trust him again
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my ex -husband is very deceitful I would never trust him again
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my ex -husband is very deceitful I would never trust him again
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My ex -husband is very deceitful.
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I would never trust him again.
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My daughter wants to have a dress -up party for her birthday this year.
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My daughter wants to have a dress -up party for her birthday this year.
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My daughter wants to have a dress -up party for her birthday this year.
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My daughter wants to have a dress -up party for her birthday this year.
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My daughter wants to have a dress -up party for her birthday this year.
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They exchanged business cards when they met for the first time.
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My mother has her hair dyed and permed every six months.
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Do you think they can make friends again after the conflict?
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Most girls love romantic comedies rather than action movies.
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Most girls love romantic comedies rather than action movies.
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My laptop got a virus, but luckily I backed up all my important files last week.
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My laptop got a virus, but luckily I backed up all my important files last week.
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If there are no other questions, perhaps we should wrap it up here.
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If there are no other questions, perhaps we should wrap it up here.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “【中級—高級難度】突破中級水平，最快30天極速提升英文聽力｜每天睡前英語聽力練習，快速習慣美國人的正常語速｜學懂更進階的英文詞彙和片語｜English Listening Practice”. This video has 310 sentences and 3395 words to shadow. The speech runs for 47:05. The speaker talks slowly, about 72 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| custom noun | /ˈkʌstəm/ | Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving. |
| ghost noun | /ɡoʊst/ | A disembodied soul; a soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| settle verb | /ˈsɛtəl/ | To determine (something which was exposed to doubt or question); to resolve conclusively; to set or fix (a time, an order of succession, etc). |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| diverse adjective | /daɪˈvɜːs/ | Consisting of different elements; various. |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| 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… |
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| declaration noun | /ˌdɛk.ləˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ | An emphatic or formal act of saying, telling or asserting something, by speech or writing; a decisive assertion or proclamation. |
| slice noun | /slaɪs/ | That which is thin and broad. |
| sour adjective | /ˈsaʊ.ə/ | Tasting of acidity. |
| spicy adjective | /ˈspaɪsi/ | Of, pertaining to, or containing spice. |
| groceries noun | /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/ | Retail foodstuffs and other household supplies; the commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| dress up verb | To put on special or fancy clothes. | |
| fill out verb | /fɪl ˈaʊt/ | To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information. |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. | |
| settle down verb | To make or become quiet and calm after a period of disturbance or restlessness. | |
| split up verb | Cease to be together, break apart from the group. | |
| watch over verb | To guard and protect. | |
| figure out verb | To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce. | |
| use up verb | To consume, deplete, expend, or exhaust. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Did you brush your teeth this morning?
- Were you scared when we were experiencing turbulence?
- Compared to your classmates, you're getting taller and stronger.
- Don't gossip with your colleagues during the office hours.
- Don't gobble up your food.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | has been scorching |
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to have |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | has been postponed · are not allowed · will not be admitted |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been · has been postponed |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 70 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can't, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: breathe /bɹiːð/, unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: brush /bɹʌʃ/, declaration /ˌdɛk.ləˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, rush /ɹʌʃ/, subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/, obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: declaration /ˌdɛk.ləˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/, unreasonable /ʌnˈɹiːz.(ə)nə.bl̩/, conditioner /kənˈdɪʃənə/, pessimistic /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/
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 skill, custom, ghost.
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.