Shadowing Practice: 5-Minute English Conversation Practice: Feeling Sick (Making a Doctor's Appointment) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi, John! How are you?
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Hi, Jessica!
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I’m not feeling well.
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I have a bad cold.
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Oh no! That sounds awful.
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Do you have a fever?
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Yes, I do. I feel very hot and tired.
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You should rest at home.
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It’s important to get a lot of sleep.
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I know, but I have a lot of work to do.
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Work can wait.
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Your health is more important!
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You’re right.
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I’ll take a break.
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Have you seen a doctor?
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No, I haven’t.
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I don’t like going to the doctor.
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I understand.
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But a doctor can help you feel better.
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Yes, maybe I should go.
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What can I do at home?
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Drink a lot of water and eat soup.
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It helps! Good idea!
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I’ll make some soup.
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Also, stay warm.
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Wear a sweater.
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Thanks, Jessica! I will.
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Take care of yourself, John.
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Hi! I want to make an appointment, please.
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Okay! What is your name?
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My name is John Smith.
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Thank you, John.
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Why do you need to see the doctor?
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I have a bad cold.
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I feel very tired, and I have a cough.
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I’m sorry to hear that.
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When would you like to come in?
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Can I come tomorrow morning?
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Yes, how about 10:00 a.m.?
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Does that work for you?
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Yes, that’s good.
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Great! I’ll see you tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
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Thank you very much!
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Now, let’s learn some useful vocabulary.
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Fever Tired Cough Appointment
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “5-Minute English Conversation Practice: Feeling Sick”. This video has 45 sentences and 235 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:20. The speaker talks slowly, about 101 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 10 of its 45 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| fever noun | /ˈfivɚ/ | A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease. |
| soup noun | /sup/ | Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food… |
| cough verb | /kɔf/ | Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound)… |
| awful adjective | /ˈɔːfʊl/ | Very bad. |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
| sweater noun | /ˈswɛtɚ/ | A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise. |
| appointment noun | /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ | The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust. |
| doctor noun | /ˈdɑktɚ/ | A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award… |
| tired adjective | [ˈtaɪ̯ɚd] | In need of some rest or sleep. |
| wear verb | /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, perfume, etc. |
| drink verb | /ˈdɹɪŋk/ | To consume (a liquid) through the mouth. |
| useful adjective | /ˈjuːsfəl/ | Having a practical or beneficial use. |
| warm adjective | /wɔɹm/ | Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Do you have a fever?
- Have you seen a doctor?
- What can I do at home?
- Why do you need to see the doctor?
- When would you like to come in?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should rest · should go |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll take · I'll make · I'll see |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 fever, soup, cough.
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.