Shadowing Practice: 5-Minute English Conversation Practice: Meeting Someone New (Library Small Talk) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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English together.
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Meeting someone new.
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Hello, excuse me.
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Is anyone sitting here?
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No, nobody is sitting here.
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You can sit down.
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Thank you so much.
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Are you studying for an exam?
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I'm reading a book for my English class.
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What about you?
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I started preparing for a history test last night.
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History can be difficult.
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There are many dates to remember.
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I agree.
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I'm trying to organize my notes right now.
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Do you come to this library very often?
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I come here twice a week.
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How about you?
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I usually come here on weekends. That sounds nice.
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Do you live near this neighborhood?
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Yes, I live near the park.
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I can walk here easily.
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Oh, I live near the park too, behind the grocery store.
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I buy groceries there every Sunday what a small world it's
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a very convenient location yes it is are you working
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or studying full-time I work part-time at a coffee shop I love making coffee
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that sounds busy but it's good to gain work experience.
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How about you?
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Are you a full-time student?
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I have a part-time job too, but I only need to work two days a week.
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I work at a computer store near the city center.
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That is interesting.
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I need to buy a new laptop soon.
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You should visit my store when you have time.
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I can help you.
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That's a good idea!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 36 sentences and 236 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:01. The speaker talks at a steady 117 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| examination noun | /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ | The act of examining. |
| laptop noun | /ˈlæp.tɑp/ | A laptop computer. |
| convenient adjective | /kənˈviː.niənt/ | Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient. |
| grocery noun | /ˈɡɹəʊ.s(ə.)ɹi/ | Retail foodstuffs and other household supplies. |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| groceries noun | /ˈɡɹoʊ.s(ə.)ɹiz/ | Retail foodstuffs and other household supplies; the commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store. |
| excuse verb | /ɪksˈkjuz/ | To forgive; to pardon; to overlook. |
| prepare verb | /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm. |
| neighborhood noun | /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ | The residential area near one's home. |
| sit verb | /sɪt/ | To move oneself into such a position. |
| coffee noun | /ˈkɑfi/ | A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water. |
| agree verb | /əˈɡɹi/ | To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people. |
| computer noun | /kəmˈpju.tɚ/ | A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large… |
| nobody noun | /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ | A person dismissed as unimportant. |
| weekend noun | /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ | The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in Western countries, Saturday and Sunday. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, shop /ʃɑp/, location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
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 examination, laptop, convenient.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | started preparing · love making |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is sitting · Are you studying · I'm reading |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to work · need to buy |
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.