Shadowing Practice: 500 English Sentences Daily - 3 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Part 3 Level 3 Advanced.
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Deeper Daily Conversations.
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Morning Reflections I like to start my day with a positive thought.
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I like to start my day with a positive thought.
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I think about what I'm grateful for.
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I think about what I'm grateful for.
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I set an intention for the day ahead.
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I set an intention for the day ahead.
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I remind myself to be kind to others.
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I remind myself to be kind to others.
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I tell myself to stay calm and focused.
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I tell myself to stay calm and focused.
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I believe that every day is a new opportunity.
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I believe that every day is a new opportunity.
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I try to see the good in every situation.
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I try to see the good in every situation.
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I don't let small things bother me.
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I don't let small things bother me.
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I focus on what I can control.
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I focus on what I can control.
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I take a few deep breaths.
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I take a few deep breaths.
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I feel ready to face the day.
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I feel ready to face the day.
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I know I can handle anything.
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I know I can handle anything.
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Professional Conversations I have a busy day at work today.
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I have a busy day at work today.
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I need to focus on the important tasks I need to focus on the important tasks,
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I have a presentation to prepare.
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I have a presentation to prepare.
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I need to finish the report by noon.
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I need to finish the report by noon, I'll meet with my team after lunch.
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I'll meet with my team after lunch.
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We'll discuss the new project timeline, We'll discuss the new project timeline,
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I'll share my ideas with the team.
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I'll share my ideas with the team.
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I'll ask for their feedback.
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I'll ask for their feedback.
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I believe we can finish the project early.
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I believe we can finish the project early.
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Good teamwork is important for success.
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Good teamwork is important for success.
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I appreciate my colleagues' support.
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I appreciate my colleagues' support.
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I feel proud of our progress.
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I feel proud of our progress Conversations with friends.
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I called my friend yesterday.
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I called my friend yesterday.
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We talked for almost an hour.
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We talked for almost an hour.
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we shared what's going on in our lives.
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we shared what's going on in our lives.
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He told me about his new job.
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He told me about his new job.
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I told him about my recent trip.
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I told him about my recent trip.
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We laughed about old memories.
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We laughed about old memories.
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We made plans to meet next week.
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We made plans to meet next week.
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will go to that new cafe downtown.
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we'll go to that new cafe downtown.
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I'm really looking forward to seeing him.
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I'm really looking forward to seeing him.
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it's important to stay in touch with friends.
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it's important to stay in touch with friends.
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Friends make life more meaningful.
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Friends make life more meaningful.
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I'm grateful for my friendships.
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Life Decisions.
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Thank you.
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I've been thinking about my future lately.
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I've been thinking about my future lately.
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I want to make some positive changes.
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I want to make some positive changes.
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I need to decide what I really want.
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I need to decide what I really want.
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I want a career that I enjoy.
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I want a career that I enjoy.
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I want to travel more often.
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I want to travel more often.
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I want to learn new skills.
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I want to learn new skills.
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I'm thinking about going back to school I'm thinking about going back to school.
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I'm not sure yet, but I'll figure it out.
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I'm not sure yet, but I'll figure it out.
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I'll take small steps towards my goals, I'll take small steps towards my goals.
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I'm excited about the possibilities.
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I'm excited about the possibilities.
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- Life is full of opportunities.
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Life is full of opportunities.
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Evening Reflections The day has been long and fulfilling.
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The day has been long and fulfilling.
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Thank you.
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I think about everything I did today.
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I think about everything I did today.
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I'm happy with what I accomplished.
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I'm happy with what I accomplished.
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I learned something new today.
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I learned something new today.
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I helped someone today.
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I helped someone today.
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I feel good about the person I am.
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I feel good about the person I am.
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I take a moment to relax and unwind.
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I take a moment to relax and unwind.
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I listen to some calming music.
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I listen to some calming music.
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I write in my journal.
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I write in my journal.
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I note down three good things from today.
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I note down three good things from today.
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I feel grateful for this day.
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I feel grateful for this night's sleep.
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I'm ready for a good night's sleep.
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Level 3 Complete.
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Perfect!
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You have completed all three levels.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 120 sentences and 824 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:34. The speaker talks slowly, about 71 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 78% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| grateful adjective | /ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/ | Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful. |
| 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. |
| lately adverb | /ˈleɪt.li/ | Recently; not long ago; of late; not long since. |
| downtown noun | /ˈdaʊ̯nˌtaʊ̯n/ | The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center. |
| bother verb | /ˈbɑðɚ/ | To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| intention noun | /ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/ | A course of action that a person intends to follow. |
| feedback noun | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results. |
| presentation noun | /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ | The act of presenting, or something presented. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| timeline noun | /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ | A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future). |
| meaningful adjective | /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fl̩/ | Having meaning, significant. |
| noon noun | /nun/ | The time of day when the Sun seems to reach its highest point in the sky; solar noon. |
| accomplish verb | /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ | To finish successfully. |
| colleague noun | /ˈkɒliːɡ/ | A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate, a workmate. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. |
| look forward to verb | To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to. |
| note down verb | To write down, especially hurriedly; to make a note of. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been thinking |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been · have completed |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll meet · We'll discuss · I'll share |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to focus · need to finish · need to decide |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 31 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, we'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃn̩/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/
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 grateful, skill, lately.
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.