Shadowing Practice: 【700点を突破】TOEIC Part4 説明文リスニング3分トレ｜Vol.425 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Choose a practice mode
Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.
41 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following advertisement.
2
Moving to a new home or office this spring.
3
Let Hartley Movers take the stress out of it.
4
Our crews have been packing, loading and delivering for over 20 years, and every move includes free furniture wrapping.
5
Unlike many companies, we never charge extra for stairs or long hallways, so the price we quote is the price you pay.
6
Not sure what your move will cost?
7
Just send us a few photos of your rooms through our website, and we'll email you an estimate within one business day.
8
Call Hartley Movers today and ask about our spring special.
9
Book your move by April 30th and you'll get 10 % off.
10
Question 1.
11
What is being advertised?
12
A. A furniture store.
13
B. A storage facility.
14
C. A relocation service.
15
D. A home cleaning service.
16
Answer.
17
C. Question 2.
18
According to the speaker, how can listeners get an estimate?
19
A. By visiting a showroom.
20
B. By submitting pictures online.
21
C. By calling a local branch.
22
D. By filling out a questionnaire.
23
Answer.
24
B. Question 3.
25
What is offered to customers who book by April 30?
26
A. Free storage for a month.
27
B. Extra packing boxes.
28
C. Help with unpacking.
29
D. A reduced price.
30
Answer.
31
d.
32
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following advertisement.
33
Moving to a new home or office this spring.
34
Let Hartley Movers take the stress out of it.
35
Our crews have been packing, loading and delivering for over 20 years, and every move includes free furniture wrapping.
36
Unlike many companies, we never charge extra for stairs or long hallways, so the price we quote is the price you pay.
37
Not sure what your move will cost?
38
Just send us a few photos of your rooms through our website and we'll email you an estimate within one business day.
39
Call Hartley Movers today and ask about our spring special.
40
Book your move by April 30th and you'll get 10 % off.
41
Thank you.
Download App
Everything you need to speak fluently
AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing
Same Channel
B21
【700点を突破】TOEIC Part4 説明文リスニング3分トレ｜Vol.432
TOEIC PrepUniversity Students
B23
【800点を突破】TOEIC Part4 説明文リスニング3分トレ｜Vol.429
TOEIC PrepWorking Adults
B22
【800点を突破】TOEIC Part4 説明文リスニング3分トレ｜Vol.431
TOEIC PrepWorking Adults
B23
【700点を突破】TOEIC Part4 説明文リスニング3分トレ｜Vol.433
TOEIC PrepWorking Adults
B26
【700点を突破】TOEIC Part4 説明文リスニング3分トレ｜Vol.430
TOEIC PrepUniversity Students
B1【700点を突破】TOEIC Part4 説明文リスニング3分トレ｜Vol.428
TOEIC PrepWorking Adults
FOR YOU
Recommend Video
B12
107 sentences
HOMECARE CLEANING AGENCY: IELTS LISTENING Vol 4 Test 3 Section 1
IELTS PrepTOEIC PrepUniversity Students
B21
26 sentences
TOEIC Listening Part 4: A Furniture Sale and a Traffic Report
American AccentBritish AccentTOEIC PrepBusiness EnglishUniversity Students
![[2025.6] TOEIC SPEAKING Test for June 27th LIVE CLASS | 25년 6월 시험 완벽 복원 토익스피킹 모의고사 ✨](https://img.youtube.com/vi/U47JdzQlRs4/mqdefault.jpg)
B26
64 sentences
[2025.6] TOEIC SPEAKING Test for June 27th LIVE CLASS | 25년 6월 시험 완벽 복원 토익스피킹 모의고사 ✨
TOEFL PrepTOEIC PrepInterview English
B22
584 sentences
EP1. TOEIC PART 3 2026 | Luyện nghe tiếng anh TOEIC có đáp án và dịch nghĩa chi tiết | Test 1
TOEIC PrepUniversity Students
B183
26 sentences
TOEIC Listening Part 3: A Private Dining Room and a Late Suit
American AccentBritish AccentTOEIC PrepBusiness EnglishUniversity Students
B12
141 sentences
HCL Versant test Video 02
TOEIC PrepBusiness EnglishDaily Conversation
B13
96 sentences
CAM 13 TEST 3 PART 1
TOEFL PrepTOEIC PrepTravel English
B22
110 sentences
Bài thi mô phỏng TOEIC SPEAKING | Band :180-190/200 | MOCK TEST 10
TOEIC PrepBusiness EnglishInterview English
![IELTS Listening Practice Test | Form Completion [ Very Important ]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/0-nmMAw-FMs/mqdefault.jpg)
B16
48 sentences
IELTS Listening Practice Test | Form Completion [ Very Important ]
IELTS PrepTOEIC PrepUniversity Students
B112
103 sentences
Cambridge 15 Listening Test 4 ( part 1) IELTS Practice | British Council
IELTS PrepTOEIC PrepCambridge Exam Prep
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “【700点を突破】TOEIC Part4 説明文リスニング3分トレ｜Vol.425”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: price, Hartley, Movers, spring, packing. This video has 41 sentences and 319 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:48. The speaker talks at a steady 114 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| estimate noun | /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ | A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something. |
| furniture noun | /ˈfɝ.nɪ.t͡ʃɚ/ | Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively. |
| refer verb | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | To direct the attention of (someone toward something). |
| wrap verb | /ɹæp/ | To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper. |
| stairs noun | /ˈstɛɹz/ | A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors. |
| advertisement noun | /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ | A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar. |
| hallway noun | /ˈhɔlˌweɪ/ | A corridor in a building that connects rooms. |
| submit verb | /səbˈmɪt/ | To yield or give way to another. |
| advertise verb | /ˈædvɚˌtaɪ̯z/ | To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly. |
| relocation noun | /ˌɹiːləʊˈkeɪʃən/ | The act of moving from one place to another. |
| listener noun | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast. |
| questionnaire noun | /ˌk(w)ɛstʃəˈnɛə/ | A form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey. |
| showroom noun | /ˈʃoʊˌɹum/ | A room in a business set aside for the display of the company's products. |
| unpack verb | /ʌnˈpæk/ | To remove from a package or container, particularly with respect to items that had previously been arranged closely and securely in a pack. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| get off verb | To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it. | |
| fill out verb | /fɪl ˈaʊt/ | To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information. |
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 | have been packing |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being advertised · is offered |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as we'll, you'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: relocation /ˌɹiːləʊˈkeɪʃən/, showroom /ˈʃoʊˌɹum/
- Long words — get the stress right: advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/, relocation /ˌɹiːləʊˈkeɪʃən/
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 estimate, furniture, refer.
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.