Shadowing Practice: 【700点を突破】TOEIC Part4 説明文リスニング3分トレ｜Vol.433 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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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.433”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: apartment, flooring, virtual, owner, tour. This video has 43 sentences and 343 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:48. The speaker talks at a steady 123 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| virtual adjective | /ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ | In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated. |
| refer verb | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | To direct the attention of (someone toward something). |
| telephone noun | /ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/ | A telecommunication device which converts data or sounds (usually speech) into electrical signals which are then transmitted to enable two or more people to… |
| overseas adverb | /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ | Abroad. |
| balcony noun | /ˈbælkəni/ | An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window. |
| listener noun | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast. |
| vacation noun | /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure. |
| abroad adverb | /əˈbɹɔːd/ | Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. |
| graphic adjective | /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ | Drawn, pictorial. |
| arrange verb | /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ | To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement. |
| imply verb | /ɪmˈplaɪ/ | To have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence. |
| renovate verb | /ˈɹɛn.ə.veɪt/ | To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| point out verb | To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body. | |
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
| walk through verb | To explain (something) to (someone), step by step. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've set · have asked |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being cleaned · may be reduced · will be renovated |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'd, I'll, I've. 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 virtual, refer, telephone.
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.