Shadowing Practice: 【800点を突破】TOEIC Part4 説明文リスニング3分トレ｜Vol.429 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi, Ms. Alvarez.
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This is Ryan Cho from IT.
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As you know, we are installing new antivirus software one department at a time,
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since our current program stops receiving security updates at the end of the month.
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I'd scheduled your department for next Wednesday, but I just realized that's the day your team closes the quarterly accounts,
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so I've moved your installation to Thursday morning.
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It takes about 30 minutes per computer, and your staff can't use their machines during that time.
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I know some of them are worried the new program will slow their computers down.
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Well, the sales team switched over last week, and nobody there has noticed any difference
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i'll be there at 8 30 on thursday please remind everyone to save their files before they leave on wednesday evening
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question one why did the speaker change the installation date a a technician will be on vacation.
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B. Her team has a financial deadline.
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C. Some equipment has not arrived.
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D. The sales team asked to go first.
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Answer.
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B. Question 2.
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Why does the speaker say, the sales team switched over last week?
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A. To suggest a concern is unfounded b.
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To explain who will lead training c.
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To admit the schedule is behind d.
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To recommend calling the sales team answer a question 3 what
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does the speaker ask the listener to do a approve a budget request.
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B. Send him a list of computers.
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C. Reschedule a team meeting.
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D. Remind her staff to save their work.
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Answer.
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D. Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following telephone message.
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Hi, Ms. Alvarez.
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This is Ryan Cho from IT.
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As you know, we are installing new antivirus software one department at a time,
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since our current program stops receiving security updates at the end of the month.
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I'd scheduled your department for next Wednesday
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but I just realized that's the day your team closes the quarterly accounts so I've moved your installation to Thursday morning.
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It takes about 30 minutes per computer and your staff can't use their machines during that time.
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I know some of them are worried the new program will slow their computers down.
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Well, the sales team switched over last week and nobody there has noticed any difference.
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I'll be there at 8 .30 on Thursday.
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Please remind everyone to save their files before they leave on Wednesday evening.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “【800点を突破】TOEIC Part4 説明文リスニング3分トレ｜Vol.429”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: computer, sales, wednesday, thursday, department. This video has 39 sentences and 390 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:26. The speaker talks at a steady 114 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
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| installation noun | /ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | An act of installing. |
| install verb | /ɪnˈstɔl/ | To connect, set up or prepare something for use |
| quarterly adjective | Occurring once every quarter year (three months); taking place quarter-yearly. | |
| 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… |
| vacation noun | /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| deadline noun | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed. |
| approve verb | /əˈpɹuːv/ | To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory. |
| technician noun | /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ | A person who studies or practises technology; an expert in a particular technology. |
| listener noun | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast. |
| antivirus noun | /ˈantɪvʌɪrəs/ | A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses. |
| unfounded adjective | Having no strong foundation; not based on solid reasons or facts. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, I'd, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: installation /ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/, vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: installation /ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/, antivirus /ˈantɪvʌɪrəs/
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 remind, installation, install.
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.