Shadowing Practice: A Day in My Life 26: Reading a Book - Learn English Speaking with Video

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It's Sunday afternoon.

It's raining outside.

I love rainy days!

I can read all day!

I have a lot of books.

They're on the floor.

They're on my chair, too.

I don't have a bookshelf.

Which book do I read today?

This one, with a blue cover.

It's a story about a sailor.

First, I make a cup of tea.

I sit in my big armchair.

My blanket is soft and warm.

I open the book and read.

Wow, there's a big storm!

The sailor's boat is very small.

Oh no. Is he okay?

Then Mochi jumps on my lap!

She sits right on my book!

Okay, Mochi. I can read to you.

She purrs and closes her eyes.

I move my foot. Crash!

Oh no! My books fall down!

I have too many books.

I really need a bookshelf!

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This A1 speaking lesson is built on the video “A Day in My Life 26: Reading a Book”. This video has 26 sentences and 140 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:22. The speaker talks slowly, about 102 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
blanket noun	/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/	A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.
sailor noun	/ˈseɪ.lɚ/	A person who sails; one whose occupation is sailing or navigating ships or other waterborne craft.
rainy adjective	/ˈɹeɪni/	Pouring with rain; wet; showery
bookshelf noun	/ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/	A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.
purr verb	/pɝ/	To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions.
jump verb	/d͡ʒʌmp/	To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
soft adjective	/sɔft/	Easily giving way under pressure.
storm noun	/stɔɹm/	Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading…
floor noun	/flɔː/	The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room.
sit verb	/sɪt/	To move oneself into such a position.
foot noun	/fʊt/	A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.
afternoon noun	/ˌæf.tɚˈnun/	The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
boat noun	/bəʊ̯t/	A small, usually open craft used for travelling over water, propelled by oars, motor or wind. Usually contrasted with "ship".
rain noun	/ˈɹeɪn/	Condensed water falling from a cloud.
warm adjective	/wɔɹm/	Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Word	Pronunciation	Meaning
fall down verb	/fɔl ˈdaʊn/	To fall to the ground. To collapse.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

They're on my chair, too.
I don't have a bookshelf.
Which book do I read today?

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as they're, don't. 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 blanket, sailor, rainy.

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.

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Shadowing Practice: A Day in My Life 26: Reading a Book - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Getting Up

Brushing My Teeth and Taking a Shower

Getting Dressed

Making Eggs and Toast

Leaving the House

Taking the Bus

Shopping for Groceries

Making Spaghetti for Dinner

Doing the Dishes

Going to Bed

Making My Bed

Making Tea and Coffee

Walking to the Park

Coming Home

Riding My Bike

Taking the Train

Making a Salad

Doing the Laundry

Cleaning the House

Walking Mrs. Lee's Dog

Taking a Taxi

Taking Care of My Cat

Cooking Rice

Watching TV

Using the Internet

Reading a Book

Eating Cereal for Breakfast

Renting a Car

Washing Mrs. Lee's Car

Taking the Car to the Garage

Sending a Parcel

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Key vocabulary in this video

Phrasal verbs you will hear

Sentences worth repeating

Pronunciation to watch

How to practise with this video

What is the Shadowing Technique?