Shadowing Practice: A2.2 - U17 - Teen health - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Teen health 1.
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Can it be dangerous to listen to loud music?
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Yes.
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But how do you know when it's too loud?
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Can someone sitting next to you on the train hear the music on your earphones?
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They can.
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Do they get upset?
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Do they get angry?
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Well, then you need to make it quieter.
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Remember, you need to look after your ears, so you'll be able to hear well when you're older.
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2. How much exercise should I do?
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Everyone tells you it's not healthy to sit at the computer all day.
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For one thing, it's very lonely and can make you feel lazy.
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But doing too much sport can also be bad for you.
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Your body is still young, so you shouldn't do too much exercise.
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You can easily hurt something.
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About an hour of sport a day is right for a teenager.
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You should also think about when you do sport.
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For example, you can get a stomachache if you play tennis just after you've eaten.
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3. Is it okay to feel sad sometimes?
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Everyone feels unhappy from time to time, so you're not alone.
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Don't be surprised.
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It's normal for your feelings to change at your age.
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Is there something you're worried about?
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Find a friendly person to talk to, like your mom or dad or a teacher.
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You might get a bit embarrassed, but you'll be glad that you did.
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If you talk about your problems, they aren't so bad.
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4. Are some foods healthier than others?
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The answer to this is yes.
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I'm sure you know that a plate of fruit is better for you than a plate of chips.
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But what your growing body, your heart, and your brain need is variety.
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If you are careful and eat a bit of everything, then you are healthier.
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Don't forget fresh fruit, vegetables, and eggs.
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Eating a variety of healthy food gives you energy and can help you feel confident about studying and doing exams.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “A2.2 - U17 - Teen health”. This video has 34 sentences and 326 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:01. The speaker talks at a natural 162 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 90% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 9 of its 34 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| egg noun | /ɛɡ/ | An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… |
| ear noun | /ˈɪə̯/ | The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea. |
| tennis noun | /ˈtɛnɪs/ | A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets. |
| chip noun | /t͡ʃɪp/ | A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material. |
| exam verb | /ɪɡˈzæm/ | Shortened form of examine |
| lonely adjective | /ˈloʊnli/ | Unhappy due to feeling isolated from contact with other people. |
| lazy adjective | /ˈleɪ̯zi(ː)/ | Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion. |
| teenager noun | /ˈtiːnˌeɪ̯d͡ʒə/ | A person between thirteen and nineteen years old (inclusive). |
| unhappy adjective | /ʌnˈhæpi/ | Not happy; sad. |
| embarrassed adjective | /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ | Having a feeling of shameful discomfort. |
| vegetable noun | /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ | A plant raised for some edible part of it, such as the leaves, roots, fruit or flowers, but excluding any plant considered to be a fruit, grain, herb, or spice… |
| earphone noun | /ˈɪə(ɹ)fəʊn/ | A transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone. |
| stomachache noun | /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ | A pain in the abdomen, often caused by indigestion, usually lower than the stomach and related to the intestines. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- But how do you know when it's too loud?
- How much exercise should I do?
- Is there something you're worried about?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should I do · shouldn't do · should also think |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | you'll be |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to make · need to look |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, don't, you'll. 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.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like egg, ear, tennis.
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.