Shadowing Practice: Act 2 Ep 3 - Learn English Speaking with Video
Choose a practice mode
Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.
101 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
What happened, guys?
2
Where's the truck?
3
Uh, well, there was a bit of a mix -up.
4
Oh, no. What?
5
Well, the rental company had our reservation listed for this afternoon, not this morning.
6
So, until then, no truck.
7
It seems like it was just a mistake, but I got kind of upset with the guy at the front desk.
8
Really?
9
That doesn't sound like you.
10
Yeah, normally I would have been more polite.
11
It's just that I've been so stressed.
12
Getting ready to move and all.
13
Well, you must have been frustrated.
14
I was, but I feel terrible.
15
I shouldn't have lost my temper.
16
It wasn't his fault, really.
17
That may be true, but he really could have been more helpful.
18
So, what are you going to do?
19
I don't have much choice.
20
I leave for Los Angeles in two days.
21
So I'm going to pick up the truck this afternoon.
22
Well, it sounds like you couldn't have done much else, Liz.
23
And don't worry.
24
I can help this afternoon.
25
No problem.
26
So can I.
27
Me too.
28
Oh, thanks, you guys.
29
I really owe you one.
30
So since we have the time, why don't we help you with your boxes?
31
That's a great idea.
32
Come on.
33
So, where do you want this?
34
Um, let's just pile all the boxes in the living room for now.
35
You got it.
36
I've got this one.
37
Ooh, what happened here?
38
There's a big stain on the floor.
39
Oh, yeah.
40
There's a problem with the refrigerator.
41
It was leaking, and it caused some water damage. But it's working now?
42
Yeah.
43
The landlord got someone to come in and fix it.
44
Finally.
45
It took a long time.
46
Is your landlord going to have the floor repaired before someone else moves in?
47
He should.
48
Hey, Liz.
49
Why won't the light turn on in here?
50
Oh, you know what?
51
The light in here was flickering on and off this morning.
52
I'm not sure what's wrong.
53
Hold on.
54
Maybe I can fix it.
55
Ta -da!
56
The light bulb just needed to be screwed in tighter.
57
You're kidding.
58
I should have known that.
59
I guess I'm kind of out of it.
60
Thanks.
61
Uh -oh.
62
What's wrong with the shower?
63
Oh, it won't turn off completely.
64
It keeps dripping.
65
I think the shower head might need to be replaced.
66
Want me to try to fix it?
67
Sure, if it won't take you too long.
68
The knob on the faucet is loose.
69
Maybe it just needs tightening.
70
Do you have a screwdriver?
71
So, that's everything in the kitchen.
72
What's next?
73
Uh, that picture needs to be taken down.
74
Okay.
75
Uh -oh, there's a hole in the wall.
76
Oh, yeah.
77
Yeah, I should get that fixed before the landlord comes.
78
He's coming later this week to inspect the place.
79
We want to make sure we get our security deposit back.
80
Do you have to get the apartment painted too?
81
No, no, that's the landlord's responsibility.
82
We do need to have the place cleaned though.
83
Okay, got that end?
84
Just a sec.
85
Ow, that hurt.
86
You okay?
87
Yeah, I'm fine.
88
I just broke a nail.
89
You need help?
90
No, I think we can handle it.
91
Thanks anyway.
92
Okay.
93
You ready?
94
Let's try it again.
95
One, two, three, lift.
96
Oh, shoot.
97
Is everything okay?
98
What happened?
99
Oh, Alex was trying to fix the shower.
100
Yeah, but I didn't realize I had to turn off the water first.
101
Ugh.
Download App
Everything you need to speak fluently
AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing
FOR YOU
Recommend Video
A21,134
23 sentences
A Day in My Life 19: Cleaning the House
American AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B11
146 sentences
Unexpected events - American English File 3 -EP5
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B1188 sentences
Car Mechanic Scammed Female Client | @DramatizeMe
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B11
812 sentences
We Came to Help a GRANDMA… But Found Something HEARTBREAKING
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B111
33 sentences
Calling the Holiday Rental Host: There's No Hot Water
American AccentTravel EnglishDaily ConversationWorking Adults
B12
59 sentences
INTERCHANGE 2 (3. The right apartment)
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B11
777 sentences
【SubEsp】EP01 Verano Sin Fin （NEVER-ENDING SUMMER） | 炽夏 | Zhou Keyu、Bao Shangen| MangoTV Spanish
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B12
75 sentences
English Conversations - Practical situations
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B21
926 sentences
The Heart Guy Season 2 Episode 2
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B11
139 sentences
"APT 17" (Short Film) THRILLER
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B21
685 sentences
WMC - Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Club
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B12
380 sentences
Tactics for Listening Third Edition Developing Unit 8 Mishaps
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: fix, landlord, shower, truck, afternoon. This video has 101 sentences and 573 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:39. The speaker talks at a steady 123 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 23 of its 101 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| landlord noun | /ˈlæn(d).lɔɹd/ | A person that leases real property; a lessor. |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| repair verb | /ˈɹiːpɛɚ/ | To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy. |
| deposit noun | /dɪˈpɑ.zɪt/ | Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems. |
| nail noun | /neɪl/ | The horny plate or appendage at the ends of the digits of various animals, including most reptiles, birds, and mammals (both nonhuman and human). |
| pile noun | /paɪl/ | A mass of things heaped together; a heap. |
| rental noun | /ˈɹɛntəl/ | Something that is rented. |
| leak noun | /liːk/ | A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape. |
| reservation noun | /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ | The act of reserving, withholding or keeping back. |
| polite adjective | /pəˈlaɪt/ | Well-mannered, civilized. |
| temper noun | /ˈtɛmpɚ/ | A general tendency or orientation towards a certain type of mood, a volatile state; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting. |
| stain noun | /steɪn/ | A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances. |
| bulb noun | /ˈbʌlb/ | The bulb-shaped underground portion of a plant such as a tulip, consisting of a shortened stem and many fleshy scale leaves, from which the rest of the plant… |
| inspect verb | /ɪnˈspɛkt/ | To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turn off verb | To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.). |
| mix up verb | To mix or blend thoroughly and completely. |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
| take down verb | To remove something from a wall or similar vertical surface to which it is fixed. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- That doesn't sound like you.
- It's just that I've been so stressed.
- Want me to try to fix it?
- Do you have a screwdriver?
- Do you have to get the apartment painted too?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | have been frustrated · be screwed · be replaced |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was leaking · was flickering · was trying |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | shouldn't have · should have · should get |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | may be · might need |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 18 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, won't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: reservation /ˌɹɛz.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/, refrigerator /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.əˌɹeɪ.tɚ/
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 landlord, desk, helpful.
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.