Shadowing Practice: Advanced English Speaking Fluency – Stop Translating & Start Speaking Naturally! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I'm sure you are familiar with a series of videos on my YouTube channel titled Speak English With Me.
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I received an incredible amount of positive reviews on those videos from people saying
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that they helped them significantly with their speaking skills.
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And here's what our practice will look like.
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First, I'll perform the entire dialogue so that you have an example of how it should sound.
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Then the dialogue will be broken down into two parts for practice.
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In the first part, I'll start the dialogue by saying my lines and then you will see your lines on the screen.
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You'll need to read your lines off the screen out loud as if we were conversing with each other.
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In the second part, we'll reverse the roles.
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Your line will come first followed by mine.
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Good morning, XYZ Electricity.
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How can I assist you today?
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Hi, I just moved to a new place
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and I need to start electricity service under my name absolutely i'd be happy to help you with
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that can i get the address where you'd like to start service sure it's 123 elm street springfield
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great great 123 elm street in springfield let me pull
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that up okay to set up a new service i'll need
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some information from you can you provide your full name date of birth and a contact number Yes, my name is Alex Johnson.
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My date of birth is June 12, 1985 and my contact number is 555-1234.
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Thank you, Alex.
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And do you have a preferred start date for the service?
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The sooner the better.
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I'm moving in this weekend.
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So how about Monday?
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Monday works.
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I'll schedule your service to start first thing in the morning on Monday.
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Now, do you want to go paperless and get your bills via email or stick with postal mail?
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Email would be great.
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It's alex.johnson at email.com.
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Perfect.
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I'll set you up for e-billing.
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Lastly, we require a security deposit for new accounts.
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The amount is based on the service address and will be reflected on your first bill.
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Is that okay?
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Yes, that's fine.
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Can you tell me how much it'll be.
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For 123 Elm Street the deposit is $150.
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This will be applied to your first bill and it's fully refundable after 12 consecutive on-time payments.
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Sounds good.
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Is there anything else I need to do?
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You're all set.
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I've started the process to activate your electricity service starting Monday.
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You'll receive a welcome email with all the details in your new account number shortly.
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Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
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No, that's everything.
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Thank you for your help.
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You're welcome Alex.
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Thank you for choosing XYZ Electricity.
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If you have any questions
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or need further assistance feel free to call us have a great day
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and welcome to the neighborhood all right let's get to practice I'll go first
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and if you need a bit more time to read
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and say your lines you can always pause the video good morning XYZ electricity how can I assist you today Absolutely,
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I'd be happy to help you with that.
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Can I get the address where you'd like to start service?
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Great, great.
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123 Elm Street in Springfield.
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Let me pull that up.
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Okay, to set up a new service, I'll need some information from you.
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Can you provide your full name, date of birth, and a contact number?
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Thank you Alex.
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And do you have a preferred start date for the service?
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Monday works.
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I'll schedule your service to start first thing in the morning on Monday.
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Now, do you want to go paperless and get your bills via email or stick with postal mail?
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Perfect.
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I'll set you up for e-billing.
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Lastly, we require a security deposit for new accounts the amount is based on the service address
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and will be reflected on your first bill.
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Is that okay?
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For 123 Elm Street, the deposit is $150.
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This will be applied to your first bill and it's fully refundable after 12 consecutive on-time payments.
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You're all set.
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I've started the process to activate your electricity service starting Monday.
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You'll receive a welcome email with all the details in your new account number shortly.
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Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
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You're welcome Alex.
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Thank you for choosing XYZ Electricity.
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If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to call us.
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Have a great day and welcome to the neighborhood.
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Now it's your turn to start.
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Hi, I just moved to a new place and I need to start an electricity service under my name.
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Sure, it's 123 Elm Street, Springfield.
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Yes, my name is Alex Johnson.
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My date of birth is June 12, 1985 and my contact number is 555-1234.
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The sooner the better.
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I'm moving in this weekend, so how about Monday?
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Thank you.
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Email would be great.
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It's alex.johnson at email.com.
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Yes, that's fine.
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Can you tell me how much it'll be?
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Sounds good.
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Is there anything else I need to do?
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No, that's everything.
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Thank you for your help.
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All right, great job, you guys!
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That is it for today's practice.
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I really hope you enjoyed it.
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Give this video a like, subscribe if you haven't yet, and I'll see you in the next one as usual.
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Bye!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Advanced English Speaking Fluency – Stop Translating & Start Speaking Naturally!”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: electricity, alex, email, Monday, elm. This video has 101 sentences and 885 words to shadow. The speech runs for 9:11. The speaker talks slowly, about 96 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 16 of its 101 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| electricity noun | /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ | Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now… |
| assist verb | /əˈsɪst/ | To help. |
| 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. |
| dialogue noun | /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ | A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals. |
| shortly adverb | /ˈʃɔɹtli/ | In a short or brief time or manner; quickly. |
| reflect verb | /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ | To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface. |
| consecutive adjective | /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/ | Following, in succession, without interruption. |
| postal adjective | [ˈpoʊstl̩] | Relating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail. |
| activate verb | /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ | To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate. |
| lastly adverb | /ˈlæstli/ | Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| reverse noun | /ɹɪˈvɝs/ | The opposite of something. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
| pause noun | /pɔːz/ | A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation. |
| paperless adjective | Without paper. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
| line off verb | To mark off using lines. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- In the second part, we'll reverse the roles.
- I'm moving in this weekend.
- Is there anything else I need to do?
- Can I get the address where you'd like to start service?
- Can you tell me how much it'll be?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | will be broken · is based · will be applied |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've started |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will look · I'll perform · will be |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to read · need to start · need to do |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 30 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, you're, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, consecutive /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/
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 electricity, assist, deposit.
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.