Shadowing Practice: Adverbs of Frequency in English | Always, Usually, Often, Sometimes, Never (Conversation Practice) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What do you have in your shopping basket?
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I have cookies and chips.
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I usually eat snacks after work.
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That is not healthy!
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Do you often eat dessert?
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Yes, I always eat a big dessert after dinner.
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I often eat cake.
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I never eat junk food.
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I usually eat fruit.
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Apples are very good for you.
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Sometimes I eat an apple.
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However, a chocolate cookie is much better.
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What do you usually eat for breakfast?
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I usually eat cereal and drink coffee.
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Sometimes I eat toast with eggs.
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That sounds good!
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Do you often eat fast food?
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No, I never eat fast food.
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I usually cook at home.
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That’s healthy!
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I sometimes eat hamburgers.
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But I never drink soda.
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That’s a good habit.
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We should always try to eat healthy food.
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I am so sorry.
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I’m late. That is okay.
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Do you usually take the train to work?
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Yes, I usually take the train.
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But I sometimes ride my bicycle.
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I never take the train.
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I always walk to the coffee shop.
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You are lucky!
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The train is always very crowded and noisy.
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Well, you are here now.
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I usually order hot tea.
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What do you want?
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I always drink black coffee in the morning!

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 37 sentences and 205 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:05. The speaker talks slowly, about 99 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.

Key vocabulary in this video

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

WordPronunciationMeaning
cookie noun/ˈkʊki/A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.
dessert noun/dɪˈzɝt/The last course of a meal, consisting of fruit, sweet confections etc.
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…
chip noun/t͡ʃɪp/A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.
habit noun/ˈhæb.ɪt/An action performed on a regular basis.
basket noun/ˈbæskɪt/A lightweight woven container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
soda noun/ˈsoʊdə/Sodium bicarbonate.
junk noun/d͡ʒʌŋk/Miscellaneous items of little value, especially discarded or unwanted items.
bicycle noun/ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/A vehicle that has two primary wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s…
toast noun/toʊst/Bread that has been toasted (cooked lightly by browning).
snack noun/snæk/A light meal.
cereal noun/ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/A type of grass (such as wheat, rice or oats) cultivated for its edible grains.
noisy adjective/ˈnɔɪzi/Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound
hamburger noun/ˈhæmˌbɜɹ.ɡɚ/A hot sandwich consisting of a patty of cooked ground beef or a meat substitute, in a sliced bun, usually also containing salad vegetables, condiments, or both.

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like cookie, dessert, egg.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →