Shadowing Practice: AEF 2.2 - Rob and Jenny meet again - Learn English Speaking with Video
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So, here you are in New York at last.
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Yeah, it's great to be here.
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It's really exciting.
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And how's your hotel?
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It's fine.
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My room is really nice.
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Do you have a good view from your room?
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I can see lots of other buildings.
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Tomorrow I'm going to show you around the office and introduce you to the team.
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Barbara's looking forward to meeting you.
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You remember.
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Barbara.
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My boss?
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Oh, yeah.
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Sorry.
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And then you can start thinking about your blog and the column.
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You got any ideas yet, Rob?
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Rob?
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What?
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Sorry, Jenny.
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You must be really tired.
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Yes, I am a bit.
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What time is it now?
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It's.. nine o'clock.
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Nine o'clock?
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That's two o'clock in the morning for me.
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Let's finish our drinks.
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You need to go to bed.
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I guess you're right.
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So, I'll see you in the office at 11 in the morning. At 11?
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Is that okay?
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It's perfect.
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Thanks, Jenny.
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There's just one thing.
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What's that?
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Don't be late.
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Either way, it's great to see you again.
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Yeah.
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It's great to see you too.
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Good morning.
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Can I help you?
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I'm not feeling very well.
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I think I have flu.
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What are your symptoms?
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I have a headache and a cough.
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Do you have a temperature?
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No, I don't think so.
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Are you allergic to any drugs?
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I'm allergic to penicillin.
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No problem.
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This is ibuprofen.
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It'll make you feel better.
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How many do I have to take?
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Two every four hours.
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Sorry, how often?
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Two every four hours.
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If you don't feel better in 48 hours, you should see a doctor.
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Okay, thanks.
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How much is that?
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$6.99, please.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “AEF 2.2 - Rob and Jenny meet again”. This video has 62 sentences and 279 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:16. The speaker talks at a steady 123 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 18 of its 62 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 |
|---|---|---|
| allergic adjective | /əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ | Of or pertaining to allergy. |
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| column noun | /ˈkɒləm/ | A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration. |
| headache noun | /ˈhɛdeɪk/ | A pain or ache in the head. |
| cough verb | /kɔf/ | Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound)… |
| symptom noun | /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ | A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a… |
| excite verb | /ɪkˈsaɪt/ | To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement. |
| ibuprofen noun | /ˌaɪ.bju.ˈpɹoʊ.fən/ | A synthetic compound used widely as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug. |
| penicillin noun | /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ | Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against… |
| temperature noun | /ˈtɛm.p(ə.)ɹə.t͡ʃə/ | A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer. |
| nine noun | /naɪn/ | The digit or figure 9. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| hotel noun | /həʊˈtɛl/ | An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. |
| finish verb | /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ | To complete (something). |
| doctor noun | /ˈdɑktɚ/ | A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| look forward to verb | To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Do you have a good view from your room?
- Barbara's looking forward to meeting you.
- That's two o'clock in the morning for me.
- Do you have a temperature?
- How many do I have to take?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll see · It'll make |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to go · have to take |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: ibuprofen /ˌaɪ.bju.ˈpɹoʊ.fən/, penicillin /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/, temperature /ˈtɛm.p(ə.)ɹə.t͡ʃə/
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 allergic, introduce, column.
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.