Shadowing Practice: AEF 2.3 - In the New York Office - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Music Well,
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I think that's everything.
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What do you think of the office?
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It's brilliant and much bigger than our place in London.
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Oh, here's Barbara.
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Rob, this is Barbara, the editor of the magazine.
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It's good to finally meet you, Rob.
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It's great to be here.
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Is this your first time in New York?
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No, I came here when I was 18, but only for a few days.
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Well, I hope you get to know New York much better this time.
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Barbara, I'm going to take Rob out for lunch.
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Would you like to come with us?
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I'd love to, but unfortunately I have a meeting at 1, so I'll see you later.
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We're meeting at 3, I think.
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That's right.
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Have a nice lunch.
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Hey, are you Rob Walker?
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Yes.
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Hi, I'm Holly.
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Holly Tyler?
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Hello, Holly.
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We're going to be working together.
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Really?
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Didn't Barbara tell you?
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I'm going to be Rob's photographer.
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Oh.
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Well, we're just going for lunch.
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Cool.
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I can come with you.
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I mean, I had a sandwich earlier, so I don't need to eat, but Rob and I can talk.
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Is that okay?
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Um, sure.
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So, let's go.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 34 sentences and 193 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:36. The speaker talks at a steady 121 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 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
9 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| photographer noun | /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ | One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation. |
| sandwich noun | /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/ | A dish or foodstuff where at least one piece, but typically two or more pieces, of bread serves as the wrapper or container of some other food. |
| lunch noun | /lʌnt͡ʃ/ | A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day. |
| editor noun | /ˈɛd.ɪ.tə/ | A person who edits or makes changes to documents. |
| unfortunately adverb | /ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/ | Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event. |
| brilliant adjective | /ˈbɹɪl.jənt/ | Shining brightly. |
| earlier adverb | /ˈɝliɚ/ | previously; before now; sooner |
| magazine noun | /ˌmæɡəˈziːn/ | A nonacademic, periodical publication which consists of articles by multiple writers on some broad topic or theme. |
| hello | /hɛˈloʊ/ | A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| work together verb | To be coworkers with someone; to share a workspace with someone. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, we're, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: photographer /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/, unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt.li/
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 photographer, sandwich, lunch.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm going to take · We're going to be · I'm going to be |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | We're meeting · we're just going |
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.