Shadowing Practice: AEF 3.2 Meeting Jenny's Parents - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I can't
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believe we got here so late.
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I'm sorry Jenny, I had to finish that article for Don.
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Don't forget the chocolates.
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Okay.
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Oh no. I don't believe it.
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Don't tell me you forgot them.
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I think they're still on my desk.
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You're kidding.
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You know what my desk's like.
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Yeah, it's a complete mess.
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Why don't you ever tidy it?
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We could go and buy some more.
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How can we get some more?
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We're already late.
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Hi there.
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You made it!
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Sorry we're late.
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So this is my mom and dad, Harry and Sally, and this, of course, is Rob.
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Hello.
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So nice to meet you at last.
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Yes, Jenny's finally decided to introduce you to us.
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Well, come in.
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Come in.
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Mom, I'm really sorry.
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We bought you some chocolates, but we left them at the office.
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Oh, what a pity.
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Never mind.
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Yeah, don't worry about it.
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We know what a busy young woman you are.
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And your mom has made way too much food for this evening anyway.
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Oh, Harry.
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But I also have some good news.
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Really?
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What's that?
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Well, you know we have a new boss.
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He's still new to the job and needs support.
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So today he made me the managing editor of the magazine.
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So you've got a promotion.
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How fantastic.
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That's great news.
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Hey, does that mean Jenny's going to be your boss, Rob?
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Uh, yes.
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I guess so.
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Well, not exactly.
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I'm a manager, but I'm not Rob's manager.
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Let's go and have dinner.
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What a great idea.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “AEF 3.2 Meeting Jenny's Parents”. This video has 48 sentences and 259 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:16. The speaker talks at a steady 114 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.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| promotion noun | /pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/ | An advancement in rank or position. |
| introduce verb | /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ | To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else). |
| pity noun | /ˈpɪt.i/ | A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something. |
| tidy adjective | /ˈtaɪ.di/ | Arranged neatly and in order. |
| chocolate noun | /ˈtʃɔk.(ə.)lɪt/ | A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans. |
| editor noun | /ˈɛd.ɪ.tə/ | A person who edits or makes changes to documents. |
| mess noun | /mɛs/ | A thing or group of things in a disagreeable, disorganised, or dirty state; hence a bad situation. |
| manage verb | /ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ/ | To direct or be in charge of. |
| manager noun | /ˈmæn.ə.dʒəɹ/ | A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team. |
| boss noun | /bɔs/ | One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor. |
| kid noun | /ˈkɪd/ | A child, adolescent, or (loosely) a young adult. |
| anyway adverb | /ˈɛniweɪ/ | Regardless; anyhow. |
| finish verb | /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ | To complete (something). |
| worry verb | /ˈwʌ.ɹi/ | To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Don't tell me you forgot them.
- I think they're still on my desk.
- You know what my desk's like.
- Why don't you ever tidy it?
- How can we get some more?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃn̩/, finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
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 desk, promotion, introduce.
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.