Shadowing Practice: Airport English Conversation #english #learnenglish - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello, I'm flying to Los Angeles at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
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Can I see your passport, please?
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Sure.
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Do you know if the flight is on time?
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Your flight's been delayed about 30 minutes.
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Well, is it okay if I choose a seat?
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Do you have any aisle seats available?
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Let me check.
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Sure, no problem.
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Do you have any check-in luggage?
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No, just one carry-on bag.
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Okay, here's your boarding pass.
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Your boarding time is at 2.15pm and your gate number is T27.
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Okay, and which way is security check?
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Right behind you to the left, sir.
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Thank you so much.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Airport English Conversation #english #learnenglish" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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 →