Shadowing Practice: At a Bakery - Learn English Speaking with Video
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26 sentences
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Those muffins smell delicious.
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Can I have one of the chocolate chip muffins please?
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Absolutely.
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These muffins are a favorite.
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They're like a hug for your taste buds.
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They do seem comforting.
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What else would you recommend?
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If you're a fan of surprises, our mystery flavored donut is a fun choice.
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It's different every day.
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I'll take one of those too.
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How about bread?
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Anything special today?
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Our sourdough bread is the best seller.
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Then I better get an autograph before it's too famous.
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One loaf, please.
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Coming right up.
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Would you like anything to drink?
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Coffee?
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You got me.
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I'll have a coffee too, thanks.
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Sure thing.
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Will that be all for today?
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That's all, thank you.
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How much do I owe you?
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That'll be 12 euros.
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And every purchase comes with a free smile from us.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 26 sentences and 137 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:59. The speaker talks at a steady 140 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 8 of its 26 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| mystery noun | /ˈmɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ | Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown. |
| comfort noun | /ˈkʌm.fət/ | Contentment, ease. |
| delicious adjective | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty. |
| chip noun | /t͡ʃɪp/ | A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material. |
| euro noun | /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ | The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: € |
| bud noun | /bʌd/ | A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded. |
| flavor noun | /ˈfleɪvə/ | The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect. |
| seller noun | /ˈsɛlɚ/ | Someone who sells; a vendor; a clerk. |
| muffin noun | /ˈmʌf.ɪn/ | A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two horizontally, toasted and spread with butter, etc., before being eaten. |
| autograph noun | /ˈɔtəɡɹæf/ | A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person. |
| doughnut noun | /ˈdəʊnʌt/ | A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, usually mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, often made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape flattened sphere shape… |
| loaf noun | /loʊf/ | A block of bread after baking. |
| sourdough noun | /ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/ | A type of bread dough leavened with yeast and lactobacilli that produce acids giving a sour taste. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can I have one of the chocolate chip muffins please?
- They're like a hug for your taste buds.
- What else would you recommend?
- Would you like anything to drink?
- How much do I owe you?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, that'll, they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 mystery, comfort, delicious.
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.