Shadowing Practice: At the Doctor's Reception: Date of Birth and Postcode - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Um, hello. I have an appointment with Doctor Patel.
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Good afternoon! Can I have your name, please?
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It's David Brown.
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And your date of birth?
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It's the 2nd of August, 1975.
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Hmm, David Brown, born in 1957?
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1957? No, 1975! I'm not that old!
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Oh, I'm so sorry! That's a different David Brown.
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We have three of them here!
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Ha! It's a very common name.
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Okay, let's check your address. What's your postcode?
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It's LS6 2QT.
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Sorry, was that... L-F?
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No, L-S. S for Sam.
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Ah, LS6 2QT. Yes, that's right!
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Is your mobile number still the same?
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Well... no. I got a new number last month.
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No problem. What's the new one?
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It's 07700 900 228.
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07700 900 228. Thank you.
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I'm afraid Doctor Patel is late today.
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Your appointment is now at 4:30, not 3:40.
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4:30? Ugh, that's 50 minutes later!
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I know. Would you like some water while you wait?
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Okay, thank you. Which room is it?
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Room 5, at the end of the corridor.
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Room 5. Great, thanks for your help!

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “At the Doctor's Reception: Date of Birth and Postcode”. This video has 27 sentences and 161 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:51. The speaker talks slowly, about 87 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 11 of its 27 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

9 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
corridor noun/ˈkɒɹɪdɔː/A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage.
postcode noun/ˈpoʊs(t)ˌkoʊd/A sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address to aid the sorting and delivery of post or mail.
appointment noun/əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust.
address noun/əˈdɹɛs/A manner of speaking or writing to another; language, style.
mobile adjective/ˈmoʊ.bəl/Capable of being moved, especially on wheels.
birth noun/bɜɹθ/The process of childbearing; the beginning of life; the emergence of a human baby or other viviparous animal offspring from the mother's body into the…
afternoon noun/ˌæf.tɚˈnun/The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
hello/hɛˈloʊ/A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
afraid adjective/əˈfɹeɪd/Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • Can I have your name, please?
  • Is your mobile number still the same?
  • Would you like some water while you wait?

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like corridor, postcode, appointment.

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 →