Shadowing Practice: At the Pharmacy: Medicine for a Cold - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello. I've got a bad cold.
2
Oh dear. When did it start?
3
Two days ago. My throat really hurts.
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Have you got a temperature?
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No, I don't think so.
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These tablets will help with the pain.
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Take two every four hours.
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Can I take them with coffee?
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Yes, but drink lots of water too.
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If you don't feel better in a week, see a doctor.
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OK, I will. Thanks for your help.
12
You're welcome. Get well soon!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 12 sentences and 77 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:35.
Key vocabulary in this video
10 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| throat noun | /ˈθɹoʊt/ | The front part of the neck. |
| tablet noun | /ˈtæblət/ | A slab of clay, stone or wood used for inscription. |
| temperature noun | /ˈtɛm.p(ə.)ɹə.t͡ʃə/ | A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| hurt verb | /hɝt/ | To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury. |
| doctor noun | /ˈdɑktɚ/ | A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award… |
| drink verb | /ˈdɹɪŋk/ | To consume (a liquid) through the mouth. |
| coffee noun | /ˈkɑfi/ | A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water. |
| dear adjective | /dɪɹ/ | High in price; expensive. |
| hello | /hɛˈloʊ/ | A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will help |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I've, you'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 throat, tablet, temperature.
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.