Shadowing Practice: At the Pharmacy: Two Tablets, Three Times a Day - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi there! Are you picking up or dropping off?
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Picking up. My doctor sent it this morning.
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Sure thing. What's your last name, please?
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It's Nguyen. N-G-U-Y-E-N.
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Sorry, was that N-G-U or N-U-G?
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N-G-U. Don't worry, everyone gets it wrong!
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Ha, got it! And your date of birth?
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It's March 14, 1992.
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Perfect. Your antibiotic is ready, Mr. Nguyen.
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Okay, so these are 500 mg tablets.
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You need to take 2, 3 times a day.
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Wait... 23 a day? Are you serious?
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Oh no, I can't swallow that many pills!
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Ha! No, no, not 23!
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2 tablets, 3 times a day.
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Oh! So 2 at breakfast, 2 at lunch,
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and 2 at dinner. That's 6 a day.
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Exactly! And keep taking them for 7 days.
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But never take more than 6 in 24 hours.
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Hmm, and what if I forget one?
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Just take it when you remember. Don't take extra.
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Okay, thanks. How much do I owe you?
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With your insurance, the copay is $15.40.
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Sorry, was that 15 or 50?
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1-5, fifteen. That's $15.40.
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Phew! I almost gave you $50!
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Let me repeat that back, just to be sure.
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2 tablets, 3 times a day, for 7 days.
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And never more than 6 in 24 hours!
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Perfect, you've got it! Feel better soon!
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Thanks! And sorry about the 23 pills!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “At the Pharmacy: Two Tablets, Three Times a Day”. This video has 31 sentences and 204 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:57. The speaker talks slowly, about 105 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 9 of its 31 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tablet noun | /ˈtæblət/ | A slab of clay, stone or wood used for inscription. |
| pill noun | /pɪl/ | A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication. |
| fifteen noun | /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ | An Irish traybake made with crushed digestive biscuits, marshmallows and glacé cherries combined with condensed milk and desiccated coconut. |
| swallow verb | /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ | To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat. |
| antibiotic noun | /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ | Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system. |
| copay verb | /ˈkoʊˌpeɪ/ | To jointly pay with another or others. |
| phew | /fjuː/ | Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise. |
| lunch noun | /lʌnt͡ʃ/ | A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day. |
| breakfast noun | /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ | The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning. |
| repeat verb | /ɹɪˈpiːt/ | To do or say again (and again). |
| drop noun | /dɹɑp/ | A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own rounded shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid. |
| extra adjective | /ˈɛkstɹə/ | Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary. |
| insurance noun | /ɪnˈʃʊɹ.əns/ | A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event. |
| 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… |
| worry verb | /ˈwʌ.ɹi/ | To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. |
| drop off verb | To fall asleep. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Are you picking up or dropping off?
- What's your last name, please?
- Hmm, and what if I forget one?
- How much do I owe you?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, can't, you've. 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 tablet, pill, fifteen.
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.