Shadowing Practice: B1 Shadowing Practice Asking For Directions In A New City - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I got lost in a new city last week.
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My phone died and I had no map.
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So I stopped a man near a bus stop.
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Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?
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He smiled and pointed down the street.
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Turn left at the bakery, he said.
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Then walk for five minutes.
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I said it back to him slowly.
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Turn left at the bakery, walk five minutes.
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He nodded and I walked.
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Ten minutes later, I saw the station.
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No perfect grammar.
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No long words.
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Just simple sentences said clearly.
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Try this one out loud with me.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "B1 Shadowing Practice Asking For Directions In A New City" 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.