Shadowing Practice: B2 Listening Story: Reuniting with an Ex - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Let's get straight to the lesson without beating around the bush to maintain the learning pace.
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Today's video will be about reuniting with an ex.
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The video will only have English audio and Vietnamese subtitles.
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Let's listen.
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Emma?
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Wait, let me look at you.
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Is that really you?
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I can't believe we're at the same table.
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David, I recognized your voice the moment I walked in.
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You haven't changed much, just a bit more.
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Professional. And you look stunning.
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Look at this crowd.
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It's so loud.
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Let's start this night right.
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Cheers to our reunion.
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Cheers.
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Wow, that's strong.
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Do you remember our long walks after school?
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Even when it was pouring rain.
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How could I forget?
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We shared that tiny blue umbrella.
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My left shoulder was always soaked because I wanted to keep you dry.
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I knew that.
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I used to lean closer to you just to feel your warmth.
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We were so innocent back then.
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We really were.
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Those were the best memories.
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To the good old days, Emma.
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Cheers.
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Cheers.
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And remember the prom?
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You were so nervous you stepped on my dress during our slow dance.
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Oh, God.
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Don't remind me.
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My heart was beating so fast.
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I couldn't even think straight.
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I was just so happy you said yes to me.
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I said yes because I loved you, David.
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To be honest, I don't think I ever stopped.
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Everything feels so different now, but sitting here with you feels.
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Right?
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Emma, I think the wine is getting to me.
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My head is spinning a bit.
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Let's have one last toast to the truth.
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To the truth, David.
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Look at me.
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I don't want to lose you again.
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Why don't we try one more time?
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Let's start over.
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Start over?
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Now?
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I'm a bit dizzy, Emma, this is a lot to take in.
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I need to think.
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Don't think.
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Just feel.
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You missed me, didn't you?
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You caught me.
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I did.
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I missed you every single day.
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Okay.
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Let's do it.
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Let's be us again.
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Emma?
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Wait, let me look at you.
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Is that really you?
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I can't believe we're at the same table.
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David, I recognized your voice the moment I walked in.
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You haven't changed much, just a bit more.
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Professional.
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And you look stunning.
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Look at this crowd.
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It's so loud.
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Let's start this night right.
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Cheers to our reunion.
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Cheers.
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Wow, that's strong.
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Do you remember our long walks after school?
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Even when it was pouring rain.
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How could I forget?
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We shared that tiny blue umbrella.
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My left shoulder was always soaked because I wanted to keep you dry.
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I knew that.
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I used to lean closer to you just to feel your warmth.
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We were so innocent back then.
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We really were.
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Those were the best memories.
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To the good old days, Emma.
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Cheers.
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Cheers.
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And remember the prom?
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You were so nervous you stepped on my dress during our slow dance.
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Oh, God.
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Don't remind me.
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My heart was beating so fast.
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I couldn't even think straight.
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I was just so happy you said yes to me.
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I said yes because I loved you, David.
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To be honest, I don't think I ever stopped.
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Everything feels so different now, but sitting here with you feels.
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Right?
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Emma, I think the wine is getting to me.
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My head is spinning a bit.
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Let's have one last toast to the truth.
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To the truth, David.
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Look at me.
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I don't want to lose you again.
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Why don't we try one more time?
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Let's start over.
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Start over?
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Now?
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I'm a bit dizzy, Emma.
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This is a lot to take in.
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I need to think.
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Don't think.
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Just feel.
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You missed me, didn't you?
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You caught me.
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I did.
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I missed you every single day.
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Okay.
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Let's do it.
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Let's be us again.
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Rate yourself.
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Why practice speaking with this video?

Listening to and practicing speaking with the video "B2 Listening Story: Reuniting with an Ex" is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in real-life conversational English. This video showcases a relatable scenario that many can connect with—reuniting with an ex. The dialogue is rich in emotions, making it an excellent resource not only for understanding English but also for learning how to express feelings and nostalgia. By shadowing the speakers, you can enhance your fluency and pronunciation while also acquiring phrases and tones that convey sentiment effectively.

The context of the reunion touches on themes of love, memory, and vulnerability, providing numerous opportunities for learners to engage with complex emotional expressions. Practicing with this content allows you to internalize these expressions, preparing you for similar real-life situations, particularly helpful for those preparing for tasks in IELTS speaking practice.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

In the dialogue, several key grammatical structures and expressions stand out that can be useful for learners:

  • Direct speech and questions: The conversation features direct questions, such as “Is that really you?” and “Why don't we try one more time?” These structures are essential for engaging conversations. Learning to ask questions will improve your interactive speaking skills.
  • Past simple and present perfect: Phrases such as “I recognized your voice” and “I think I ever stopped” utilize both past simple and present perfect tense. This mix adds depth to your speech, allowing you to discuss events that affect the present, which is vital for storytelling.
  • Expressions of nostalgia: The use of phrases like “To the good old days” effectively conveys sentiment. Learning such expressions can help you articulate personal stories or feelings during conversations, enhancing your emotional language.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing with the dialogue, pay close attention to the following pronunciation traps that can challenge learners:

  • Words like “stunning” and “innocent”: These words may have vowel sounds that differ significantly from their phonetic spelling. Ensure to practice these sounds to improve clarity.
  • Connectors and contractions: Throughout the video, you will notice the natural flow of speech, including contractions like “don’t” and the linking of words such as “I think.” Mastering these aspects will make your speech sound more fluent and native-like.
  • Intonation within emotionally charged dialogues: The emotional tones when the characters express their feelings are crucial. Focus on how intonation can alter the meaning of a sentence, especially in conveying a sense of nostalgia or desire.

As you practice speaking along with this video using shadowspeak techniques, you'll not only improve your fluency but also enhance your ability to engage in meaningful conversations. Embrace the challenge of learning English through immersive experiences like this, and feel free to incorporate shadow speech into your regular practice routine!

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.