Shadowing Practice: ✅ Basic English Speaking Practice | English Conversations | Best English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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1
Welcome to Best English Online.
2
Politeness and Requests Excuse me, may I sit here?
3
Yes, of course.
4
Thank you.
5
It's nice to meet you.
6
Nice to meet you, too.
7
How are you today?
8
I'm doing well, thanks.
9
How about you?
10
I'm good, too.
11
Just a little tired.
12
By the way, where is the nearest bus stop?
13
Oh, it's just around the corner.
14
Let me show you.
15
That's very kind of you.
16
No problem.
17
I'm happy to help.
18
So, what do you do for a living?
19
I work as a teacher, and you.
20
Wow, that's wonderful.
21
I work as a software engineer.
22
Nice.
23
Where are you from?
24
I'm from London.
25
Oh, that's a beautiful place.
26
Yeah, I love traveling too.
27
Me too.
28
What's your favorite destination?
29
Japan.
30
The food is amazing.
31
My favorite is sushi.
32
Mmm, yum.
33
I love sushi too.
34
By the way, I've been learning English for a year.
35
That's impressive.
36
Keep going.
37
You're doing really well.
38
Thank you.
39
I feel proud of myself sometimes.
40
You should be.
41
Great job.
42
I'm so grateful for your support.
43
You're welcome.
44
I'm always here for you.
45
Talking about yourself.
46
I'm from London.
47
Oh, that's a beautiful place.
48
I've always wanted to visit.
49
Yes, it's nice, but also rainy most of the time.
50
Oof, I can imagine carrying an umbrella every day.
51
I have two siblings.
52
Oh really?
53
Nice.
54
Are you the oldest?
55
Nope, I'm the middle one.
56
Sometimes it's hard being in the middle.
57
I know what you mean.
58
I love traveling.
59
Me too.
60
What's your favorite destination?
61
Hmm, maybe Italy.
62
The food, the places.
63
Oh, I just love it.
64
Hmm, pizza and pasta.
65
Now I'm hungry.
66
I enjoy reading books.
67
That's great.
68
What's your favorite book?
69
I really liked Pride and Prejudice.
70
Ooh, classic.
71
Maybe one day you can lend it to me.
72
Sure, why not?
73
I work as a teacher.
74
That's a wonderful job.
75
Must be a little tiring, though.
76
Yes, sometimes.
77
But the kids make me laugh, so it's worth it. That sounds sweet.
78
I've been learning English for a year.
79
Really?
80
That's impressive.
81
Keep going.
82
Thank you.
83
Sometimes it feels hard, but I enjoy it.
84
You're doing great.
85
My favorite food is sushi.
86
Oh, yum.
87
I love sushi too. But it's expensive here.
88
True.
89
But totally worth it.
90
I like playing soccer.
91
Awesome.
92
Do you play for a team?
93
No, just with friends on weekends. That sounds fun.
94
Maybe I'll join one day.
95
I speak two languages.
96
Wow, that's amazing.
97
What are they?
98
English and Spanish.
99
I wish I could speak Spanish.
100
Teach me sometime?
101
Sure, why not?
102
I'm married.
103
That's nice.
104
How long have you been married?
105
Almost three years now.
106
That's beautiful.
107
Congratulations.
108
Thank you.
109
Basic conversations.
110
Can you help me, please? Of course.
111
What do you need help with?
112
Where is the nearest bus stop?
113
It's just around the corner.
114
Let me show you.
115
I don't understand.
116
No problem.
117
I can explain it again.
118
Could you repeat that, please?
119
Sure.
120
Here it is again.
121
What do you do for a living?
122
I work as a software engineer.
123
What about you?
124
I'm a student.
125
Still learning.
126
I'm sorry I'm late.
127
No worries.
128
I just got here, too.
129
Excuse me, can I ask you a question? Of course.
130
What's your question?
131
I would like to order a coffee.
132
Sure.
133
Would you like it hot or iced?
134
He he.
135
Hot, please.
136
Iced makes me shiver.
137
Ugh.
138
Ha ha.
139
Same here.
140
What time does the store close?
141
It closes at 8 p .m.
142
Oh good, I still have time then.
143
Can you speak more slowly, please?
144
Sure, I'll slow down.
145
Thank you.
146
What's your favorite hobby?
147
I love painting.
148
How about you?
149
I like dancing.
150
Oh nice!
151
Maybe you can teach me sometime.
152
I'm learning English.
153
That's great!
154
Keep practicing and you'll improve quickly.
155
I hope so.
156
It's not easy.
157
But you're doing really well.
158
That sounds like a great idea.
159
Yes, let's do it.
160
It was nice talking to you.
161
Same here.
162
Have a great day.
163
See you again soon.
164
Yes, see you next time.
165
Have a great day.
166
You too.
167
Take care.
168
Feelings and Emotions Hi!
169
How are you today?
170
I'm happy. And you?
171
I'm a little tired.
172
Oh, why?
173
I worked a lot today.
174
I understand.
175
Take a rest.
176
I'm really excited about the weekend.
177
Oh, exciting.
178
What will you do?
179
I'll go hiking.
180
Wow, that's great.
181
I love hiking too.
182
I feel a little nervous about tomorrow.
183
Oh, don't worry.
184
You'll do fine.
185
I hope so.
186
I'm sure you will.
187
That was so funny yesterday.
188
Oh yes, I couldn't stop laughing too.
189
I was really sad earlier.
190
Oh, what happened?
191
Ugh, just a small problem.
192
It's okay, things get better.
193
I feel proud of myself today.
194
That's great, good job.
195
I'm so thankful for your help.
196
You're welcome.
197
I'm always here.
198
Oh, today was full of feelings.
199
Ah, yes.
200
That's life.
201
Making Requests Can you help me, please? Of course.
202
What do you need?
203
I can't open this jar.
204
Let me try.
205
Got it.
206
Oh, thank you.
207
You're strong.
208
Haha, no problem.
209
Could you write this down for me?
210
Sure.
211
Here you go.
212
Thanks.
213
You always help me.
214
Anytime.
215
I didn't mean to bother you.
216
You're not bothering me at all.
217
Oh, I appreciate your help.
218
You're welcome.
219
I'm happy to help.
220
Can you explain this again?
221
Sure.
222
Let me break it down for you.
223
I understand now.
224
Ah, good.
225
I'm glad it helped.
226
I'll do my best next time.
227
You're doing great already.
228
Thanks.
229
You always support me.
230
Anytime.
231
That's what friends are for.
232
Talking about yourself Hi.
233
Where are you from?
234
I'm from London.
235
Ah, that's a beautiful place.
236
Do you have siblings?
237
Yes, I have two siblings.
238
Nice!
239
Are you the oldest?
240
No, I'm the youngest. Do you like traveling?
241
Yes, I love traveling.
242
Me too.
243
What's your favorite place?
244
Hmm, I like Paris.
245
It's so pretty.
246
Do you enjoy reading?
247
Yes, I enjoy reading books.
248
That's great.
249
What's your favorite book?
250
Uh, Harry Potter.
251
I read it many times.
252
What do you do?
253
I work as a teacher.
254
That's a wonderful job.
255
How long have you been learning English?
256
English?
257
I've been learning English for a year.
258
That's great.
259
Keep going.
260
What's your favorite food?
261
Um, sushi.
262
I love it.
263
Yum!
264
I love sushi, too.
265
Do you play any sports?
266
Yes, I like playing soccer.
267
Awesome!
268
Do you play for a team?
269
Not really.
270
Just for fun.
271
Do you speak other languages?
272
Yes, I speak two languages.
273
That's amazing. Which ones?
274
English and Spanish.
275
Are you married?
276
Yes.
277
That's nice.
278
How long have you been married?
279
Three years now.
280
Wow, that's lovely.
281
Thank you.
282
Emergencies and Health Call the police.
283
Okay, I'll call them right now.
284
I need a doctor.
285
Are you okay?
286
I'll get help.
287
Where's the nearest hospital?
288
It's about five minutes away by car.
289
I feel sick.
290
Do you need to see a doctor?
291
I have a headache.
292
Try drinking some water and resting.
293
Can you call an ambulance?
294
Yes.
295
Stay calm.
296
Help is on the way.
297
I lost my passport.
298
You should report it to the police.
299
I need help immediately.
300
Okay.
301
What happened?
302
There's been an accident.
303
I'll call for help.
304
Stay here.
305
Where's the pharmacy?
306
It's right across the street.
307
Thanks for helping me.
308
Anytime.
309
That's what friends are for.
310
Time and scheduling.
311
What time is it?
312
It's 3 .30.
313
Do you have an appointment?
314
Oh no, it's already late.
315
Yeah, time flies.
316
I'll be there in ten minutes.
317
Great.
318
See you soon.
319
The meeting starts at 3 p .m.?
320
Yes.
321
Okay, I'll be there on time.
322
Good idea.
323
We don't want to forget.
324
I'm running out of time.
325
Need any help?
326
Thanks, but we have plenty of time.
327
That's good.
328
No need to rush.
329
I'm always on time.
330
That's a great habit.
331
Can we reschedule our meeting?
332
Sure.
333
When would work for you?
334
It's time to go.
335
Okay, let's get moving.
336
Scheduling can be tricky sometimes.
337
Yes, but we manage.
338
Technology and Online Communication Can you send me the link?
339
Sure, I'll send it right now.
340
I'll email you the details.
341
Great, I'll check my inbox.
342
Let's have a video call.
343
Sounds good.
344
Let me set it up.
345
I lost my phone.
346
Oh no. Do you need to call it?
347
I need to charge my laptop.
348
Here's a charger if you need one.
349
Thank you.
350
You saved me.
351
Can you hear me clearly?
352
Yes, loud and clear.
353
Good.
354
My internet is slow today.
355
That's annoying.
356
Hope it gets better.
357
Maybe I need better Wi -Fi.
358
I'll share my screen.
359
OK.
360
Let me know when it's ready.
361
Can you text me later?
362
Sure.
363
I'll send you a message.
364
I forgot my password.
365
Ah, you might need to reset it.
366
I always forget passwords.
367
Me too.
368
You're not alone.
369
Politeness and Requests Excuse me, may I sit here?
370
Yes, of course.
371
Thank you.
372
It's nice to meet you.
373
Nice to meet you, too.
374
How are you today?
375
I'm doing well, thanks.
376
How about you?
377
I'm good, too.
378
Just a little tired.
379
By the way, where is the nearest bus stop?
380
Oh, it's just around the corner.
381
Let me show you.
382
That's very kind of you.
383
No problem.
384
I'm happy to help.
385
So, what do you do for a living?
386
I work as a teacher, and you.
387
Wow, that's wonderful.
388
I work as a software engineer.
389
Nice.
390
Where are you from?
391
I'm from London.
392
Oh, that's a beautiful place.
393
Yeah, I love traveling too.
394
Me too.
395
What's your favorite destination?
396
Japan.
397
The food is amazing.
398
My favorite is sushi.
399
Mmm, yum.
400
I love sushi too.
401
By the way, I've been learning English for a year.
402
That's impressive.
403
Keep going.
404
You're doing really well.
405
Thank you.
406
I feel proud of myself sometimes.
407
You should be.
408
Great job.
409
I'm so grateful for your support.
410
You're welcome.
411
I'm always here for you.
412
Talking about yourself.
413
I'm from London.
414
Oh, that's a beautiful place.
415
I've always wanted to visit.
416
Yes, it's nice but also rainy most of the time.
417
Oof, I can imagine carrying an umbrella every day.
418
I have two siblings.
419
Oh, really?
420
Nice.
421
Are you the oldest?
422
Nope, I'm the middle one.
423
Sometimes it's hard being in the middle.
424
I know what you mean.
425
I love traveling.
426
Me too.
427
What's your favorite destination?
428
Hmm, maybe Italy.
429
The food, the places.
430
Oh, I just love it.
431
Pizza and pasta.
432
Now I'm hungry.
433
I enjoy reading books.
434
That's great.
435
What's your favorite book?
436
I really liked Pride and Prejudice.
437
Ooh, classic.
438
Maybe one day you can lend it to me.
439
Sure, why not?
440
I work as a teacher.
441
That's a wonderful job.
442
Must be a little tiring, though.
443
Yes, sometimes.
444
But the kids make me laugh, so it's worth it. That sounds sweet.
445
I've been learning English for a year.
446
Really?
447
That's impressive.
448
Keep going.
449
Thank you.
450
Sometimes it feels hard, but I enjoy it.
451
You're doing great.
452
My favorite food is sushi.
453
Oh, yum.
454
I love sushi, too. But it's expensive here.
455
True.
456
But totally worth it.
457
I like playing soccer.
458
Awesome.
459
Do you play for a team?
460
No, just with friends on weekends. That sounds fun.
461
Maybe I'll join one day.
462
I speak two languages.
463
Wow, that's amazing.
464
What are they?
465
English and Spanish.
466
I wish I could speak Spanish.
467
Teach me sometime?
468
Sure, why not?
469
I'm married.
470
That's nice.
471
How long have you been married?
472
Almost three years now.
473
Oh, that's beautiful.
474
Congratulations.
475
Thank you.
476
Basic Conversations Can you help me, please? Of course.
477
What do you need help with?
478
Where is the nearest bus stop?
479
It's just around the corner.
480
Let me show you.
481
I don't understand.
482
No problem.
483
I can explain it again.
484
Could you repeat that, please?
485
Sure.
486
Here it is again.
487
What do you do for a living?
488
I work as a software engineer.
489
What about you?
490
I'm a student, still learning.
491
I'm sorry I'm late.
492
No worries.
493
I just got here too.
494
Excuse me.
495
Can I ask you a question? Of course.
496
What's your question?
497
I would like to order a coffee.
498
Sure.
499
Would you like it hot or iced?
500
Hot, please.
501
Iced makes me shiver.
502
Haha, same here.
503
What time does the store close?
504
It closes at 8 p .m.
505
Oh, good.
506
I still have time then.
507
Can you speak more slowly, please?
508
Sure.
509
I'll slow down.
510
Thank you.
511
What's your favorite hobby?
512
I love painting.
513
How about you?
514
I like dancing.
515
Oh, nice.
516
Maybe you can teach me sometime.
517
I'm learning English.
518
That's great.
519
Keep practicing and you'll improve quickly.
520
I hope so.
521
It's not easy.
522
But you're doing really well.
523
That sounds like a great idea.
524
Yes, let's do it.
525
It was nice talking to you.
526
Same here.
527
Have a great day.
528
See you again soon.
529
Yes, see you next time.
530
Have a great day.
531
You too.
532
Take care.
533
Feelings and Emotions Hi!
534
How are you today?
535
I'm happy. And you?
536
I'm a little tired.
537
Oh, why?
538
I worked a lot today.
539
I understand.
540
Take a rest.
541
I'm really excited about the weekend.
542
Oh, exciting.
543
What will you do?
544
I'll go hiking.
545
Wow, that's great.
546
I love hiking too.
547
I feel a little nervous about tomorrow.
548
Oh, don't worry.
549
You'll do fine.
550
I hope so.
551
I'm sure you will.
552
That was so funny yesterday.
553
Oh, yes.
554
I couldn't stop laughing, too.
555
I was really sad earlier.
556
Oh, what happened?
557
Ugh, just a small problem.
558
It's okay.
559
Things get better.
560
I feel proud of myself today.
561
That's great.
562
Good job.
563
I'm so thankful for your help.
564
You're welcome.
565
I'm always here.
566
Oh, today was full of feelings.
567
Ah, yes.
568
That's life.
569
Making Requests Can you help me please? Of course.
570
What do you need?
571
Ugh, I can't open this jar.
572
Let me try.
573
Got it.
574
Oh, thank you.
575
You're strong.
576
No problem.
577
Could you write this down for me?
578
Sure.
579
Here you go.
580
Thanks.
581
You always help me.
582
Anytime.
583
I didn't mean to bother you.
584
You're not bothering me at all.
585
Oh, I appreciate your help.
586
You're welcome.
587
I'm happy to help.
588
Can you explain this again?
589
Sure.
590
Let me break it down for you.
591
I understand now.
592
Ah, good.
593
I'm glad it helped.
594
I'll do my best next time.
595
You're doing great already.
596
Thanks.
597
You always support me.
598
Anytime.
599
That's what friends are for.
600
Hi, where are you from?
601
I'm from London.
602
Ah, that's a beautiful place.
603
Do you have siblings?
604
Yes, I have two siblings.
605
Nice!
606
Are you the oldest?
607
No, I'm the youngest.
608
Do you like traveling?
609
Yes, I love traveling.
610
Me too.
611
What's your favorite place?
612
Hmm, I like Paris.
613
It's so pretty.
614
Do you enjoy reading?
615
Yes, I enjoy reading books.
616
That's great!
617
What's your favorite book?
618
Uh, Harry Potter.
619
I read it many times.
620
What do you do?
621
I work as a teacher.
622
That's a wonderful job.
623
How long have you been learning English?
624
I've been learning English for a year.
625
That's great.
626
Keep going.
627
What's your favorite food?
628
Um, sushi.
629
I love it.
630
Yum.
631
I love sushi, too.
632
Do you play any sports?
633
Yes, I like playing soccer.
634
Awesome.
635
Do you play for a team?
636
Not really.
637
Just for fun.
638
Do you speak other languages?
639
Yes, I speak two languages.
640
That's amazing. Which ones?
641
English and Spanish.
642
Are you married?
643
Yes.
644
That's nice.
645
How long have you been married?
646
Three years now.
647
Wow, that's lovely.
648
Thank you.
649
Emergencies and health.
650
Call the police.
651
Okay, I'll call them right now.
652
I need a doctor.
653
Are you okay?
654
I'll get help.
655
Where's the nearest hospital?
656
It's about five minutes away by car.
657
I feel sick.
658
Do you need to see a doctor?
659
I have a headache.
660
Try drinking some water and resting.
661
Can you call an ambulance?
662
Yes.
663
Stay calm.
664
Help is on the way.
665
I lost my passport.
666
You should report it to the police.
667
I need help immediately.
668
Okay.
669
What happened?
670
There's been an accident.
671
I'll call for help.
672
Stay here.
673
Where's the pharmacy?
674
It's right across the street.
675
Thanks for helping me.
676
Anytime.
677
That's what friends are for.
678
Time and scheduling.
679
What time is it?
680
It's 3 .30.
681
Do you have an appointment?
682
Oh no, it's already late.
683
Yeah, time flies.
684
I'll be there in 10 minutes.
685
Great.
686
See you soon.
687
The meeting starts at 3 p .m.?
688
Yes.
689
Okay, I'll be there on time.
690
Good idea.
691
We don't want to forget.
692
I'm running out of time.
693
Need any help?
694
Thanks, but we have plenty of time.
695
That's good.
696
No need to rush.
697
I'm always on time.
698
That's a great habit.
699
Can we reschedule our meeting?
700
Sure.
701
When would work for you?
702
It's time to go.
703
Okay, let's get moving.
704
Scheduling can be tricky sometimes.
705
Yes, but we manage.
706
Technology and Online Communication Can you send me the link?
707
Sure, I'll send it right now.
708
I'll email you the details.
709
Great.
710
I'll check my inbox.
711
Let's have a video call.
712
Sounds good.
713
Let me set it up.
714
I lost my phone.
715
Oh, no. Do you need to call it?
716
I need to charge my laptop.
717
Here's a charger if you need one.
718
Thank you.
719
You saved me.
720
Can you hear me clearly?
721
Yes, loud and clear.
722
Good.
723
My internet is slow today.
724
That's annoying.
725
Hope it gets better.
726
Maybe I need better Wi -Fi.
727
I'll share my screen.
728
OK.
729
Let me know when it's ready.
730
Can you text me later?
731
Sure.
732
I'll send you a message.
733
I forgot my password.
734
Ah.
735
You might need to reset it.
736
I always forget passwords.
737
Me too.
738
You're not alone.
739
Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 739 sentences and 2926 words to shadow. The speech runs for 30:29. The speaker talks slowly, about 96 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.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| sushi noun | /ˈsuːʃi/ | A Japanese dish made of small portions of sticky white rice flavored with vinegar, usually wrapped in seaweed and filled or topped with fish, vegetables or… |
| anytime adverb | At any time. | |
| sibling noun | /ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/ | A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with. |
| soccer noun | /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ | Association football. |
| impressive adjective | /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ | Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress. |
| bother verb | /ˈbɑðɚ/ | To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for. |
| destination noun | /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ | The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at. |
| sometime adverb | /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ | At an indefinite but stated time in the past or future. |
| password noun | /ˈpæs.wɜɹd/ | A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information. |
| hike noun | /haɪk/ | A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise. |
| rush verb | /ɹʌʃ/ | To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| congratulations | /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ | Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation. |
| grateful adjective | /ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/ | Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slow down verb | To decelerate. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been learning |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've always wanted |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the nearest · the oldest · the youngest |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | love traveling · enjoy reading · love painting |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 124 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: bother /ˈbɑðɚ/, thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sushi /ˈsuːʃi/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, rush /ɹʌʃ/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, shiver /ˈʃɪvɚ/
- Long words — get the stress right: destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/
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 sushi, anytime, sibling.
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.