Shadowing Practice: BEE TIGHTS. ME BEFORE YOU - Learn English Speaking with Video

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So couldn't you go back to it, Will?
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I mean, clearly you're still sharp as a tank.
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Dad!
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No, it's fine.
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Truth is, I thought I could crack this and then go back as if nothing had changed.
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Yeah.
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I was wrong.
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This is delicious, Mrs. Clarke.
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Oh, Josie, please.
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Well, we wanted to make today's special.
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Wish Trina could have been here.
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She's the brains of the family.
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She got put up two years at school, didn't she, Bernard?
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Overtook our loo.
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Not bright enough to stop herself giving up the duff, though.
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Okay.
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- Thank you.
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Pat, shall I help you do some more chicken?
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So, Patrick, Louisa tells me you're a personal trainer.
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Mm.
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Life coaching, physical training, motivation.
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Local young entrepreneur of the year, two years running.
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Lou tells me you're a bit of an action man before.
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Pat?
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How about if we got you on a really good fitness regime?
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There's actually a Swedish study about how you can train muscles...
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Patrick!
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Thank you.
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- What?
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I'm just trying to-- - Yeah, well, Don't.
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Oh, uh...
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Bear it in mind.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Happy birthday to you, oh, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you.
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Happy birthday to you.
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Yay!
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Um, so I just wanted to say we're very proud of you, love. And, um...
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I don't know what we would have done without you this past year.
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Oh, Dad.
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And, Will, thank you for employing her.
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Someone had to...
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- Hey!
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- Hey!
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Pleasure's all mine.
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Really?
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Oh dear.
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Thank you.
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It's not much, but...
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Granddad saw something on TV about making your own presents.
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Thank you.
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Grandad, thank you.
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Thank you.
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Ohhhh!
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I love it.
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Oh, Mum, thank you.
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Thank you.
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- I'll mind next.
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- Oh!
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Look.
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Ooh.
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Now open it.
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Mm -hmm.
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Thank you.
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I admit, especially.
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Oh...
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Thank you. That chick.
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Oh!
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- Okay.
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Thank you.
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Oh wow!
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It's.. something for you and My bag as well.
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You got him a present?
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That's very kind of you.
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- Isn't that kind, Bernard?
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That's very kind.
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Thank you.
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OK.
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Oh, lovely.
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- Thank you.
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Oh my god, I don't believe it!
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But where did you go?
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That's a secret.
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Tights.
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Only the best pair of tights ever.
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Oh, I'm gonna go try them on.
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I'm gonna go try them on.
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Oh, um...
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I can't tell you how much I love them.
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Really, thank you.
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Put some cake in your bag.
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Thank you, JC.
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It's good to meet you all.
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And Patrick, thank you for the, um...
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Fitness advice.
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Just helping my girlfriend get the best out of her job.
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Oh, you're a lucky man.
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She certainly gives a good bed bath.
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I'm going to go to the next one.
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Thank you.
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There you go.
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I like him.
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- Okay.
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- Thank you.
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Please.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "BEE TIGHTS. ME BEFORE YOU" 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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →