Shadowing Practice: Beginner dictation 1 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Good day everyone and welcome to Learn English with Blaine.
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Good day everyone and welcome to Learn English with Blaine.
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This is Beginner Dictation 1 with a focus on verbs
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and today we are going to talk about daily chores and these are little jobs that you do around your house.
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The instructions.
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I will say the passage once at a normal rate.
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I will repeat each passage two more times, but much slower.
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Write as much as you can.
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I will show you the passage at the end.
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Do not worry if you make a few spelling mistakes or miss a few words.
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The important thing is that you practice.
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Remember, this is listening practice and writing practice.
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One more thing.
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Remember to underline the verbs after you write your dictation.
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So you are going to write what you hear me say,
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and then you are going to underline the verbs.
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Remember that verbs are action words.
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Verbs are action words.
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Do you have your pen and paper ready?
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Okay, because you are going to write your dictation on paper.
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Okay, and then remember you are going to listen and then write what you hear.
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Let's do an example first.
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This is an example.
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If I was to say please wash the floors in the bathroom,
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you will write this out and then you will underline wash because wash is a verb.
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Okay so you will write
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please wash the floors in the bathroom and you will underline the verb wash because this is an action word.
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Okay let's go on to dictation number one.
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The The children made the beds.
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The children, the children made the beds.
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Made the beds.
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Okay, so I'll give you a moment to underline the verb.
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Okay, and this is what I said.
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The children made the beds.
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Dictation 2.
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Please scrub the kitchen floors.
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Please scrub.
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Please scrub
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the kitchen floors the kitchen floors
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and I'll give you a moment to underline
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the verb please scrub the kitchen floors scrub means to wash
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but it means to wash something really well.
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Please scrub the kitchen floors.
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This is another word for for wash,
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usually with a sponge or cloth.
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Dictation 3.
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Jeffrey washed the dog.
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Jeffrey washed the dog.
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Jeffrey washed the dog.
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Jeffrey washed the dog.
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And the verb here again is washed.
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Dictation 4.
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I organized my desk yesterday.
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I organized
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my desk yesterday.
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Organized.
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Organized is a verb.
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Dictation five our last dictation please
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put away the dinner plates please put away please put away
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the dinner plates the dinner plates
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Please put away, please put away the dinner plates.
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Okay.
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Thank you so much, everyone.
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This brings us to the end of the video.
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So today we looked at five dictation videos.
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I want to thank you all very much for participating by listening and then writing your dictation.
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Remember, please leave your comments or questions in the comment section below.
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I will respond to those if you like the video please remember to share like
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and subscribe thank you
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so much there'll be another another beginner video next week every
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Monday every Monday there will be a new video for beginners thank you and have a great day

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About This Lesson

In this beginner dictation lesson, you will engage in vital listening and writing practice that focuses on daily chores, highlighting various verbs used in everyday situations. This exercise is designed to enhance your ability to capture spoken English accurately and improve your understanding of verbs—words that express actions. By writing down what you hear and identifying the verbs, you will not only reinforce your writing skills but also gain clarity on how verbs function within sentences. This approach is beneficial for learners preparing for tasks like IELTS speaking practice, where fluency in articulating actions is crucial.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Wash - To clean something, especially with water.
  • Scrub - To clean something very thoroughly, often with a sponge or cloth.
  • Made - The past tense of 'make', often used in the context of preparing or organizing something (e.g., beds).
  • Floors - Surfaces that you walk on, typically found in homes or buildings.
  • Children - Young humans, typically under the age of 18.
  • Dog - A common pet, often referred to as "man's best friend."
  • Chores - Routine tasks or duties performed around the house.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning during this dictation exercise, try using the shadowing technique. After listening to the normal-speed passage, repeat it aloud while focusing on the pronunciation and intonation. As you listen to the slower repetitions, write down what you hear. This combination of activities will boost your ability to improve English pronunciation dramatically.

While practicing, pay attention to how verbs are pronounced, their stress within sentences, and how they relate to the context of daily chores. Utilize the shadowspeak method—mimicking the speaker's tone and rhythm as closely as possible. Engaging in these repetitive actions can significantly enhance your speaking ability and prepare you for real-life scenarios like IELTS speaking practice, where clear articulation of verbs and actions can improve your overall score. Remember, the goal is not perfection but consistent practice to boost your confidence in using English.

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.

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