Shadowing Practice: Bonus Practice: #100 More or less? Talking about quantities | SBS Learn English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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This is the SBS Learn English podcast.
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I'm Josipa, and in this episode, you have the chance to practice dialogue from episode 100, more or less talking about quantities.
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Let's jump in.
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To begin, we'll listen to the phrases Alan and Claire used as they talked about wrapping Claire's Christmas presents.
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There are a few presents waiting to be wrapped.
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Just a few?
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I saw loads of bags on the table.
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True, but for roughly half of them, I'll use the same wrapping paper.
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That will speed things up.
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That's still plenty to wrap.
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Alright, now it's your turn.
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Start by listening to Claire and repeat what she says.
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Then listen to Alan and repeat after him.
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Take your time.
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The more you repeat these phrases out loud, the more confident and fluent you'll sound.
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There are a few presents waiting to be wrapped.
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Just a few?
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I saw loads of bags on the table.
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True, but for roughly half of them, I'll use the same wrapping paper.
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That will speed things up.
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That's still plenty to wrap.
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If there's anything you didn't quite catch, you can always listen to episode 100 more or less talking about quantities again.
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Remember, you'll find the learning notes and transcript on our website at svs.com.au slash learn English.
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And next time you're talking about how much you bought, cooked, packed, or planned, try using these phrases to describe quantities.
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You've got this.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Bonus Practice: More or less? Talking about quantities”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: wrapping, quantities, phrases, presents, repeat. This video has 25 sentences and 239 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:19. The speaker talks slowly, about 103 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 79% 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 |
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| wrap verb | /ɹæp/ | To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| quantity noun | /ˈkwɑn(t)ɪti/ | A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating… |
| roughly adverb | /ˈɹʌf.li/ | In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness. |
| dialogue noun | /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ | A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals. |
| podcast noun | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on… |
| transcript noun | /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/ | Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy. |
| fluent adjective | /ˈfluənt/ | That flows; flowing, liquid. |
| repeat verb | /ɹɪˈpiːt/ | To do or say again (and again). |
| load noun | /loʊd/ | A burden; a weight to be carried. |
| jump verb | /d͡ʒʌmp/ | To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne. |
| pack noun | /pæk/ | A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale. |
| cook verb | /kʊk/ | To prepare food for eating, typically by heating it, combining it with other ingredients, seasoning it, preparing it for serving, etc. |
| describe verb | /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ | To represent in words. |
| loud adjective | /ˈlaʊ̯d/ | Of great intensity. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be wrapped |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | we'll listen · I'll use · will speed |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, you'll, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 wrap, phrase, quantity.
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.