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Ease into the English language and Australian life with SBS Learn English.
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Hi, I'm Josipa.
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In this bonus episode, we are going to practice our speaking skills together.
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First, let's listen to the dialogue from episode 102, Getting Organized.
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Then we'll jump straight into our practice.
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So get ready to speak along.
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I really need to get my act together.
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This week's been a mess.
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Oh, I know.
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I'm planning ahead now so things don't get out of hand next week.
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I've started setting reminders so I don't forget stuff.
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Hopefully it'll help me manage my time better.
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Same here, especially with deadlines.
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I put it in my calendar, break big tasks into smaller steps and tick them off as I go.
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Now let's practice speaking together.
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First, listen to Alan and repeat after him.
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Then you'll hear Claire and it's your turn to repeat after her.
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You'll be surprised how much your speaking can improve with just a little bit of practice.
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I really need to get my act together.
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This week's been a mess.
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Oh, I know.
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I'm planning ahead now so things don't get out of hand next week.
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I've started setting reminders so I don't forget stuff.
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Hopefully it'll help me manage my time better.
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I put it in my calendar, break big tasks into smaller steps, and tick them off as I go.
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How did you go?
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If there was anything Alan or Claire said that wasn't clear, head to episode 102, Getting Organized.
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We explain each phrase and share more examples you can use in everyday conversations.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Bonus Practice: Getting organised”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: practice, speaking, episode. This video has 29 sentences and 263 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:32. The speaker talks slowly, about 104 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% 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
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| calendar noun | /ˈkæl.ən.də/ | Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years. |
| reminder noun | /ɹɪˈmaɪndə(ɹ)/ | Someone or something that reminds. |
| tick noun | /tɪk/ | A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida. |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| bonus noun | /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ | Something extra that is good; an added benefit. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| ease verb | /iz/ | To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| dialogue noun | /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ | A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals. |
| deadline noun | /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ | A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed. |
| task noun | /tæsk/ | A piece of work done as part of one’s duties. |
| mess noun | /mɛs/ | A thing or group of things in a disagreeable, disorganised, or dirty state; hence a bad situation. |
| hopefully adverb | /ˈhoʊp.fə.li/ | In a hopeful manner. |
| manage verb | /ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ/ | To direct or be in charge of. |
| repeat verb | /ɹɪˈpiːt/ | To do or say again (and again). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| plan ahead verb | To schedule or plan extensively for problems before it is needed; to come up with solutions before problems occur; to prepare for future situations. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Then we'll jump straight into our practice.
- I've started setting reminders so I don't forget stuff.
- Hopefully it'll help me manage my time better.
- How did you go?
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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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | week's been · I've started |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | started setting · practice speaking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | we'll jump · it'll help · you'll hear |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm planning |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, I've. 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 calendar, reminder, tick.
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.