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This is the SBS Learn English Podcast.
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Pets can't tell us when they feel sick, but they can show us.
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Maybe they stop eating, maybe they drink less, or maybe they just don't seem like themselves.
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Hi, I'm Josipa and this is special speaking practice episode for episode 116, Visiting a Vet.
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First, you'll hear their conversation.
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Then you can practice some useful phrases by repeating after Alan and Claire.
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So, let's hear what happened with Milo.
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Milo's been off his food and he seems really flat.
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Poor thing.
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How long has he been like this?
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Has he vomited at all? Since yesterday.
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He hasn't vomited, but he's barely drinking and his poo's been runny.
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Right, let's not muck around.
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I'll check him for dehydration and take his temperature.
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Now it's your turn to speak.
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First, listen to Alan and repeat after him.
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Then, listen to Claire and repeat after her.
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Say each line out loud.
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Take your time and repeat it again when you need to.
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Milo's been off his food and he seems really flat.
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Poor thing.
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How long has he been like this?
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Has he vomited at all? Since yesterday.
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He hasn't vomited, but he's barely drinking and his poo's been runny.
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Right, let's not muck around.
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I'll check him for dehydration and take his temperature.
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Thanks for practicing with us today.
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When a phrase isn't clear, listen to episode 116, Visiting a Vet Again.
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The full episode explains the language and gives you more examples.
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You can also visit sbs.com.au slash learn English and follow SBS Learn English on Facebook,
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Bye for now.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Bonus Practice: Visiting a vet”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: sbs, vomited, episode, learn, English. This video has 33 sentences and 273 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:14. The speaker talks slowly, about 85 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| vomit verb | /ˈvɑmɪt/ | To regurgitate or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; puke. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| pet noun | /pɛt/ | An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use. |
| dehydration noun | /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ | The act or process of removing water from something. |
| muck noun | /mʌk/ | Slimy mud, sludge. |
| runny adjective | /ˈɹʌni/ | Fluid; readily flowing. |
| repeat verb | /ɹɪˈpiːt/ | To do or say again (and again). |
| temperature noun | /ˈtɛm.p(ə.)ɹə.t͡ʃə/ | A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer. |
| barely adverb | /ˈbeɹ.li/ | By a small margin. |
| loud adjective | /ˈlaʊ̯d/ | Of great intensity. |
| episode noun | /ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ | A discrete but connected event, situation, or period within a broader sequence, narrative, or life course. |
| drink verb | /ˈdɹɪŋk/ | To consume (a liquid) through the mouth. |
| yesterday noun | /ˈjɛstɹdeɪ/ | The day immediately before today; one day ago. |
| flat adjective | /ˈflæt/ | Having no variations in height. |
| explain verb | /ɪkˈspleɪn/ | To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| line out verb | To appear in a lineout. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- First, you'll hear their conversation.
- Right, let's not muck around.
- I'll check him for dehydration and take his temperature.
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 | Milo's been · has he been · Has he vomited |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | you'll hear · I'll check |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as hasn't, I'll, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dehydration /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: dehydration /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/, temperature /ˈtɛm.p(ə.)ɹə.t͡ʃə/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
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 vomit, phrase, pet.
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.