Shadowing Practice: Bonus Practice: #98 Splitting the bill (Med) | SBS Learn English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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You are listening to the SBS Learn English podcast.
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This episode is for you to practice speaking.
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Anjosipa, and today we are practicing the phrases from episode 98, Splitting the Bill.
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First, we'll listen to Alan and Claire as they chat about sharing the cost at a restaurant.
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The bill looks okay.
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I'm terrible at maths.
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Let's split it evenly.
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Yeah, let's go Harvey's.
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It was my mum's birthday and we all chipped in for a present, so I'm a bit short right now.
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Can I pay my share on payday?
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Yeah, sure.
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I can grab the bill now and you can pay me back.
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Great.
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I'll transfer it as soon as I get paid.
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Yeah, no rush though.
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Do you want another drink?
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Don't worry, I'll shout this round.
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You can shout me next time.
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All right, now it's your turn.
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Speaking out loud is the best way to feel comfortable using English.
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Start by listening to Alan and repeat what he says.
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Then listen to Claire and repeat after her.
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Take your time.
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The more you practice, the easier it gets to use these phrases in real life.
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The bill looks okay.
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I'm terrible at maths.
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Let's split it evenly.
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Yeah, let's go Harvey's.
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It was my mum's birthday and we all chipped in for a present.
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So, I'm a bit short right now.
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Can I pay my share on payday?
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Yeah, sure.
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I can grab the bill now and you can pay me back.
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Great.
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I'll transfer it as soon as I get paid.
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Yeah, no rush though.
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Do you want another drink?
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Don't worry, I'll shout this round.
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You can shout me next time.
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If there's anything you didn't catch, you can always listen to episode 98, Splitting the Bill.
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As always, the learning notes and transcript are on our website at sbs .com .au slash learn English.
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And don't forget to follow SBS Learn English on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more tips and practice.
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See you next time, and next time you are out for coffee, try using these phrases!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Bonus Practice: Splitting the bill”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: bill, shout, English, sbs, phrases. This video has 43 sentences and 344 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:16. The speaker talks slowly, about 105 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| shout verb | /ʃaʊt/ | To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| rush verb | /ɹʌʃ/ | To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully. |
| chip noun | /t͡ʃɪp/ | A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material. |
| mathematics noun | /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/ | An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them. |
| evenly adverb | /ˈiːvənli/ | So as to form a flat surface. |
| payday noun | /ˈpeɪdeɪ/ | The day of the week or month, or the specific day, on which an employee's wages or salary is paid. |
| 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. |
| split verb | /splɪt/ | To divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line. |
| grab verb | /ˈɡɹæb/ | To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch. |
| repeat verb | /ɹɪˈpiːt/ | To do or say again (and again). |
| restaurant noun | /ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ | An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter. |
| comfortable adjective | /ˈkʌm(p)f.tə.bəl/ | Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable. |
| chat verb | /ˈt͡ʃæt/ | To be engaged in informal conversation. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| speak out verb | To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can I pay my share on payday?
- I'll transfer it as soon as I get paid.
- Do you want another drink?
- Don't worry, I'll shout this round.
- All right, now it's your turn.
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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| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | we'll listen · I'll transfer · I'll shout |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are listening · are practicing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shout /ʃaʊt/, rush /ɹʌʃ/
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 shout, phrase, rush.
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.