Shadowing Practice: chapter03 cut 172sec - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Al's friends are waiting for him at Ben's house.
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Al is late again. Where is he?
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Emma asks.
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We can't begin playing without him.
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He's always late these days, Ben says angrily.
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And he can't concentrate.
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Let's look for a different guitar player.
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My brother wants to be in the band.
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You're right, says Mick.
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Let's find someone new.
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Emma does not want to lose Al.
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She calls him on her mobile phone. Where are you?
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We're waiting for you.
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Get here fast and say sorry.
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Then perhaps we can forget these last weeks.
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But you must change, Al.
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You must give more time to the band.
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Al is in an internet cafe.
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He is trying to do his homework.
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Emma, things aren't easy for me these days.
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I can't work at home.
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Lisa's always crying.
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My parents are always with her.
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They tell me, do this, do that.
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Now you're doing the same.
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Leave me alone." And he stops the call and puts the phone down.
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Emma is very angry.
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"'I'm trying to help Al, but he's not interested, she thinks.
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She quickly sends him a phone message.
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Fast Cars is looking for a new guitar player.
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Don't worry about us.
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We don't need you anymore, Al.
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Goodbye.
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Al tries to phone Emma, but she doesn't answer.
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How does he feel?
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Bad.
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He does not want to lose his friends.
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And he loves playing in the band.
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But what can he do now?
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Just then, his phone rings again.
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This time, it's his grandfather.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "chapter03 cut 172sec" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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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