Shadowing Practice: chapter04 cut 167sec - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Al does not answer his mobile, and his grandfather does not leave a message for him.
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I can phone him later, Al thinks.
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When Al goes home, something is wrong.
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His mother's eyes are red, and his father's face is white.
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What's the matter?
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Al asks It's your sister dad says she's ill ill Her heart isn't right Al
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She needs an operation and quickly.
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Oh
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There's more It's a difficult operation No hospital in England can do it
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Lisa needs to go to the United States for it.
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I see.
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So when are you going?
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We don't know.
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The operation's expensive.
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And there are the plane tickets and the hotel too?
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Mr. Brown tries to smile.
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But we can find the money.
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Don't worry about it.
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Now Al is very sad and alone.
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Lisa is very ill, he knows.
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Perhaps he can phone Emma.
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Then, on his mobile, he sees a message from his grandfather.
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Come and see me.
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I know about Lisa. is waiting for Al.
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He is thinking about his sister Alice, dead at 13.
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Suddenly, Al runs in.
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Grandad, what can we do?
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Where can we find the money for Lisa's operation?
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Take it easy, Al, says Grandad.
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I've got an idea.
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Tell your friends in the band, write a song for Lisa.
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A song for Lisa?
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How can that help?
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Trust me, Al, it can.
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Go home now and write your song.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "chapter04 cut 167sec" 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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