Shadowing Practice: Cleaning Day: Whose Turn Is It? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Ugh, look at this kitchen!
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Josh, it's your turn to clean today.
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My turn? No way! I did it last week!
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Hmm, really? I don't remember that.
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Yes! I cleaned the bathroom on Sunday.
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Wait, let me check the rota.
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Last week was the bathroom, yes.
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But the kitchen was your job too!
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Oh... was it? I forgot about that.
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You always forget the kitchen!
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That's not fair! I took out the bins.
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Okay, okay. Let's not argue about it.
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Hey, I have a better idea!
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Let's clean it together right now.
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Hmm, together? Why?
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It's faster with two people. And more fun!
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Then we can go out for lunch!
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Okay, but you're washing the dishes!
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Fine! But you're cleaning the fridge.
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Deal! And I'm going to choose the music.
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Wow, this is better than I thought!
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See? It's easier with music.
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Oh no. What's that smell?
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Oh! It's my old cheese from March!
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From March? That's disgusting!
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Sorry! I'm throwing it away right now.
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Done! The kitchen looks amazing!
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It's much cleaner than before.
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Thanks, Josh. Sorry I got angry.
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That's okay. I'm sorry I forgot.
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So, same time next Saturday?
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Only if you pay for lunch today!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Cleaning Day: Whose Turn Is It?”. This video has 32 sentences and 199 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:45. The speaker talks at a steady 113 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 9 of its 32 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| argue verb | /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ | To show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply. |
| wash verb | /wɑʃ/ | To clean with water. |
| disgusting adjective | /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ | Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful. |
| bin noun | /ˈbɪn/ | A box, frame, crib, or enclosed place, used as a storage container. |
| dish noun | /dɪʃ/ | A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle. |
| rota noun | /ˈɹoʊtə/ | A schedule that allocates some task, responsibility or (rarely) privilege between a set of people according to a (possibly periodic) calendar. |
| kitchen noun | /ˈkɪt͡ʃ(ə)n/ | A room or area for preparing food. |
| lunch noun | /lʌnt͡ʃ/ | A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day. |
| bathroom noun | /ˈbæθˌɹum/ | A room containing a shower or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet. |
| angry adjective | /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ | Displaying or feeling anger. |
| cheese noun | /t͡ʃiz/ | A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk. |
| smell verb | /smɛl/ | To sense a smell or smells. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| take out verb | To remove. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Josh, it's your turn to clean today.
- Let's not argue about it.
- Let's clean it together right now.
- I'm throwing it away right now.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | better than · cleaner than |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're washing · you're cleaning · I'm throwing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: wash /wɑʃ/, dish /dɪʃ/
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 argue, wash, disgusting.
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.