Shadowing Practice: Clothes – A1 English Vocabulary - Learn English Speaking with Video
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clothes.
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Shirt.
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Shirt.
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Do you like my red and blue shirt?
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blouse.
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Blouse.
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I often wear this brown blouse.
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Trousers.
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pants.
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She never wears trousers.
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Suit.
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Suit.
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He will wear a nice black suit at the wedding.
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Dress.
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Dress.
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She is wearing a nice red dress.
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skirt.
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Skirt.
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She never wears a skirt.
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She prefers to wear trousers.
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genes.
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Jeans.
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My favorite trousers are blue jeans.
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Shorts.
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Shorts.
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I'm wearing shorts today because it's hot.
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Sweater.
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Sweater.
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I like to wear a warm sweater under my coat.
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Underwear.
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Underwear.
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You should change your underwear every day.
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Jacket.
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Jacket.
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I love your new jacket.
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Code.
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coat.
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Put on your coat.
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It's snowing.
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hot.
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Hat.
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He always wears a hat.
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socks.
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socks.
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I wear warm socks and boots in winter.
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Shoes.
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Shoes.
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These shoes are not very comfortable.
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Boots.
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Boots.
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I wear boots in the winter.
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Gloves.
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Gloves.
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My mom gave me a pair of gloves.
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Scarf.
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Scarf.
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I'm wearing a scarf because it's cold.
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Thai.
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Thai.
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I don't like wearing a tie.
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Size Size.
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This is a medium size. Where? Where?
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She is wearing a beautiful red dress.
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Put on.
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Put on.
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Put on your coat.
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It's very cold outside.
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Take off.
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Take off.
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I take off my shoes when I get home.
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Get dressed.
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Get dressed.
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After I get up, I have a shower and get dressed.
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Try on.
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Try on.
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You can try on the clothes before buying them.
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Hang up.
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Hang up.
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I'll hang up my jacket.
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fit.
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Fit.
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These shoes don't fit me.
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I need a bigger size.
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Laundry.
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Laundry.
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We do the laundry to wash our clothes.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 86 sentences and 271 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:38. The speaker talks slowly, about 75 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 69% 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
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| coat noun | /ˈkoʊ̯t/ | An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| boot noun | /but/ | A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg. |
| trousers noun | /ˈtɹaʊzɚz/ | An article of clothing that covers the part of the body between the waist and the ankles or knees, and is divided into a separate part for each leg. |
| laundry noun | /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ | A laundering; a washing. |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| skirt noun | /skɚt/ | A separate article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower torso and part of the legs. |
| underwear noun | /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ | Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing. |
| sweater noun | /ˈswɛtɚ/ | A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise. |
| glove noun | /ɡlʌv/ | An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers. |
| scarf noun | /skɑːf/ | A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck. |
| sock noun | /sɑk/ | A knitted or woven covering for the foot. |
| jeans noun | /d͡ʒiːnz/ | A pair of trousers made from denim cotton. |
| pants noun | /pænts/ | An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hang up verb | To put up to hang. |
| take off verb | To remove. |
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 shoe, coat, jacket.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is wearing · I'm wearing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will wear · I'll hang |
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.