Shadowing Practice: Collin for B1 test 1 part 3 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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A woman has been invited to her friend's wedding.
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She is trying to decide what she could buy her friend for a wedding gift.
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Here are some things she could buy.
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Talk together about the different things she could buy.
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Student A.
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Look at the pictures.
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She wants to buy a wedding present for her friend.
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What do you think she could buy?
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Hmm, maybe she could buy a modern washing machine.
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It's very useful, and the couple can use it every day.
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That's true, but it's also very expensive.
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What about a microwave oven?
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It's also practical and cheaper.
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Yes, a new microwave oven is a good idea.
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Or maybe a set of soft towels?
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It looks beautiful and is a nice gift for a home.
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I agree.
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It's a thoughtful present.
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What do you think about the colorful pillows?
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They're They're lovely, but I think they're not very special for a wedding gift.
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That's true.
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What about giving money?
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I think that's the best idea.
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It's simple, useful, and the couple can buy whatever they want.
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Yes, money is always a safe and practical gift.
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So do we agree that giving money is the best?
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Yes, I think it's the best choice.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 27 sentences and 204 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:17. The speaker talks at a natural 158 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 85% 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 |
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| practical adjective | /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/ | Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis. |
| oven noun | /ˈʌ.vn̩/ | A chamber used for baking or heating. |
| microwave noun | /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌweɪv/ | An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves. |
| wash verb | /wɑʃ/ | To clean with water. |
| invite verb | /ɪnˈvaɪt/ | To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something. |
| pillow noun | /ˈpɪl.oʊ/ [ˈpʰɪɫ.ö̞] | A soft cushion used to support the head in bed. |
| towel noun | /ˈtaʊ̯əl/ | A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath. |
| thoughtful adjective | /ˈθɔːtfəl/ | Demonstrating thought or careful consideration. |
| colorful adjective | /ˈkʌl.əɹ.fl̩/ | Possessing prominent and varied colors. |
| soft adjective | /sɔft/ | Easily giving way under pressure. |
| wedding noun | /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ | A marriage ceremony; a ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage. |
| gift noun | /ɡɪft/ | Something given to another voluntarily, without charge. |
| agree verb | /əˈɡɹi/ | To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people. |
| useful adjective | /ˈjuːsfəl/ | Having a practical or beneficial use. |
| machine noun | /məˈʃiːn/ | A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as they're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: wash /wɑʃ/, machine /məˈʃiːn/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like practical, oven, microwave.
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.