Shadowing Practice: Consecutive Interpreting Practice (EN): Interpreting Tone of Voice - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What do you mean I have lung cancer?
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I'd never smoked a cigarette in my life.
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This makes no sense at all.
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You all must have mixed up the results or something.
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There's no way that I have lung cancer.
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Are you kidding me?
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That's the worst part, I'm so tired but I can't seem to sleep more than a few hours at a time.
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Once I wake up, all the thoughts about the things I have to do during the day start flooding in and I can't stop thinking.
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It's just too much, being a single dad and having to worry about every little thing.
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But does she really need this shot?
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Are you familiar with Dr. Jane Orient?
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She actually recently testified in the Senate against mandatory vaccinations.
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If vaccines are so good for my child, then why are so many people, including doctors, speaking out against them, hmm?
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Yes, I'm so happy.
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I've been working really hard and it's such a great feeling to know all that hard work paid off.
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I really don't think I could have done it without you, though, doctor.
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I'm so thankful for all of the support and encouragement you've given me, really.
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Do we really have to do this?
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I can't stop shaking.
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I've never had a surgery before, and this is my first time in a hospital like this.
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Can my sister stay with me?
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Can I hold her hand while you do this?
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Please, God, let everything turn out all right.
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I can't believe he's made so much progress.
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Before, he'd barely say a single word, and all of a sudden, lately, he's been saying a bunch of things.
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I was so worried that he'd never live a normal life.
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But now, now I can't say I've ever felt so relieved.
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Yep, that sounds about right.
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I started taking the Zoloft when I was 18, Prozac when I was 24, and the Buspirone and Celexa when I was 28.
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I go to the doctors every few months, and they always end up changing something because nothing seems to work.
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I'm so sorry.
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I didn't realize it was this bad.
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This is so embarrassing.
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I'm really sorry.
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I can't even look at it without getting sick to my stomach.
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Just thinking about it makes me feel dizzy.
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You told me to get this procedure done and that it would help with my symptoms.
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I kept on telling you and telling you that I didn't want it done, but you didn't give me any choice, now did you?
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And now where are we at now?
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Back to square one, and I'm still in pain, but pissed off.
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I just feel like I'm all alone and that no one really understands me or what I've been through.
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Sometimes, I just feel completely hollow inside, and the only time I ever really feel anything at all is
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when I start to think about how no one would miss me at all if I weren't here anymore.
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Thank you.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “Consecutive Interpreting Practice (EN): Interpreting Tone of Voice”. This video has 44 sentences and 502 words to shadow. The speech runs for 7:19. The speaker talks slowly, about 69 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 10 of its 44 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
lung noun/ˈlʌŋ/A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.
procedure noun/pɹəˈsiː.d͡ʒə/A particular method for performing a task.
stomach noun/ˈstʌmək/An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
lately adverb/ˈleɪt.li/Recently; not long ago; of late; not long since.
sudden adjective/ˈsʌd.ən/Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
flood noun/flʌd/An overflow of a large amount of water (usually disastrous) from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
shake verb/ˈʃeɪk/To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
mandatory adjective/ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/obligatory; required or commanded by authority.
cigarette noun/ˈsɪɡəɹɛt/A small cigar consisting of tobacco or another substance, wrapped up in a thin roll with paper, intended for smoking.
vaccine noun/vækˈsin/A substance given to stimulate a body's production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease without causing the disease itself in the treatment…
hollow adjective/ˈhɑloʊ/Having an empty space or cavity inside.
thankful adjective/ˈθæŋkfəl/Showing appreciation or gratitude.
testify verb/ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.
encouragement noun[ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt]The act of encouraging
relieve verb/ɹɪˈliːv/To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordPronunciationMeaning
end up verbTo bring to a conclusion.
mix up verbTo mix or blend thoroughly and completely.
pay off verbTo bribe, especially to deter oversight.
turn out verbTo end up; to result.
wake up verb/ˌweɪk ˈʌp/To stop sleeping; to awake.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • What do you mean I have lung cancer?
  • I'd never smoked a cigarette in my life.
  • Do we really have to do this?
  • Can my sister stay with me?
  • Can I hold her hand while you do this?

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going onI've been working · he's been saying
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowyou've given · I've never had · I've ever felt

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 26 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, can't, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

  • The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shake /ˈʃeɪk/, vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
  • Long words — get the stress right: mandatory /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/, encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt], vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like lung, procedure, stomach.

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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