Shadowing Practice: Conversation - Is it the end? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Ben has another one of Izzy's work events tonight, but that's not the real problem, is it Ben?
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I don't want to spend all our free time with her work friends, especially Max.
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What's the best way to get to the bar? By Tube.
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Get the Piccadilly Line westbound to King's Cross.
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Hey, what are you doing?
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What's wrong with you?
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Couldn't you see it was a work photo?
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I said, I'm sorry.
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But it's always a work something with you these days.
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And what's going on with Max?
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Max is my boss.
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There's nothing going on.
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I can't have this conversation with you right now.
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I'm sorry.
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I have apologized, but she doesn't listen to me.
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Izzy's angry.
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Of course she's angry.
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She probably thinks that you don't trust her.
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I trust her.
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Of course I trust her. Do you trust her?
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Yes.
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Nothing happened between her and Max.
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But do you believe her?
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Yeah.
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Or do you just want to believe her?
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What do you mean?
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You think she's going to break up with you?
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That she might be happier without you?
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No. I don't.
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Or maybe, just maybe, you think you might be happier without her.
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I...
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No. That's not true.
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I want to stay with her.
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Then you'll have to change.
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But do you want to change?
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No. Ben.
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Love is sometimes hard work.
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Things don't always go to plan.
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People change.
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But it's always worth it if it's the right person. So ask yourself this.
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Am I the right person?
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I don't know anymore.
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Thank you.
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I'm sorry, I can't take your call at the moment.
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Please leave a message and I'll get back to you.
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Hi Izzy.
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It's Ben.
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Can you call me back please?
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Light on London, how can I help you?
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Hi, can I speak to Izzy Silver, please?
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Just a second, I'll put you through.
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Izzy?
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Sorry, she's not at her desk right now.
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Can I leave a message, please?
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Sure.
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Can you tell her Ben called?
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I'll call her back later.
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No problem.
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I'll give her the message.
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Ksh!
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Light on London, how can I help you?
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Hi, can I speak to Izzy Silva, please?
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Just a second.
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I'm sorry, the line's busy.
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Do you want to hold?
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Yes, I'll hold.
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Hello, Izzy Silver's phone.
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Uh, is Izzy there?
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Ben?
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Uh, no, she's taken the day off.
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Um, I'd give her some space if I were you.
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Thanks for the advice.
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Hi Pamela.
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Hey Izzy, I thought I heard you.
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Aren't you working today?
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No. I took the day off. Are you okay?
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No. Ben and I had a big argument last night.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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Have you been out today?
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No. Come on.
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Let's go for a walk.
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It was so embarrassing.
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And our relationship has been difficult recently.
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I just don't understand him anymore.
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Well.
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Sometimes people are difficult to understand.
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What's his problem?
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I have this great job.
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I have this great opportunity.
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And he's just started his career.
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Yeah.
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I think you're right.
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I know what I want.
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I know who I am.
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Ben doesn't.
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He wants everything to stay the same.
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It can't all stay the same.
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Life isn't like that. So?
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Why don't you tell that to him?
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I thought you'd be here.
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Well, here I am.
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I'm sorry.
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I was an idiot.
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You were.
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I don't know why I didn't tell you about Max earlier.
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I didn't tell you how I was feeling.
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I'm not interested in Max.
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I never was.
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He's just my boss.
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I know.
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I know now.
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Look, it's my fault too.
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I've been so busy with my new job.
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I didn't have enough time to think about us.
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I'm sorry.
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Sure.
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I get it.
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You've been busy and you're doing really well.
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I'm proud of you.
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Thanks.
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I'm sorry if you feel like I've left you behind.
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You're so talented.
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One day you're going to be a great photographer.
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Thanks.
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You know...
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When we met, we were in the same place in life.
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Now we're in very different places.
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I think you're right.
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This new job is really important to me.
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It's what I've always wanted to do.
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Yeah.
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I found the right place for you.
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But I don't think your job leaves enough time for us.
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Yeah.
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And you need somebody who wants the same things as you want right now.
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I don't think I'm that person. So is this it?
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The end?
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I think so.
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I think so too.
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We were really good together.
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We were.
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You know that now my back's better I could beat
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Max in a race, right?
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I know. so
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Conversation - Is it the end?”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Ben, Izzy, Max, trust, busy. This video has 144 sentences and 779 words to shadow. The speech runs for 12:29. The speaker talks slowly, about 62 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 34 of its 144 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:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| talented adjective | /ˈtæləntɪd/ | Endowed with one or more talents. |
| photographer noun | /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ | One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation. |
| leaf noun | /lif/ | The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants. |
| apologize verb | /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/ | To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends |
| embarrass verb | /ɪmˈbæɹəs/ | To disrupt someone's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely. |
| westbound adverb | /ˈwɛstbaʊnd/ | Towards the west; in a westerly direction. |
| angry adjective | /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ | Displaying or feeling anger. |
| argument noun | /ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/ | A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason. |
| fault noun | /fɔlt/ | Culpability; the responsibility for a blameworthy event. |
| message noun | /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/ | A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed. |
| boss noun | /bɔs/ | One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor. |
| earlier adverb | /ˈɝliɚ/ | previously; before now; sooner |
| photo verb | /ˈfəʊ̯.təʊ̯/ | To take a photograph of. |
| spend verb | /spɪnd/ | To pay out (money). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get back to verb | Return to (an activity) |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Hey, what are you doing?
- What's wrong with you?
- Couldn't you see it was a work photo?
- You think she's going to break up with you?
- Why don't you tell that to him?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have apologized · Have you been · has been |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might be |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | you'll have · I'll get · I'll put |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are you doing · Aren't you working · you're doing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 50 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: photographer /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/, apologize /əˈpɑləˌd͡ʒaɪz/, opportunity /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/
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 desk, talented, photographer.
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.