Shadowing Practice: D18 Closet - Learn English Speaking with Video
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closet.
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I think you just need fewer clothes.
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A woman can never have too many clothes.
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She can if they don't fit in her closet.
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Maybe we should take your things out of it.
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Then where would I put my clothes?
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You can put them in a small wardrobe.
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I think it's easier if you throw some dresses out.
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My dresses are nicer than your clothes.
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I only have the clothes that are necessary.
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So do I.
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I need to look nice more often than you do.
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I wish your attitude was as nice as your dresses.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 13 sentences and 97 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:33. The speaker talks at a natural 177 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 8 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| closet noun | /ˈklɑzɪt/ | A small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies. |
| fewer | /ˈfjuː.ɚ/ | Less; a smaller amount of something non-integral commonly expressed as an integer |
| wardrobe noun | /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ | A governmental office or department in a monarchy which purchases, keeps, and cares for royal clothes. |
| attitude noun | /ˈætɪˌtud/ | The position of the body or way of carrying oneself. |
| dress verb | /dɹɛs/ | To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe. |
| necessary adjective | /ˈnɛs.əˌsɛ.ɹi/ | Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty. |
| throw verb | /θɹoʊ/ | To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dress out verb | To change one's clothes to prepare for outdoors activities, such as physical education; to be wearing clothes appropriate for such activities. |
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 | nicer than · more often than |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should take |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to look |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: cloth /klɒθ/, throw /θɹoʊ/
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 cloth, closet, fewer.
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.