Shadowing Practice: D21 A Filthy Pool - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The pool is filthy.
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I forgot to put on the cover last night.
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There are mosquitoes buzzing around it.
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They lay their eggs in the stagnant water.
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How are we supposed to go swimming?
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You have to wait until I clean the pool.
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Can you clean it now?
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I have to before more mosquitoes hatch.
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Try not to get bitten.
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I'd hate to be hospitalized for a mosquito bite.
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If you are, make sure you finish the pool first.
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Your concern over me is heartwarming.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "D21 A Filthy Pool" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →