Shadowing Practice: Daily English Conversation | Listen and Repeat | Shadowing Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Do you want to learn English for daily conversation faster?
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Do you want to improve your listening, pronunciation, and speaking skills?
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If yes, then welcome to this new English learning lesson.
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In this video, you will practice with a four-part English conversation exercise designed to help you build fluency step by step.
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Part 1 Listening Practice Part 2 Useful Sentences Part 3 Listen and Answer Practice Part 4 Shadowing Practice Are you ready to train your brain and learn English for daily conversation?
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Let's get started!
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Part 1 Listening Practice In this section, you will listen to a short English conversation Pay close attention to how the speakers pronounce words, their intonation, and rhythm.
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Listen carefully and try to understand the meaning.
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Don't worry if you don't catch everything the first time.
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Just listen and enjoy.
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Let's start.
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Mia and Sara are roommates.
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This week, it's Sarah's turn to clean the bathroom, but she didn't.
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Listen to find out why.
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on someone's case.
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Sarah, the bathroom's messy again.
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It's bothering me.
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Yeah, I know.
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I'll clean it after dinner.
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You said that yesterday, and it’s still bad.
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I was exhausted.
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I'm not trying to avoid it.
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Guests come Saturday, so I'm getting stressed.
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Okay, okay, stop being on my case, please.
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I'm not trying to nag.
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I just need it done.
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Fair. I’ll scrub the sink and toilet tonight Great.
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I’ll wipe the mirror and take out trash.
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Perfect! We'll finish fast if we team up.
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Thanks, I feel calmer now.
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Sorry. Next time I will do it sooner.
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Great job! You successfully completed the Conversation, Listening, and Comprehension section.
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Let's continue to complete your lesson and learn English.
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Reminder! The more you listen, the better you understand.
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Practice makes perfect.
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Part 2. Useful Sentences.
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Welcome to Part 2.
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In this part, you will learn useful sentences from the dialogue.
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These are sentences people use in everyday English conversations.
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These sentences will help you sound more natural and confident.
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They will also help you understand spoken English better.
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Remember, learning useful sentences is an important step toward speaking English fluently.
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You can do it!
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Let's get started.
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on someone's case.
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Used when a person keeps telling another person what to do or keeps complaining.
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Example, My mom is on my case about cleaning my room.
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Exhausted very very tired feeling extremely tired with no energy Example I'm exhausted after a long day It's bothering me.
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We use this when something is annoying us or making us uncomfortable.
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Example The noise is bothering me. I can't focus.
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Well done! You finished learning useful phrases, idioms, and expressions.
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Keep going to complete your lesson and learn English.
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Remember, don't just memorize.
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Try using these expressions in real situations to speak better.
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Part 3 Listen and Answer Practice Welcome to Part 3 Listen and Answer Practice.
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In this part, you will listen to some questions about the conversation we just heard.
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Try to answer each question in English.
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If you don't know the answer yet, don't worry.
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Just listen carefully and learn.
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You can pause the video or watch again until you understand everything.
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This exercise will help you think in English, understand conversations better, and respond naturally in daily life.
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Is the bathroom messy again?
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Yes, it is.
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The bathroom is messy again.
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Is Mia bothered?
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Yes, she is.
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Mia is bothered.
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Does Sara say “I’ll clean it after dinner”?
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Yes, she does.
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Sara will clean it after dinner.
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Did Sara clean it yesterday?
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No, she didn't.
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She didn't clean it yesterday.
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Was Sara exhausted?
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Yes, she was.
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Sara was exhausted.
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Is Sara trying to avoid it?
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No, she isn't.
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She isn’t trying to avoid it.
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Are guests coming on Saturday?
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Yes, they are.
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Guests are coming on Saturday.
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Is Mia getting stressed?
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Yes, she is.
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Mia is getting stressed.
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Does Sara say “Stop being on my case”?
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Yes, she does.
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Sara says “Stop being on my case.” Will Sara scrub the sink and toilet tonight?
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Yes, she will.
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Sara will scrub the sink and toilet tonight.
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Part 4 Shadowing Practice Welcome to Part 4 Shadowing Practice.
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In this section, you will repeat after the speakers to improve your pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm.
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Shadowing is one of the best ways to sound more natural in English.
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Just listen carefully, then repeat each line with the same speed and melody.
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Don't worry about being perfect.
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The goal is to train your mouth and ears to speak English more fluently.
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With every repetition, your confidence will grow.
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Let's begin the shadowing practice.
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In this English speaking practice lesson, you will listen to real conversations, learn new vocabulary, Practice speaking and shadow native speakers, everything you need to improve your English conversation skills step by step.

Master Daily English Conversations: Practice Like a Pro

Want to speak English more fluently in daily life? The video’s four-part exercise—listening, useful sentences, Q&A, and shadowing—builds real-world skills step by step. It starts with a relatable dialogue between roommates Mia and Sara, tackling a common issue: shared chores. This context helps you connect with the language, making it easier to remember and use in your own life. Whether you’re preparing for IELTS speaking practice or just want to chat confidently, this structure trains your brain to understand pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm—key for natural communication.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • "On someone's case": Use when someone keeps nagging. Example: "My boss is on my case about the report."
  • "Exhausted": Means extremely tired. Example: "I’m exhausted after the long flight."
  • "It's bothering me": For something annoying you. Example: "The loud music is bothering me."
  • "Team up": To work together. Example: "Let’s team up to finish the project faster."
  • "I feel calmer now": To express reduced stress. Example: "Thanks for helping— I feel calmer now."

These phrases are used daily, so mastering them will make you sound more natural. They’re also perfect for improve English pronunciation since they focus on common stress and intonation patterns.

Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide

The shadowing technique (or shadow speech) is a proven way to boost fluency. Here’s how to use it with the video: 1. Listen first: Watch the dialogue without repeating. Focus on pronunciation and rhythm. 2. Repeat immediately: Pause after each line and mimic the speaker’s tone, speed, and stress. Don’t worry about mistakes—just focus on matching the sound. 3. Gradually speed up: Once you’re comfortable, try repeating without pausing. This trains your brain to think and speak in English simultaneously. 4. Record yourself: Compare your version to the video. Notice differences in intonation—this helps refine your shadowspeak skills.

Practice daily, and you’ll soon notice your speaking sounds more natural. Remember: consistency beats perfection. Start with the video’s dialogue, then apply these techniques to other conversations. Your confidence (and IELTS score!) will thank you.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itwas exhausted · is bothered
Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing formkeeps telling · finished learning · Practice speaking
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill practice · will listen · I'll clean
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowI'm not trying · I'm getting · is bothering

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 →