Shadowing Practice: DICTATION1 UNIT7 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 7.
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Cell phone messages.
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I need to check my messages.
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How are you going to do that?
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We are in the middle of the freeway.
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I'm going to use my cell phone.
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Haven't you ever done that?
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No. I just use my cell phone to talk to other people.
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Now you can also use a cell phone to send and receive short text messages.
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It's very useful.
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How do you send a message that way?
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I just use the keys on the phone to type a short message.
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Then I press the Send button.
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It's cheaper than making a phone call.
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That's a great idea.
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You can save both time and money that way.
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Right.
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All my friends usually send me text messages now.
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Thanks for telling me about this.
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I'll have to try it.
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You're welcome.
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I think you'll find it useful.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "DICTATION1 UNIT7" 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.