Shadowing Practice: Diversey | How to Clean a Classroom - Learn English Speaking with Video
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When cleaning classrooms, inspect all rooms for occupants within the section you'll be working.
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Rooms that are vacant should be secured.
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The lights should be on only in the classroom you are cleaning.
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When using cleaning products, always be sure to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
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To begin, empty all pencil sharpeners.
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Then, empty and clean trash receptacles.
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Check plastic liners and replace as needed.
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Wash all white boards and trays with the damp cloth.
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Refer to your policy regarding when to save items written on a chalk or whiteboard.
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All paper towel and soap dispensers should be filled as needed and cleaned with a disinfectant cleaner.
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High dust above doors, windows, and whiteboards as needed.
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Then dust horizontal surfaces such as shelves and bookcases with a damp cloth.
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Clean windows with the appropriate cleaner and a clean cloth.
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Then, straighten desks as needed and clean and disinfect all desktop surfaces and chairs.
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Wipe down sinks and drinking fountains every night with the disinfectant cleaner.
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Frequent touch surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, and pencil sharpeners should be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
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Next, clean the floor.
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Begin by dust mopping moving desks and chairs as needed.
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Check corners and edges to be sure they are free and clear of debris.
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Place wet floor signs and damp mop the classroom floor as needed.
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If the classroom has carpeting vacuum nightly.
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Check for any spots and treat with the appropriate spotter.
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Next, check windows, making sure they are secure, and close the blinds.
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Inspect your work for anything that you may have missed.
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Turn off the lights and lock the door once you are finished.
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Be sure to report any maintenance issues to your supervisor.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: needed, clean, classroom, damp, cleaner. This video has 26 sentences and 286 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:32. The speaker talks at a steady 113 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 71% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| classroom noun | /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ | A room, often in a school, where classes take place. |
| damp adjective | /ˈdæmp/ | In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist. |
| 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… |
| disinfect verb | /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛkt/ | To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent. |
| disinfectant noun | /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ | A substance that kills germs or viruses. |
| sharpener noun | /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)pənə(ɹ)/ | A device for making things sharp. |
| whiteboard noun | /ˈwaɪtbɔɹd/ | A writing board finished with a hard white material, which can be written upon using special non-permanent markers and subsequently wiped clean. |
| inspect verb | /ɪnˈspɛkt/ | To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize. |
| pencil noun | /ˈpɛnsəl/ | A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. |
| bookcase noun | /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ | A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books. |
| dispenser noun | /dɪˈspɛnsə/ | Something or someone that dispenses things. |
| nightly adverb | /ˈnaɪtli/ | Every night. |
| occupant noun | /ˈɑ.kjə.pənt/ | A person who occupies an office or a position. |
| receptacle noun | /ɹɪˈsɛptəkəl/ | A container. |
| spotter noun | /ˈspɑ.tɚ/ | A person who observes something. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turn off verb | To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.). |
| wipe down verb | To clean the exterior surface of an object, from top to bottom, typically by hand using a damp dishcloth or other cleaning cloth. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | should be secured · should be filled · should be cleaned |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should be |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: sharpener /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)pənə(ɹ)/, shelf /ʃɛlf/
- Long words — get the stress right: disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/, receptacle /ɹɪˈsɛptəkəl/, horizontal /ˌhoɹəˈzɑn.təl/, supervisor /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/
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 classroom, damp, cloth.
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.