Shadowing Practice: Do Realisation dresses fit 🍐? #shorts - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I'm so sick of buying things online that don't fit.
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So my new personal policy is I have to try before I buy.
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Today I was walking past Realization and thought, I wonder if these dresses fit.
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So let me show you what I tried on.
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This is the dress that initially caught my eye, but they didn't have the right size.
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So let me show you what I did try on.
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I adored the fabric of this first dress, but it sits really strangely on me, quite low.
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I think it's maybe for the women with boobs.
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I was briefly derailed when I met Bella, but we got back to task.
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In some ways this next dress was a but it kind of exaggerated my pooch.
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I can't tell if it's the bias cut or the fabric, and I know some people will be annoyed that I care if something's flattering, but I don't want to wear something I don't feel good in.
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I definitely don't want to invest in it.
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Then I thought let's try a long sleeve option.
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I loved this black dress.
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It was a better fit on me, but I'd need the top taken in.
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I think Reformation's designed for women with boots.
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But yeah, the fabric on this was so nice as well.
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I love the design.
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The sales assistant brought me another shorter dress to try, as I really liked that embroidered one.
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And this one's okay.
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I think the length is a bit long on me.
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disheartened but at least I now know what fits me.
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So mission accomplished.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Do Realisation dresses fit 🍐?”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: dress, fit, fabric. This video has 23 sentences and 267 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:00. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| fabric verb | /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ | To cover with fabric. |
| derail verb | /ˌdiːˈɹeɪl/ | To cause to come off the tracks. |
| dishearten verb | /dɪsˈhɑɹ.tən/ | To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage. |
| embroider verb | /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ | To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours. |
| exaggerate verb | /ɛɡˈzæd͡ʒ.ə.ɹeɪt/ | To overstate, to describe more than the fact. |
| flatter verb | /ˈflætɚ/ | To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour. |
| strangely adverb | /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli/ | In a strange or coincidental manner. |
| adore verb | /əˈdoɹ/ | To worship. |
| sleeve noun | /sliv/ | The part of a garment that covers the arm. |
| accomplish verb | /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ | To finish successfully. |
| bias noun | /ˈbaɪ.əs/ | Inclination towards something. |
| boot noun | /but/ | A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg. |
| briefly adverb | /ˈbɹiːfli/ | In a brief manner, summarily. |
| invest verb | /ɪnˈvɛst/ | To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get back to verb | Return to (an activity) |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I think it's maybe for the women with boobs.
- I definitely don't want to invest in it.
- Then I thought let's try a long sleeve option.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, can't, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 fabric, derail, dishearten.
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.