Shadowing Practice: Do you prefer messaging people or talking face to face? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Speaking practice, do you prefer messaging people or talking face-to-face?
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Well, it really depends on the situation.
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Texting is super convenient when I'm on the run or just need to send a quick update.
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Having said that, I'll always choose talking face-to-face when it comes to having a heart-to-heart or hanging out with close friends,
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because you just can't replace real body language and facial expressions.
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What it really comes down to is that messaging is great for efficiency, but face-to-face interaction is much better for building real connections.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Do you prefer messaging people or talking face to face?”. This video has 6 sentences and 97 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:36. The speaker talks at a natural 164 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| efficiency noun | /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ | The extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose. |
| interaction noun | /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ | The situation or occurrence in which two or more things act upon one another to produce an effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence. |
| depend verb | /dɪˈpɛnd/ | To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition |
| convenient adjective | /kənˈviː.niənt/ | Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient. |
| facial adjective | /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ | Of or affecting the face. |
| update noun | /ˈʌp.deɪt/ | An additional piece of information, an addition to existing information. |
| replace verb | /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ | To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back. |
| prefer verb | [pɹɪˈfɝ] | To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. |
| expression noun | /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/ | The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc. |
| message noun | /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/ | A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed. |
| text noun | /tɛkst/ | A writing consisting of multiple glyphs, characters, symbols or sentences. |
| quick adjective | /kwɪk/ | Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast. |
| choose verb | /t͡ʃuːz/ | To pick; to make the choice of; to select. |
| connection noun | /kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/ | The act of connecting. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| come down to verb | To reach by moving down or reducing. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll always choose |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to send |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, I'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/, interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/, facial /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/, expression /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/, connection /kəˈnɛkʃ(ə)n/
- Long words — get the stress right: efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/, interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like efficiency, interaction, depend.
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.