Shadowing Practice: English Conversation Practice | Real Life English Speaking - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Do you have a minute to help me?
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Sure.
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What do you need?
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I'm stuck on this report.
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Let me take a look.
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I don't know how to fix this chart.
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Oh, I can show you. That would be great.
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Thank you.
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It's actually pretty simple.
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Can you show me step by step? Of course.
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Watch this.
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Oh, I understand now.
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Great.
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Try it yourself.
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Okay, let me try.
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You're doing it right.
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Thank you so much for your help.
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No problem at all.
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I really appreciate your patience.
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Anytime.
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Happy to help.
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I'll remember this for next time.
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I'm sure you will.
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Thanks again.
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You're welcome.
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I owe you one.
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Thank you.
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How's your new job going?
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I actually got let go last week Oh no, I'm so sorry It's okay,
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you didn't know I feel bad for asking Please don't worry about it.
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Is there anything I can do?
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Just talking helps, actually.
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I'm here if you need to talk.
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Thank you.
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That means a lot.
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What are your plans now?
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I'm looking for something new.
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I believe you'll find something great.
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Thank you for the support.
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Let me know if I can help.
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I will.
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Thank you.
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Sorry again for the awkward question.
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Really?
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It's fine.
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You're handling this so well.
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I'm trying my best.
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You'll get through this.
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I hope so.
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Thank you.
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I'm here for you.
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Anytime.
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You look really nice today.
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Oh, thank you so much.
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That color really suits you.
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That's so kind of you to say.
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You always have great style.
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Thank you.
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I appreciate that.
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You're also really funny.
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Ha!
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Thank you.
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I always enjoy talking with you.
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Me too.
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You're a great listener.
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Thank you.
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That means a lot.
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You deserve to hear it.
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You're really talented, too.
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That's very sweet of you.
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I mean it.
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You're amazing.
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You're making me blush.
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You deserve all the compliments.
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Thank you.
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Truly.
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I'm glad I could make your day better.
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You definitely did.
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That makes me happy.
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Thank you again.
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You deserve all the kind words.
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I heard you had a rough day.
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Yeah, it wasn't easy.
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Do you want to talk about it?
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Sure, if you have time.
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Of course, I'm here for you.
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Thank you, that means a lot.
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What happened?
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Things didn't go as planned at work.
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I'm sorry to hear that.
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It's okay.
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I'll figure it out.
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You always do.
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Thanks for believing in me.
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I'm proud of how you handle things.
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That really helps to hear.
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Is there anything I can do?
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Just being here helps a lot.
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I'm always here for you.
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I really appreciate that.
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You're not alone in this.
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Thank you.
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Truly.
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We'll get through it together.
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Together?
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I'm always here for you, no matter what.
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Good morning.
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How can I help you?
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I haven't been feeling well.
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What symptoms do you have?
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I have a headache and a cough.
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How long have you had this? About three days now.
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Let me check your temperature.
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Okay, thank you.
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It's a little high, but not serious.
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That's good to know.
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I'll give you some medicine.
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Thank you, doctor.
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Please rest and drink plenty of water.
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I will, thank you.
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Come back if it doesn't improve.
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I will, I promise.
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Do you have any other questions?
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No, I think that's everything.
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Take care of yourself.
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Thank you so much.
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Feel better soon.
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I appreciate your help.
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You're welcome.
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Take care.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 130 sentences and 574 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:43. The speaker talks at a steady 122 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| anytime adverb | At any time. | |
| chart noun | /t͡ʃɑɹt/ | A map illustrating the geography of a specific phenomenon. |
| talented adjective | /ˈtæləntɪd/ | Endowed with one or more talents. |
| awkward adjective | /ˈɔk.wɚd/ | Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments. |
| patience noun | /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/ | The quality of being patient. |
| headache noun | /ˈhɛdeɪk/ | A pain or ache in the head. |
| cough verb | /kɔf/ | Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound)… |
| compliment noun | /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ | An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect. |
| symptom noun | /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ | A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a… |
| blush noun | /ˈblʌʃ/ | An act of blushing; a pink or red glow on the face caused by embarrassment, shame, shyness, love, etc. |
| listener noun | /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ | Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast. |
| deserve verb | /dɪˈzɝv/ | To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have. |
| temperature noun | /ˈtɛm.p(ə.)ɹə.t͡ʃə/ | A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer. |
| rough adjective | /ɹʌf/ | Not smooth; uneven. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| get through verb | /ɡɛt ˈθɹu/ | To overcome; to endure. |
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
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 remember · you'll find · You'll get |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | You're doing · I'm looking · You're handling |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 36 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/, blush /ˈblʌʃ/
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 anytime, chart, talented.
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.