Shadowing Practice: English Grammar in Use (Intermediate)- Unit-1 Present continuous(I am doing) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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She is driving to work.
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Please don't make so much noise.
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I'm trying to work.
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Where's Mark?
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He's having a shower.
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Let's go out now.
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It isn't raining anymore.
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Hi, Jane.
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Are you enjoying the party?
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What's all that noise?
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What's going on?
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I'm reading a really good book at the moment.
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It's about a man who...
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Kate wants to work in Italy.
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So she's learning Italian.
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Some friends of mine are building their own house.
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They hope to finish it next summer.
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You're working hard today?
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Yes, I have a lot to do.
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The company I work for isn't doing so well this year.
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Is your English getting better?
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The population of the world is increasing very fast.
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At first, I didn't like my job, but I'm beginning to enjoy it now.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "English Grammar in Use (Intermediate)- Unit-1 Present continuous(I am doing)" 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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →