Shadowing Practice: English in a Minute: Sing a Different Tune - Learn English Speaking with Video
Choose a practice mode
Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.
14 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Welcome to English in a Minute.
2
A tune is another word for a short song.
3
Sing a different tune.
4
Are Jonathan and Anna about to sing different songs for us?
5
So, Anna, how are plans for the office party going?
6
Good.
7
I bought lots of food, drinks, and a chocolate fountain, and I hired a band.
8
Do we have money for all that?
9
Well, the boss said to plan a great party, so...
10
They've said that, but after they find out how much the party is going to cost, they will be singing a different tune.
11
This expression has nothing to do with singing.
12
In many dictionaries, the official definition of to sing a different tune is to change the way one talks about something.
13
And that's English in a Minute.
14
you
Download App
Everything you need to speak fluently
AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing
Same Channel
A272
English in a Minute: Make Up Your Mind
American AccentTravel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B1English in a Minute: Thorn in My Side
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B2English in a Minute: Ahead of the Curve
American AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B170
English in a Minute: Wishful Thinking
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B159
English in a Minute: When it Rains, it Pours
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
A255
Call It A Day
American AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B113
English in a Minute: Call It a Day
American AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B127
English in a Minute: Make (One's) Head Swim
American AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B197
English in a Minute: Get Out Of Here
American AccentTeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B214
English in a Minute: Pound the Pavement
American AccentInterview EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
A212
English in a Minute: Start from Scratch
American AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B19
English in a Minute: Under The Weather
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B21
English in a Minute: Break Even
American AccentBusiness EnglishUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B112
English in a Minute: It's Up To You
American AccentTeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B135
English in a Minute: Stay in Touch
American AccentTeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B16
English in a Minute: Sink or Swim
American AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
A25
Grab a Bite
American AccentTeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B115
English in a Minute: Like Oil and Water
American AccentTeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B21
English in a Minute: The Jury is Still Out
American AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
A25
English in a Minute: Grab a Bite
American AccentTeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
FOR YOU
Recommend Video
B111
35 sentences
Irregular Verbs - Part 1 (B1) - Learn English With Songs
Cambridge Exam PrepTeensDaily Conversation
B12
171 sentences
Speak English Like Natives in 8 Days – Day 3
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B1313 sentences
English Listening Challenge (A2-B1) | Can You Understand Real American English? | English Podcast
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
A11
17 sentences
A, An, The Song for Kids | Learn English Articles with Fun Rhymes! | PeppyTinkly Grammar Song
KidsDaily Conversation
A23
57 sentences
English Course Lesson 21 – Story: Can You Come to the Party?
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A213
91 sentences
Listening A2, KET 1, Test 4, Part 1
Cambridge Exam PrepKidsTeens
A211
169 sentences
15 Minute English Conversation Exercise | Shadowing English Speaking Practice 🗣
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A14
8 sentences
"A and An Song" - English Lesson for "A and An" - Rockin' English
KidsDaily Conversation
A22
72 sentences
Listening Practice Through Dictation 1-for beginners- Unit 20: Making Music - Simple English #L20
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A26
16 sentences
LEARN ENGLISH THROUGH SONG | MOVERS L WORDLIST | FILL IN THE BLANKS | CAMBRIDGE SMART
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 14 sentences and 132 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:56. The speaker talks at a steady 141 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| tune noun | /tjuːn/ | A melody. |
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| dictionary noun | /ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/ | A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings or senses, oftentimes also… |
| fountain noun | /ˈfaʊn.tɪn/ | A natural source of water; a spring. |
| bind verb | /ˈbaɪ̯nd/ | To tie; to confine by any ligature. |
| sing verb | /ˈsɪŋ/ | To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice. |
| definition noun | /ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ | A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition. |
| expression noun | /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/ | The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc. |
| chocolate noun | /ˈtʃɔk.(ə.)lɪt/ | A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| drink verb | /ˈdɹɪŋk/ | To consume (a liquid) through the mouth. |
| boss noun | /bɔs/ | One who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dictionary /ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/, definition /ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/, expression /əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: dictionary /ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/, definition /ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/
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 tune, hire, dictionary.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | They've said |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | is going to cost |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be |
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.