Shadowing Practice: English in a Minute: Third Time's the Charm - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to English in a Minute.
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A charm is something that can bring good luck.
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It can also describe something that turned out perfectly.
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But why would we say third times the charm?
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Big news, Dan!
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My sister's getting married!
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Again!
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Again?
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How many times has she been married?
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Twice.
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But you know what they say, third time's the charm.
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Well, good luck to your sister.
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Thanks.
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We all have a really good feeling about this marriage.
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Again.
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To say third time's the charm means that a person finally succeeds at something on their third try.
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We use this phrase to encourage someone who has already failed at something a couple of times.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “English in a Minute: Third Time's the Charm”. This video has 17 sentences and 113 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:54. The speaker talks at a steady 126 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 3 of its 17 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| charm noun | /t͡ʃɑɹm/ | An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation). |
| encourage verb | /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ | To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| succeed verb | /səkˈsiːd/ | To follow something in sequence or time. |
| fail verb | /feɪl/ | To be unsuccessful. |
| perfectly adverb | /ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/ | With perfection. |
| describe verb | /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ | To represent in words. |
| luck noun | /lʌk/ | Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| sister noun | /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ | A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling. |
| marriage noun | /ˈmæɹɪd͡ʒ/ | The state of being married. |
| twice adverb | /twaɪs/ | Two times. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turn out verb | To end up; to result. |
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 | has already failed |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | someone who has |
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 charm, encourage, phrase.
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.