Shadowing Practice: English phrases - Learn English Speaking with Video
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My sister usually has breakfast at 8 o 'clock in the morning.
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There are not any chairs in the room.
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I like reading books, but I don't like watching TV.
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We are going to go to Kiev next month.
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These books are my sister's and those are my brother's.
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We weren't at home yesterday because we worked.
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How often does your father make dinner?
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There is some milk in the fridge, but there are not any eggs.
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She can't swim, but she wants to learn.
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My mother usually doesn't drink coffee in the evening, but she drinks tea sometimes.
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We didn't buy bread yesterday, because the shop was closed.
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Is there any cafe near your house?
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Yes, there is.
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But there are not any free tables.
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These glasses are my father's, but I can't find them.
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We are going to vacation next month, but our friends can't go with us.
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My brother usually isn't late for work, but yesterday he was late.
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There are two shops on our street, but there isn't any pharmacy.
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Why did you not buy this gift for her last week?
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We like walking after dinner, but today we can't.
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She is going to buy a bike next month, but she can't ride it yet.
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Where were you on Saturday evening and what did you do?
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My sister doesn't like cooking, but she often bakes cakes.
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Are there any cheap jackets in this shop?
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I didn't see him yesterday because he was at work.
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They are going to go by train next week but they can't buy tickets today.
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These photos are my friends but I can't find him in them.
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Why does your brother never have breakfast at home?
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There were a lot of people in the restaurant yesterday but there were not any free tables.
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She bought new shoes last Saturday but she didn't like them.
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We are going to visit our friends next week.
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Can you go with us?
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Why were your friends not at home last Sunday?
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There are not any free rooms in this hotel, but there is another hotel near here.
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These tickets are my father's and those are my mother's.
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We usually go to work by bus, but yesterday we went on foot.
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She is going to buy a new dress but she has no money.
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I was not at home last Friday because I went to the cinema with friends.
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Why does your sister usually not have breakfast before work?
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There are several books in this bag but there are not any pens.
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These glasses are my father's and that phone is my mother's.
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Can you buy some milk for me?
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I am going to cook dinner.
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Let's meet near the cinema at half past six.
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He found my phone but did not give it to me.
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There are some chairs in this room but there is not a table.
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My sister never goes to work by car because she can't drive.
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Are you going to travel in the summer or stay at home?
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Where were your parents last Saturday and when did they come home?
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There is not any bread in this supermarket, but there is some milk.
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Why does your brother never call her in the evening?
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These shoes are my friends and that hat is my sister's.
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We are going to buy tickets tomorrow, but today we can't go to the ticket office.
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Where are you going to go next weekend?
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I lost my purse yesterday, but found it under the seat in the car.
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Does your aunt often make dinner for the whole family?
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How many suitcases are there in your room?
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Can I try on these red shoes, please?
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My friend lived in a small village by the sea last year.
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Why is there not a pencil in your bag?
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We are going to cook dinner for neighbours on Saturday.
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I like this blue sweater but I would like to try on that green one.
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Can your grandfather use a computer?
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I don't like this hotel because rooms are very small.
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Where did you meet your best friend for the first time?
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We are going to have dinner in a small Italian restaurant next Friday.
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There are three old photos on the shelf, but there are not any books.
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Who washes the dishes in your family?
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Are you going to stay at home or visit your grandmother this weekend?
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We paid for lunch yesterday but a waiter did not bring water to us.
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How many children does your sister have?
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There is a small pharmacy near the bank.
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I hate getting up early but I like walking in the evening.
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My sister is going to work abroad next year.
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Can I have a menu and a glass of water, please?
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I forgot an umbrella on the bus yesterday, but a driver found it.
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Why are your parents not in this photo?
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This old bike is my grandfather's.
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He still can ride it.
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Who left these keys on the table yesterday evening?
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We are going to have a picnic at the lake next weekend.
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Can you show me the way to the nearest museum?
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My brother eats sweets rarely, but he likes ice cream very much.
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There were five old photos in this box.
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Where are they now?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “English phrases”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: yesterday, dinner, sister, evening, usually. This video has 85 sentences and 883 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:40. The speaker talks at a steady 132 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 90% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 28 of its 85 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| cinema noun | /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ | A movie theatre, a movie house. |
| pharmacy noun | /ˈfɑɹməsi/ | A place where prescription drugs are sold or dispensed. |
| egg noun | /ɛɡ/ | An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… |
| wash verb | /wɑʃ/ | To clean with water. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| rarely adverb | /ˈɹɛəɹli/ | Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often. |
| vacation noun | /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ | An extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure. |
| abroad adverb | /əˈbɹɔːd/ | Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. |
| pen noun | /pɪn/ | A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| menu noun | /ˈmɛn.juː/ | The details of the food to be served at a banquet; a bill of fare. |
| grandfather noun | /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/ | A father of someone's parent. |
| dish noun | /dɪʃ/ | A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle. |
| swim verb | /swɪm/ | To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How often does your father make dinner?
- Is there any cafe near your house?
- Why does your brother never have breakfast at home?
- Can you go with us?
- Can you buy some milk for me?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | your best · the nearest |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | are going to go · are going to vacation · is going to buy |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 19 contractions and reduced forms, such as can't, didn't, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/, grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, wash /wɑʃ/, vacation /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/, dish /dɪʃ/, shelf /ʃɛlf/
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 shoe, cinema, pharmacy.
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.