Shadowing Practice: English sentences A1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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He bought bread yesterday.
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Is there a free table here?
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She doesn't like cooking. Are these glasses yours?
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Where are you going to go?
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They can't swim.
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I am going to call her tomorrow.
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What time did you get up today?
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Is there any cheese in the fridge?
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She usually goes by bus.
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This umbrella is not his.
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Where did you have lunch yesterday?
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I like listening to music.
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There were two windows in the room.
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Can I try this jacket on? Who broke this window?
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I like those black shoes.
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We are going to dance this evening.
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There is not any water in the bottle.
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How often do you play football?
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We didn't find any hotel yesterday.
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Whose is this red umbrella?
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My grandmother can use a smartphone.
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I would like to order soup.
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How often does he clean the room?
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I hate getting up early.
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There are three letters on the table.
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When did you come home?
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Are you going to buy a new phone?
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Can I have some water?
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These are not our tickets.
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She wrote the letter yesterday.
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There are not any trees in the garden.
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How often does your father cook?
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He can't ride a bike
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Where were you on Tuesday?
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This blue jacket is his How much are these apples?
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They're going to watch a film Can you help me?
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Why did she not come yesterday?
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Is there a library in this city?
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I often listen to podcasts.
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I like riding a bike.
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Show me that photo, please.
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Was the museum open yesterday?
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She wants to learn to draw.
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There are not any clean towels at home.
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We are going to meet near the theatre.
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Are those shoes yours or mine?
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There were five cups on the shelf.
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She is going to learn to drive.
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I never drink coffee in the evening. Who lost this passport?
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I didn't see your brother yesterday. Whose gloves are these?
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He writes letters rarely.
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Can I pay by card?
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Why does she not drink milk?
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We found the cat in the park.
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These are not our places.
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He is going to play tennis tomorrow.
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I need a glass of water.
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I lost the receipt from the shop yesterday.
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There are three plants on the balcony.
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Can I borrow your charger?
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This is not her scarf.
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She often walks near the river.
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We heard the strange sound last night.
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There are not any buses at the stop.
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This suitcase is too heavy.
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She is going to book a room. Can you speak slower?
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Why did you miss the bus yesterday?
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Is there a bakery in this area?
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We often order food online.
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I would like to rent a bike.
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This is not your blanket.
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We met the friend yesterday.
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Whose is this green jacket?
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There is not any water in the glass.
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She is going to buy flowers. Can you wait here?
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Did you see my glasses in the morning?
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I can't find them.
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I don't want to cook today.
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Let's order pizza.
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Why did your brother not come yesterday?
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Was he ill?
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Excuse me, is there a free chair?
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Can I sit down?
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We are going to watch the film after dinner.
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Do you want to watch it together?
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I am going to go to the shop.
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Do you need something?
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We were in the park yesterday.
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There were a lot of people.
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Whose is this blue bag?
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I found it in the kitchen.
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My brother doesn't like coffee.
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He always drinks tea.
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There are not any buses.
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Can we go on foot?
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Do you like this song?
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I often listen to it at home.
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We are going to visit our grandmother tomorrow.
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Do you want to go with us?
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I didn't see your message yesterday.
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My phone was at home.
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This is not my cup.
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Mine is standing by the window.
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We don't have any apples.
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Can you buy them after work?
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Do you often go to work by bus?
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I go on foot.
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I am going to cook dinner.
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Can you buy a little rice?
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We bought two tickets yesterday.
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They were cheap.
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It is not my phone.
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Mine is in the bag.
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Let's meet at 5 o 'clock.
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Are you free today?
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Do you want tea or coffee?
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I can make both of them.
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We are going to go to the beach tomorrow.
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Do you want to go with us?
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I worked until late yesterday.
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So I didn't see your message.
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Whose is this red jacket?
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I found it in the car.
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There are not any eggs in the fridge.
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Let's make sandwiches.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “English sentences A1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: yesterday, Whose, jacket, tomorrow, bike. This video has 125 sentences and 767 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:06. The speaker talks slowly, about 69 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 50 of its 125 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 |
|---|---|---|
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| 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… |
| grandmother noun | /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ | A mother of someone's parent. |
| umbrella noun | /ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/ | A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. |
| 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… |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| flower noun | /ˈfloʊɚ/ | A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens… |
| rarely adverb | /ˈɹɛəɹli/ | Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often. |
| tennis noun | /ˈtɛnɪs/ | A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets. |
| swim verb | /swɪm/ | To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. |
| podcast noun | /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ | A program, especially an audio program, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on… |
| soup noun | /sup/ | Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food… |
| sandwich noun | /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/ | A dish or foodstuff where at least one piece, but typically two or more pieces, of bread serves as the wrapper or container of some other food. |
| blanket noun | /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/ | A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
| sit down verb | To assume a sitting position from a standing position. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Where are you going to go?
- What time did you get up today?
- Where did you have lunch yesterday?
- Can I try this jacket on?
- How often do you play football?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 12 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, can't, doesn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, 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 jacket, shoe, grandmother.
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.