Shadowing Practice: English shadowing | Making Appointments | Level A1 | How to improve English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Topic, making appointments.
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Level A1.
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Imagine you need to see a doctor, or maybe you want to meet a friend for coffee.
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How do you plan the time?
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That's right, you make an appointment.
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Today, I'm going to talk about how to make appointments in English.
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It's something we all do, and it's important to do it right.
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Let's dive into the steps and examples to help you feel confident when scheduling your next appointment.
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Making an appointment is important when you want to meet someone at a specific time.
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You can make appointments for many things, like going to the doctor, meeting a friend, or getting a haircut.
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When you make an appointment, it's important to be clear about the time and date.
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Let me give you an example.
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Imagine you want to see a doctor because you have a cold.
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First, you need to call the doctor's office.
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You might say, Hello, I would like to make an appointment to see the doctor.
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The receptionist might ask, What time would you like to come in?
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You can reply, Is 10 o'clock in the morning okay?
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The receptionist will check the schedule and say, Yes, 10 o'clock is available.
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See you then.
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It's important to write down the time and date so you don't forget.
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Another example is making an appointment to get a haircut.
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You can call the salon and say, hi, I'd like to make an appointment for a haircut.
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The person might ask, when would you like to come in?
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You can answer, can I come in on Friday at three o'clock in the afternoon?
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If the time is free, they will confirm it.
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If not, they might suggest another time, like, how about four o'clock instead?
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Sometimes you might need to cancel or change an appointment.
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If you need to cancel, you can call and say, I'm sorry, I need to cancel my appointment for 10 o'clock.
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If you want to change the time, you can say, can I reschedule my appointment to a later time?
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It's important to be polite when making appointments.
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You can use phrases like, please, thank you and sorry to show good manners.
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For example, you can say thank you for your help after the person confirms your appointment.
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Making appointments is a useful skill because it helps you plan your time.
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It's important to be clear and polite when talking to someone about an appointment.
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This way, you can make sure you have the right time and date.
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Thank you for listening.
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I hope this helps you understand how to make appointments.
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Remember, it's always good to plan ahead and be polite.
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See you next time.
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Goodbye.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 40 sentences and 445 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:56. The speaker talks at a natural 151 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cancel verb | /ˈkæn.sl̩/ | To cross out something with lines etc. |
| polite adjective | /pəˈlaɪt/ | Well-mannered, civilized. |
| haircut noun | /ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/ | The act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician. |
| confirm verb | /kənˈfɝm/ | To strengthen; to make firm or resolute. |
| topic noun | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| dive verb | /daɪv/ | To swim under water. |
| salon noun | /ˈsælɒn/ | A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests. |
| receptionist noun | /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/ | An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office. |
| reschedule verb | /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ | To schedule again or at a different time. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plan ahead verb | To schedule or plan extensively for problems before it is needed; to come up with solutions before problems occur; to prepare for future situations. |
| write down verb | To produce or set (something) down in writing; to record something. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might say · might ask · might suggest |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to see · need to call · need to cancel |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will check · will confirm |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like cancel, polite, haircut.
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.