Shadowing Practice: English Speaking Practice for Beginners | Slow & Easy Practice | Shopping, Haircut & Directions - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello.
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How can I help you today?
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Hi.
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I want to bring back these shoes.
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You mean return them?
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Return.
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Yes. That word.
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No problem.
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What's wrong with them?
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They are too tight.
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Too tight?
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Yes.
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They hurt my feet.
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I understand.
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Do you have the receipt?
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Receipt?
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The paper you got when you paid.
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Oh, yes.
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Here it is.
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Great.
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Would you like a different size or a refund?
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Refund means money back?
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Exactly.
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Then refund, please.
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No problem.
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I'll do that now.
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Thank you.
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I learned a new word today.
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Refund.
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And you used it perfectly.
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Thank you for your kindness.
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Welcome.
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What would you like today?
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I need a haircut.
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But I'm nervous.
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Don't worry.
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What style do you want?
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Just a little shorter.
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How much shorter?
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Maybe this much.
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Okay.
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Above your shoulders?
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Shoulders?
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This part of your body.
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Oh, shoulders.
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Yes, above my shoulders.
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Got it.
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Any changes to the color?
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No color.
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Just a haircut.
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Perfect.
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I'll start slowly.
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Please don't cut too much.
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Everyone says that.
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Because everyone is afraid.
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Fair point.
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My English is improving and my hair is improving too.
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That's a great combination.
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Excuse me, I'm looking for the bookstore.
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Sure, it's on the third floor.
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Third floor?
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Yes, go upstairs.
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Upstairs means go up?
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Huh, exactly.
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Okay, then what?
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Turn left when you leave the elevator.
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Turn left.
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Then walk straight ahead.
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Straight ahead?
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Don't turn, just keep walking.
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Straight ahead.
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Got it.
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The bookstore is next to the toy store.
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Next to the toy store.
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Correct.
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Upstairs, turn left, walk straight ahead, next to the toy store.
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Perfect.
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You remembered everything.
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Repeating helps me remember.
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That's a smart way to learn.
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Thank you.
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Off to the bookstore.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 82 sentences and 289 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:30. The speaker talks slowly, about 83 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 83% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ (noun) — An amount of money returned.
- upstairs /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ (adverb) — Up the stairs; on or to a higher floor or level.
- receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ (noun) — The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
- haircut /ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/ (noun) — The act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician.
- shoe /ˈʃu/ (noun) — 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…
- kindness /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ (noun) — The state of being kind.
- elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/ (noun) — Anything that raises or uplifts.
- bookstore /ˈbʊkstɔː/ (noun) — A store where books are bought and sold.
- shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ (noun) — The part of the human torso forming a relatively horizontal surface running away from the neck.
- tight /taɪt/ (adjective) — Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
- slowly /ˈsloʊli/ (adverb) — At a slow pace.
- combination /ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/ (noun) — The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
- perfectly /ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/ (adverb) — With perfection.
- excuse /ɪksˈkjuz/ (verb) — To forgive; to pardon; to overlook.
- repeat /ɹɪˈpiːt/ (verb) — To do or say again (and again).
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- bring back /ˈbɹɪŋ bæk/ (verb) — To fetch something.
- go up (verb) — To move upwards.
- look for (verb) — To seek.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/, combination /ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/, combination /ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/
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 refund, upstairs, receipt.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is improving · I'm looking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll do · I'll start |
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.