Shadowing Practice: English Speaking Practice - Shadowing - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
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Okay, this one is funny.
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This story is funny.
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Don't go anywhere.
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Stay for this story.
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All right.
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It's a funny story.
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Here we go.
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Let's take a look at it.
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A couple in their 60s.
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That means that they are about 60 years old.
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A couple that is about 60 years old.
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is taking a walk Along the beach.
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while admiring The Beautiful Sunset.
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Alright, shout it with me.
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A couple in their 60s is taking a walk along the beach while admiring the beautiful sunset.
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A couple in their 60s is taking a walk along the beach while admiring the beautiful sunset.
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A couple in their 60s is taking a walk along the beach while admiring the beautiful sunset.
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Suddenly, the wife spots a dirty lamp.
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What is she spots it?
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If you spot something, you see it, you discover it.
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Oh, I spot it.
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I spot that dirty lamp over there lying on the sand.
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It's lying on the sand, lying, laying.
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And the husband, bends down, he bends down, bend over, bend down, to dust it off.
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Dust off.
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Take the dust off of it, dust it off.
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Dust the lamp off.
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Okay, here we go.
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We're going to shadow it.
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Say it with me.
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Suddenly, the wife spots a dirty lamp lying on the sand, and the husband bends down to dust it off.
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Suddenly, the wife spots a dirty lamp lying on the sand, and the husband bends down, to dust it off.
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Suddenly, the wife spots a dirty lamp lying on the sand and the husband bends down to dust it off.
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To their surprise, oh, they were surprised because A genie pops out.
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Pop!
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It came out suddenly, it popped out.
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A genie pops out of the lamp and expresses gratitude,
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thankfulness, to the couple.
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for freeing him, setting him free, freeing him from His imprisonment,
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He's in the state of being in a prison, imprisonment.
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Okay, let's shadow it.
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Here we go.
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To their surprise, a genie pops out of the lamp and expresses gratitude to the couple for freeing him from his imprisonment.
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To their surprise, a genie pops out of the lamp and expresses gratitude to the couple for freeing him from his imprisonment.
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and expresses gratitude to the couple for freeing him from his imprisonment.
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Woo!
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That's a long sentence.
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That's difficult.
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as a reward, For your kindness, the genie says, I'll grant each of you One wish.
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So one wish for each person.
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I will grant.
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If you grant someone something, you give it to them.
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I'll grant you each.
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I'll grant each of you one wish.
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Come on, Chad, get it right.
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as a reward for your kindness.
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The genie says, I'll grant each of you one wish.
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Thank you.
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"As a reward for your kindness," the genie says,
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"I'll grant each of you one wish." "As a reward for your kindness," the genie says,
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"I'll grant each of you one wish." The wife,
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thrilled with the opportunity, says, Okay, so the wife, she's very excited.
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She's thrilled, thrilled.
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with the opportunity. So she says...
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Repeat after me.
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The wife, thrilled with the opportunity, says, say it.
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you
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I want lifetime tickets for my husband
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and me to sail around the world on any first -class cruise ship of our choice.
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Woo, that's a good wish.
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So she wants to cruise on cruise ships for the rest of her life maybe.
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So she wants tickets for her husband and herself to sail around the world.
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So Say it with me.
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Here we go.
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I want lifetime tickets for my husband
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and me to sell around the world on any first -class cruise ship of our choice.
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I want lifetime tickets for my husband
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and me to sell around the world on any first -class cruise ship of our choice.
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I want lifetime tickets for my husband
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and me to sail around the world on any first -class cruise ship of our choice.
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Poof.
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In an instant.
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In an instant, instantly, she is holding two VIP cards that can be used anytime on the world's finest cruise ships.
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Her wish has been granted.
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Poof!
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In an instant, she is holding two VIP cards that can be used anytime on the world's finest cruise ships.
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Poof!
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In an instant, she is holding two VIP cards that can be used anytime on the world's finest cruise ships.
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Poof!
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time on the world's finest cruise ships.
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All right, good job.
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The genie, Then turns to the husband and asks, And for you, sir?
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"What is your wish?" Say it with me.
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The genie then turns to the husband and asks, "For you, sir, and for you,
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sir, what is your wish?" The genie then turns to the husband and asks,
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"And for you, sir, what is your wish?" "And for you,
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sir, what is your wish?" The husband looks at his wife,
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then leans towards the genie.
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and whispers I want my wife to be 30 years younger than me.
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I'm not gonna say anything.
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I'm not saying anything.
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Let's just shadow.
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The husband looks at his wife Then leans towards the genie and whispers,
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"I want my wife to be thirty years younger than me." The husband looks at his wife,
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then leans towards the genie and whispers,
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"I want my wife to be 30 years younger than me." So,
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Poof!
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Suddenly, he's 90 years old.
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Ah, his wife is 30 years younger than him, right?
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They are in their 60s and then poof, suddenly he's 90 years old.
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Be careful what you wish for.
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That's the moral of the story.
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Be careful what you wish for.
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Poof!
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Suddenly, he's 90 years old.
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All right, that's the fun little joke there.
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Let's say it nonstop.
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Just speak it with me.
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Try to speak it in a smooth, clear voice.
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I'll do my best not to mess up.
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You can do your best not to mess up too.
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Here we go.
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A couple in their 60s is taking a walk along the beach while admiring the beautiful sunset.
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Suddenly, the wife spots a dirty lamp lying on the sand, and the husband bends down to dust it off.
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So To their surprise, a genie pops out of the lamp
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and expresses gratitude to the couple for freeing him from his imprisonment.
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"As a reward for your kindness," the genie says, "I'll grant each of you one wish." Thank you.
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The wife, thrilled with the opportunity, says:
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I want lifetime tickets for my husband
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and me to sail around the world on any first -class cruise ship of our choice.
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you Poof.
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In an instant, she is holding two VIP cards that can be used anytime on the world's finest cruise ships.
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The genie then turns to the husband and asks,
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"And for you, sir, what is your wish?" The husband looks at his wife,
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then leans towards the genie and whispers, I want my wife to be thirty years younger than me.
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Poof!
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Suddenly, he's 90 years old.
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Good workout.
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That was fun, huh?
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That was fun.
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I enjoy doing these kind of lessons.
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Keep moving forward one step at a time.
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That was lesson 2 -9 -1.
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in our 10 ,000 step journey to fluency.
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Get all the steps at EnglishCoachChad .com.
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I'll see you in the next video.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?
Want to boost your English speaking skills fast? This video is perfect for mastering the shadowing technique—a proven method where you mimic a speaker’s tone, rhythm, and pronunciation in real time. The funny story about a senior couple and a genie keeps you engaged, while the slow, clear delivery makes it easy to follow. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine fluency, shadowspeak with this dialogue helps you build confidence in everyday conversation. Plus, learning through a story makes new vocabulary and grammar stick—no boring drills! It’s like having a language partner who guides you step by step.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The video is packed with practical language. Let’s break down key phrases:
- "A couple in their 60s is taking a walk": Learn how to describe people’s ages ("in their 60s") and use present continuous tense for actions in progress.
- "spots a dirty lamp lying on the sand": "Spots" (meaning "sees suddenly") and "lying" (describing the lamp’s position) are great for storytelling. Practice this structure to talk about finding objects.
- "expresses gratitude to the couple for freeing him": "Expresses gratitude" is a polite way to say "thanks," and "for freeing" shows cause. Use this to explain reasons in formal or casual talks.
Common Pronunciation Traps
Watch out for these tricky sounds! "Imprisonment" has a silent "m" and stress on the second syllable (im-PRI-zun-ment)—don’t rush it. "Gratitude" is pronounced "GRA-ti-tude," not "gra-TI-tude." Also, the phrase "bends down to dust it off" flows quickly; practice linking "down to" and "dust it off" to sound natural. The shadow speak method helps you nail these nuances by repeating the speaker’s exact rhythm.
Ready to start? Hit play, pause, and repeat—this is how you turn "I can’t speak" into "I speak fluently." Use the shadowing technique with this video, and you’ll notice progress in weeks. Remember: every "shadow" brings you closer to sounding like a native. Happy learning!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | younger than |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is taking · is holding · I'm not saying |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll grant · will grant · I'll do |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | We're going to shadow · gonna say |
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.