Shadowing Practice: Ep. 30 "At the Doctor" ๐ฅ | Slow English Listening for Beginners (A1-A2) ๐ง - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello and welcome to English with Maria and this slow English listening for beginners.
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Today's topic is At the Doctor.
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This story will help you learn about body parts like head,
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throat, medical terms like doctor or nurse,
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symptoms like headache, sore throat,
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and some useful phrases like, I need to make an appointment,
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or I don't feel well.
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During the story, I will ask you some questions to check on your understanding.
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There will be three checkpoints through the listening.
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Before we start, don't forget to subscribe to my channel and turn on the notifications so you never miss a lesson.
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Are you ready?
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Let's begin.
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Last week, I felt very sick.
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I had a headache and a sore throat.
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My husband said, Maria, you need to see a doctor.
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I called the doctor's office.
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The receptionist answered the phone.
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She was very kind.
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I said, hello, I need to make an appointment with Dr. Smith.
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The receptionist asked me, what's your name?
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I said, my name is Maria.
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She asked me, what's the problem?
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I said, I have a headache and a sore throat.
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The receptionist looked at the calendar.
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She said, Dr. Smith is free tomorrow at 10 o'clock in the morning.
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Is that good for you?
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I said, yes, that's perfect.
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Thank you very much.
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She said, please bring your health card and arrive 15 minutes early.
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I wrote the time on my calendar.
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Tuesday, 10 a.m.
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The next morning, I woke up early.
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I still felt sick.
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My head hurt and my throat was very sore.
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I couldn't eat breakfast because it was difficult to swallow.
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My husband drove me to the doctor's office.
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The office was clean and white.
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There were many chairs in the waiting room.
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I went to the reception desk.
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I gave my health card to the receptionist.
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She smiled and said, Please sit down and wait.
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Dr. Smith will see you soon.
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I sat in a comfortable chair and looked at magazines.
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There were other patients in the waiting room.
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Some looked sick.
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Some looked tired.
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Checkpoint one.
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Answer these questions.
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Why did I need to see a doctor?
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I had a headache and a sore throat or I had a fever.
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I had a headache and a sore throat.
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When was the appointment?
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Monday at nine or Tuesday at ten?
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It was Tuesday at ten.
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What did the receptionist ask me to bring?
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My passport or my health card?
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My health card.
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Very good.
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Let's continue.
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After 20 minutes, a nurse called my name.
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Maria, she said, I stood up and followed her.
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The nurse was wearing a white uniform.
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She was friendly and smiled at me.
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We walked down the long hallway with many doors.
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The nurse took me to a small room.
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She said, please sit on this bed.
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The bed had white paper on it.
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The room was very clean.
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There was a desk, a chair, and a computer.
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On the walls, there were pictures of human body.
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The nurse asked me some questions.
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How old are you, Maria?
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I said, I'm 42 years old.
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Then she asked, how much do you weigh?
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I said, I weigh 55 kilograms.
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She wrote everything on a piece of paper.
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Then she said, Dr. Smith will be here in a few minutes.
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Dr. Smith came into the room.
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He was a very tall man with gray hair and glasses.
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He smiled and said, Hello, Maria.
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I'm Dr. Smith.
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How are you feeling today?
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I said, Not very good, doctor.
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I feel sick.
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Dr. Smith sat on his chair and looked at his computer.
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He read my information.
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Then he asked me, When did you start feeling sick?
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I said, Three days ago.
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He asked, Do you have a fever?
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I said, I don't know.
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I feel hot sometimes.
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He asked me, Does your head hurt?
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I said, yes.
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It hurts a lot.
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He asked, can you swallow easily?
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I said, no, it is very difficult and painful.
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Dr. Smith listened carefully to all my answers.
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He wrote notes on his computer.
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Then he said, now I need to examine you.
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Don't worry, it won't hurt.
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I felt a little nervous, but Dr. Smith was very kind and gentle.
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Checkpoint two.
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Answer these questions.
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What color was the nurse's uniform?
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Green or white?
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It was white.
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How old am I?
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42 or 32?
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I am 42 years old.
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How long have I been feeling sick?
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Three days or four days?
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Three days.
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Let's continue.
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a beeping sound.
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Do, do, do.
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You have a fever, he said.
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Your temperature is 38.5 degrees.
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Then Dr. Smith said, open your mouth, please.
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I open my mouth wide.
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He used a small flashlight to look inside.
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He also used a wooden stick to look at my throat.
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Your throat is very red, he said.
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It looks infected.
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Next, he listened to my heart and lungs.
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He used a stethoscope.
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Take a deep breath, he said.
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I breathed in and out slowly.
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He moved the stethoscope to different places on my chest and back.
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Your heart and lungs sound good, he said.
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Dr. Smith touched my neck gently.
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He was checking my lymph knots.
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These are little swollen, he said.
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This is normal when you have a throat infection.
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Then he looked in my ears with a special light.
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Your ears look fine, he said.
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After the examination, Dr. Smith sat down and typed on his computer.
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He said, Maria, you have a throat infection.
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This is very common.
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I will give you some medicine to help you feel better.
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He printed a prescription on white paper.
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Take these antibiotics three times a day for seven days, he said.
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Take them with food.
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Also, drink lots of water and get plenty of rest plenty of rest.
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He gave me the paper.
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You should feel better in two or three days.
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I said, thank you, Dr. Smith.
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He smiled and said, you're welcome.
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Take care of yourself.
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The nurse walked me back to the waiting room.
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My husband was waiting for me.
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We went to the pharmacy to buy the medicine.
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Two days later, I felt much better.
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My throat didn't hurt anymore.
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And my headache was gone.
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I was happy that I went to see Dr. Smith.
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He helped me get better quickly.
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Checkpoint three.
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Answer these questions.
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What was my temperature?
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38.5 degrees or 39.5 degrees?
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It was 38.5.
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How many times a day should I take my medicine?
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Two times or three times?
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Three times.
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Three times a day.
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How long did it take me to feel better?
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Two days or three days?
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Just two days.
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Let's do a recap of what we learned today.
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body parts, head, throat, ear, chest, neck.
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Now let's see some medical terms.
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Doctor, nurse, appointment, prescription.
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medicine or antibiotics, temperature, fever, infection.
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Let's look at some symptoms.
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Headache, sore throat, hurt, pain, sick, tired.
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At last, let's take a look at some useful phrases.
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I need to make an appointment.
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I don't feel well.
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It hurts.
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Take a deep breath.
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Take care of yourself.
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If you have enjoyed this video,
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don't forget to subscribe to my channel and turn on the notifications so you never miss a lesson.
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See you next time.
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Bye bye.
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Thank you.
Context & Background
In this episode titled "At the Doctor," our speaker, Maria, shares a personal experience of feeling unwell and the steps she takes to visit a doctor. The story revolves around her symptoms, such as a headache and sore throat, and the interaction she has with medical staff. Maria's narrative is designed for beginners, making it ideal for learners at the A1-A2 level who want to familiarize themselves with health-related vocabulary and everyday situations. By listening to this story, learners improve their English pronunciation and gain confidence in speaking about health issues.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- I need to make an appointment. - A useful phrase for scheduling a visit with a doctor.
- I donโt feel well. - A simple way to express that you are not feeling healthy.
- Whatโs your name? - A common question asked in many situations, including medical visits.
- Dr. Smith is free tomorrow at 10 o'clock. - An important phrase that helps learners understand appointment scheduling.
- Can you please wait? - A polite way to ask someone to be patient, often used in an office setting.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively tackle the vocabulary and expressions from this video, follow this structured shadowing guide:
- Listen closely: Play the video and focus on Mariaโs speech. Pay attention to her pronunciation and intonation.
- Pause and repeat: After each sentence or phrase, pause the video and repeat what Maria says. Use a shadowing app to record your voice for comparison.
- Break it down: If a particular phrase is challenging, break it down into smaller parts. Practice each part individually before combining them.
- Use 'Shadow Speak': As you practice, implement techniques such as "shadow speech" where you closely mimic the sounds and speech patterns of the speaker.
- Practice regularly: Consistency is key to improvement. Dedicate time each day to practice, aiming to refine your English pronunciation and build fluency.
By engaging in this shadowing practice, you'll not only learn how to communicate effectively at the doctor's office but also enhance your overall English speaking skills.
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 โ like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1โ2 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 โ making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.