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Tom, what day is it today?
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Today?
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It is just a normal Wednesday. Is it just Wednesday?
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Think again. Is it our anniversary?
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No, it is not. Is it your birthday?
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No, and it is not your birthday.
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I really do not know.
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I am very disappointed.
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Please tell me, Sarah.
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You forgot our promise.
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Sarah, come outside quickly.
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Why?
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It is so early.
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Look at this.
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Wow!
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An RV!
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Pack your bags.
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We are leaving. Where are we going? To keep our promise.
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You remembered!
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I am so happy!
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Yes, ten years later we go back.
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We go back to where we met.
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I rented this RV this morning.
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Let's go!
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I cannot wait!
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Driving an RV is so much fun.
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Yes, it is better than flying.
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Look at those beautiful mountains.
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The view is amazing here.
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Watch out, Tom.
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A wild duck.
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Hold on tight.
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I will break.
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Oh my God, that was close. Are you okay, Sarah?
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I am fine.
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The duck is safe too. That really scared me.
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What was that loud crashing noise?
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It came from the back.
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It sounded like a small earthquake.
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Let's check the back of the RV.
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Oh no, the microwave plate flew out.
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The fridge door was open.
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The food is everywhere.
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The bowls and plates fell down.
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And the soy sauce is on the floor.
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It is a complete disaster.
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What a terrible mess.
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We have no RV experience.
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We must clean this up right now.
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It will take some time.
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We must lock everything well now.
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Yes, we cannot start again until it is safe.
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It is nice to eat outside.
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The sunset is beautiful.
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I have never slept in an RV.
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It is very comfortable.
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Is it safe to stay here?
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Yes, it is a rest area.
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Are you sure?
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It is very safe.
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Do not worry.
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I am excited for tomorrow.
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Me too.
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Let's go to sleep.
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Tom, wake up!
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What is wrong?
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I hear a noise outside.
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It is probably just the wind.
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No, listen.
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Something is there.
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I will open the curtain.
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Look, what is that?
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I see two bright eyes.
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Is it a wolf?
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I'm scared.
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I will open the door to see.
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No, that is too dangerous.
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Give me the flashlight.
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I can see pointy ears.
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And it has gray fur.
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Is it really a wolf?
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Listen, it is barking. That is great.
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It's not a wolf.
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You can relax now.
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I am so relieved.
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It's a dog.
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Look, it is wagging its tail.
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It is very friendly.
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Let's open the door and bring it inside.
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Oh, it's a husky.
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You are a good boy.
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He is shivering.
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He must be cold.
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I will get a warm towel for him.
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Look, it has a collar.
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So it is not a stray dog.
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What does the collar say?
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Let me check.
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It has his name and a farm name.
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Does he have a name?
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Yes, his name is Buster.
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Poor Buster.
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He must be lost.
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We will take him to the farm tomorrow.
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Hello, is anyone here?
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Hello, can I help you?
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Is this your dog?
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Yes, thank you for bringing him back.
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He visited our RV last night.
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He always goes out to play.
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Why don't you lock him up?
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If I lock him up, he barks all day.
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Does he run away often?
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Yes, but good people always bring him back.
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I am glad he is safe now.
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Please stay for a cup of coffee.
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Thank you, but we have to go.
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Have a safe trip.
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We finally arrived.
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The amusement park!
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We met here ten years ago.
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It looks the same.
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Are you ready?
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Yes.
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We will play all the old rides today.
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All of them?
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Yes.
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Let's ride the roller coaster first.
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Actually, I am a little scared.
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But you rode it ten years ago.
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Because you were very scared.
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I was brave for you.
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It is okay.
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My turn now.
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Are you sure?
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Yes, I will take you.
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Hold my hand.
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Okay, I trust you.
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Happy anniversary, Tom.
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Happy anniversary, Sarah.
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Let's go.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 141 sentences and 685 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:45. The speaker talks slowly, about 101 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% 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 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| scare verb | /skɛɚ/ | To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way. |
| wolf noun | /wʊlf/ | Canis lupus; the largest wild member of the canine subfamily. |
| duck noun | /dʌk/ | Any of certain aquatic birds of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet, distinguished from swans and geese by generally being smaller and… |
| collar noun | /ˈkɑlɚ/ | The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket, etc.) that fits around the neck and throat, especially if sewn from a separate piece of fabric. |
| bark noun | /bɑɹk/ | The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree or of various other woody plants. |
| gray adjective | /ɡɹeɪ/ | Of a color between black and white, having neutral hue and intermediate brightness. |
| ear noun | /ˈɪə̯/ | The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea. |
| disappointed adjective | /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/ | Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down. |
| disaster noun | /dɪˈzɑːs.təː/ | An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent… |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| tail noun | /ˈteɪ̯l/ | An object or part of an object resembling a tail in shape, such as the thongs on a cat-o'-nine-tails; a strand of material hanging from something. |
| brave adjective | /bɹeɪv/ | Strong in the face of fear; courageous. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| earthquake noun | /ˈɝθkweɪk/ | A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults. |
| sunset noun | /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ | The moment each evening when the sun disappears below the western horizon. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| fall down verb | /fɔl ˈdaʊn/ | To fall to the ground. To collapse. |
| fly out verb | To travel by airplane to a destination. | |
| go back verb | To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time. | |
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. | |
| run away verb | To flee by running. | |
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| watch out | Used to warn someone of an imminent danger. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will break · will take · will open |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are leaving · is barking · is wagging |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | must clean · must lock · have to go |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/, shiver /ˈʃɪvɚ/
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 scare, wolf, duck.
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.