Shadowing Practice: Excursion and feeling - Learn English Speaking with Video
Creating lesson...
1
Hey, Daniel!
2
How was your school excursion last weekend?
3
I heard you visited several famous...
4
It was amazing!
5
We went to an aquarium first, and then we visited a beautiful cathedral near the harbor.
6
I was really excited because I had never seen such a huge aquarium before.
7
That sounds fantastic!
8
Did you visit any historical places?
9
Yes, we visited an old palace and and saw a famous monument with a huge statue in front of it.
10
At first, I was confused because there were so many tourists, but our guide was very flexible and helped us find our group.
11
I can imagine.
12
Were you ever frightened during the excursion?
13
Actually, yes.
14
I was terrified when I accidentally got separated from my classmates.
15
I became really anxious because I didn't know where they were.
16
Then I saw our teacher and I immediately felt relieved.
17
Wow, I would have been frightened too.
18
I sometimes feel shy and embarrassed when I have to ask strangers for help.
19
Same here.
20
But one of my classmates showed great generosity.
21
She helped me find the group, and I was delighted and extremely grateful.
22
That's really kind.
23
I think generosity and honesty are very important qualities.
24
A generous person can make other people feel comfortable, especially when they are upset or confused.
25
Daniel.
26
I agree.
27
However, there was one strange moment.
28
I saw a man looking at our bags in a suspicious way, so I became a little nervous.
29
Really?
30
What happened?
31
Nothing serious.
32
Our teacher noticed him too, but it turned out that he was just looking for his own bag.
33
I felt a little ashamed because I had judged him too quickly.
34
That's understandable.
35
Sometimes our feelings can affect our judgment.
36
When we are anxious or frightened, we may become more sensitive to small things.
37
Exactly.
38
But the trip also made me think about my ambition.
39
I want to travel to different countries in the future, so I need to be more enthusiastic and confident.
40
That's a great ambition.
41
Creativity and cheerfulness can also help when you travel.
42
You need creativity to solve unexpected problems and cheerfulness to enjoy new experiences.
43
Absolutely.
44
And I think flexibility is important, too.
45
Things don't always happen according to plan, so we have to stay flexible.
46
You're right.
47
I'm actually a little envious of your trip, but I'm also happy for you.
48
Don't be envious.
49
You can join our next excursion.
50
I promise it will be exciting.
51
Deal.
52
Hopefully, next time I'll be more enthusiastic and less shy.
53
And I'll try to be more flexible, generous, and honest about my feelings.
📺 Same Channel
✨ Recommend Video
B11
21 sentences
Speaking sample - Topic: Travel
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B11
80 sentences
September 20, 2026
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B11
116 sentences
Cách săn Tây hiệu quả
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
A2154
34 sentences
DICTATION2 UNIT14
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
B15
157 sentences
SLOW English Podcast for A2-B1 intemediate levels!-- Planning my first trip!✈️
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B15
55 sentences
Bài 5 - Du Lịch Cùng Con
KidsTravel EnglishTeens
B13
90 sentences
My Trip to China | Improve Your English | English Speaking Practice
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B13
31 sentences
Tiếng anh 9 - Unit 5 -Our experiences - Getting started: Experiences in Da Lat
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
A21
25 sentences
Real Easy English 18
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B1227
31 sentences
CLASS: 7 - UNIT 3 - VOLUNTEER SERVICE (practice shadowing girl's version)
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
B12
28 sentences
Global Success 12: Unit 2 - At the International Cultural Festival
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 53 sentences and 433 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:41. The speaker talks at a natural 161 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| flexible adjective | /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ | Capable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| generous adjective | /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ | Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. |
| anxious adjective | /ˈæŋkʃəs/ | Nervous and worried. |
| creativity noun | /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/ | The ability to use imagination to produce a novel idea or product. |
| ambition noun | /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ | Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's… |
| enthusiastic adjective | /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ | With zealous fervor; excited, motivated. |
| generosity noun | /ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ti/ | The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time. |
| aquarium noun | /əˈkwɛɹ.i.jəm/ | A tank, often made of glass, for keeping live fish or other aquatic animals. |
| sensitive adjective | /ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/ | Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses. |
| palace noun | /ˈpælɪs/ | Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| grateful adjective | /ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/ | Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful. |
| judgment noun | /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ | The act of judging. |
| stranger noun | /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ | A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turn out verb | To end up; to result. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was terrified · have been frightened · was delighted |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will be · I'll be · I'll try |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to ask · need to be · have to stay |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'll, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/, cathedral /kəˈθiːdɹəl/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/, ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/, suspicious /səˈspɪʃ.əs/, ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/, excursion /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: creativity /kri.eɪˈtɪv.ᵻ.ti/, enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/, generosity /ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɑ.sə.ti/, aquarium /əˈkwɛɹ.i.jəm/, unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/
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 flexible, confused, generous.
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.