Shadowing Practice: Explore Our World 1 - Unit 4 - Vocabulary 1.1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Okay, let's learn words that we can use to talk about things in a house or apartment.
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Okay, Anna.
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This is a bed.
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A bed.
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And this is a lamp.
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A lamp.
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This is a mirror.
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Ooh, a mirror.
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This is a sofa.
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A sofa. And this...
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Oh, I know.
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I know what this is.
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It's a TV, Anna.
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A TV.
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I like TV, Anna.
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I do too, Freddy.
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Okay, Freddy, now it's your turn.
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What is this?
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It's a bed, Anna, a bed.
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That's right.
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What is this?
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Ready?
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Hmm.
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A lamp, Anna!
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It's a lamp!
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It's a lamp!
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You're right!
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It's a lamp.
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Now, what's this?
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hmm what is it hmm hmm I know it's a mirror
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Anna a mirror good job and what's this Freddie
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It's a sofa, Anna.
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That's right.
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It's a sofa.
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Okay.
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Let's try another word.
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I think you know this one, too.
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What is this, Freddie?
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Oh, I know.
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It's a TV.
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A TV.
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Very good, Freddy.
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You got every one right.
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Thanks, Anna.
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More words, please.

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You're practicing English with "Explore Our World 1 - Unit 4 - Vocabulary 1.1" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.

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