Shadowing Practice: F&F 2-UNIT 8 LESSON 5+6 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Listening 88.
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Listen and read.
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My name's Ruby.
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This is my day.
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My day.
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In the morning, I get up at seven o'clock.
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I get dressed.
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I have breakfast, cereal, bread and milk.
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Then I go to school at eight o'clock.
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I go to school by bus.
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I take my coat, my school bag and my lunch box.
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Our school bus is blue.
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And this is my mum's day.
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My mum's day.
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My mum's a doctor.
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She starts work at six o'clock, so I don't see her in the morning.
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She goes home at two o'clock and she cooks dinner.
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I see my mum in the afternoon and the evening.
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Listening 89.
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Listen and draw the time.
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My dad works at night.
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Hello.
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I'm Ruby's dad.
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I'm a pilot.
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I fly big planes.
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I work at night.
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One.
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I get up at ten o'clock at night.
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2. I go to work at 11 o'clock at night.
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3. I go home at 6 o'clock in the morning and have breakfast with Ruby.
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4. I have lunch with Ruby's grandma at 12 o'clock.
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5. I go to bed at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will focus on daily routines through the story of Ruby and her family. The transcript details their morning and evening activities, highlighting specific times for various events. By practicing this content, you will enhance your understanding of time-related vocabulary, family roles, and daily activities, which are essential for improving your overall communication skills in English.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • get up - to rise from bed
  • breakfast - the first meal of the day
  • school bus - a vehicle used to transport students
  • work - to do a job for pay
  • have lunch - to eat the midday meal
  • go home - to return to one's residence
  • cook dinner - to prepare the evening meal
  • pilot - a person who flies an aircraft

Practice Tips

To effectively utilize the content of this lesson, consider applying the shadowing technique. This involves listening to the audio of the transcript and repeating what you hear in real-time. Since the pace may vary, start by breaking the audio into smaller sections. Focus on mirroring Ruby's family members’ speech patterns and tones to imitate their rhythms correctly. Utilize a shadowing app to track your progress and provide immediate feedback.

Due to the conversational nature of the transcript, pay attention to the intonation and emphasis of each sentence. Using the shadow speech approach will help you gain confidence in English speaking practice. Repeat phrases like "I get up at seven o'clock," while ensuring clarity and proper pronunciation. You might also find it helpful to visualize each element mentioned as you practice, which can create better retention of vocabulary and its meanings through the shadowspeak method.

Lastly, practice regularly by listening to similar content, which will enhance your familiarity with everyday English dialogues. Shadowing your favorites can make learning more enjoyable and productive as you develop your skills further.

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.