Shadowing Practice: First Aid Training: CPR - Learn English Speaking with Video

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If an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally, you need to perform CPR straight away.
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CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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It combines chest compressions and rescue breaths to give a person the best chance of survival following a cardiac arrest.
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If you find someone collapsed, make sure it's safe to approach check
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if they respond by gently shaking their shoulders
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and asking them loudly are they okay if they don't respond shout for help
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and open their airway by gently tilting the casualties head back
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and lifting their chin look listen
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and feel for up to 10 seconds for normal breathing
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if they are unresponsive and not breathing you should call 999
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or 112 straight away use the hands -free speaker on a phone so you can start CPR while speaking to ambulance control.
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Start CPR.
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Kneel by the casualty and put the heel of your hand in the middle of their chest.
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Put your other hand on top of the first and interlock your fingers.
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Keep your arms straight and lean over the casualty so your shoulders are over your hands.
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Press down hard to a depth of about five to six
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centimeters before releasing the pressure allowing the chest to come back
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up repeat the compressions 30 times at a rate of 100
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to 120 compressions per minute the beat of the song staying alive can help you keep the right rate
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if someone is with you ask them to find defibrillator.
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You can use www .defibfinder .uk to locate your nearest one.
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Otherwise, wait for the ambulance to bring one.
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After 30 compressions, you need to give two rescue breaths.
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If possible, use a face shield to protect from infection.
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Tilt the head back with one hand on the forehead
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and lift the chin with two fingers from the other hand to open the airway.
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Pinch the soft part of the nose shut
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and let the mouth open keep the head tilted take a breath
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and seal your mouth over theirs blow for one second until the chest rises then remove your mouth
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and watch the chest fall if the chest doesn't rise make sure the airway is open
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if you're not trained
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or don't want to give rescue breaths keep doing chest compressions without stopping keep doing cpr with 30 chest compressions
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and two rescue breaths until emergency help arrives
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and takes over the person starts breathing normally you are too tired to continue a defibrillator is ready to use
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if someone is helping switch every one to two minutes with as little pause as possible
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if the helper returns with a defibrillator ask them to switch it on
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and follow the voice prompts while you continue with CPR.
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Keep checking their response and be ready to start CPR again if needed.
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Each year 30 ,000 people have an out -of -hospital cardiac arrest in the UK.
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Less than 1 in 10 survive.
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Giving CPR promptly and using a defibrillator can more than double someone's chance of survival.
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You should check for breathing, call emergency services, give 30 chest compressions,
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give two rescue breaths, continue 30 to 2 until help arrives.
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If they respond put them in the recovery position.

Speaking Goals for This Clip: Master Clear, Actionable Communication

This video is perfect for practicing shadow speak—a technique where you mimic the speaker’s rhythm and tone—to build fluency in giving step-by-step instructions. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or just want to sound confident in real-life emergencies, this clip helps you deliver clear, urgent information without fumbling. You’ll learn to pace your speech, stress key terms, and maintain clarity under "pressure"—skills that shine in both exams and everyday conversations.

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Real-Life Scenarios

  • "Make sure it's safe to approach"
  • "Shout for help and open their airway"
  • "Press down hard to a depth of about five to six centimeters"
  • "Continue until emergency help arrives"
  • "Check for breathing, call emergency services, give chest compressions"

These phrases aren’t just for first aid—they’re templates for explaining processes, making them ideal for shadowspeak practice. Repeat them aloud to nail natural intonation!

Fix Your Weak Spots: Rhythm and Stress in Instructional Speech

Instructional language often trips up learners because of its steady, urgent rhythm. The video’s clear, deliberate pace is perfect for shadowing app practice—mimic the speaker to learn where to stress words like "hard," "depth," and "immediately." Notice how short, sharp sentences ("Kneel by the casualty") keep the flow tight. Many learners rush through steps, but this clip teaches you to pause between actions (e.g., "After 30 compressions, you need to give two rescue breaths") to sound authoritative. Use a shadow speak tool to record yourself and compare—you’ll quickly spot where your rhythm needs work. Mastering this will make your English sound more polished, whether you’re teaching a friend or acing an IELTS speaking task.

Pro tip: Pair this clip with a shadowspeaks exercise—play a 5-second clip, pause, and repeat it exactly. Over time, you’ll notice your speech becomes more natural, with the confidence to handle even high-stakes conversations.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →