Shadowing Practice: First Day at the Gym with a Personal Trainer - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi! You must be Tom. Welcome to your first session!
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Thanks. Um, I should warn you, I'm really out of shape.
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That's fine. Everybody starts somewhere.
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So, when did you last exercise?
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Honestly? I think it was about ten years ago.
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Ten years? Wow! Okay, we'll take it slowly.
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What's your main goal? Losing weight, or getting stronger?
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I just want to climb the stairs without getting tired.
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That's a great goal, and we can get there.
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Let's warm up first. Five minutes on the treadmill.
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Five minutes? Is that a fast walk or a run?
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Just a walk. You can speed up if you feel good.
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Okay, this isn't so bad, actually.
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Now, pick up these weights and bend your knees.
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Whoa! These are heavier than they look!
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Keep your back straight, and breathe out as you stand.
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Ugh, my legs are already shaking!
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That means it's working! Three more, come on!
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Can we... stop for a minute? I need some water.
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Of course. Take a break whenever you need one.
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Be honest with me. Am I hopeless?
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Not at all. You've done better than most beginners.
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Really? You're not just being nice?
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I mean it. If you come twice a week, you'll feel the difference.
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How soon will I notice a change?
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In about a month, if you don't give up.
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A month? All right, I'm in!
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Great! Same time on Thursday?
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Sure, if I can still walk by then.
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You will. Just take the lift today!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 30 sentences and 249 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:54. The speaker talks at a steady 131 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 86% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| knee noun | /ni/ | In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank. |
| shake verb | /ˈʃeɪk/ | To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly. |
| breathe verb | /bɹiːð/ | To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. |
| climb verb | /ˈklaɪ̯m/ | To traverse a slope or contour, either upwards (ascending) or downwards (descending). |
| stairs noun | /ˈstɛɹz/ | A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors. |
| bend verb | /bɛnd/ | To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means. |
| warn verb | /woɹn/ | To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. |
| whoa | /woʊ/ | Stop (especially when commanding a horse or imitative thereof); calm down; slow down. |
| hopeless adjective | /ˈhoʊplɪs/ | Without hope; despairing; not expecting anything positive. |
| beginner noun | /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ | Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started. |
| treadmill noun | /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ | A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place. |
| exercise noun | /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ | Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability. |
| leg noun | /ˈlɛɡ/ | A limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion on land. |
| slowly adverb | /ˈsloʊli/ | At a slow pace. |
| whenever | /wəˈnɛvɚ/ | At any time that. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). | |
| pick up verb | To lift; to grasp and raise. | |
| speed up verb | /spiːdˈʌp/ | To accelerate; to increase speed. |
| warm up verb | /ˌwɔː(ɹ)m ˈʌp/ | To become warmer. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, isn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 knee, shake, breathe.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | heavier than · better than |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | we'll take · you'll feel · will I notice |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are already shaking · You're not just being |
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.