Shadowing Practice: Fluency - Day 07 - Trip to LA - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Trip to LA I'm planning to visit the West Coast.
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I will take United Airlines Flight 307.
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It leaves JFK at 9 a.m and arrives at LAX at 1215.
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I found out that there's a three-hour time difference between LA and New York.
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I hope I get over my jet lag pretty quickly.
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After I check in at the hotel, I will call a taxi cab to pick me up and take me to Universal Studios. Who knows?
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I might even see some famous movie stars like Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.
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Oh, I hope I don't pass out.
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I also plan to visit Palm Springs in San Diego.
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On my way back, I'm planning a layover in Las Vegas.
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I really think it's going to be a nice getaway.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Fluency - Day 07 - Trip to LA”. This video has 11 sentences and 129 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:44. The speaker talks at a natural 177 words per minute, close to everyday conversation.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 9 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| leaf noun | /lif/ | The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants. |
| taxi noun | /ˈtæksi/ | A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare. |
| getaway noun | A means of escape. | |
| layover noun | /ˈleɪˌəʊvə(ɹ)/ | A break between stages of a journey. |
| quickly adverb | /ˈkwɪk.li/ | Rapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition. |
| hotel noun | /həʊˈtɛl/ | An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. |
| trip noun | /tɹɪp/ | A journey; an excursion or jaunt. |
| famous adjective | /ˈfeɪ.məs/ | Well known. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
| get over verb | To overcome. |
| pass out verb | To faint; to become unconscious. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might even see |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm planning |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will take · will call |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | it's going to be |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don'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.
- 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 arrive, leaf, taxi.
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.