Shadowing Practice: Fluency - Day 15 - Getaway - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to Perfect Getaway Tour.
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How can I help you?
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I would like to plan a surprise getaway for me and my wife.
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Very well.
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We have a couple of different options, such as beaches, the wilderness, the countryside, or even going to a spa for the weekend.
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I think something in the countryside would be nice.
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Perfect.
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This package includes round-trip flights to New Hampshire.
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A free airport pickup is included.
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Our VIP limousine will pick you up and provide you with complimentary champagne
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and finger foods to soften this 30-minute ride to the countryside.
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Sounds good.
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What is the hotel that we'll be staying at like?
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That is the best part.
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Your hotel is actually an old country villa that has been restored and refurbished to accommodate a maximum of 10 guests.
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You will enjoy an intimate and private time in this very spacious and warm hotel.
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Wow, this sounds like something my wife would really enjoy.
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Are there any outdoor activities we can take part in? Of course.
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The hotel has a stable with beautiful stallions for a very romantic horseback ride along the country trail.
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You can also go fishing at the nearby lake or visit the local vineyard.
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I'm sold.
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I want to book this trip.
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I don't care what it costs.
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Money is no object.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Fluency - Day 15 - Getaway”. This video has 24 sentences and 221 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:16. The speaker talks at a natural 175 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. Only 79% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| countryside noun | /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ | An area located outside of towns and cities; an area that is not urban or suburban; a rural area. |
| getaway noun | A means of escape. | |
| complimentary adjective | /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ | In the nature of a compliment. |
| horseback adverb | /ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/ | On the back of a horse. |
| limousine noun | /ˌlɪm.əˈziːn/ | An automobile body with seats and permanent top like a coupe, and with the top projecting over the driver and a projecting front. |
| refurbish verb | /ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ | To rebuild or replenish with all new material; to restore to original (or better) working order and appearance. |
| soften verb | /ˈsɑfən/ | To make something soft or softer. |
| spacious adjective | /ˈspeɪʃ.əs/ | Having plenty of space; roomy; capacious. |
| stallion noun | /ˈstæljən/ | Specifically, one that is uncastrated. |
| vineyard noun | /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ | A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine. |
| champagne noun | /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ | A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise. |
| wilderness noun | /ˈwɪldɚnəs/ | Uncultivated and unsettled land in its natural state inhabited by wild animals and with vegetation growing wild; (countable) a tract of such land; a waste or… |
| accommodate verb | /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ | To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt. |
| intimate adjective | /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ | Closely acquainted; familiar. |
| restore verb | /ɹɪˈstoɹ/ | To reestablish, or bring back into existence. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How can I help you?
- What is the hotel that we'll be staying at like?
- Are there any outdoor activities we can take part in?
- I don't care what it costs.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is included · has been restored |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will pick · we'll be · will enjoy |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, we'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: refurbish /ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/, spacious /ˈspeɪʃ.əs/, champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
- Long words — get the stress right: complimentary /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/, accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/
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 countryside, getaway, complimentary.
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.