Shadowing Practice: Getting a Broken Phone Repaired - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi, how can I help?
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Hi. I dropped my phone this morning, and now it's completely dead.
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Oh no. Let me have a look at it.
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I've tried to turn it on many times, but nothing happens.
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Did it fall far, or just off a table?
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Out of my pocket, onto the stone floor at the station.
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Well, the screen is badly broken, as you can see.
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But the bigger problem might be inside.
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Can you fix it? I really need it for work.
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I'll need to open it first to find out.
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Okay, the screen is broken, and the battery is damaged too.
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How much will that cost?
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About a hundred and fifty dollars for both.
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Wow. That's nearly half the price of a new phone.
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I know. It's your decision, of course.
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How long will the repair take?
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Usually about a day. You can pick it up tomorrow afternoon.
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What would you do if it were your phone?
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Honestly, it's only two years old, so I'd repair it.
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Will I lose my photos? There are pictures of my kids on it.
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I don't think so. Your data should be fine.
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Okay, then please go ahead and fix it.
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Here you go. It's working perfectly now.
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Oh, thank goodness! And all my photos are still here.
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I'd recommend getting a good case and screen protector.
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Definitely. I'll take one of each right now.
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Great. That way, it won't happen again.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 27 sentences and 241 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:30. The speaker talks at a natural 161 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 90% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| repair verb | /ˈɹiːpɛɚ/ | To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy. |
| pocket noun | /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ | A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items. |
| badly adverb | /ˈbæd.li/ | In a bad manner. |
| fifty noun | /ˈfɪfti/ | A banknote or coin with a denomination of 50. |
| goodness noun | /ˈɡʊdnəs/ | The state or characteristic of being good. |
| protector noun | /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ | Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative. |
| perfectly adverb | /ˈpɝ.fɪk(t).li/ | With perfection. |
| recommend verb | /ˌɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ | To bestow commendation on; to represent favorably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice. |
| dollar noun | /ˈdɑ.lɚ/ | Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and elsewhere… |
| battery noun | /ˈbæt.əɹi/ | A device used to power electric devices, consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells or (archaically) electrostatic cells. |
| screen noun | /ˈskɹiːn/ | A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous. |
| photo verb | /ˈfəʊ̯.təʊ̯/ | To take a photograph of. |
| station noun | /ˈsteɪʃən/ | A regular stopping place for ground transportation. |
| completely adverb | /kəmˈpliːtli/ | In a complete manner; thoroughly. |
| nearly adverb | /ˈnɪəli/ | In close approximation; almost, virtually. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'd, I'll, 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 repair, pocket, badly.
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.