Shadowing Practice: GLOBAL SUCCESS 4 UNIT 7: OUR TIMETABLES - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
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Welcome to Behouse English.
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Hello students.
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This is Behouse English Center.
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Our lesson today is...
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Unit 7.
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Our timetables.
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1. Vocabulary.
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Listen and say.
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Subject.
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subject English English maths maths
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Vietnamese Art Music
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History geography science Science
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Science 2.
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Sample sentence.
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Look, listen, then say 1.
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Ask and answer questions about school subjects What subjects do you have today?
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I have Vietnamese, Maths and English.
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What subjects do you have today?
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I have Vietnamese and Science.
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2. Ask and answer questions about timetables.
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When do you have English?
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I have it on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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When do you have science?
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I have it on Mondays and Thursdays.
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It's our lesson today.
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See you next time!

Mastering Daily School Talk: Your Timetable Conversation Guide

Imagine walking into class and chatting with a friend about your day—what subjects you have, when they start, and which ones you’re excited for. That’s exactly the real-life scenario the video brings to life. It’s all about everyday school communication, the kind of talk you’ll use again and again. Whether you’re a student or just want to sound natural in casual English, this dialogue is your key to sounding confident when discussing timetables.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Memorize

  • “What subjects do you have today?” – The go-to question for asking about daily classes. It’s simple, direct, and used by native speakers everywhere.
  • “I have [subject] on [day]” – A flexible structure to share your timetable. Swap out “Vietnamese” for “Art” or “Mondays” for “Wednesdays” to fit your schedule.
  • “When do you have [subject]?” – Perfect for finding out when a specific class meets. Notice how “have” is used here instead of “take” for a more casual tone.
  • “I have it on [days]” – Short and sweet! Using “it” instead of repeating the subject makes your speech flow better, just like native speakers do.

Your Shadowing Challenge: Speak Like a Native, Fast

Ready to turn these phrases into real speaking skills? Try the shadowing technique—a proven way to improve English pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how: Play the video, pause after each line, and repeat it immediately, copying the tone, speed, and rhythm. Focus on how the speaker says “Maths” (short and sharp) or “Science” (with a clear “s” sound). Do this 5 times for each question and answer. Shadow speech isn’t just about repeating—it’s about becoming the speaker. You’ll be amazed how quickly your pronunciation and confidence improve. And the best part? You can learn English with YouTube anytime, anywhere—no extra tools needed.

By practicing these chunks and using the shadowing technique, you’ll soon be talking about timetables like it’s second nature. Ready to start? Hit play, and let’s get shadowing!

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 →