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eDaily Conversation Feeling sick at home.
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I do not feel well today.
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What is wrong with you?
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I have a headache and a fever. That sounds serious.
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I also feel very tired.
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Did you sleep well last night?
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No, I could not sleep well. That is not good.
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My body feels weak today.
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Do you have a cough?
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Yes, I have a small cough.
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You should see a doctor.
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I think I need to go today.
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That is a good idea.
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I feel a little worried.
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Do not worry too much.
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I hope it is not serious.
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The doctor will help you.
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I will get ready now.
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Take your time.
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I will wear comfortable clothes.
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That is a good choice.
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I will bring my phone and wallet.
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Do not forget your ID.
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Yes, I will take it.
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You are ready to go.
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Going to the clinic.
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I am on my way to the clinic now.
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How are you going there?
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I am taking a taxi. That will be faster.
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I do not feel strong enough to walk. That is understandable.
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The clinic is not very far. That is good.
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I have arrived at the clinic.
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What do you see?
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I see many people waiting. Is it crowded?
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Yes, it is a little crowded.
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You need to register first.
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I am talking to the receptionist now.
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What did you say?
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I said I want to see a doctor. That is correct.
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She asked for my name. Did you tell her?
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Yes, I gave my name.
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What did she do next?
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She gave me a number.
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Now you have to wait.
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Yes, I will wait.
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Talking to the doctor The doctor is calling my number.
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It is your turn now.
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I am going into the room.
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What will you say first?
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I will say hello to the doctor. That is polite.
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Hello, doctor.
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I do not feel well.
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What did the doctor say?
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The doctor asked about my symptoms.
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What did you tell the doctor?
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I said I have a headache and fever.
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Did the doctor ask more questions?
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Yes, the doctor asked about my sleep.
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What did you answer?
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I said I could not sleep well.
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What did the doctor do next?
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The doctor checked my temperature.
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What was your temperature?
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It was a little high.
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Did the doctor check anything else?
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Yes, the doctor checked my throat.
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What did the doctor say?
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The doctor said I have a cold.
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That is not too serious.
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Yes, I feel a little better now.
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Getting medicine The doctor gave me some medicine.
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What kind of medicine?
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Medicine for fever and cough.
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Did the doctor explain how to take it?
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Yes, the doctor explained clearly.
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What did the doctor say?
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I should take medicine two times a day.
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That is easy to follow.
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The doctor also told me to rest. That is very important.
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I will rest at home.
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Did you buy the medicine?
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Yes, I got it from the pharmacy. Was it expensive?
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No, it was not expensive. That is good.
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I also bought some water.
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That will help you stay hydrated.
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I am ready to go home now.
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Take care on your way.
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Feeling better.
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I am back home now.
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How do you feel now?
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I feel a little better.
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That is good to hear.
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I took my medicine already. That is great.
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I will rest for the whole day.
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That will help you recover.
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I will drink more water.
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That is a good idea.
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I hope I feel better tomorrow.
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I think you will feel better soon.
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Thank you for your support.
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You are welcome.
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I will sleep early tonight.
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That is a good plan.
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I need to take care of my health.
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Yes, health is very important.
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I learned something today.
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What did you learn?
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I should not ignore my health.
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That is a very good lesson.
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I will be more careful next time.
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That is great to hear.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 111 sentences and 659 words to shadow. The speech runs for 12:35. 85% 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:

WordPronunciationMeaning
clinic noun/ˈklɪn.ɪk/A medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients.
fever noun/ˈfivɚ/A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.
cough verb/kɔf/Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound)…
headache noun/ˈhɛdeɪk/A pain or ache in the head.
ignore verb/ɪɡˈnɔː/To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.
lesson noun/ˈlɛs.ən/A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
arrive verb/əˈɹaɪv/To reach; to get to a certain place.
throat noun/ˈθɹoʊt/The front part of the neck.
recover verb/ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).
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.
wallet noun/ˈwɑl.ət/A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.
cloth noun/klɒθ/A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes…
polite adjective/pəˈlaɪt/Well-mannered, civilized.
pharmacy noun/ˈfɑɹməsi/A place where prescription drugs are sold or dispensed.
understandable adjectiveCapable of being understood; comprehensible.

Pronunciation to watch

  • The “th” sounds: throat /ˈθɹoʊt/, cloth /klɒθ/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like clinic, fever, cough.

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good ideashould see · should take · should not ignore
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill help · will get · will wear
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around noware you going · am taking · am talking
Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessaryneed to go · need to register · have to wait

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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.

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