Shadowing Practice: How Has Technology Made Our Lives Easier? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Technology has been evolving over time, and our way of life has been dramatically altered by it as a result.
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In today's world, most people choose to carry out their daily activities with the most technologically advanced devices available.
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Technology has rapidly advanced and has made our life unquestionably easier, and even more fun.
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Surely, you've noticed that recent technological advancements have improved not just our standard of living, but also the way we conduct business regular duties.
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You can accomplish a lot without spending a lot of time and effort.
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Whether it's obtaining information on the internet or carrying out daily tasks, technology is constantly assisting us in completing these tasks in a timely manner.
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Without a question, at present, technology is the most important aspect of our lives, and we cannot envisage a comfortable lifestyle without it.
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We can all agree that technology has a positive impact on our lives.
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Today's lifestyle has entirely altered, as you can now purchase online from the comfort of your own home, use the internet to do all types of research,
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communicate with loved ones from afar, and enjoy high -quality movies and materials while lying in bed.
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Because of good communication, our lives have become significantly more comfortable and convenient.
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Anyone's interaction with one another is no longer a concern.
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People used to have to wait days or months for a response, but that is no longer the case.
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We can now all see the dramatic changes that have occurred as a result of invention.
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We are only a few clicks away from sending messages
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or official mails to our loved ones as well as our office colleagues, thanks to cell phones.
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There are a variety of other advantages to smartphones, many of which have made life easier WhatsApp,
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Skype, FaceTime, and other high -end smartphone programs allow you to view
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and engage with loved ones even if you are thousands of miles.
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There isn't a single part of our lives that isn't affected by modern technology.
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One important feature among several of these is a more effective and efficient advertisement.
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Active advertisements can help companies stand out from the crowd and capture customers' attention in real time.
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The travel sector has developed in an unexpected way in recent years, and it's all because of the right application of cutting -edge technology.
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Anyone can easily book their tickets, hotels and check up on the status of in real time.
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Users can even easily navigate and locate locations as per their own needs without any middlemen.
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to conduct research on the internet since it is more convenient
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for them people can also receive virtual education through the online
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education system it was difficult to recover data a few decades ago because data storage wasn't the most basic operation
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To store the data, people have to maintain a large number of files.
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However, this is no longer a concern because data storage can now be done swiftly.
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All thanks to the advancements in technology.
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We live in a chaotic and haphazard era, with a significant risk of cybercrime theft and crime,
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so technology innovation has made it easier for everyone to live comfortably.
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However, keep in mind that excessive technology use is not appropriate for everyone, therefore everything should be utilized in moderation.
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its full potential and learn something practical
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that adds to your prior knowledge communication is no longer a barrier
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so set aside some time for your loved ones and communicate effectively with them If you like the video, don't forget to hit the like button,
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Bye.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “How Has Technology Made Our Lives Easier?”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: technology, loved, longer, internet. This video has 39 sentences and 612 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:03. The speaker talks at a natural 151 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% 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
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| advancement noun | /ædˈvæns.mənt/ | The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity |
| advertisement noun | /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ | A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar. |
| alter verb | /ˈɔl.təɹ/ | To change the form or structure of. |
| smartphone noun | /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ | A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a feature phone. |
| convenient adjective | /kənˈviː.niənt/ | Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient. |
| cybercrime noun | Crime committed using computer networks. | |
| envisage verb | /ɛnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ | To conceive or see something within one's mind; to imagine or envision. |
| gunshot noun | /ˈɡʌn.ʃɑt/ | The act of discharging a firearm. |
| haphazard adjective | /(ˌ)hæpˈhæz.əd/ | Random; chaotic; incomplete; not thorough, constant, or consistent. |
| middleman noun | [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn] | An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties. |
| moderation noun | /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ | The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes. |
| technologically adverb | In a technological manner. | |
| unquestionably adverb | /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bli/ | Without question; beyond doubt; indubitably. |
| swiftly adverb | /ˈswɪftli/ | In a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity; fleetly. |
| chaotic adjective | /keɪˈɑtɪk/ | Filled with chaos. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| carry out verb | /ˈkæ.ɹi aʊt/ | To hold while moving it out. |
| check up on verb | To examine or inspect something in order to determine its condition; to check out. | |
| set aside verb | /sɛt.əˈsaɪd/ | To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has been · has made · you've noticed |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | isn't affected · be done · should be utilized |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as isn't, don't, wasn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: gunshot /ˈɡʌn.ʃɑt/, moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/, invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/, accomplish /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/
- Long words — get the stress right: advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/, moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/, unquestionably /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bli/, technological /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/
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 advancement, advertisement, alter.
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.