Shadowing Practice: L1 DAY 14 T5P2 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Okay, another form of public transportation is taking the bus.
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Big cities have bus systems that help people move around.
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In some cities, buses are nice, clean, and safe.
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But in other cities, buses are old, dirty, and a little dangerous.
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For example, in Mexico, most buses are old and uncomfortable.
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They can also be dangerous because many bus drivers drive really bad.
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They drive really fast and they often have accidents.
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Most people don't like taking the bus, but sometimes they have to.
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In many cities, taking the bus is cheap.
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If you don't have a lot of money, the bus can be a good option.
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Okay, now let's talk about taxis and Ubers.
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In the past, many people took taxis, but nowadays, many people use Uber.
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I love using Uber.
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I use it all the time.
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An Uber is cheaper than a taxi, and it's usually safe.
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I always have good experiences using Uber.
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I've taken a few taxis before, but I didn't like it.
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Taxis are usually expensive.
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In some cities, Uber is illegal, so people can't use it.
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How about you?
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Do you use Uber in your city?
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Okay, another common type of transportation is riding a bike.
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This is a great way to move around the city because it's free.
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Riding bikes is also a healthy activity.
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The problem is that it's dangerous in some cities.
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In some cities, the drivers are crazy, so it's dangerous to ride a bike in the street.
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In other cities, there are bike lanes in the street, so it's safer.
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But I think it's always a little dangerous to ride a bike in the city.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “L1 DAY 14 T5P2”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: cities, Uber, bus, taxi, bike. This video has 28 sentences and 276 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:59. The speaker talks at a steady 140 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 86% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| uncomfortable adjective | /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/ | Not comfortable; causing discomfort. |
| nowadays adverb | /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ | At the present time; in the current era. |
| lanes noun | /leɪnz/ | bowling alley |
| bike noun | /baɪk/ | Any vehicle sharing some characteristics with a bicycle or motorbike, such as pedal power, a handlebar, or a saddle. |
| transportation noun | /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ | The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc. |
| dirty adjective | /ˈdɝti/ | Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime. |
| dangerous adjective | /ˈdeɪn.ʒ(ə.)ɹəs/ | Full of danger. |
| ride verb | /ɹaɪd/ | To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc. |
| bus noun | /bʌs/ | A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads. |
| driver noun | /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ | One who drives something. |
| cheap adjective | /ˈt͡ʃiːp/ | Low or reduced in price. |
| clean adjective | /kliːn/ | Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled. |
| activity noun | /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ | The state or quality of being active; activeness. |
| healthy adjective | /ˈhɛl.θi/ | Enjoying good health; free from disease or disorder. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| move around verb | To relocate to new homes repeatedly; to not live in any one place for long. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, can't, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: transportation /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/, dangerous /ˈdeɪn.ʒ(ə.)ɹəs/, option /ˈɑpʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bl̩/, transportation /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/, activity /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like taxi, uncomfortable, nowadays.
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.