Shadowing Practice: L1 DAY 9 T3P3 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Tonight, we will eat dinner with my parents, and my mother will cook dinner.
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When I was a kid, my mother cooked dinner every weekday.
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Every evening, we ate dinner at 6.30 p.m every day.
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Do you eat dinner at the same time every day?
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In the U.S., it's common for families to eat dinner together.
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We sit together at the table, we eat, and we talk about our day.
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Dinner time is important in the U.S.
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In other countries, people eat dinner late, like at 8 p.m or 9 p.m.
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But this is too late for me.
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I don't want to eat dinner late.
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I like eating dinner at 5, 6, or 7 p.m.
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This is a good time for dinner.
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What do you like eating for dinner?
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I like every type of food from every country.
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I can eat anything, and I love trying new foods.
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Like I said, I don't cook well, but I eat well.
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Maybe I will learn to cook in the future, but I don't know.
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I don't like cooking and I don't have the natural talent to cook.
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I prefer eating, not cooking.
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My wife cooks very well, so I don't need to learn.
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I'm thankful for that.
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Okay, we are finished for today.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "L1 DAY 9 T3P3" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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 →