Shadowing Practice: Learn English FAST With Morning Routine Sentences |Day 1 |Shadowing English Speaking Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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What if I told you that in the next 30 days, you will completely transform the way you speak English?
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You'll build the confidence and the skills to speak fluently and naturally.
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Welcome to Day 1 of our 30 -Day English Shadowing Challenge.
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I'm Maria, and this is where your journey to confident English speaking begins.
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In this first episode, we're going to master 50 useful sentences from a typical morning and work routine.
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We won't just listen, though.
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We will use a powerful technique called shadowing.
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Here's how it works.
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I will speak each sentence three times.
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The first time, I'll say it fast, at a normal pace, so you can hear the natural flow.
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The second time, I'll slow down and say it word by word, so you can focus on each sound.
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Then, the third time, I'll say it fast again, giving you the chance to repeat and practice with me.
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Don't worry about thinking too much.
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Just let your mouth learn the natural rhythm, tone, and speed of English.
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So, are you ready to transform your English in the next 30 days, starting right now?
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Don't worry if you can't keep up at first.
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That's totally normal.
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Just do your best, and you'll improve with each sentence.
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Let's start shadowing day one.
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Let's begin with my morning routine.
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Listen first, then shadow me.
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Ready?
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Let's go.
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I wake up at seven every morning.
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I wake up at seven every morning.
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I wake up at seven every morning.
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The alarm clock rings loudly on my bedside table.
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The alarm clock rings loudly on my bedside table.
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The alarm clock rings loudly on my bedside table I stretch my arms
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and yawn before getting out of bed I stretch my arms
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and yawn before getting out of bed I stretch my arms
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and yawn before getting out of bed I check my phone for any new messages messages.
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I check my phone for any new messages.
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I check my phone for any new messages.
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First, I drink a large glass of cold water.
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First, I drink a large glass of cold water.
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First, I brush my teeth for exactly two minutes.
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I brush my teeth for exactly two minutes.
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I wash my face with warm water and soap.
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I wash my face with warm water and soap.
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I wash my face with warm water and soap.
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I look at myself in the bathroom mirror.
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I look at myself in the bathroom mirror.
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I look at myself in the bathroom mirror.
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I comb my hair and make it look neat.
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I comb my hair and make it look neat.
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I comb my hair and make it look neat.
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I get dressed in my comfortable morning clothes.
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I get dressed in my comfortable morning clothes.
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I get dressed in my comfortable morning clothes.
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I make my bed before leaving the bedroom.
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I make my bed before leaving the bedroom.
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I make my bed before leaving the bedroom.
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I go to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
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I go to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
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I go to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
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I make scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast.
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I make scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast.
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I make scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast.
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I eat breakfast while reading the news on my phone.
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I eat breakfast while reading the news on my phone.
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I eat breakfast while reading the news on my phone.
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I drink a big cup of hot coffee.
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I drink a big cup of hot coffee.
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I drink a big cup of hot coffee.
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I drink orange juice and hot coffee.
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I drink orange juice and hot coffee.
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I drink orange juice and hot coffee.
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After breakfast, I wash the dishes in the sink.
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After breakfast, I wash the dishes in the sink.
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After breakfast, I wash the dishes in the sink.
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I choose my clothes for work carefully.
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I put on my favorite blue shirt and black pants.
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I put on my favorite blue shirt and black pants.
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I put on my favorite blue shirt and black pants.
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I pack my lunch in a small container.
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I pack my lunch in a small container.
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I pack my lunch in a small container.
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I grab my keys, wallet, and phone before leaving.
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I check the weather forecast on my phone.
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i check the weather forecast on my phone i leave my house at 8 30 sharp i
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leave my house at 8 30 sharp i leave my house
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at 8 30 sharp i lock the front door of my
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apartment i lock the front door of my apartment i lock
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the front door of my apartment amazing you're halfway through day one
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if you're shadowing with me right now drop a heart in
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the comments i want to see how many of you are
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practicing i walk to the bus stop near my building i walk to the bus stop
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near my building i walk to the bus stop near my
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building i wait for the bus to arrive I wait for the bus to arrive.
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I wait for the bus to arrive.
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On the bus, I listen to English podcasts on the bus I listen
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to English podcasts on the bus I listen to English podcasts
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I arrive at my office at 9 15 I arrive at
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my office at 9 15 I arrive at my office at 9 .15.
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I get off the bus and walk to my building.
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I get off the bus and walk to my building.
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I get off the bus and walk to my building.
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I greet my colleagues with a friendly smile.
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I greet my colleagues with a friendly smile.
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I hang up my coat and put my bag on my desk.
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I hang up my coat and put my bag on my desk.
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I hang up my coat and put my bag on my desk.
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I turn on my computer and log in.
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I turn on my computer and log in.
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I check my emails and make a to -do list.
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I check my emails and make a to -do list.
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I check my emails and make a to -do list.
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I attend an important meeting with my team.
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I attend an important meeting with my team.
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I attend an important meeting with my team.
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I work on my computer and finish a project.
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I work on my computer and finish a project.
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I work on my computer and finish a project.
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During my lunch break, I eat in the company cafeteria.
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During my lunch break, I eat in the company cafeteria.
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During my lunch break, I eat in the company cafeteria.
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I chat with my colleagues during lunch.
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I chat with my colleagues during lunch.
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I chat with my colleagues during lunch.
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I take a short walk to get some fresh air.
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I take a short walk to get some fresh air.
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I go back to my desk to continue my work.
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I go back to my desk to continue my work.
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I go back to my desk to continue my work.
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I answer phone calls from customers.
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I answer phone calls from customers.
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I answer phone calls from customers.
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I have a video conference with a client.
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I have a video conference with a client.
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I have a video conference with a client.
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I send an important email to my boss.
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I send an important email to my boss.
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I send an important email to my boss.
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I work on a spreadsheet for a new report.
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I work on a spreadsheet for a new report.
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I work on a spreadsheet for a new report.
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I collaborate with my co -worker on a project.
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I collaborate with my co -worker on a project.
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I collaborate with my co -worker on a project.
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Perfect.
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I feel productive and focused.
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I Feel.
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Productive. And.
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Focused.
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I feel productive and focused.
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I check the time and see it's almost 5.
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I Check.
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The time. And.
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See.
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It's almost.
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5. 5.
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I check the time and see it's almost 5.
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I save all my work on the computer.
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I save all my work on the computer.
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I save all my work on the computer.
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I organize my desk and ready to leave i organize my desk
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and get ready to leave i organize my desk and get ready to leave
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i say goodbye to my colleagues again i say goodbye to my colleagues again i say goodbye to my colleagues again.
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I work on my computer until 5.
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I work on my computer until 5.
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I work on my computer until 5.
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Incredible!
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You just shadowed 50 essential daily routine sentences.
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You've officially completed Day 1 of our 30 -day English Shadowing Challenge.
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Tomorrow's episode reveals my evening routine, and the 5 secret words that make you sound 100 % native.
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Here's a little sneak peek.
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Hit subscribe now.
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Day 2 drops tomorrow, and here's your challenge.
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Use the sentence, I eat lunch at, and comment your time below.
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I want to see it.
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Don't stop here.
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Your English journey is just getting started.
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I'll see you in part to keep shadowing, keep improving.
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You're doing great.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Learn English FAST With Morning Routine Sentences |Day 1 |Shadowing English Speaking Practice”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: breakfast, bus, computer, lunch, English. This video has 174 sentences and 1506 words to shadow. The speech runs for 15:00. The speaker talks slowly, about 100 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 77% 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:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| colleague noun | /ˈkɒliːɡ/ | A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate, a workmate. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| routine noun | /ɹuˈtin/ | A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure. |
| 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… |
| pants noun | /pænts/ | An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers. |
| sharp adjective | /ʃɑɹp/ | Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded. |
| mirror noun | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it. |
| bedroom noun | /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ | A room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping. |
| egg noun | /ɛɡ/ | An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell… |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| worker noun | /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ | One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor. |
| coat noun | /ˈkoʊ̯t/ | An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. |
| juice noun | /d͡ʒuːs/ | A liquid made from plant, especially fruit. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| get off verb | To move from being on top of (something) to not being on top of it. |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. |
| go back to verb | To stem from; to originate in. |
| hang up verb | To put up to hang. |
| slow down verb | To decelerate. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- We won't just listen, though.
- Don't worry if you can't keep up at first.
- Let's start shadowing day one.
- Let's begin with my morning routine.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start shadowing · keep shadowing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will completely transform · You'll build · won't just listen |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | you're shadowing · is just getting · You're doing |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 17 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, don't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: cloth /klɒθ/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, sharp /ʃɑɹp/, dish /dɪʃ/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/
- Long words — get the stress right: collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, cafeteria /ˌkæ.fə.ˈtɪ(ə).ɹi.ə/
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 desk, shadow, colleague.
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.