Shadowing Practice: Lesson 14-1 - How About This - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hi there!
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In Washington, D.C., people do many things in the evening.
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They go listen to music.
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They eat at a restaurant.
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They go to the theater.
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Tonight, I am going to the theater with my friends.
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But I don't know what clothes to wear.
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Maybe this magazine can help.
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Her clothes are beautiful.
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I really want a friend like her to help me. Who are you?
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I am Jeannie.
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You want help?
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I am here to help you find the right clothes.
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Awesome!
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How about jeans and a t-shirt?
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No!
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Jeans and a t-shirt are too casual.
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How about something more formal?
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Sure!
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Sure!
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Wow, Jeannie, this dress is beautiful, but it's not the right size.
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It's too small.
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Yes, it is too small, but green looks great on you.
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Thanks.
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Take off the green dress.
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Let's try a green shirt and a skirt.
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Oh, Jeannie, this green shirt is too large.
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And this orange skirt is too orange.
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Yes, the right size for you is medium.
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Let's try again.
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Oh, I don't like this outfit.
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No, that does not match.
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Nothing.
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These clothes are formal.
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A suit jacket, a dress shirt, and a tie.
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They look great.
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Those clothes look great.
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For a man.
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Something is wrong.
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Let me see.
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There, now try.
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Oh, thanks.
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Now these clothes look great on you.
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They do.
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Um, Jeannie, can you put on a gold belt?
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Sure. That looks great!
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Can you put on a jacket?
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Why not?
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I love the jacket!
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How about a hat?
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Why not?
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Take off the hat.
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That's better.
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Jeannie, these clothes look and feel great feel great.
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Let's go to the theater.
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Sorry Anna, I have to help other friends.
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Go to the magazine if you want me to help again.
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Thanks Jeannie, sure thing.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye.
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There are many places in DC to go for a great evening out
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and it's nice to have a friend to help me look my best.
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Until next time, bye!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 63 sentences and 335 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:36. The speaker talks slowly, about 93 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 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
14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| theater noun | /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ | A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| formal adjective | /ˈfɔɹməl/ | In accordance with established forms. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| jeans noun | /d͡ʒiːnz/ | A pair of trousers made from denim cotton. |
| skirt noun | /skɚt/ | A separate article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower torso and part of the legs. |
| belt noun | /ˈbɛlt/ | A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing. |
| casual adjective | /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ | Happening by chance. |
| outfit noun | /ˈaʊtfɪt/ | A set of clothing (with accessories). |
| shirt noun | /ʃɜɹt/ | An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, often with sleeves that cover some or all of the arms. |
| orange noun | /ˈɒɹɪnd͡ʒ/ | An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit). |
| restaurant noun | /ˈɹɛst(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ | An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter. |
| medium noun | /ˈmiː.di.əm/ | The material of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| take off verb | To remove. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: cloth /klɒθ/, theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, shirt /ʃɜɹt/
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 cloth, theater, jacket.
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.