Shadowing Practice: Level 1 Book 1 B31 Round and Round - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Story 31: Round and Round One day in my class,
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Our teacher said, "Cars?" Buses?
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Bicycles? trains, and even planes are all the same in one way.
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Does anyone know how?
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Just then, My apple fell to the ground.
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It started to roll.
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That's it!
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I put up my hand.
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They all have wheels.
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The teacher said, Very good!
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Now!
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Please put your apple away.
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Very good.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Level 1 Book 1 B31 Round and Round" 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 →