Shadowing Practice: LEVEL 1 DAY 6 T2P2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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When I was a kid,
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I liked keeping my room organized.
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I never left my toys or clothes on the floor.
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Another chore that I did was take the trash out.
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When the trash bags were full, I took them to our big trash bins.
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These are the big containers where you put trash.
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In the U.S., the garbage truck comes once a week to collect your trash.
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So I had to take the trash bins to the curb the night before.
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The curb is the edge of the sidewalk next to the street.
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Nowadays, I still take the trash out every week.
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I don't mind this chore.
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It's easy for me.
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But one chore I don't like is cleaning the bathroom.
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This was the worst thing I had to do when I was young.
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I'm not good at things like this, and it always took me a long time to finish.
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In particular, I hated cleaning the toilet.
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I always thought this was a little gross or disgusting.
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How about you?
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Do you like cleaning the bathroom?

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "LEVEL 1 DAY 6 T2P2" 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 →