Shadowing Practice: LISTENING 4 Track 13 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Exercise 2 Look at those clowns on the bicycle.
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They are going to fall.
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Calm down.
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It's all part of the show.
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Are you sure?
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They look like they are going to fall.
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They have a big bucket, and it looks like it's full of water.
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I'm sure they have practiced many times.
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The bucket is probably empty.
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I am sure it is easy for them to ride like that.
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But it looks so real.
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The clowns look like they are really carrying water.
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I don't want to get wet.
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So you still think it is real?
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I guess the clowns have really practiced hard.
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1. What is the conversation mainly about?
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2. What are the clowns riding?
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "LISTENING 4 Track 13" 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 →