Shadowing Practice: LOnGTrAN - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Ryan, over here!
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I have been waiting for 15 minutes.
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Sorry, Chloe.
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I had to finish something before coming here.
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Studying again?
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No, this time it was something more important.
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More important than studying?
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Wow, today must be a special day.
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It is.
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So, what is that notebook in your hand?
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Nothing.
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Chloe, it says Ryan's secret love investigation on the cover.
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Oh, that.
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I just did a little research.
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Research?
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Yes.
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After our conversation in class, I could not sleep.
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I made a list of every boy in our classroom.
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You seriously did that? Of course.
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You said the person you like was in the classroom, and you told me to guess the boys.
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I did not exactly say that.
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First, I thought you liked Jack, because he sings very well.
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No. Then I thought it was Tony Stark, because he's the Iron Man of our class, and you always lend him your homework.
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I lent him my homework because he's terrible at math.
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What about David Beckham?
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You always play basketball with him.
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Chloe, David Beckham already has a girlfriend.
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That does not answer my question.
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Oh my god.
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Then I started thinking about our male teacher.
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Please stop thinking about our male teacher.
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I knew it.
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You like him.
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No, I do not.
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It's okay, Ryan.
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I'm your friend.
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I will always support you.
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Chloe, I don't like any boy in our classroom.
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What?
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And I definitely don't like our teacher.
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Then why did you tell me to guess the boys?
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Haha, I was just joking.
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The truth is, I like a girl.
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A girl?
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Yes, she's a very noisy girl.
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She's always energetic and she talks a lot.
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Oh, so who is she?
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Tell me the name.
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I'm so curious now.
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Well, I like a girl and her name is Chloe.
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Wow, her name is Chloe too.
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That's so funny.
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She has the same name as me.
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So do you plan to tell her about your feelings?
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I want to tell her many times, but I don't know how to start.
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I don't know what to say.
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She has so much energy and many people like her, so I don't feel confident.
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Don't worry, Ryan.
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I'm here.
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Her name has the same name as me, so I know what she likes.
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I can help you.
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Really?
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So what should I say to her?
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Just say what you think.
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Say the words from your heart.
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All girls love honest words.
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Try it now.
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Say the words to me and I will check them for you.
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Okay.
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Chloe, the truth is, I love you.
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I loved you for a very long time, but I didn't know how to say it.
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Every day, I only study.
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My life is very lonely and quiet.
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Everything around me is just books.
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But when I met you, you brought positive energy.
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You make me smile more, and you make my life interesting.
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I always thought, I'm a boring boy.
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If I can be your boyfriend, I will be very happy.
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So every time I study, I only think about you.
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I think, I must study very hard to make you proud.
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I want you to feel safe with me.
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I want to teach you every lesson you don't know.
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I prepared these serious words many times.
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I stood in front of the mirror to practice because I wanted to be brave.
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Today, I finally have the chance.
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I really like you a lot, Chloe.
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Do you like me too?
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Do you notice me even one time?
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Or am I just the normal friend to you?
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Oh, wow, Ryan.
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Your words are very beautiful and emotional.
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I think when that girl hears this, she will be very happy because a smart student likes her so much.
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Ah, but look at the time.
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I'm so sorry, Ryan.
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I'm busy now.
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I have something important to do, so I must go first.
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Bye-bye.
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Bye-bye, Chloe.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Chloe, Ryan, boy, words, classroom. This video has 98 sentences and 661 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:42. The speaker talks at a natural 179 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 16 of its 98 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 14 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| classroom noun | /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ | A room, often in a school, where classes take place. |
| homework noun | /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ | Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class. |
| lend verb | /ˈlɛnd/ | To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| 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. |
| curious adjective | /ˈkjʊɹ.i.əs/ | Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying. |
| brave adjective | /bɹeɪv/ | Strong in the face of fear; courageous. |
| lonely adjective | /ˈloʊnli/ | Unhappy due to feeling isolated from contact with other people. |
| mathematics noun | /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/ | An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them. |
| joking verb | /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɪŋ/ | Kidding, trying to fool. |
| bore verb | /boɹ/ | To inspire boredom in somebody. |
| notebook noun | /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ | A book (physical or digital) in which notes or memoranda are written. |
| energetic adjective | /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/ | Possessing or pertaining to energy. |
| noisy adjective | /ˈnɔɪzi/ | Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- You seriously did that?
- Chloe, I don't like any boy in our classroom.
- Then why did you tell me to guess the boys?
- Do you like me too?
- Do you notice me even one time?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | finish something · started thinking · stop thinking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will always support · will check · will be |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | had to finish · must study · must go |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: mathematics /mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/, energetic /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like classroom, homework, lend.
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.