Shadowing Practice: Lost Luggage: My Suitcase Didn't Arrive - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Excuse me, can you help me? My suitcase didn't come out.
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Oh dear. Don't worry, we can find it. Which flight were you on?
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The flight from Paris. It landed an hour ago.
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Can I see your boarding pass and your bag tag, please?
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Um... yes, here. I think that's the tag.
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Thank you. What does your suitcase look like?
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It's big and dark green, with a yellow ribbon on the handle.
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Is it hard or soft?
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Hard. And one wheel is broken, so it's really noisy!
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Ha! Okay, that will help. Let me check the computer.
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Oh! Your suitcase is still in Paris.
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In Paris? But I was in Paris!
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I'm sorry. It missed your flight. It happens sometimes.
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But I've got a wedding tomorrow! My suit is in that bag!
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Don't worry. It's coming on the next flight tonight.
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Tonight? So can I pick it up later?
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No need. We'll take it to your hotel.
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What's the name and address of your hotel?
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The Park Hotel, on River Street.
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Great. It should be there before ten o'clock.
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And... what about tonight? I don't have a toothbrush.
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Here's a small bag with a toothbrush and a T-shirt.
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Really? That's so kind!
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If you buy anything else, keep the receipt. We'll pay you back.
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Thank you so much. You've made my day!
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Enjoy the wedding! And maybe buy a new suitcase.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Lost Luggage: My Suitcase Didn't Arrive”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: suitcase, Paris, flight, bag, hotel. This video has 26 sentences and 232 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:59. The speaker talks at a steady 117 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 11 of its 26 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| suitcase noun | /ˈsutkeɪs/ | A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling. |
| receipt noun | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. |
| ribbon noun | /ˈɹɪbən/ | A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping. |
| noisy adjective | /ˈnɔɪzi/ | Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound |
| toothbrush noun | /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/ | A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth. |
| yellow adjective | /ˈjɛloʊ/ | Of a yellow hue. |
| soft adjective | /sɔft/ | Easily giving way under pressure. |
| 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. |
| excuse verb | /ɪksˈkjuz/ | To forgive; to pardon; to overlook. |
| wheel noun | /ˈwiːl/ | A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines. |
| flight noun | /ˈflaɪ̯t/ | The act of flying; the ability to fly. |
| hotel noun | /həʊˈtɛl/ | An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. |
| worry verb | /ˈwʌ.ɹi/ | To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt. |
| wedding noun | /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ | A marriage ceremony; a ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage. |
| computer noun | /kəmˈpju.tɚ/ | A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come out verb | /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ | To be discovered; to be revealed. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Excuse me, can you help me?
- My suitcase didn't come out.
- Which flight were you on?
- What does your suitcase look like?
- What's the name and address of your hotel?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, we'll, didn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/, 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 suitcase, receipt, ribbon.
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.