Shadowing Practice: Master TOEFL Speaking Delivery: 40 Listen & Repeat Sentences (With Chunking Guide & Visual Cues) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to TOEFL 2026 Speaking Task 1, Advanced Listen and Repeat Practice.
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This session focuses on campus policies, academic procedures, and daily university life.
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Pay close attention to the chunking markers and natural rhythm.
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Repeat each phrase out loud matching the speaker's intonation exactly.
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Let's begin with realistic campus scenarios you'll actually encounter.
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Focus, listen, and shadow like a top scorer.
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All incoming parcel packages must be collected from the front desk.
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All incoming parcel packages must be collected from the front desk.
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You will receive an email notification once your items arrive.
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Quiet hours officially begin at 10 o 'clock every single night.
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Quiet hours officially begin at 10 o 'clock every single night.
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Please keep all electronic devices on silent mode.
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Please keep all electronic devices on silent mode.
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If your heating system stops working, submit a digital request through the housing portal.
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If your heating system stops working, submit a digital request through the housing portal.
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The maintenance team usually responds within 24
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hours the maintenance team usually responds within 24 hours
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overnight guests must be registered at least two days in advance
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Overnight guests must be registered at least two days in advance.
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Unregistered visitors are not permitted to stay past midnight.
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9. Unregistered visitors are not permitted to stay past midnight.
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The deadline to add or drop a course.
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Is this coming Friday?
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The deadline to add or drop a course.
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Is this coming Friday?
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Make sure to check your schedule for any time conflicts.
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Make sure to check your schedule for any time conflicts.
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You cannot enroll in Advanced Calculus without passing the introductory level first.
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You cannot enroll in Advanced Calculus without passing the introductory level first.
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The system will automatically block your registration.
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The system will automatically block your registration.
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Please schedule a mandatory meeting with your academic advisor before midterms.
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You Please schedule a mandatory meeting with your academic advisor before midterms.
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Bring your current transcript and a list of questions.
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Bring your current transcript and a list of questions.
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Official transcripts can be ordered through the Registrar Office.
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Official transcripts can be ordered through the Registrar Office.
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Digital copies are delivered within three business days.
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Digital copies are delivered within three business days.
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The Writing Center offers free tutoring sessions for all undergraduates.
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The Writing Center offers free tutoring sessions for all undergraduates.
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You can book a 30 -minute slot online or in person.
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You can book a 30 -minute slot, online or in person.
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The Campus Health Clinic requires an appointment for non -emergency visits.
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The campus health clinic requires an appointment for non -emergency visits.
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Walk -ins are only accepted for urgent medical issues.
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Walk -ins are only accepted for urgent medical issues.
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Student parking permits are now available for the fall semester.
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Student parking permits are now available for the fall semester.
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Display your permit clearly on the dashboard at all times.
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Display your permit clearly on the dashboard at all times.
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The University Byteshare program has expanded to 50 new stations.
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The University Bike Share program has expanded to 50 new stations.
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Remember to lock the bicycle using the mobile app.
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Remember to lock the bicycle using the mobile app.
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Each student receives 100 free printing pages per semester.
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Each student receives 100 free printing pages per semester.
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Additional pages can be purchased at the EAT Service Desk.
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Additional Pages can be purchased at the EAT Service Desk.
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Late Assignments Let's do this.
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will receive a 10 % deduction for every missed day.
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Late assignments will receive a 10 % deduction for every missed day.
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Submit your work before the clock strikes midnight.
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Submit your work before the clock strikes midnight.
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Makeup exams are only granted for documented medical emergencies.
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Makeup exams are only granted for documented medical emergencies.
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Contact the professor immediately with a valid certificate.
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Contact the professor immediately with a valid certificate.
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Always cite your sources, using the APA format specified in the syllabus.
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Plagiarism Detection Software will scan every submission.
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Plagiarism Detection Software will scan every submission.
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Divide the group project tasks evenly among all members.
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Divide the group project tasks evenly among all members.
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Each person must contribute to the final presentation.
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Each person must contribute to the final presentation.
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The Robotics Club meets every Wednesday evening in the Engineering Lab.
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The Robotics Club meets every Wednesday evening in the Engineering Lab.
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New members are welcome to bring their own laptops.
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New members are welcome to bring their own laptops.
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The Community Service Fair is looking for student volunteers.
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The Community Service Fair is looking for student volunteers.
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Sign up at the main booth before the weekend.
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Sign up at the main booth before the weekend.
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Registration for the Data Analysis Workshop.
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Close to tomorrow at noon.
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Registration for the Data Analysis Workshop.
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Close to tomorrow at noon.
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Seats are limited, so secure your spot early.
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Seats are limited, so secure your spot early.
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Excellent job!
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You've completed another FOCUS TOEFL Speaking Task 1 session.
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Review the chunking patterns and practice the rhythm until it feels natural.
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If this practice boosted your confidence, like and subscribe for daily drills.
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Consistency is key.
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Keep shadowing and your delivery score will rise.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Master TOEFL Speaking Delivery: 40 Listen & Repeat Sentences”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: student, receive, transcript, semester, permit. This video has 95 sentences and 851 words to shadow. The speech runs for 15:16. Only 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| permit verb | /pɚˈmɪt/ | To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| registration noun | /ˌɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ | The act of signing up or registering for something. |
| midnight noun | /ˈmɪd(ˌ)naɪt/ | The middle of the night: the sixth temporal hour, equidistant between sunset and sunrise. |
| submit verb | /səbˈmɪt/ | To yield or give way to another. |
| semester noun | /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ | Half of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn or spring semester. |
| transcript noun | /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/ | Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy. |
| package noun | /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/ | Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope. |
| silent adjective | /ˈsaɪ̯lənt/ | Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet. |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| valid adjective | /ˈvælɪd/ | Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent. |
| collect verb | /ˈkɑlɪkt/ | To gather together; amass. |
| expand verb | /ɪkˈspænd/ | To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open. |
| contribute verb | /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ | To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | must be collected · must be registered · are not permitted |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has expanded · You've completed |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: booth /buθ/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: registration /ˌɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, submission /səbˈmɪʃən/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/
- Long words — get the stress right: registration /ˌɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/, certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kɪt/, mandatory /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/, introductory /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌktəɹi/, consistency /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/
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 permit, clock, desk.
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.