Shadowing Practice: Master TOEIC Listening Part 3 Fast! 🚀 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Questions 44 to 46 refer to the following conversation.
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Excuse me, I'd like to renew my membership.
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Certainly.
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Your current membership expires next week.
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Can I renew it for one year?
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Yes, and you'll receive a discount if you renew today.
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Number 44.
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What is the man doing?
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A. Purchasing equipment.
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B. Renewing a membership.
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C. Returning a product.
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D. Applying for a job.
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Number 45.
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When does the current membership expire?
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A. Today.
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B. Tomorrow.
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C. Next week.
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D. Next month.
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Number 46.
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What benefit does the woman mention?
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A. Free parking.
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B. A discount.
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C. A gift card.
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D. Faster service.
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Questions 44 to 46 refer to the following conversation.
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Excuse me, I'd like to renew my membership.
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Certainly.
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Your current membership expires next week.
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Can I renew it for one year?
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Yes, and you'll receive a discount if you renew today.

Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This video has 30 sentences and 137 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:27. The speaker talks slowly, about 95 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound.

Key vocabulary in this video

14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
membership nounThe state of being a member of a group or organization.
renew verb/ɹɪˈnjuː/To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition.
discount noun/ˈdɪskaʊnt/A reduction in price.
expire verb/ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/To die.
refer verb/ɹɪˈfɜː/To direct the attention of (someone toward something).
excuse verb/ɪksˈkjuz/To forgive; to pardon; to overlook.
certainly adverb/ˈsɜː.tn̩.li/In a way which is certain; with certainty.
receive verb/ɹɪˈsiːv/To be given, sent, or paid something.
conversation noun/ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.
product noun/ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/Anything that is produced; a result.
equipment noun/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
benefit noun/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/An advantage; help or aid from something.
gift noun/ɡɪft/Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
mention verb/ˈmɛnʃən/To make mention of; to speak of; to refer to; to name; to specify

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 4 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'd, you'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

  • The “sh” and “zh” sounds: conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/, mention /ˈmɛnʃən/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like membership, renew, discount.

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.

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