Shadowing Practice: Mastering Phrasal Verbs through Conversation & short stories | | Lesson 4 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Emma had not seen Jack in quite a while, so she was thrilled when she ran into him at the local café.
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They decided to catch up over a cup of coffee.
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Jack mentioned that he recently came across some old photos from their trip to Paris.
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He reminisced about the trip and how they had to put up with the awful noise at the hotel.
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Jack then shared some news.
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He was moving out of his apartment on Friday because the construction next door had become unbearable.
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Emma was curious about his new place and Jack told her
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that it had a balcony that looked out onto a beautiful park.
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Emma thought that sounded wonderful and mentioned she might drop in on him sometime.
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Jack welcomed the idea and then asked Emma if she could put him up next Saturday night, as his new place wouldn't be ready until Sunday.
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Emma agreed without hesitation, offering him the guest room, which needed a bit of brightening up, but was cosy.
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During their chat, Jack also mentioned that he had been looking through some old boxes
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and found a history notebook that belonged to Emma.
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She was delighted and said she'd come by later to pick it up, as she had been meaning to review her notes.
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As they wrapped up their conversation, Emma expressed her admiration for Jack's organisational skills, saying she had always looked up to him.
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Jack was touched by her words and they made plans to meet later that evening.
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Hi Jack, it's been a while, how have you been?
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Hi Emma.
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I've been great, thanks.
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Actually, I was just thinking about you the other day when I came across some old photos from our trip to Paris.
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Oh, that trip was amazing.
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I remember we had to put up with that awful hotel noise though.
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Yes, that was quite an experience.
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Speaking of noise, I'm moving out of my apartment on Friday.
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the construction next door has become unbearable.
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Moving out?
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Where are you headed?
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I'm moving into a new place downtown.
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It has a balcony that looks out onto a beautiful park.
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That sounds wonderful.
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I might drop in on you sometime if that's okay.
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Of course, you're always welcome.
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By the way, could you put me up next Saturday night?
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My new place won't be ready until Sunday.
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Sure, no problem.
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You can stay in the guest room.
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It needs a bit of brightening up, but it's cozy.
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Thanks Emma, you're a lifesaver.
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Oh, I almost forgot.
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I was looking through some old boxes and found a history notebook.
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I think it belongs to you.
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Really?
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That's great!
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I've been meaning to review my notes.
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Could I come by later to pick it up?
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Absolutely.
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I'll be home all evening.
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Perfect.
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I'll see you later then.
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And Jack, I have to say, I really look up to you for always being so organized.
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Thanks, Emma.
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That means a lot.
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See you soon.
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Put up with.
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I can't put up with that noise any longer.
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Put up with means to tolerate or endure something unpleasant or annoying.
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In this example, the speaker is saying that they can no longer tolerate the noise.
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Drop in on.
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Example: You can drop in on us anytime.
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Drop in on means to visit someone informally and unexpectedly.
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The example means that the person is welcome to visit without prior notice.
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Move out.
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Example.
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We move out on Friday.
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Move out means to leave your current residence or place of living.
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In this case, The speaker is saying that they will leave their home on Friday.
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Look through.
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Example.
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Can I look through your history notes?
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Look through means to examine or read something quickly.
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Here, the speaker is asking if they can examine the history notes.
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Go with...
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Example: The curtains don't go with the wallpaper.
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Go with means to match or complement something.
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In this example the speaker is saying that the curtains do not match or look good with the wallpaper.
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Put up.
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Example.
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Could you put me up on Saturday night?
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Put up means to provide someone with a place to stay temporarily.
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The speaker is asking if they can stay at someone's place on Saturday night.
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Come across.
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Example: I came across an old love letter you sent me two years ago.
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Come across means to find something by chance.
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The speaker is saying they accidentally found an old love letter.
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Brighten up.
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Example.
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These flowers will help to brighten up the room.
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Brighten up means to make something more cheerful or attractive.
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The example suggests that the flowers will make the room look more cheerful and pleasant.
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Look out on 2.
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Example.
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My bedroom window looks out onto a garden full of flowers.
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Look out onto means to have a view of something from inside.
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Here the speaker is saying that their bedroom window has a view of a flower filled garden.
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Look up to.
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Example.
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I have always looked up to my father.
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Look up to means to admire or respect someone.
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The speaker is expressing their admiration and respect for their father.
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Music.
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Music.
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Why practice speaking with this video?
This video not only provides engaging storytelling but also immerses learners in real conversational contexts that are vital for mastering English. By listening to the exchange between Emma and Jack, you can experience how natural dialogues flow in everyday scenarios. Practicing speaking with this video helps you grasp cultural nuances while developing your vocabulary and fluency. You can enhance your English skills significantly by simulating conversations and using the shadowing technique. Specifically, it can improve your pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm—making your speaking sound more natural.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The transcript is rich with valuable grammar and expressions that English learners should pay close attention to:
- Put up with: A phrasal verb used to describe tolerating something unpleasant. For example, “We had to put up with the awful hotel noise.” Understanding and using phrasal verbs like this is crucial for conversational fluency.
- Drop in on: Another phrasal verb that means to visit someone casually, often without a prior arrangement. Emma mentions, “I might drop in on you sometime,” which is a friendly way to express intent to visit.
- Look forward to: This expression is commonly used to express anticipation or excitement about a future event. The phrase can be easily integrated into conversations, helping you communicate eagerness.
- Come by: This is used to indicate visiting a place or stopping in for a brief time, such as when Emma says, “Could I come by later to pick it up?”
Incorporating these expressions into your daily speech can improve your conversational abilities and make your English sound more authentic.
Common Pronunciation Traps
While practicing shadow speech with this video, you may encounter some tricky words and phrases that are important to master:
- Construct: The word 'construction' might confuse non-native speakers. Pay attention to the second syllable; it’s essential to pronounce it clearly to avoid misunderstanding.
- Café: This French loanword can be mispronounced if you're not familiar with it. Make sure to pronounce it as ‘kah-fay,’ stressing the second syllable.
- Unbearable: This word features several syllables, making it complex. Focus on the articulation of each syllable to convey the intended meaning effectively.
Utilizing a shadowspeaks approach in combination with a shadowing app can help you master these pronunciations. Regular practice using these techniques will reinforce your learning and build confidence in your speaking.
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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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've been · has become · have always looked |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was thrilled · was delighted · was touched |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was moving · was just thinking · was looking |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might drop |
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.