Shadowing Practice: Monica's Airport Checklist | Friends - Learn English Speaking with Video
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You guys, hurry up!
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The flight leaves in four hours!
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It could take time to get a taxi!
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There could be traffic!
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The plane could leave early!
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When we get to London, there could be a line of customs!
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Come on!
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Six -hour trip to London.
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That's a lot of Monica.
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Passport check.
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Camera, check.
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Travelers checks, check.
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Who are you saying Chuck to?
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Myself, you know, for remembering to pack the thing.
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You know, you do a good thing, you get a...
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Check.
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My mom does it.
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I never realized it was weird.
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Hey, my mom used to put her head in the oven. So...
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Actually, she only did it the one time.
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There.
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It's pretty weird.
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- Hey.
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- Hey.
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- Hey!
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- Are you ready yet?
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Yep, you got the tickets?
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Oh, got 'em right here.
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Check.
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It's all London, baby.
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Here we go.
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You got your passport?
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Yeah.
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My third drawer in my dresser.
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You don't want to lose that.
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Oh, there it is.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Monica's Airport Checklist”. This video has 36 sentences and 164 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:13. The speaker talks at a steady 135 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| passport noun | /ˈpæspɔɹt/ | An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued. |
| custom noun | /ˈkʌstəm/ | Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving. |
| leaf noun | /lif/ | The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants. |
| taxi noun | /ˈtæksi/ | A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare. |
| hurry verb | /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ | To do things quickly. |
| oven noun | /ˈʌ.vn̩/ | A chamber used for baking or heating. |
| drawer noun | /dɹɔɹ/ | An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles. |
| dresser noun | /ˈdɹɛsə/ | An item of kitchen furniture, like a cabinet with shelves, for storing crockery or utensils. |
| pack noun | /pæk/ | A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale. |
| ticket noun | /ˈtɪk.ɪt/ | A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc. |
| weird adjective | /ˈwiɚd/ | Having an unusually strange character or behaviour. |
| trip noun | /tɹɪp/ | A journey; an excursion or jaunt. |
| camera noun | /ˈkæməɹə/ | A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs. |
| flight noun | /ˈflaɪ̯t/ | The act of flying; the ability to fly. |
| traffic noun | /ˈtɹæfɪk/ | Moving pedestrians or vehicles, or the flux or passage thereof. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Yep, you got the tickets?
- You got your passport?
- You don't want to lose that.
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 passport, custom, leaf.
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.