Shadowing Practice: My house part 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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By Mort.
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The house.
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Emma.
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Hey, Daniel.
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You said you were going to show me your new house today.
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Is it finally finished?
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Daniel.
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Yes.
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It is a charming contemporary house, and although it is not a mansion, it is surprisingly spacious and convenient.
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The architect designed it so that every room has enough natural light.
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Wow.
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The exterior looks impressive.
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I really like the roof, the balcony, and the large windows.
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Your fence is beautiful too, and the hedge makes the garden look peaceful.
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Thanks!
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There is a small flowerbed next to the path, and we have a large lawn behind the house.
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There is also a patio and a porch, so my family can sit outside when the weather is nice.
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And what about the inside?
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Does it have an elevator?
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Yes, it does, but we usually use the stairs because they are quite comfortable.
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When we go upstairs, we reach the landing, which connects all the bedrooms and the corridor.
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If we go downstairs, we can get to the basement and the cellar.
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What do you use the basement for?
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We keep some old furniture there, while the cellar is mainly used for storage.
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There is also a garage, and next to it there is a small conservatory where my mother grows plants.
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That sounds amazing!
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Did you build an extension too?
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Yes.
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The extension is quite substantial and it contains a small study and a laundry room.
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We also installed a sliding door because it makes the house more convenient and allows more sunlight to come in. Is your attic useful?
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Definitely.
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It is not cramped at all.
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In fact, it is spacious enough to become a hobby room.
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However, it can get messy because my brother other leaves his things everywhere.
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What was the old house like before you renovated it?
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It was rather dilapidated and tiny, so my parents decided to renovate it.
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They made a great effort to keep some of its unique features instead of replacing everything with luxury furniture.
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I think that was a practical decision.
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Modern houses can be beautiful, but sometimes they look too similar.
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Exactly.
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Our interior is contemporary, but we still have some traditional ceramic decorations and a miniature sculpture time.
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About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "My house part 1" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →