Shadowing Practice: Natural English Conversations | English Shadowing Practice A2–B1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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hello everyone i'm emily
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and i'm happy you're here today in this lesson we'll practice a natural everyday conversation
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that sounds like real english people use in daily life
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listen carefully repeat each sentence
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and enjoy we will repeat each sentence two times don't worry about being perfect let's get started you got here early today
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You got here early today.
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Yeah, I left home a little sooner than usual.
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Yeah, I left home a little sooner than usual.
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That's probably a good feeling.
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That's probably a good feeling.
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It is.
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I don't like rushing when I don't have to.
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It is.
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I don't like rushing when I don't have to.
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I'm the same way.
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I'm the same way.
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How has your week been so far?
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How has your week been so far?
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Pretty good.
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It's been busy, but not stressful.
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Pretty good.
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It's been busy, but not stressful.
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That's always nice.
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That's always nice.
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I've actually been getting more things done lately.
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I've actually been getting more things done lately.
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Really?
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What's your secret?
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Really?
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What's your secret?
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Nothing special.
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I've been making small plans for each day. That sounds simple enough. That sounds simple enough.
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It helps me stay focused.
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It helps me stay focused.
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I might try that myself.
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I might try that myself.
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Have you been working on anything interesting recently?
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Have you been working on anything interesting recently?
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Yes, I've been helping organize a community event.
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Yes, I've been helping organize a community event.
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That sounds like a lot of work.
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That sounds like a lot of work.
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A little, but it's been enjoyable.
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A little, but it's been enjoyable.
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What kind of event is it?
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What kind of event is it?
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It's a neighborhood picnic next weekend.
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It's a neighborhood picnic next weekend.
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Oh, that sounds fun.
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Oh, that sounds fun.
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I think so.
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A lot of people are planning to come.
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I think so.
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A lot of people are planning to come.
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It's always nice when neighbors get together.
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It's always nice when neighbors get together.
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I agree.
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I agree.
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People don't always have time to connect.
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People don't always have time to connect.
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That's true.
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That's true.
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Are you doing anything special this weekend?
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Are you doing anything special this weekend?
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Not really, I just want a quiet couple of days.
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Not really, I just want a quiet couple of days.
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That sounds pretty good to me.
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That sounds pretty good to me.
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sometimes simple weekends are the best
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sometimes simple weekends are the best i completely agree i completely agree
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maybe i'll go for a walk if the weather is nice Maybe I'll go for a walk if the weather is nice.
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Maybe I'll go for a walk if the weather is nice.
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That's a great way to relax.
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That's a great way to relax.
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Exactly.
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Fresh air always helps me clear my mind.
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Exactly.
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Fresh air always helps me clear my mind.
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Well, I hope the weather stays nice for you.
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Well, I hope the weather stays nice for you.
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Thanks.
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I hope your event goes well too.
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Thanks.
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I hope your event goes well too.
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I appreciate that.
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I'm looking forward to it.
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I appreciate that.
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I'm looking forward to it.
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No problem.
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No problem.
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Okay, talk to you later.
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Okay, talk to you later.
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See you.
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See you.
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Excellent work today.
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Natural conversations like this can help you feel more comfortable speaking English in everyday situations.
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Thank you so much for spending part of your day with me.
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If you enjoyed this lesson, please like the video and subscribe for more English shadowing practice practice.
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Keep practicing every day and I'll be back soon with another English lesson for you.
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Have a wonderful day and see you next time.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Natural English Conversations”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: sounds, weekend, event, weather, agree. This video has 100 sentences and 631 words to shadow. The speech runs for 9:38. The speaker talks slowly, about 66 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| rush verb | /ɹʌʃ/ | To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully. |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| lately adverb | /ˈleɪt.li/ | Recently; not long ago; of late; not long since. |
| connect verb | /kəˈnɛkt/ | To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object. |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| enjoyable adjective | /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ə.bl̩/ | Pleasant, capable of giving pleasure. |
| stressful adjective | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | Irritating; causing stress. |
| picnic noun | /ˈpɪknɪk/ | An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get together verb | To meet, to gather together, to congregate. |
| look forward to verb | To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I don't like rushing when I don't have to.
- How has your week been so far?
- I've actually been getting more things done lately.
- Have you been working on anything interesting recently?
- Are you doing anything special this weekend?
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 continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've actually been getting · I've been making · Have you been working |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | It's been |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might try |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | sooner than |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 24 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, I've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: rush /ɹʌʃ/, shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/
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 lesson, rush, everyday.
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.