Shadowing Practice: Packing the Night Before: What Do We Really Need? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Okay, the taxi comes at six tomorrow morning.
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Six? Oh... that's really early.
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So we have to pack tonight. Come on!
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Okay, okay. Where's the big suitcase?
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Wait... why are there five pairs of shoes?
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Well, it's a beach weekend. I need lots of shoes!
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We're going for two days, not two weeks!
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Fine. Three pairs. That's my last offer.
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Ha, okay. Three pairs.
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Hmm, my shirts don't fit. There's no space.
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Don't fold them. Roll them, like this.
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Wow, that's much smaller!
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See? Rolling saves a lot of space.
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Can you pass me the phone chargers?
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Here you are. And the camera charger?
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Oh! I almost forgot it. Thanks!
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What about sun cream? We always forget it.
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It's in the small bag. Don't worry.
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Um... where are the passports?
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In the drawer, next to the keys.
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Oh no. They're not here!
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Wait, check your jacket pocket.
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Oh, here they are! Phew.
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Okay, let's close it. Hmm... it won't close.
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Maybe it's the three pairs of shoes.
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Very funny. Just sit on it, please!
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Okay, I'm sitting. Pull the zip now!
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Yes! It's closed!
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Great. Now let's go to bed.
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Wait... where's my toothbrush?
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Oh no... It's in the suitcase, isn't it?
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I'm so sorry! Let's open it again.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Packing the Night Before: What Do We Really Need?”. This video has 32 sentences and 209 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:57. The speaker talks slowly, about 107 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. 10 of its 32 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| charger noun | /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɚ/ | A device that charges or recharges. |
| suitcase noun | /ˈsutkeɪs/ | A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling. |
| pocket noun | /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ | A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items. |
| jacket noun | /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ | A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length. |
| 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. |
| fold verb | /ˈfəʊld/ | To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| toothbrush noun | /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/ | A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth. |
| 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. |
| shirt noun | /ʃɜɹt/ | An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, often with sleeves that cover some or all of the arms. |
| cream noun | /kɹiːm/ | The butterfat or milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- We're going for two days, not two weeks!
- Hmm, my shirts don't fit.
- Can you pass me the phone chargers?
- It's in the suitcase, isn't it?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, isn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, toothbrush /ˈtuːθ.bɹʌʃ/, shirt /ʃɜɹt/
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 shoe, charger, suitcase.
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.