Shadowing Practice: Parking Fine: The Number Plate Isn't Mine - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Good morning, Parking Services. Helen speaking.
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Hi. I've got a parking fine, and honestly, it isn't mine.
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Okay, let's have a look. What's the reference number?
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It's PCN 4471 0326.
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4471 0326... Right, here it is.
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It was issued on the 14th of March, in Brighton.
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Brighton? I've never even driven to Brighton!
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Can you confirm your number plate for me?
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Sure. It's LK19 XRB.
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Hmm... the fine says LK18 XRB.
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One eight? No, mine's one nine. 19!
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Okay. It could be a camera error. It happens.
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Let me check the photo from the camera.
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Oh! This is a red van. What do you drive?
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A small silver hatchback. Definitely not a van!
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I'm so sorry. The camera has misread the plate.
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Great, so I don't have to pay the £60?
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No. I'll cancel it today.
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Will I get something in writing? Just in case.
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Yes, I'll email you. What's your email address?
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It's [email protected].
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Is that A-S-H-B-Y?
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That's right. B for Bravo.
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And your cancellation reference is CX 2290.
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CX 2290. Got it.
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Lovely. Sorry again for the trouble.
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No problem. Tell the camera to get some glasses!
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Ha! I'll pass that on.
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Thanks, Helen. Have a good day.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Parking Fine: The Number Plate Isn't Mine”. This video has 29 sentences and 200 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:59. The speaker talks slowly, about 101 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 77% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 9 of its 29 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| confirm verb | /kənˈfɝm/ | To strengthen; to make firm or resolute. |
| cancel verb | /ˈkæn.sl̩/ | To cross out something with lines etc. |
| cancellation noun | /kænsəˈleɪʃən/ | The act, process, or result of cancelling; as, the cancellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself. |
| hatchback noun | /ˈhæt͡ʃˌbæk/ | A car with a sloping, hinged rear door that opens upwards. |
| misread verb | /mɪsˈɹiːd/ | To read wrongly; misconstrue; misinterpret; mistake the sense or significance of. |
| email noun | /ˈiˌmeɪl/ | A system for sending messages and datas by means of a computer network, primarily the Internet, using the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and the Internet… |
| plate noun | /ˈpleɪ̯t/ | A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten. |
| error noun | /ˈɛɹəɹ/ | The state, quality, or condition of being wrong. |
| camera noun | /ˈkæməɹə/ | A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs. |
| reference noun | /ˈɹɛf.(ə.)ɹəns/ | A measurement one can compare (some other measurement) to. |
| photo verb | /ˈfəʊ̯.təʊ̯/ | To take a photograph of. |
| address noun | /əˈdɹɛs/ | A manner of speaking or writing to another; language, style. |
| nine noun | /naɪn/ | The digit or figure 9. |
| glass noun | /ɡlɑːs/ | An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and… |
| silver noun | /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ | A lustrous, white, metallic element, atomic number 47, atomic weight 107.87, symbol Ag. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can you confirm your number plate for me?
- What do you drive?
- Will I get something in writing?
- What's your email address?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I've, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 confirm, cancel, cancellation.
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.