Shadowing Practice: Part2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 15.
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It's great to see so many members of the Twinning Association here tonight.
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Since the twinning link between our two towns, Stanthorpe here in England and Malat in France was established,
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the relationship between the towns has gone from strength to strength.
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Last month, 25 members of the association from Stanthorpe spent a weekend in Malat.
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Our hosts had arranged a great programme.
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We learned how cheese is produced in the region and had the chance to taste the products.
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The theme park trip had to be cancelled, but we all had a great time on the final boat trip down the river.
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That was the real highlight.
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This is a special year for the association because it's 25 years since we were founded.
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In Malat, they're planning to mark this by building a footbridge in the municipal park.
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We've been discussing what to do here, and we've decided to plant a poplar tree in the museum gardens.
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We considered buying a garden seat to put there, but the authorities weren't happy with that idea.
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In terms of fundraising to support our activities, we've done very well.
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Our pancake evening was well attended and made record profits.
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And everyone enjoyed the demonstration of French cookery, which was nearly as successful.
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Numbers for our film show were limited because of the venue, so we're looking for somewhere bigger next year.
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We're looking forward to welcoming our French visitors here next week, and I know that many of you here will be hosting individuals or families.
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The coach from France will arrive at 5pm on Friday.
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Don't try to do too much that first evening, as they'll be tired So have dinner in the house or garden,
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rather than eating out The weather looks as if it'll be OK,
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so you might like to plan a barbecue Then the next morning's market day in town,
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and that's always a good place to stroll round On Saturday evening,
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we'll all meet up at the football club Where once again we'll have Toby Sharp
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and his band Performing English and Scottish country songs.
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Toby will already be well known to many of you, as last year he organised our special quiz night and presented the prizes.
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Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 16 to 20.
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Now listen and answer questions 16 to 20.
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Now, on Sunday, we'll be taking our visitors to Farley House.
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You may not all be familiar with it, so here's a map to help you.
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You can see the car park at the bottom of the map.
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There's an excellent farm shop in the grounds where our visitors can buy local produce.
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It's in the old stables, which is the first building you come to.
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They're built round a courtyard and the shop's in the far corner on the left.
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There's also a small cafe on the right as you go in.
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I know that one or two of our visitors may not be all that mobile.
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The main entrance to the house has a lot of steps, so you might want to use the disabled entry.
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This is on the far side of the house from the car park.
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Children will probably be most interested in the adventure playground.
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That's at the northern end of the larger lake, in a bend on the path that leads to the lake.
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There's lots for children to do there.
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There are a number of lovely gardens near the house.
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The kitchen gardens are rectangular and surrounded by a wall.
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They're to the northeast of the house, quite near the smaller lake.
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They're still in use and have a great collection of fruit and vegetables.
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The Temple of the Four Winds is a bit more of a walk, but it's worth it.
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Take the path from the car park and go past the western sides of the stables and the house.
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Then, when the path forks, take the right-hand path.
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Go up there, with the woods on your left, and the temple is right at the end.
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There are great views over the whole area.
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Okay, so that's...
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Speaking Goals for This Clip: Narrate Events & Give Directions Clearly

This video is perfect for practicing how to talk about past events, plan activities, and give directions—key skills for real-life conversations. Whether you’re sharing a weekend trip story or guiding someone to a park, the dialogue models natural flow and detail. It’s ideal for learn english with videos because it uses everyday language in context, making it easy to mimic and remember.

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions to Sound Like a Local

  • "gone from strength to strength" (growing better over time)
  • "the real highlight" (the best part)
  • "mark this by" (celebrate with)
  • "stroll round" (walk casually)
  • "forks" (splits into two paths)

These phrases work in many situations—use "the real highlight" to describe a party, or "stroll round" when showing a friend your neighborhood. Practice saying them out loud with the video for shadow speech practice.

Fix Your Weak Spots: Rhythm & Intonation in Longer Sentences

The dialogue has long, descriptive sentences (like directions to the Temple of the Four Winds) that test your ability to maintain rhythm. Notice how the speaker pauses after commas and stresses key words (e.g., "left," "end"). Use a shadowing app or shadowing site to repeat these sections—match the speed and tone to sound more natural. This helps with fluency, so you won’t stumble when explaining a route or recounting a story.

Pro tip: Focus on the phrase "take the right-hand path"—the stress on "right-hand" makes it clear. Repeat it 5 times, then try the full direction. With shadowspeaks practice, you’ll master these patterns in no time!

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 →