Shadowing Practice: Present Passive Voice Recipe - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Apple Pie, Passive Voice.
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Today, a traditional American apple pie is going to be prepared.
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This dessert is loved in many homes across the United States and is often served during holidays and family celebrations.
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Ingredients 2 cups of flour, 1 half cup of butter, 5 apples, 1 half cup of sugar,
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1 teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, 2 tablespoons of cold water.
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First, the apples are washed and peeled carefully.
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Then, they are sliced into thin pieces.
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In a large bowl, the apples are mixed with sugar and cinnamon.
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Next, the flour and butter are combined to make the dough.
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Cold water is added slowly until a soft dough is formed.
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After that, the dough is rolled out and placed in a pie dish.
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The apple mixture is poured into the crust.
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Delicate strips of dough are woven by hand over the pie.
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Finally, the pie is baked in the oven for about 45 minutes.
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When the pie is ready, it is served warm and can be enjoyed with ice cream.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Present Passive Voice Recipe" 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 →