Shadowing Practice: Queuing at Airport Security: Is This the Right Line? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Look, this line is really short! Let's go here.
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Good idea. Our flight leaves in forty minutes.
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Sorry, excuse me... this is the fast track line.
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Oh? What does that mean?
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You need a special ticket for this line.
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Oh no. Look at the other line. It's so long!
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I'm so sorry! We didn't know.
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Don't worry. Everyone makes that mistake.
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Come on, let's go. Quickly!
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Wait. Where did you put your shampoo?
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In my bag. Why?
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You can't take big bottles. Liquids go in a clear bag.
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Ugh, I forgot! And it was a new bottle, too.
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Oh, well. Just put it in the bin.
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Your laptop needs to come out of the bag, too.
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Really? And my shoes?
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Yes, shoes and belt. Put them in the tray.
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Thanks so much! You're very kind.
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Oh no. Look at the time! Our flight is boarding now.
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What? Already? We're never going to make it!
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Where are you flying to?
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Rome. And the gate closes in twenty minutes.
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Then go in front of me. I've got lots of time.
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Are you sure? Thank you so much!
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Of course. Ha, I was young once, too!
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You're a lifesaver! Have a great trip!
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Okay. Laptop out. Shoes off. Ready.
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Yes! We're through! Grab your shoes!
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I'm coming! Wait, where's my belt?
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It's in your hand! Come on, run!
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Ha! Okay, okay. Next time, we leave home early.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Queuing at Airport Security: Is This the Right Line?”. This video has 31 sentences and 234 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:01. The speaker talks at a steady 116 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 11 of its 31 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
14 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… |
| belt noun | /ˈbɛlt/ | A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing. |
| laptop noun | /ˈlæp.tɑp/ | A laptop computer. |
| gate noun | /ˈɡeɪ̯t/ | A doorlike structure outside a house. |
| leaf noun | /lif/ | The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants. |
| forty adjective | /ˈfoɹti/ | Resembling or characteristic of a fort. |
| tray noun | /tɹeɪ/ | A small, typically rectangular or round, flat, and rigid object upon which things are carried. |
| shampoo noun | /ʃæmˈpuː/ | A traditional Indian and Persian body massage given after pouring warm water over the body and rubbing it with extracts from herbs. |
| lifesaver noun | /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvəɹ/ | A lifeguard or other rescuer. |
| bottle noun | /ˈbɒt.l̩/ | A container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids. |
| mistake noun | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | An error. |
| twenty noun | /ˈtwɛnti/ [-ɛɾ̃i] | The numbers twenty (20) to twenty-nine (29). |
| ticket noun | /ˈtɪk.ɪt/ | A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc. |
| excuse verb | /ɪksˈkjuz/ | To forgive; to pardon; to overlook. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Where did you put your shampoo?
- You can't take big bottles.
- We're never going to make it!
- Where are you flying to?
- Wait, where's my belt?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 10 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, we're, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, shampoo /ʃæmˈpuː/
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, belt, laptop.
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.