Shadowing Practice: Replacing your wife is this easy! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I look into fixing dishwasher next week.
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You already fixed it.
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That's why it's broken.
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I can't afford a new one.
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We can afford it.
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This one.
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Thank you. But...
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We already have a muster.
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Beautiful.
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This was right here.
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Okay.
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We start looking for a new dishwasher.
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machine.
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Not the way.
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Okay.
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I start looking for new lazy boy.
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Husband, not chair.
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Yeah, yeah.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Replacing your wife is this easy!”. This video has 18 sentences and 65 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:30.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 9 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| lazy adjective | /ˈleɪ̯zi(ː)/ | Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion. |
| fixing noun | /ˈfɪksɪŋ/ | The act of subverting (fixing) a vote. |
| dishwasher noun | /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ | A machine for washing dishes. |
| muster noun | /ˈmʌstɚ/ | An assemblage or display; a gathering, collection of people or things. |
| afford verb | /əˈfoɹd/ | To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious; (usually after an expression of ability, as… |
| husband noun | /ˈhʌzbənd/ | A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse. |
| machine noun | /məˈʃiːn/ | A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect. |
| fix verb | /ˈfɪks/ | To attach; to affix; to hold in place or at a particular time. |
| chair noun | /t͡ʃɛɚ/ | An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start looking |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/, machine /məˈʃiːn/
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 lazy, fixing, dishwasher.
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.