Shadowing Practice: SECTION 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Section 2.
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You will hear a coordinator talking to volunteer helpers before a race involving a large number of people.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 14 on page 3.
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Thank you run.
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The purpose of this meeting is to give you some information about your duties on race day.
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Some of you are asking about where you can park on the day.
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Unfortunately, some of the usual places, down by the river for example, will be out of bounds because we'll need extra space for emergency vehicles.
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Probably the best option is the Jack Grey Sports Field in Barker Street.
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Although the closest parking lot is the Metro Shopping Complex, I would advise you not to park there as they tend to tow away people who aren't customers.
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At the start line, most of you will be checking that runners have the necessary gear, especially their electronic timing chip, the race number and the identity wristband.
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Make sure that the number is attached to the front of the running shirt or singlet, not the back.
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The timing chip, which records the runner's time, needs to be clipped onto one of their shoes and check that they are wearing their wristband.
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Some of you will be responsible for organising the starting groups.
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It's very important that runners start in a particular order.
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There is a system of colour codes.
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The red group are walkers and people with baby strollers.
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The purple group are runners that expect to finish in at less than one hour
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and the yellow group are our elite athletes.
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We'd like them to start the race
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and we'd like the other groups to follow after that with the red group and the strollers at the very back.
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This is for their own safety.
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Now, we are still short on volunteers for the race day, so if you have any friends or family members who might be interested, please let us know.
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We're probably OK for people to help with the start, but we'll still desperately need volunteers along the race course to distribute water bottles to the runners.
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A few of you have offered to help with first aid, but the good people of St John's Ambulance have donated their services, so that won't be necessary.
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Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 15 to 20 on page 4.
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Now listen and answer questions 15 to 20.
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Now I'll show you the layout of the race village, which is where the race ends.
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Can you all see the map?
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If you look at the bottom right-hand side, you'll see where the runners enter the village next to the corporate catering section.
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As you continue along the course, you'll see the stage on your right.
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That's where the winners will receive their medals.
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Now, can you all see the finish line near the centre?
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After they finish the race, the runners can take one of two paths, it doesn't matter which one, to get their finishers t-shirts from the t-shirt stand at the end of those paths.
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Many of you will be stationed there at the end of the race.
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After they finish, the runners will also want their belongings, and all bags are kept in the building on Bowen Road.
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It's quite close to the exit, in the top left-hand corner of your map.
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Now, some of you will have an important role, working in the information centre.
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That's the building in the centre of the map, not far from the finish line.
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It's just below it on your map.
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And one other thing, can you all please remind the runners to enter in the prize draw for the new car?
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The entry box is between the shade tents and the corporate catering buildings.
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Okay, let's see now, what else do I need to point out?
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Ah, yes.
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The runners are always thirsty, and the main water station in the village is just beside the third exit through to Gregory Terrace.
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Can you see it there to the left of the corporate catering area?
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So everyone, please direct the race finishes there to get their free bottled water.
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That is the end of Section 2.
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You now have half a minute to check your answers.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 50 sentences and 719 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:49. The speaker talks at a steady 124 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.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| runner noun | /ˈɹʌnɚ/ | A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete. |
| volunteer noun | /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ | One who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay. |
| catering noun | /ˈkeɪ.tɚ.ɪŋ/ | The business of providing food and related services; foodservice. |
| exit noun | /ˈɛɡzət/ | An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure. |
| chip noun | /t͡ʃɪp/ | A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material. |
| bound adjective | /ˈbaʊ̯nd/ | Obliged (to). |
| gear noun | /ɡɪɚ/ | Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor. |
| walker noun | /ˈwɔkɚ/ | The agent noun of to walk: a person who walks or a thing which walks, especially a pedestrian or a participant in a walking race. |
| elite noun | /ɪˈlit/ | A special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of… |
| medal noun | /ˈmɛdəl/ | A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| purple noun | /ˈpɝ.pl̩/ | A colour between red and blue; violet, though often closer to magenta. |
| involve verb | /ɪnˈvɑlv/ | To have (something) as a component or a related part; to comprise, to include. |
| clip noun | /klɪp/ | Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another. |
| 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… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| point out verb | To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is attached · be clipped · will be stationed |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who aren · village, which is |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best · the closest |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will hear · will be · we'll still desperately |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 11 contractions and reduced forms, such as we'd, we'll, you'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: athlete /ˈæθ.liːt/, thirsty /ˈθɝs.ti/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, shade /ʃeɪd/, finisher /ˈfɪnɪʃɚ/
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 runner, volunteer, catering.
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.