Shadowing Practice: Seeing a Doctor About Back Pain - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Good morning, Mark. Come in and take a seat.
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Thanks. Sorry, I'm moving a bit slowly today.
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No problem. So, what seems to be the problem?
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I've had a pain in my lower back for two weeks.
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Did it start after you lifted something heavy?
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Not really. It just got worse little by little.
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I work from home, and I sit at my desk all day.
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How many hours do you usually sit without a break?
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Honestly, sometimes four or five hours in a row.
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Okay, can you bend forward for me, slowly?
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Ouch. It hurts a little when I do that.
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Does the pain go down into your legs?
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No, it stays in the same place.
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That's good news. I don't think it's serious.
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I think it's caused by your posture and too much sitting.
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So I don't need an X-ray or anything?
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Not right now. If it doesn't get better, we'll do one.
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That's a relief. What should I do, then?
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First, get up and walk around every forty-five minutes.
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And try these stretches twice a day. Like this.
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I can do that. Should I stop going to the gym?
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No, keep moving, but avoid heavy weights for now.
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Got it. Maybe I should buy a better chair too.
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Good idea. Come back in three weeks if it still hurts.
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I will. Thanks so much, Doctor.
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You're welcome. Take care of that back, Mark!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 26 sentences and 238 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:28. The speaker talks at a natural 163 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| stretch verb | /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ | To lengthen by pulling. |
| forty adjective | /ˈfoɹti/ | Resembling or characteristic of a fort. |
| bend verb | /bɛnd/ | To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means. |
| posture noun | /ˈpɑst͡ʃɚ/ | The way a person holds and positions their body. |
| ouch | /ˈaʊt͡ʃ/ | An expression of one's own physical pain. |
| slowly adverb | /ˈsloʊli/ | At a slow pace. |
| leg noun | /ˈlɛɡ/ | A limb or appendage that an animal uses for support or locomotion on land. |
| relief noun | /rɪˈlif/ | The removal of stress or discomfort. |
| lift noun | /lɪft/ | An act of lifting or raising. |
| heavy adjective | /ˈhɛv.i/ | Having great weight. |
| hurt verb | /hɝt/ | To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| sit verb | /sɪt/ | To move oneself into such a position. |
| avoid verb | /əˈvɔɪd/ | To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
| walk around verb | To walk with no planned destination; to meander. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, doesn't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like desk, stretch, forty.
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.