Shadowing Practice: SHADOWING English Repat-After-Me Speaking Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Plans got changed. I'm telling you, we had plans, but they got changed. Let's jump into the practice. We're going to do a lot of English speaking practice today. A lot of repeating and shadowing. Are you ready? Last summer, I planned a weekend trip to the mountains and spent days getting everything ready. So, I spent many days I spent days getting everything ready.
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All right, I want you to say this along with me. I'm going to say this two times. Here we go. Last summer, I planned a weekend trip to the mountains and spent days getting everything ready again.
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Last summer, I planned a weekend trip to the mountains and spent days getting everything ready.
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I checked the weather, booked a cozy little hotel. Say that. and even made a loose itinerary.
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I made a loose itinerary. The opposite would be like a strict itinerary. So if it's loose, the times are not set kind of set. So made a loose itinerary of hikes and places to explore.
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Okay, say it two times with me. Here we go. I checked the weather, booked a cozy little hotel, and even made a loose itinerary of hikes and places to explore. Again, I checked the weather, booked a cozy little hotel, and even made a loose itinerary of hikes and places to explore. But on the morning of the trip, it suddenly started to pour.
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It poured. Lots of rain falling is pouring. It's raining. It's pouring.
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All right, say it with me. But on the morning of the trip, it suddenly started to pour. But on the morning of the trip, it suddenly started to pour. Some friends immediately wanted to call it off.
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Let's call it off. Let's not do it. Let's cancel it. If you call something off, you cancel it.
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Some friends immediately wanted to call it off and stay home. Saying it would be a wasted weekend.
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His friends were saying it will be a it will be a wasted weekend. Let's call it off.
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Okay, say that with me. Here we go. Some friends immediately wanted to call it off and stay home, saying it would be a wasted weekend again. Some friends immediately wanted to call it off and stay home, saying it would be a wasted weekend. But I didn't want to give up so easily after all the planning and anticipation.
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So if you anticipate something, you are eagerly um excited about something that is going to happen.
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You think it's going to happen, you are anticipating it, lots of anticipation.
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All right, say that with me. But I didn't want to give up so easily after all the planning and anticipation and anticipation and anticipation.
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That connection's a little difficult to say. So, I said it a few times. Let's try again. Here we go.
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But I didn't want to give up so easily after all the planning and anticipation.
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I felt like we at least had to try. We had to at least we just we had to try.
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I believed it was necessary for us to make a minimum effort. At least we had to try.
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So, we packed up our bags, checked out of the hotel, and decided to drive on anyway, hoping the weather would clear up. So if the weather clears up, it gets the weather gets nice, right? The clouds go away, the weather clears up. Once we got closer to the mountains, we were hoping that the weather would clear up. Once we got closer to the mountains, that generally does not work. It the closer you get to the mountains, usually the weather gets worse.
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All right, let's let's say that together. Here we go.
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So, we packed up our bags, checked out of the hotel, and decided to drive on anyway, hoping the weather would clear up once we got closer to the mountains. Try again.
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So, we packed up our bags, checked out of the hotel, and decided to drive on anyway, hoping the weather would clear up once we got closer to the mountains. Halfway there. Our car broke down on the side of the road. Oh no, their car broke down. They had engine problems, maybe.
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Halfway there. On their way there. Halfway there. Our car broke down on the side of the road again.
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Halfway there. Our car broke down on the side of the road.
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At that point, it felt almost comical.
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It felt almost comical. If something's comical, it's like a comedy. It's comical.
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First the rain, now the car. At that point, it felt almost comical. First the rain, now the car.
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At that point, it felt almost comical. First the rain, now the car. So we pulled over.
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Called for help and settled in. To wait it out.
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Here's two phrasal verbs. Settled in and waited out. First settled in. Settled in means you got comfortable. You stayed in one place. You didn't move. You settled in.
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And then the other one, wait it out. That's just to wait and see what the outcome will be. Wait it out. It's a set phrase. Settled in. Wait it out.
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So we So we pulled over, called for help, and settled in to wait it out while watching the rain fall on the windshield. Sounds like fun, huh? All right, say it with me. So, we pulled over, called for help, and settled in to wait it out while watching the rain fall on the windshield.
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Let's do that again. So, we pulled over, called for help, and settled in to wait it out while watching the rain fall on the windshield.
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Those two hours felt long, but they also turned into a strangely peaceful break.
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H interesting. Those two hours felt long, but they also turned into a strangely peaceful break.
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Try again. Those two hours felt long, but they also turned into a strangely peaceful break.
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We shared snacks, told stories, and laughed about how off track the day had gone.
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Off track. If something goes off track, like a train goes off the tracks, that means it it did not go as planned. It didn't go as planned. It went off track.
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All right. from the top. We shared snacks, told stories, and laughed about how off track the day had gone. Again, we shared snacks, told stories, and laughed about how off track the day had gone.
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Wow, this day sure has gone off track.
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Eventually, a mechanic showed up and fixed the problem. Thank you, mechanic. He showed up and he fixed the problem and we were back on the road. All right, let's say it together.
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Eventually, a mechanic showed up and fixed the problem. And we were back on the road again.
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Eventually, a mechanic showed up and fixed the problem. And we were back on the road.
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On the road again. I can't wait to get back on the road again. Even though nothing went as planned, we still ended up having a great time. Once we finally reached the mountains.
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All right, that's good to hear. Let's say that one. Even though nothing went as planned, we still ended up having a great time once we finally reached the mountains again. Even though nothing went as planned, we still ended up having a great time once we finally reached the mountains.
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The whole experience reminded me that things don't have to be perfect to be enjoyable.
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That's a good positive attitude, good mindset, right? The whole experience reminded me that things don't have to be perfect to be enjoyable. Let's try again.
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The whole experience reminded me that things don't have to be perfect to be enjoyable.
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Things don't have to be perfect to be enjoyable. Say that part.
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And it taught me to stay positive, stay flexible, and just go with the flow when life changes the plans. Yeah, that's right. When life changes the plans on you, just go with the flow, stay flexible, stay positive.
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And it taught me to stay positive, stay flexible, and just go with the flow when life changes the plans again. And it taught me to stay positive, stay flexible, and just go with the flow when life changes the plans.
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Woo! Are you exhausted? Are you tired? Well, guess what? We got to do the whole thing again nonstop.
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I'm tired, too. So, just stick with me. Hang in there. We can do it.
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Go with the flow. Shadow me non-stop. Here we go.
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Last summer, I planned a weekend trip to the mountains and spent days getting everything ready.
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I checked the weather, booked a cozy little hotel, and even made a loose itinerary of hikes and places to explore. But on the morning of the trip, it suddenly started to pour.
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Some friends immediately wanted to call it off and stay home, saying it would be a wasted weekend.
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But I didn't want to give up so easily after all the planning and anticipation.
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I felt like we at least had to try. So, we packed up our bags, checked out of the hotel, and decided to drive on anyway, hoping the weather would clear up once we got closer to the mountains.
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Halfway there, our car broke down on the side of the road.
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At that point, it felt almost comical. First the rain, now the car. So, we pulled over, called for help, and settled in to wait it out while watching the rain fall on the windshield.
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Those two hours felt long, but they also turned into a strangely peaceful break.
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We shared snacks, told stories, and laughed about how off track the day had gone. Eventually, a mechanic showed up and fixed the problem, and we were back on the road. Even though nothing went as planned, we still ended up having a great time once we finally reached the mountains. The whole experience reminded me that things don't have to be perfect to be enjoyable. And it taught me to stay positive, stay flexible, and just go with the flow when life changes the plans. Boom. Good workout. Way to exercise those English speaking muscles. Keep moving forward one step at a time.
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Why This Video is Perfect for Shadow Speak Practice
Looking for engaging english speaking practice? This video shines because it uses real, conversational storytelling—complete with natural pauses, contractions, and relatable mishaps. The dialogue flows like everyday speech, making it ideal for shadowing (repeating aloud in real time). Unlike scripted phrases, the narrative includes phrases like "plans got changed" and "call it off," which you’d actually hear in casual talk. Plus, the speaker breaks down tricky words (like "anticipation" and "comical") and phrasal verbs, turning shadow speech into a lesson in both fluency and vocabulary.
Breaking Down Natural English Phrases
Let’s unpack why the dialogue sounds so authentic:
- "I didn’t want to give up so easily after all the planning and anticipation": The rhythm here mimics how we speak—pausing slightly after "easily" and linking "planning and anticipation" smoothly. Native speakers rarely stress every word, so this sentence teaches natural pacing.
- "We shared snacks, told stories, and laughed about how off track the day had gone": The list structure ("shared, told, laughed") is common in casual speech, and "off track" is a vivid phrasal verb that replaces stiff phrases like "not going as planned."
- "Things don’t have to be perfect to be enjoyable": Short, impactful, and full of contraction ("don’t"), this line sounds like a real person reflecting—not a textbook. It’s the kind of phrase you’d use to comfort a friend, making it easy to memorize and reuse.
A Simple Shadowing Routine to Try
Ready to practice? Follow this repeat-and-record loop (no shadowing app needed—just your phone!):
- Watch a 30-second clip of the video, focusing on the speaker’s tone and rhythm.
- Hit pause, then shadow speak the clip—repeat it aloud, trying to match the speed and stress. Don’t worry about mistakes; focus on flow.
- Record yourself, then compare it to the original. Notice where you rushed or slowed down—adjust next time.
- Pick 1-2 tricky phrases (like "settled in to wait it out") and repeat them 5 times. This builds muscle memory for natural speech patterns.
By focusing on shadowspeaks (repeating in real time) and breaking down phrases, you’ll start sounding more like a native in no time. Remember: the goal isn’t perfection—it’s connection. And this video? It’s the perfect tool to get you there.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | were saying · were hoping |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | had to try · have to be |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | We're going to do · I'm going to say · is going to happen |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm telling · is pouring · are anticipating |
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.