Shadowing Practice: Shadowing English Speaking Practice – Listen, Repeat, and Speak English Fluently! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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English Easy Practice Do you want to learn English vocabulary faster?
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Want to have better listening comprehension and pronunciation?
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And boost your speaking skills quickly?
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We can speak English.
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Then, welcome to our new video to improve your English skills.
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Now, we will have a four -part exercise.
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Part 1, Listening Practice.
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Part 2, Vocabulary.
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Part 3, Listen and Answer Practice.
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Part 4, Shadowing Practice.
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Speak English.
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Now, are you ready to train your brain to speak English fluently?
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Let's get started.
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Part 1, English Listening Practice In the first part, you'll listen to a conversation between native English speakers.
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Try to focus on the meaning of the conversation when you listen to it.
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This will help you understand real -life conversations better.
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Go figure.
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Ben, I have big news.
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I'm not going to buy coffee anymore.
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What?
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But you love coffee.
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You come here every day.
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I know, but it's very expensive.
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I did a calculation.
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I spend almost $100 a month here.
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That's a lot of money.
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So what is your plan?
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I bought a very nice coffee machine for my home.
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It was $150.
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$150.
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That's expensive too.
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How long until you save money?
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Well, let's see.
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In about two months, the machine will pay for itself.
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After that, I save money.
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That sounds like a good plan, but you can also come here to work and meet friends.
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Will you stop that too?
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Oh no, I will still come here sometimes.
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But I will just order a tea.
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Tea is only $2.
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Go figure.
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You buy an expensive machine to save money, but you will still come to the coffee shop.
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Well, I need to see my friends, and you are one of them.
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So same time next week?
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Of course, but I'll be drinking coffee.
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Part 2 Learn Vocabulary Now, let's explore some new words together in our vocabulary section.
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I'll explain a few words and use them in example sentences to help you grasp their meaning easily.
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Vocabulary Calculation.
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Using numbers to find the answer to a problem.
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Example.
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I made a calculation of my travel costs.
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Pay for itself.
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When something saves you money, and soon the money you spent comes back.
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Example My bike will pay for itself because I don't need to buy bus tickets.
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Go figure We say this when something is surprising or funny.
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Example He bought a car to save money on buses.
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Go figure.
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I want to remind you something, guys.
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Repetition is very important to become fluent in English.
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So, watch this video many times.
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Try to answer the questions out loud and you will improve your speaking skills quickly.
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Part 3 Listen and answer practice.
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Time for some interactive practice.
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Listen carefully to the questions I ask about the conversation.
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Try to answer them out loud before I reveal the correct answers.
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This will boost your speaking and listening skills.
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Repeat this exercise every day until you can say the answers quickly and confidently.
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Answer the questions out loud.
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Ben, I have big news.
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I'm not going to buy coffee anymore.
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Did Anna say she will buy coffee every day?
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No, she didn't say she will buy coffee every day.
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What did she say?
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She said she will not buy coffee anymore.
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What? But you love coffee.
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You come here every day. Did Ben say
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Anna loves coffee?
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Yes, he did.
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He said, Anna loves coffee.
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I know, but it's very expensive.
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I did a calculation.
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I spend almost $100 a month here.
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Does Anna spend $1 ,000 on coffee in one month?
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No, she doesn't spend $1 ,000 on coffee in one month.
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How much does
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Anna spend on coffee in one month?
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$100.
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She spends almost $100 a month.
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That's a lot of money.
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So what is your plan?
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I bought a very nice coffee machine for my home.
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It was $150.
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Did Anna buy an ice cream machine for her home?
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No, she didn't buy an ice cream machine.
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What did Anna buy for her home?
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A coffee machine.
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She bought a coffee machine for her home.
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Was the coffee machine $15?
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No, it wasn't.
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It was $150.
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$150.
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That's expensive too.
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How long until you save money?
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Well, let's see.
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In about two months, the machine will pay for itself.
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After that, I save money.
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Does Ben think $150 is cheap?
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No, he doesn't.
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He thinks it's expensive.
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Will the machine pay for itself in two years?
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No, it won't pay for itself in two years.
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How long until the machine pays for itself?
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Two months.
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In about two months, the machine will pay for itself.
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That sounds like a good plan, but you can also come here to work and meet friends.
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Will you stop that too?
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Oh no, I will still come here sometimes.
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But I will just order a tea.
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Tea is only $2.
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Did Anna say she will stop coming to the coffee shop?
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No, she didn't.
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She said she will still come sometimes.
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What will Anna order at the coffee shop?
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Tea.
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She will order tea. Is the tea $3?
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No, it isn't $3.
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How much is the tea?
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$2.
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Tea is only $2.
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Go figure.
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You buy an expensive machine to save money, but you will still come to the coffee shop up.
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Well, I need to see my friends, and you are one of them.
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Why does Anna want to come to the coffee shop? To see her friends.
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She wants to see her friends.
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So, same time next week?
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Of course, but I'll be drinking coffee.
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What will Ben drink next week?
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Coffee.
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He will drink coffee.
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You did amazing!
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Do you want to improve your English -speaking skills even more?
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Check out our new shadowing course.
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It's full of interactive MP3 and PDF lessons to help you speak with confidence.
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Download the free lesson today.
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The link is below.
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Part 4.
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Shadowing Practice Now let's practice shadowing.
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You'll hear one speaker's line.
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Listen carefully, then say it out loud.
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After that, read the other speaker's line yourself.
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You'll take turns speaking both parts of the conversation.
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If it's too fast, just pause or slow down the video.
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Repeat this practice often.
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Shadowing helps you speak more clearly, naturally, and with confidence.
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Duet with Anna Ben, I have big news.
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I'm not going to buy coffee anymore.
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I know, but it's very expensive.
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I did a calculation.
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I spend almost $100 a month here.
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I bought a very nice coffee machine for my home.
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It was $150.
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Well, let's see.
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In about two months, the machine will pay for itself.
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After that, I save money.
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Oh no, I will still come here sometimes.
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But I will just order a tea.
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Tea is only $2.
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Well, I need to see my friends, and you are one of them.
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So, same time next week?
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Duet with Ben What? But you love coffee.
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You come here every day.
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That's a lot of money.
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So what is your plan?
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$150 that's expensive too how long until you save money
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that sounds like a good plan but you can also come here to work and meet friends
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will you stop that too Go figure.
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You buy an expensive machine to save money, but you will still come to the coffee shop.
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Of course, but I'll be drinking coffee.
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Great job today!
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Remember, the best way to improve your English speaking skills is to watch this video many times.
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The more you repeat, the better you will speak.
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And don't forget to check out our other videos on our English Easy Practice YouTube channel.
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We have more lessons to help you speak English with confidence.
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You can also visit our website, EnglishEasyPractice .com, for free downloads, more practice, and helpful resources.
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Don't forget to like and subscribe for more helpful content.
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Happy learning!
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Thanks for watching, guys!
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Now, I recommend you watch this great video, too.
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It will help you to improve your English skills, and you will love it.
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I promise.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Shadowing English Speaking Practice – Listen, Repeat, and Speak English Fluently!”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: coffee, machine, English, practice, month. This video has 186 sentences and 1310 words to shadow. The speech runs for 15:44. The speaker talks slowly, about 83 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 35 of its 186 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| shadow noun | /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ | A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
| calculation noun | /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/ | The act or process of calculating. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| helpful adjective | /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ | Furnishing help; giving aid; useful. |
| boost verb | /buːst/ | To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up. |
| interactive adjective | /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ | Interacting with or communicating with and reacting to each other; influencing or having an effect on each other; acting or capable of acting on each other or… |
| naturally adverb | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | In a natural manner. |
| reveal verb | /ɹɪˈviːl/ | To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden. |
| resource noun | /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ | Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| explore verb | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | To examine or investigate something systematically. |
| subscribe verb | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name). |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
| slow down verb | To decelerate. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm not going to buy coffee anymore.
- I know, but it's very expensive.
- How long until you save money?
- Will you stop that too?
- Of course, but I'll be drinking coffee.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | stop coming · practice shadowing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will have · you'll listen · will help |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | need to see · need to buy |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | I'm not going to buy |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 21 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, didn't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, calculation /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn̩/, comprehension /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/
- Long words — get the stress right: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, interactive /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/
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 skill, shadow, vocabulary.
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.