Shadowing Practice: Shadowing Practice 💬 English Speaking Practice (A2–B1) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Hello everyone and welcome to English Cozy Chat.
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Today we have a shadowing practice where we will practice our speaking.
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The format is very simple.
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First you will listen as I say a phrase and then you will repeat after me.
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The theme for today is this or that where we will be comparing two different things.
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Hope you like it.
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First, let's talk about daily energy.
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Remember, I will say the phrase first, then you repeat after me.
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Are you an early bird or a night owl?
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Your turn.
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Personally, I am a morning person.
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Your turn.
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I love starting my day before anyone else.
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You know what they say, the early bird gets the worm.
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Next, let's choose between two classic morning drinks.
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Do you prefer hot coffee or warm tea?
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I always choose coffee to help wake me up.
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A fresh cup of coffee gives me energy.
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It is my favorite part of the morning.
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When you can start saying these phrases with more expression, it helps you to sound more fluent.
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So try to match my expression.
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Okay, so now let's talk about seasons.
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Do you like hot summer? or cold winter.
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I prefer summer because I love the sunny weather.
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Going to the beach is my favorite activity.
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Warm sunshine always puts me in a good mood.
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Now let's talk about entertainment, specifically books and movies.
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Do you enjoy reading books or watching movies?
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I love watching movies on the weekend.
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It is a great way to relax at home.
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A good story helps me to unwind after work.
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if you guys ever want to pause and listen to some phrases more
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or try repeating a phrase more than once feel free to do
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that so next where do you prefer to spend your time in the city or in nature let's practice this
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Would you rather live in a city or near nature?
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I pick nature because it is peaceful and calm.
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I love taking long walks outside in the fresh air.
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Quiet spaces help me to clear my mind.
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So, how are you guys doing so far?
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We just have a few more sections to go.
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Now let's talk about cooking at home versus eating out at restaurants.
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Do you prefer cooking at home or eating out?
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I enjoy cooking simple meals in my kitchen it is healthy and saves a lot of money
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making my own food makes me feel good
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all right so now let's talk about your work style some people like working alone and others like working in a team.
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Let's practice this.
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Do you prefer working alone or in a team?
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I work best when I can focus by myself.
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A quiet room helps me to get things done.
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I can finish my tasks much faster this way.
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Now let's talk about your daily commute and transportation Do you like driving a car or taking the bus?
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I prefer taking the bus so I can relax
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I usually listen to music or a podcast.
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It makes my daily commute very peaceful.
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now it's time to talk about weekend social plans are you a person
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that likes to stay home on the weekend or go out with friends let's practice some phrases about this topic
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on the weekends do you like to stay home or go out
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I love staying home and enjoying my cozy space
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Wearing comfortable clothes makes me happy it is the best way to recharge my battery
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so this really is true for me i do love to stay home on the weekends
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but every once in a while I feel the need to get out of the house.
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What about you guys?
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Okay, moving on.
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This is our last section, guys.
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We are almost finished.
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We are going to talk about shopping.
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Do you shop Shop online or go to the store.
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I usually shop online because it is fast and easy.
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I can find everything I need with one click.
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It saves me a lot of time on weekdays.
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All right, guys, we are done.
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And if you enjoyed this shadowing practice, be sure to check out my five -day English shadowing challenge.
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where we will be speaking for five days in a row.
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This challenge is going to be set up more like a lesson where I talk more about pronunciation, a little bit about vocabulary,
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and we are going to have more repetition.
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It's going to be a really great way to get in
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the swing of just speaking a little bit of English every day, and we are going to make it really fun.
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So I hope to see you all there.
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Thank you guys so much, and we will see you in the next one.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Shadowing Practice 💬 English Speaking Practice”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: phrase, prefer, practice, weekend, shadowing. This video has 79 sentences and 796 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:29. The speaker talks slowly, about 76 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| phrase noun | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | A short written or spoken expression. |
| cosy adjective | /ˈkoʊzi/ | Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social and comfortable. |
| commute verb | /kəˈmjuːt/ | To exchange substantially; to abate but not abolish completely, a penalty, obligation, or payment in return for a great, single thing or an aggregate; to cash… |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| recharge verb | /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ | To charge an electric battery after its power has been consumed. |
| repetition noun | /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ | The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated. |
| unwind verb | /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ | To separate (something that is wound up) |
| weekday noun | /ˈwiːkdeɪ̯/ | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, but not Saturday or Sunday. |
| pronunciation noun | /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken. |
| fluent adjective | /ˈfluənt/ | That flows; flowing, liquid. |
| worm noun | /wɝm/ | A generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum; an earthworm. |
| 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. |
| pause noun | /pɔːz/ | A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation. |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| sunny adjective | /ˈsʌni/ | Featuring a lot of sunshine. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). | |
| get out of verb | To leave, exit or escape from; to become free of. | |
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. | |
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Are you an early bird or a night owl?
- Do you prefer hot coffee or warm tea?
- Do you like hot summer?
- Do you enjoy reading books or watching movies?
- Do you prefer cooking at home or eating out?
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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| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are done · be set |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | love starting · start saying · enjoy reading |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will practice · will listen · will be |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | are going to talk · is going to be · are going to have |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
- Long words — get the stress right: repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/, pronunciation /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/
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 phrase, cosy, commute.
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.