Shadowing Practice: SHADOWING STORY English Speaking Practice for Fluency and Fun - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Was it love at first sight?
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I don't know.
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Let's find out.
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We are going to do a shadowing for fluency speaking story.
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Let's work on our English speaking skills.
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I will say each little piece in a chunk and you work on your pronunciation.
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Then we'll do a shadowing exercise for fluency and flow.
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Here we go.
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Roger was smiling.
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You repeat and match my pronunciation.
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Roger was smiling as he
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typed a text message into his phone.
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Okay.
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The message read.
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So the message said.
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The message read.
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But before we see the message, let's shadow this.
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Let's say it three times nonstop at my normal speed.
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Alright, so this is going to be the shadowing part, and you join in when you can.
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Here we go.
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Roger was smiling as he typed a text message into his phone.
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The message read, Roger was smiling as he typed a text message into his phone.
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The message read, Roger was smiling as he typed a text message into his phone.
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The message read, Alright, you get it?
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Hello, Brittany.
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This is Roger.
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Hello, Brittany.
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This is Roger.
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Alright, so her name's Brittany.
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His name is Roger.
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We met tonight at Club Heaven.
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We met tonight at Club Heaven.
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So Club Heaven is probably a club, a dance club maybe, a night club. And they just met.
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We met tonight at Club Heaven.
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It was really nice of you.
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It was really nice of you to give me your number.
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Thank you for giving me your phone number.
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It was really nice of you to give me your number.
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Give me, give me, give me, give me, give me.
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To give me your number.
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All right, did you get the pronunciation in Phil?
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Now we're going to shadow this section three times.
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Here we go.
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At first, I thought you were too good for me.
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At first, I thought you were too good for me.
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Alright, so this phrase right here, too good for me, we have an idiom in English that we use a lot for too good for me.
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Someone's too good for you, they're out of your league.
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So if they're out of your league, they're too good for you.
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They're too good for me.
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So at first he thought that she was too beautiful for him.
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Or too nice for him.
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Or too tall for him.
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or too something for him.
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My friends told me you were out of my league.
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My friends told me you were out of my league.
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So his friends told him, she's too good for you.
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She is too good for you.
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Don't even think about it.
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You're not going to be able to meet her or something.
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So, I'm glad you felt the same feelings I felt.
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She felt the same way he felt.
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So, I'm glad you felt the same feelings I felt.
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All right.
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Are you ready?
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I'm going to shout out this section three times.
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Here we go.
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At first, I thought you were too good for me.
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My friends told me you were out of my league.
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So I'm glad you felt the same feelings I felt.
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At first, I thought you were too good for me.
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My friends told me you were out of my league.
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So I'm glad you felt the same feelings I felt.
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At first, I thought you were too good for me.
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My friends told me you were out of my league.
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So I'm glad you felt the same feelings I felt.
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As I was saying that, I was thinking, I should have taught them out of my league.
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Out of becomes out of.
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Out of my league.
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Out of my league.
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Out of my league.
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Hopefully you caught that.
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Oops, here we go.
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I can't stop thinking about you.
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I can't stop thinking about you.
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I know it's only been three hours since we met.
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Three hours?
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This guy is desperate.
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Only three hours since we met and he's sending this kind of an email?
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Oh boy, her message.
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I know it's only been three hours since we met.
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But I feel a strong connection with you.
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But I feel a strong connection with you.
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Okay, now I'm going to say it at my normal speed and pace.
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And I want you to join in.
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Let's say it three times.
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Here we go.
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I can't stop thinking about you.
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I know it's only been three hours since we met, but I feel a strong connection with you.
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I can't stop thinking about you.
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I know it's only been three hours since we met, but I feel a strong connection with you.
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I can't stop thinking about you I know it's only been three hours since we met
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but I feel a strong connection with you Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you?
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Do you believe in love at first sight?
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I hope you believe in love at first sight because I fell in love with you at the first sight of you.
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Oh man, this guy is really desperate, I think.
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He looked at his phone hoping to get a reply.
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He looked at his phone hoping to get a reply.
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He looked at his phone hoping to get a reply.
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Hoping to, hoping to, hoping to, hoping to get a reply.
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However, a few minutes went by and still nothing.
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Nothing happened.
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It was a few minutes went by past.
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However, a few minutes went by and still nothing.
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Ready?
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Three times.
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You can say it both ways, nothing or nothing, nothing.
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Just as he was going to sleep, just as he was going to sleep,
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he heard the sound alerting him of a new message.
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He heard the sound alerting him of a new message.
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he quickly opened his phone and read it.
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He quickly opened his phone and read it.
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He quickly, I'm going to pause a little bit right there, and then I'm going to say, opened his phone and read it.
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I'm going to say that part quick.
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All right, here we go.
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Ready?
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Three times.
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Just as he was going to sleep, He heard the sound alerting him of a new message.
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He quickly opened his phone and read it.
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Just as he was going to sleep, he heard the sound alerting him of a new message.
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He quickly opened his phone and read it.
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Just as he was going to sleep, he heard the sound alerting him of a new message.
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He quickly opened his phone and read it.
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All right, you get it?
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Hi, Roger.
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My name is Sylvia.
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Sylvia?
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Wait, wasn't her name Brittany?
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Hi, Roger.
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My name is Sylvia.
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I'm 72 years old.
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I'm 72 years old.
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It appears that it wasn't love at first sight for her.
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Okay, Sylvia knows what happened.
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Roger got the wrong number from Brittany.
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Brittany didn't give him her number after all.
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Roger was too desperate.
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It appears that Roger was out of her league.
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or she was out of Rogers Lee. Who knows?
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It appears that it wasn't love at first sight for her.
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For her, for her, for her, for her.
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It wasn't love at first sight for her.
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That's what it appears to be.
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It appears to be that it wasn't love at first sight for her.
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Maybe it was love at first sight for you, Roger, but sorry.
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Brittany didn't feel the same way.
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Sorry, better luck next time.
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Better luck next time.
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Sorry, better luck next time.
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Oops, I'm covering up the better.
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Alright, are you ready for the shadowing part?
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We're going to do it three times.
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Here we go.
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Hi, Roger.
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My name is Sylvia.
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I'm 72 years old.
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It appears that it wasn't love at first sight for her.
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Sorry, better luck next time.
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Hi Roger, my name is Sylvia.
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I'm 72 years old.
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It appears that it wasn't love at first sight for her.
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Sorry, better luck next time.
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Hi Roger, my name is Sylvia.
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I'm 72 years old.
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It appears that it wasn't love at first sight for her.
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Sorry, better luck next time.
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Alright, that's the little story there.
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Next, we're going to do it non-stop.
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We're going to say it again non-stop.
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I'll speak it at my normal speaking voice.
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And you try to speak it with me, shadow me, say it with me.
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Here we go.
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Roger was smiling as he typed a text message into his phone.
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The message read, Hello, Brittany.
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This is Roger.
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We met tonight at Club Heaven.
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It was really nice of you to give me your number.
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At first, I thought you were too good for me.
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My friends told me you were out of my league.
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so I'm glad you felt the same feelings I felt.
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I can't stop thinking about you.
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I know it's only been three hours since we met, but I feel a strong connection with you.
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Do you believe in love at first sight?
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He looked at his phone, hoping to get a reply.
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However, a few minutes went by and still nothing.
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Just as he was going to sleep,
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he heard the sound alerting him of a new message.
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He quickly opened his phone and read it.
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I messed up.
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I'm going to go back.
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Just as he was going to sleep, he heard the sound alerting him of a new message.
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He quickly opened his phone and read it.
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Hi, Roger.
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My name is Sylvia.
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I'm 72 years old.
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It appears that it wasn't love at first sight for her.
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Sorry.
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Better luck next time.
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Woo!
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How was it?
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Was it good practice for you?
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I hope it was a good English speaking practice for you.
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Good workout.
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Keep moving forward one step at a time.
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We're taking 10,000 steps in this journey, okay?
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That was step 2932.
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About This Lesson
In this English speaking practice session, learners will engage in a dynamic and immersive shadowing exercise designed to enhance fluency and pronunciation. Utilizing a fun and relatable story format, this lesson allows you to practice speaking natural English phrases in real-time. By repeating after the speaker, you will develop a more comfortable and fluent speech pattern, improving your overall communication skills in English. This approach also helps learners become more familiar with common conversational structures and everyday interactions, making it an excellent method for those seeking to refine their spoken English abilities.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- At first - A phrase used to indicate the beginning of a situation.
- Out of your league - An idiom meaning someone is too good for you.
- Typed a text message - Refers to the action of composing a message on a mobile device.
- Nice of you - A polite phrase expressing gratitude.
- Give me your number - A common request in social situations asking for someone's contact information.
- Hello, this is [Name] - A standard greeting when introducing oneself over the phone.
- Smile as you speak - A reminder to maintain a positive demeanor while speaking.
- Match my pronunciation - An invitation to mirror the speaker’s pronunciation for better learning.
Practice Tips
To maximize your success in this shadow speaking exercise, follow these practical tips:
- Listen Carefully: Pay close attention to the speaker's tone, rhythm, and pronunciation. Understanding these elements is crucial for effective shadowing.
- Repeat in Chunks: Break down the sentences into smaller phrases. Focus on matching the intonation and flow of the speaker. This segmented approach ensures clarity and comprehension.
- Use the Shadowing Technique: Shadow the speaker by repeating their words as they say them. Aim for three repetitions at the same speed to build confidence and fluency.
- Practice Makes Perfect: Consistently practice this exercise to improve your speaking speed and clarity. Utilize the phrase “shadow speech” regularly to enhance your skills.
- Record Yourself: Consider recording your shadowing sessions. Listening back can help you identify areas for improvement and track your progress over time.
- Engage Emotion: As you practice, try to express the emotions conveyed in the story. This not only enhances your speaking skills but also makes the practice enjoyable.
Embrace the journey of English speaking practice through shadowing! If you're looking for a comprehensive shadowing site, find resources that engage you and support your learning style.
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.