Shadowing Practice: SHADOWING STORY for English Speaking Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
Choose a practice mode
Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.
229 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Alright, let's do this.
2
We're going to do some shadowing.
3
We're going to do some fluency practice.
4
And the lesson title is, He Had Five Dollars.
5
Now first, I want you to repeat after me.
6
And then we will do shadowing.
7
And then at the end, we'll do the whole story non-stop.
8
Good story.
9
Very good story today.
10
Stick with me if you'll like it.
11
Alright.
12
One day in a small town.
13
Say it.
14
One day in a small town, an auction was being held.
15
An auction was being held for bicycles. For bicycles.
16
One day in a small town, an auction was being held for bicycles.
17
Join me.
18
One day in a small town, an auction was being held for bicycles.
19
Again, one day in a small town, an auction was being held for bicycles.
20
Among the crowd, among the crowd,
21
was a young boy, was a young boy, barely ten years old.
22
barely 10 years old, who had been saving his pocket money,
23
who had been saving his pocket money for a long time,
24
for a long time, and had exactly $5 to spend,
25
and had exactly $5 to spend.
26
Okay, we got that.
27
Let's do all of this.
28
Shadow me, say it with me, three times.
29
That's a lot.
30
Let's go.
31
Among the crowd was a young boy,
32
barely 10 years old, who had been saving his pocket money for a long time and had exactly five dollars to spend.
33
One more time.
34
Among the crowd was a young boy,
35
barely ten years old, who had been saving his pocket money for a long time and had exactly five dollars to spend.
36
Last one.
37
Among the crowd was a young boy,
38
barely ten years old, who had been saving his pocket money for a long time and had exactly five dollars to spend.
39
Every time a new bicycle was brought out,
40
every time a new bicycle was brought out, he shouted his bid of five dollars.
41
He shouted his bid of $5.
42
Every time a new bicycle was brought out, he shouted his bid of $5.
43
Every time a new bicycle was brought out, he shouted his bid of $5.
44
Every time a new bicycle was brought out, he shouted his bid of $5.
45
shouted his bid of
46
that of came real quick shouted his bid of a bit of a bit of a bit of five dollars
47
alright despite being outbid despite being outbid
48
by others with deeper pockets by others by other people with deeper pockets.
49
His determination, his determination caught the attention of the crowd.
50
Caught the attention of the crowd.
51
All right, let's shadow.
52
Here we go.
53
Despite being outbid by others with deeper pockets, his determination caught the attention of the crowd.
54
Despite being outbid by others with deeper pockets, his determination caught the attention of the crowd.
55
One more time.
56
Despite being outbid by others with deeper pockets, his determination caught the attention of the crowd.
57
Eventually, there was one bicycle left.
58
Eventually, there was one bicycle left.
59
The best of them all.
60
The best bicycle of them all.
61
The best of them all.
62
When the auctioneer called for bids, what happened?
63
The boy once again shouted, $5.
64
The boy once again shouted, $5.
65
$5.
66
Mmm, okay.
67
Is he going to get this bike?
68
I don't know.
69
Let's see.
70
First, let's shadow.
71
Ready?
72
Shadow me.
73
Eventually, there was one bicycle left, the best of them all.
74
When the auctioneer called for bids, the boy once again shouted, $5.
75
Again.
76
Eventually, there was one bicycle left.
77
Sorry, I messed up.
78
Let's start it over.
79
Ready?
80
Here we go.
81
Eventually, there was one bicycle left.
82
The best of them all.
83
When the auctioneer called for bids, the boy once again shouted, Five dollars!
84
Okay, one last time.
85
Here we go.
86
Eventually, there was one bicycle left.
87
the best of them all.
88
When the auctioneer called for bids, the boy once again shouted, Five dollars.
89
There were no higher bids.
90
Nobody bid higher.
91
There were no higher bids.
92
And with a final bang of his gavel, And with a final bang of his gavel,
93
the auctioneer announced, the auctioneer announced,
94
sold to the young man for $5.
95
Sold to the young man for $5.
96
All right, let's shadow it.
97
Here we go.
98
There were no higher bids, and with a final bang of his gavel, the auctioneer announced, Sold to the young man for $5.
99
Again.
100
There were no higher bids, and with a final bang of his gavel, the auctioneer announced, Sold to the young man for $5.
101
All right, last time.
102
There were no higher bids, and with a final bang of his gavel, the auctioneer announced, sold to the young man for $5.
103
This was met with cheers and applause.
104
Yay!
105
This was met with cheers and applause.
106
the boy holding his worn out $5 bill high
107
alright so the boy's holding up his $5 bill the $5 bill is worn out he's holding it up high
108
holding his worn out $5 bill high walked up to the stage.
109
The boy walked up to the stage to claim his prize. To get his bicycle.
110
To claim his prize.
111
The coolest bike of them all.
112
The coolest bike of them all.
113
Yes, it was.
114
It was the coolest bike of all the bicycles.
115
This one was the best.
116
It was the coolest.
117
All right, good, good.
118
Let's shadow it.
119
Are you ready?
120
We're going to do it three times.
121
This was met with cheers and applause.
122
The boy, holding his worn out $5 bill high walked up to the stage to claim his prize,
123
the coolest bike of them all.
124
All right, one more, two more.
125
This was met with cheers and applause.
126
The boy holding his worn out $5 bill high walked up to the stage to claim his prize,
127
the coolest bike of them all.
128
Last one.
129
This was met with cheers and applause.
130
The boy, holding his worn-out $5 bill high, walked up to the stage to claim his prize,
131
the coolest bike of them all.
132
This heartwarming experience.
133
This heartwarming experience taught everyone an important lesson.
134
Taught everyone an important lesson that helping someone else,
135
that lesson that they learned is that helping someone else can bring great joy, can bring great joy.
136
Yes, it can.
137
All right, let's shadow that.
138
Ready?
139
This heartwarming experience taught everyone an important lesson that helping someone else can bring great joy.
140
Again, this heartwarming experience taught everyone an important lesson that helping someone else can bring great joy.
141
All right, last one.
142
This heartwarming experience taught everyone an important lesson that helping someone else can bring great joy.
143
It's not always about who bids the most.
144
It's not always about, I mean, It's not, that's not always the most important thing.
145
It's not always about who bids the most.
146
Or who has the most money.
147
It's not always about who has the most money.
148
Sometimes it's about giving someone else a chance to smile.
149
Sometimes it's about giving someone else a chance to smile.
150
Alright, shall we shadow that?
151
Let's shadow that.
152
Here we go.
153
It's not always about who bids the most or who has the most money.
154
Sometimes it's about giving someone else a chance to smile.
155
Alright, here we go.
156
It's not always about who bids the most or who has the most money.
157
Sometimes it's about giving someone else a chance to smile.
158
Last one.
159
It's not always about who bids the most or who has the most money.
160
Sometimes it's about giving someone else a chance to smile.
161
As the boy rode home, as the boy rode home on his fantastic new bike,
162
on his fantastic new bike,
163
the people left the auction with warmth in their hearts.
164
with warmth in their hearts.
165
Their heart is warm and they are leaving the auction with warmth in their hearts.
166
Alright, I'm speeding up here, aren't I?
167
I'm getting a little bit excited because we're at the end of the story and also here, it suddenly started raining here, like really hard I don't know
168
if you can hear it maybe you can't hear it
169
but right now in my house I hear rain coming down
170
it suddenly started all right woo sometimes rain can like get you really pumped up give you some energy
171
all right let's let's jump into it let's do the shadowing
172
part here we go as As the boy rode home on his fantastic new bike,
173
the people left the auction with warmth in their hearts.
174
They had been a part of something.
175
They had been a part of something.
176
They experienced something more valuable than the finest bike.
177
More valuable than the finest bike.
178
They had helped a boy's dream come true.
179
Alright, let's shadow it.
180
Here we go.
181
They had been a part of something more valuable than the finest bike.
182
They had helped a boy's dream come true.
183
Again.
184
They had been a part of something more valuable than the finest bike.
185
They had helped a boy's dream come true.
186
They had been a part of something more valuable than the finest bike.
187
They had helped a boy's dream come true.
188
All right.
189
Woo!
190
It's kind of a long one today, huh?
191
I'm sorry.
192
I'll make a shorter one in the next lesson, all right?
193
Let's do the whole thing.
194
The whole thing nonstop.
195
I'm just going to keep going, going, going.
196
Try to say it with me.
197
Shadow me.
198
Here we go.
199
One day in a small town, an auction was being held for bicycles.
200
Among the crowd was a young boy,
201
barely ten years old, who had been saving his pocket money for a long time and had exactly five dollars to spend.
202
Every time a new bicycle was brought out, he shouted his bid of five dollars.
203
Despite being outbid by others with deeper pockets.
204
His determination caught the attention of the crowd.
205
Eventually there was one bicycle left, the best of them all.
206
When the auctioneer called for bids, the boy once again shouted, five dollars.
207
There were no higher bids, and with a final bang of his gavel,
208
the auctioneer announced, sold to the young man for $5.
209
This was met with cheers and applause.
210
The boy, holding his worn-out $5 bill high,
211
walked up to the stage to claim his prize, the coolest bike of them all.
212
This heartwarming experience taught everyone an important lesson that helping someone else can bring great joy.
213
It's not always about who bids the most or who has the most money.
214
Sometimes it's about giving someone else a chance to smile.
215
As the boy rode home on his fantastic new bike, the people left the auction with warmth in their hearts.
216
They had been a part of something more valuable than the finest bike.
217
They had helped a boy's dream come true.
218
Yes, they did.
219
Boom.
220
Good workout.
221
Way to go, guys.
222
It is raining full force here in my home.
223
I'll pause and see if you can hear it. Did you hear that?
224
I don't know.
225
All right.
226
This was step 3063.
227
Get all the steps at EnglishCoachChad.com.
228
We just keep moving forward.
229
I'll see you there.
Download App
Everything you need to speak fluently
AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing
Same Channel
B21
Natural Vocabulary for Speaking English FLUENCY TRAINING
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B21
Go from Basic to Fluent Speaking English
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
A22
Slow & Easy English SHADOWING for FLOW & PROUNCIATION
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B21
English Speaking Practice: Shadowing for Fluency
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B110
Fun & Easy SHADOWING English Speaking Practice Repeat-After-Me
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B21
ENGLISH SPEAKING PRACTICE Vocabulary Phrases
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B11
Just listen or shadow me. English-speaking practice & motivation.
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B11
English SHADOWING for Fluent Speaking: Repeat after me + Say it with me. Pronunciation and Flow.
Business EnglishDaily ConversationWorking Adults
B11
Vocabulary for Natural Speaking Fluency Repeat-After-Me
American AccentDaily ConversationWorking Adults
B11
SHADOWING a STORY for FLUENCY Repeat After Me
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B14
English SPEAKING Practice Repeat-After-Me + Shadowing
American AccentDaily ConversationWorking Adults
B21
Listen and REPEAT & Shadow for FLUENCY: English Speaking Practice
Daily ConversationWorking Adults
B12
SHADOWING Repeat-After-Me English Speaking Practice
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B14
Easy Shadowing English Speaking Practice + Vocabulary
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B13
Muscle Memory: Repeat-After-Me + SHADOWING for English Speaking Fluency
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B13
Shadowing and Fluency STORY to Repeat After Me Speaking Practice for English Pronunciation and FLOW
American AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B12
English SPEAKING Practice - Let's say it together!
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B23
Master English SPEAKING with SHADOWING Practice Listen & Learn English Repeat-After-Me
American AccentBusiness EnglishUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B15
Repeat-After-Me + SHADOWING English Speaking Practice
American AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationUniversity Students
B13
Hear it & Say it - English SPEAKING and LISTENING Practice
American AccentDaily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
FOR YOU
Recommend Video
A24
177 sentences
Repeat-After-Me Shadowing English Speaking Practice
American AccentKidsTeensDaily Conversation
B142
9 sentences
Why Shadowing Works So Well | English Reading and Listening Practice #englishforbeginners #english
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
B17
164 sentences
Fun joke to Practice SHADOWING English Speaking Story for Fluency
American AccentTeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
A280
35 sentences
Shadowing Challenge: 1 Minute English for Beginners (A1–A2)
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A24
431 sentences
Learn English FAST: How to Ask for Help in English – Day 14 | Shadowing English Speaking Practice
American AccentKidsTravel EnglishTeens
B17
89 sentences
Shadow Me & Learn Phrasal Verbs for Shopping!
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B133
168 sentences
Shadowing Practice: Repeat After Me! (American English) A2-B1
American AccentTeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
A22
35 sentences
Improve your English Accent & Pronunciation with a short Shadowing video #speakenglish #shadowing
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
A211
169 sentences
15 Minute English Conversation Exercise | Shadowing English Speaking Practice 🗣
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
B13
72 sentences
Shadowing English with Ryan Gosling | Tough American Accent | Shadowing Exercises
TeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B15
214 sentences
ESL Speaking Practice | How I Shadow English Every Day | A1-B1
TeensDaily ConversationHigh School Students
A22
60 sentences
Shadowing Practice | Meeting Friends #englishclass #englishforbeginners
KidsTeensDaily Conversation
About This Lesson
Ready to boost your English fluency with a heartwarming story? This lesson uses shadowing—repeating speech immediately after hearing it—to help you practice pronunciation, rhythm, and confidence. You’ll follow a tale about a determined young boy with $5 who dreams of winning a bicycle at an auction. By shadowing the dialogue, you’ll master natural speech patterns and learn to speak more smoothly. It’s perfect for anyone looking to improve their "shadow speech" skills, whether you’re using a shadowing site, app, or just practicing along with the video.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Auction: A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder.
- Bid: An offer to pay a certain amount of money for something.
- Outbid: To offer more money than someone else in an auction.
- Gavel: A small hammer used by an auctioneer to signal a sale is final.
- Heartwarming: Making you feel happy and emotional.
- Determination: The quality of not giving up, even when things are hard.
Practice Tips
Shadowing works best when you mimic the speaker’s tone, speed, and pauses. Here’s how to make the most of this video: First, listen carefully to the story once to understand the flow. Then, repeat each line immediately after hearing it—don’t wait! The video’s pace is conversational, so focus on matching the rhythm, even if you stumble at first. If a phrase feels tricky (like "deeper pockets" or "worn-out $5 bill"), pause and practice it slowly before trying again. For extra practice, use a shadowing app to record yourself and compare it to the original. Remember, "shadowspeak" is about progress, not perfection—every repetition helps you sound more natural. Stick with it, and you’ll soon notice your speaking skills improving!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being held · was brought · was met |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | The best · The coolest · the most important |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was being |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | more valuable than |
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.