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Welcome to today's English Shadowing Practice.
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This is Fluencio.
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I often shop online when I know exactly what I need and do not have time to visit several stores.
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Last week I needed a new pair of walking shoes.
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I checked different websites, read the size information, compared prices, and looked at the delivery dates.
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Online shopping is convenient, but I read the details carefully.
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Photos can make colors and sizes look different.
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I check measurements, delivery time, return costs, and customer comments before I enter my payment information.
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I also read a few customer comments because I wanted to know if the shoes were true to size.
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I keep receipts for clothes, electronics, and anything that might need to go back.
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I usually put the receipt in the same pocket of my bag until I get home.
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It is a small habit, but it has saved me from problems more than once.
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One website was cheaper, but delivery would take two weeks.
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I chose another shop because it could deliver in three days.
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Once I have enough information, I make a decision and move on.
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I can spend too.
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Much time comparing options, so I remind myself that a good choice is often enough.
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If there is a problem with something I bought, I stay polite but clear.
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I explain what happened, show the receipt, and say what I would like.
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An exchange, a repair, or a refund.
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Calm communication usually makes the process easier.
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I always try to slow down before paying for something.
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If I buy too quickly, I sometimes notice a better option 5 minutes later.
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I check the size.
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Price, return rules, and whether I really need the item before I decide.
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I like finding a good price, but I do not always choose the cheapest item.
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Sometimes I pay a little more for something that will last longer or fit better.
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For me, saving money also means not buying the same thing twice.
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The shoes arrived on time and fit well.
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Online shopping is useful for me when I compare carefully before I order.
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After the problem is solved, I like to think about one thing I can do differently next time.
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I do not want to worry about it.
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For long, but I do like learning from the experience.
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I try to do one thing at a time.
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When I start several things together, I often forget a small detail.
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Finishing one step before the next works better for me.
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I do not expect every day to go exactly as planned.
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If something changes, I adjust the plan and continue.
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A small change does not have to ruin the rest of the day.
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Most everyday problems have a simple next step.
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I may need to ask someone.
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Change a plan, wait, or try again.
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Thinking about the next step keeps the problem from feeling too big.
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I have noticed that rushing usually makes simple things harder.
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When I can, I give myself a little extra time so I can think clearly and enjoy what I am doing.
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I usually check important details twice.
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It only takes a moment, and it is easier than fixing a problem later because I read a date, number, or name too quickly.
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I also remind myself that the problem will not last forever.
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It may be annoying now, but in a few hours or a few days, it will probably be finished and forgotten.
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I also think about what could change.
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A plan is useful, but it should not be so strict that one small delay creates a big problem.
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I try to keep the plan realistic.
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If I put too much into one day, I stop enjoying it.
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I would rather do fewer things well and leave some room for changes.
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I try not to blame myself or another person too quickly.
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Mistakes happen, and I usually get a better result when I focus on fixing the situation first.
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Great job.
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See you in the next lesson.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Shopping Online”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: usually, size, receipt, detail, delivery. This video has 58 sentences and 669 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:06. The speaker talks at a steady 131 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| compare verb | /kəmˈpɛɚ/ | To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things [“to compare X with Y”]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it… |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| receipt noun | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| fixing noun | /ˈfɪksɪŋ/ | The act of subverting (fixing) a vote. |
| pocket noun | /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ | A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items. |
| rush verb | /ɹʌʃ/ | To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully. |
| everyday adjective | /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ | Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| repair verb | /ˈɹiːpɛɚ/ | To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy. |
| delay noun | /dɪˈleɪ̯/ | A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| fewer | /ˈfjuː.ɚ/ | Less; a smaller amount of something non-integral commonly expressed as an integer |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| go back verb | To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time. |
| slow down verb | To decelerate. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | has saved · have noticed |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is solved · be finished |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might need · may need · may be |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will last · will not last · will probably be |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, rush /ɹʌʃ/, measurement /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/
- Long words — get the stress right: differently /ˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt.li/, electronics /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/
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 compare, shoe, receipt.
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.