Shadowing Practice: Shopping with Sarah and Duck - Compilation - Sarah and Duck - Learn English Speaking with Video
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It's okay, Duck.
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It's just a shop sign.
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It won't drip paint on you.
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Ooh!
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Ah, this looks promising.
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Ooh!
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This one is best.
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Better choose a few though, eh?
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Uh -huh.
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Thank you.
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Well, if that's everything, we'd better get home.
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Bye.
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Oh, no!
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Now we really have to hurry.
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My toe likes the shop Come on, Duck.
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Let's go in.
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Oh!
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She seems happy with her purchase.
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This must be a good shop.
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Yeah.
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Oh!
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Well, that's a very nice pair of shoes.
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Uh -huh.
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Oh, duck.
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Oh, I like them.
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They're very nice.
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How do they feel?
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Good.
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Are you going to try walking around in them?
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Nope.
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They'll get dirty.
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Okay.
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Well, as long as you're sure.
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Uh -huh.
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Better go and pay for them then.
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Yep.
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Oh, a perfect fit, Duck.
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Come on, Duck.
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Let's go home.
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This is where we got the package of seeds you came in.
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And the newspaper the packet was in
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And here is where we get lemons Afternoon And I bought my kite here A kite!
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A kite!
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A kite!
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Indeed And...
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Perhaps the shallots would like to choose a souvenir Yes!
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Yes!
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What's that then?
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Well, it's like a gift to remember your visit here.
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Presents!
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Come on, Jack.
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Aha!
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Good choices.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Cheers.
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Oh.
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Oh!
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All the colors.
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There's quite a range.
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Hmm, this one. And that.
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Hmm.
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Oh, this.
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Thank you So, got everything you need?
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Er, yep Any luck, Sarah?
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No, none of these penguins wind up The big shop will be closing in five minutes Five minutes?
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Oh dear, the shop's about to close.
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Better be quick.
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Oh, hello, Jack.
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Looks like you've been a little more successful, Duck.
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I can't find the penguin.
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The big shop is now closing.
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We'd better get going.
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Perhaps we can come back tomorrow and have another look.
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Oh, OK.
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Come on, Duck.
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Let's find your chair.
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Wow Wow, you're certain to find something here, aren't you?
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Yes Come on, duck
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This one?
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Go on Give it a sit and think.
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Wow, that is a very handsome chair.
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Oh, okay then.
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Duck, meet your new chair.
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Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.
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Oh, what's wrong, Scarf Lady?
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I've lost my bag.
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Have you seen him?
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No. But perhaps we can help you find him.
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Oh, thank you, dear.
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Oh, it's bigger than I remember.
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Look, bag.
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Oh, my bag.
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However did you get...
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No need to sound so disappointed.
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Oh, browsing are we?
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Um, not really Oh, very well then Ask your question Have you seen my bag?
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The answer is in the palm of your hand Would you like one, dear?
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What is it, Sarah?
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Triangle Oh?
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Oh, there Yeah, it's the same shape.
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Finally.
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You better come with us, Steve.
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What?
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Oh, my bag.
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How ever did you get there?
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You put me down to eat another one of those toffees and the next moment I'm a pyramid.
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Oh, dear.
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You're not leaving, are you?
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We'll fall.
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Crumpled to pieces.
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No one will buy us.
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No one wants a crumpled bag.
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Easy, lads, easy.
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Nothing's getting crumpled, OK?
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Let me think, er...
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Oh!
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How about the old quick bag swap?
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But who are we going to get to take his place?
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I will do it.
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Maybe there's a reason I've never been bought.
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It seems now is my time to shine in an organised display.
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Fair enough.
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Ta -da!
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Well, here we are then, back in order.
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Thank you, you two, for helping me find my bag.
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You're welcome.
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And you, belt bag Feels good to be needed Right, who's for a toffee?
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Don't mind if I do Me, please Put me back Ah,
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spare sounds Goodness, there are a lot of sounds All the sounds You should have no trouble finding a quack here
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Suits you, duck The duck of the pond Oh,
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found it, Duck!
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Perfect.
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Oh, already chosen, have you?
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Wow, that's an interesting choice.
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Ah, the shop.
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Come on, Jack.
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We need some, er, things. So, what now?
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Ah, Cloverduck.
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Afternoon.
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Afternoon.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Shopping with Sarah and Duck - Compilation - Sarah and Duck”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: duck, bag, dear, shop, kite. This video has 141 sentences and 683 words to shadow. The speech runs for 10:18. The speaker talks slowly, about 66 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 25 of its 141 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 |
|---|---|---|
| duck noun | /dʌk/ | Any of certain aquatic birds of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet, distinguished from swans and geese by generally being smaller and… |
| kite noun | /ˈkiːtɛ/ | A bird of prey of the family Accipitridae. |
| penguin noun | /ˈpɛŋ.ɡwɪn/ | Any of several flightless sea birds, of the family Spheniscidae within the order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual… |
| package noun | /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/ | Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope. |
| belt noun | /ˈbɛlt/ | A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing. |
| disappointed adjective | /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnɪd/ | Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down. |
| seed noun | /siːd/ | Any propagative portion of a plant which may be sown, such as true seeds, seed-like fruits, tubers, or bulbs. |
| spare adjective | /spɛɚ/ | Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous. |
| nope | /noʊp/ | No. |
| 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… |
| palm noun | /pɑm/ | The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand or other primate hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers. |
| handsome adjective | /ˈhæn.səm/ | Having a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly |
| shine verb | /ʃaɪn/ | To emit or reflect light so as to glow. |
| hurry verb | /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ | To do things quickly. |
| cheers | /t͡ʃɪəz/ | A common toast used when drinking in company. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| come back verb | To return to a place. | |
| wind up verb | /waɪnd ˈʌp/ | To wind (rope, string, mainsprings, etc.) completely. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- It won't drip paint on you.
- Are you going to try walking around in them?
- I can't find the penguin.
- How ever did you get there?
- You're not leaving, are you?
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 | you've been · I've lost · Have you seen |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | been bought · be needed |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't drip · They'll get · will be |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is now closing · You're not leaving |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 17 contractions and reduced forms, such as you're, I've, we'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, shine /ʃaɪn/, shallot /ˈʃælət/
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 duck, kite, penguin.
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.