Shadowing Practice: Show and Tell 3 - Unit 4: It’s Hot! - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Oh, it's
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hot today.
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Yes, I'm very hot.
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Do you want to go somewhere?
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Yes, I do.
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I want to go to the ice cream shop.
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I want to go to the lake.
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Ice cream shop.
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Lake.
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Oh, stop.
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I want to go to the doctor.
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Why?
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Because you're hurting my ears.
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We're sorry, Fifi.
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I have an idea.
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Okay.
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Ah, that's better.
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I want to stay here.
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If you are feeling low, where do you want to go?
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La la la la la, la la la la la la
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I want to go to a nice cool lake I want to swim and splash and shake in a nice cool lake
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LALALALA LALALALA

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Show and Tell 3 - Unit 4: It’s Hot!" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.