Shadowing Practice: Streamline English Connections 10 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Lord Worth Come in.
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Yes, sir?
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No, no, Mary, I don't want you.
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Who do you want, sir?
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I want James.
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I want him immediately.
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Yes, sir.
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I'll go and find him.
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Ah, James.
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Did you want to see me, sir?
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Yes.
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I wanted to see you 20 minutes ago.
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Sorry, sir.
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I was in the garage.
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I want a car this afternoon.
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Which car do you want, sir?
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The Rolls, the Mercedes or the Ferrari?
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The Rolls, I think.
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Yes, the Rolls.
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Where do you want to go, sir?
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Heathrow Airport, Terminal 2.
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What time, sir?
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We'll leave here after lunch at 2 o'clock.
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Ah, Charles.
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Yes, sir?
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I want an early lunch today, Charles.
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Yes, sir.
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What time?
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Twelve o'clock.
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Oh, and I want you to reserve a table at the Savoy for seven o'clock.
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Yes, sir.
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And I want Mary to prepare the guest room for Sir Thomas.
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I want her to make a special effort.
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Sir Thomas is a very important guest.
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Yes, sir.
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Anything else, sir?
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No, Charles, that's all.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Streamline English Connections 10" 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.