Shadowing Practice: Streamline English Connections 17 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Australia House
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Will I be able to find a house?
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Well, that is a problem, but there are hostels for new immigrants.
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And what about my children?
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You'll be able to find a good school in Australia.
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Now, why do you want to emigrate to Australia, Mrs Baxter?
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Erm, it's Miss Baxter.
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Oh, I'm very sorry.
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That's all right.
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Well, you see, I've never been able to find the right man in England.
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Well, Miss Baxter, I can't promise anything, but there are a lot of men in Australia.
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Will I be able to find a tall, dark, handsome man there?
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Miss Baxter, this is Australia House, not a marriage bureau.
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Come in, take a seat.
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Mr Cook, isn't it?
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That's right.
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Why do you want to go to Australia, Mr Cook?
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I don't.
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I just want to leave England.
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Pardon?
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What qualifications have you got?
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Qualifications?
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Oh, I've never been able to pass any exams.
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Well, what will you be able to do in Australia?
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How will you earn a living?
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I don't know.
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But I won't be able to work very hard.
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I've got a bad back.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Streamline English Connections 17" 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.