Shadowing Practice: Streamline English Connections 21 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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A Day Off Work Bill Walker works for an import -export company.
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Last Wednesday morning, Bill rang his office at 9 o 'clock.
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His boss, Mr Thompson, answered the phone.
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Hello, Thompson here.
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Hello, this is Bill Walker.
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Oh, hello, Bill.
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I'm afraid I can't come to work today, Mr. Thompson.
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Oh, what's the problem?
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I've got a very sore throat.
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Yes, you sound ill on the phone.
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Yes, I'll stay in bed today, but I'll be able to come tomorrow.
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That's all right, Bill.
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Stay in bed until you feel well enough to work.
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Thank you, Mr. Thompson.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye, Bill.
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Mr. Thompson liked Bill very much.
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At 12 .30 he got into his car, drove to a shop and bought some fruit for him.
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He went to Bill's flat and rang the doorbell.
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Bill's wife, Susan, answered the door.
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Oh, Mr. Thompson.
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Hello.
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How are you?
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Fine, thanks, Susan.
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I've just come to see Bill.
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How is he?
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He doesn't look very well.
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I wanted him to see the doctor.
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I'll go in and see him.
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Hello, Bill.
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Oh, hello.
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Hello, Mr. Thompson.
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I've brought some fruit for you, Bill.
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Thank you very much, Mr. Thompson.
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Well, I had to pass your house anyway.
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How's your throat?
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It seems a little better.
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I'll be okay tomorrow.
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Well, don't come in until you feel better.
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All right, but I'm sure I'll be able to come in tomorrow.
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Bye, Bill.
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Goodbye, Mr. Thompson.
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At three o 'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Thompson locked his office door and switched on his portable television.
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He wanted to watch an important international football match.
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It was England against Brazil.
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Both teams were playing well, but neither team could score a goal.
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The crowd were cheering and booing.
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It was very exciting.
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Then at 3 .20, England scored from a penalty.
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Mr. Thompson jumped out of his chair.
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He was very excited.
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He was smiling happily when suddenly the cameraman focused on the crowd.
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Mr. Thompson's smile disappeared, and he looked very angry.
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Bill Walker's face, in close -up, was there on the screen.
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He didn't look ill, and he didn't sound ill.
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He was smiling happily and cheering wildly.
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Thank you.
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About This Lesson
You're practicing English with "Streamline English Connections 21" 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.