Shadowing Practice: Tactics for Listening Third Edition Expanding Unit 14 Fashion - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Listening One.
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1. Oh, this is typical early 60s.
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That's when guys started to wear their hair a little longer, and girls wore skirts or dresses.
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I love the wide belts and the boots that girls used to wear.
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Two.
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This must be the 1920s.
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I loved the dresses women wore then.
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Very straight and they came down to just above the knees.
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and they wore their hair short sometimes with a little wave.
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Men looked handsome too, with those wide trousers.
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They hung out in jazz clubs all the time.
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What a wild time that was.
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No wonder they called it the Roaring Twenties.
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3. This is the late 60s, early 70s, of course.
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Look at this woman's long tie -dyed skirt.
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It's so colorful.
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The guys wore jeans and t -shirts with peace signs on them.
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And all the young people had long hair back then.
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4. This must be the 1950s, when boys had their hair slicked back and wore high school letterman jackets and tight jeans.
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I wonder how they ever got into them.
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or out of them for that matter.
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The girls wore sweaters, neck scarves, and wide skirts.
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5. Oh, this is the late 70s or early 80s, I think.
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Both the guy and the girl have punk hairstyles and they're wearing lots of black leather.
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But it's hard to tell when this is exactly because some people still look this way.
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6. This has to be around 1910.
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People dressed very formally back then.
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Men had suits with long jackets and they usually wore black hats.
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The women wore long dresses and capes, They looked very elegant.
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Listening to.
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One.
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I just ran into Mary.
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Wow, she's really changed.
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Really?
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"Oh, yeah.
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She used to look really wild, remember?" With all the big hair and makeup, And that leather jacket, Sure, I remember.
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Well, that's all gone.
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Now she wears plain, conservative blouses, and her hair is much neater.
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Weird.
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Do you know why she changed?
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Yeah, she just finished college and is looking for a job, so wanted a different look.
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Two.
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Beth's dressing differently these days.
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Oh, really?
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Yeah, I think it's a change for the better.
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She used to wear unflattering suits all the time.
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They were always too big for her.
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"Yeah, I thought the same thing." Now she's wearing fantastic fitted suits in bright colors.
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My favorite is her red suit.
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So why the change?
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She was on one of those makeover reality shows.
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They gave her advice on how to dress and gave her $10 ,000 to buy new clothes.
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3. Have you seen Jake lately?
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No. Why?
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Well, he's really changed his look.
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He used to have that preppy look, you know, the khaki pants and shirts with collars and short hair. And now?
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Now he's got long hair and wears it in a ponytail, and he always wears dark clothes.
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Interesting.
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What made him change?
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He got a new job at an internet company and the atmosphere there is really casual.
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Apparently, everyone wears jeans to work every day.
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4. David's really changed the way he looks.
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Really?
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Yeah, I never thought I'd see him dressing the way he does now.
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The blue jeans, the gold necklaces, he's even wearing his shirts unbuttoned.
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No way.
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It's true, he used to wear suits and ties all the time, But not anymore.
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What happened?
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I heard he broke up with his girlfriend.
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5. I think Karen looked a lot better before she changed her look.
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Hmm.
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What do you mean?
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Well, first of all, she cut her gorgeous long hair.
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And now she dresses completely differently.
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She used to always look casual but professional, But now she always wears really conservative suits.
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Why did she change?
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She had to.
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She got a big promotion at work and she meets with clients all the time now.
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6. Have you seen Steve Jones since he graduated from college?
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He looks so different.
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Really?
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How?
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He wears a suit and tie every day.
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You're kidding.
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"I know, it's strange." In college he was always wearing his old jeans and a denim shirt.
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He looked so relaxed all the time.
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What made him change?
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He got a job at a bank, so he has to look professional.
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Listening to...
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1. I just ran into Mary.
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Wow, she's really changed.
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Really?
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"Oh yeah.
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She used to look really wild, remember?" With all the big hair and makeup, And that leather jacket, Sure, I remember.
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Well, that's all gone.
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Now she wears plain, conservative blouses, and her hair is much neater.
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Weird.
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Do you know why she changed?
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Yeah, she just finished college.
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And is looking for a job, so wanted a different look.
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Two.
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Beth's dressing differently these days.
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Oh, really?
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Yeah, I think it's a change for the better.
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She used to wear unflattering suits all the time.
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They were always too big for her.
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"Yeah, I thought the same thing." Now she's wearing fantastic fitted suits in bright colors.
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My favorite is her red suit.
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So why the change?
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She was on one of those makeover reality shows.
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They gave her advice on how to dress and gave her $10 ,000 to buy new clothes.
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3. Have you seen Jake lately?
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No. Why?
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Well, he's really changed his look.
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He used to have that preppy look, you know, the khaki pants and shirts with collars and short hair. And now?
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Now he's got long hair and wears it in a ponytail and he always wears dark clothes.
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Interesting.
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What made him change?
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He got a new job at an internet company, and the atmosphere there is really casual.
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Apparently, everyone wears jeans to work every day.
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Four, David's really changed the way he looks.
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Really?
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Yeah, I never thought I'd see him dressing the way he does now.
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The blue jeans, the gold necklaces, he's even wearing his shirts unbuttoned.
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No way.
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It's true, he used to wear suits and ties all the time, But not anymore.
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What happened?
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I heard he broke up with his girlfriend.
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5. I think Karen looked a lot better before she changed her look.
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Hmm.
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What do you mean?
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Well, first of all, she cut her gorgeous long hair.
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And now she dresses completely differently.
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She used to always look casual but professional.
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But now she always wears really conservative suits.
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Why did she change?
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She had to.
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She got a big promotion at work and she meets with clients all the time now.
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6. Have you seen Steve Jones since he graduated from college?
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He looks so different.
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Really?
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How?
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He wears a suit and tie every day.
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You're kidding.
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"I know, it's strange." In college he was always wearing his old jeans and a denim shirt.
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He looked so relaxed all the time.
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What made him change?
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He got a job at a bank so he has to look professional.
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Listening 3.
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One.
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I just bought these.
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Do you like them?
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They're imported from Italy, and they're made of leather.
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They'll look great with my new pants.
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They're so comfortable to wear.
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I walked around in them in this store so I know they won't hurt my feet.
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They were a pretty good bargain, too.
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Only $125.
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Two.
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"What do you think of this?
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Are the arms long enough?" I really need it for work.
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These days we have to dress up at the office, so I can't just wear a shirt and tie.
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It's made of wool, so it'll be nice and warm in the winter.
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It was on sale for $75.
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3. This is made of silk and it was made in China.
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It's very light and I love the way it feels.
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I have to go to a wedding in San Diego this summer.
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It can get really hot there, so I wanted something sleeveless.
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I thought it was a bargain at $200.
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4. These will be great for work.
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They're made of extra thick denim and the quality seems good.
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That's really important to me.
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I tore a hole in my last pair the first time I wore them.
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Working in construction is hard on my clothes.
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I can't believe these were only 29 .95.
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5. Does this look okay on me?
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It's not too tight, is it?
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It's imported from France and really well made.
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I thought the colors were great, and I have a couple of blouses that will go perfectly with it.
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It's made of wool, too, so it will be very warm.
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It wasn't cheap.
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$95.
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but I know I'll wear it all the time.
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6. These will be great for running.
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They were pretty expensive, $115.
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They're imported from Korea and look very well made.
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They're really comfortable, and I like these little stripes down the side.
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I'm going to want to run every day now, just so I can wear them.
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Listening 3.
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One.
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I just bought these.
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Do you like them?
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They're imported from Italy and they're made of leather.
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They'll look great with my new pants.
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They're so comfortable to wear.
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I walked around in them in this store so I know they won't hurt my feet.
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They were a pretty good bargain, too.
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Only $125.
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Two.
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What do you think of this?
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Are the arms long enough?
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I really need it for work.
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These days we have to dress up at the office, so I can't just wear a shirt and tie.
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It's made of wool, so it'll be nice and warm in the winter.
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It was on sale for $75.
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Three.
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This is made of silk, and it was made in China.
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It's very light and I love the way it feels.
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I have to go to a wedding in San Diego this summer.
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It can get really hot there, so I wanted something sleeveless.
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I thought it was a bargain at $200.
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4. These will be great for work.
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They're made of extra thick denim and the quality seems good.
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That's really important to me.
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I tore a hole in my last pair the first time I wore them.
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Working in construction is hard on my clothes.
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I can't believe these were only $29 .95.
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5. Does this look okay on me?
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It's not too tight, is it?
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It's imported from France and really well made.
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I thought the colors were great, and I have a couple of blouses that will go perfectly with it.
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It's made of wool too, so it will be very warm.
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It wasn't cheap.
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$95.
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but I know I'll wear it all the time.
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6. These will be great for running.
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They were pretty expensive.
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$115.
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They're imported from Korea and look very well made.
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They're really comfortable, and I like these little stripes down the side.
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I'm going to want to run every day now, just so I can wear them.
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Pronunciation.
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1. It's made of leather.
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Two.
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I need a couple of skirts.
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3. She has a lot of suits.
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4. He owns lots of t -shirts.
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5. It's not made of wool.
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6. Can I look at one of those jackets?
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Dictation.
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Oh, I like this black sweater.
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It's really nice, isn't it?
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Yeah, it's great.
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Is it made of wool?
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No, I think it's made of cotton.
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Don't you already have a couple of black sweaters?
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Yeah, I do, but I really like this one.
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You wear a lot of black.
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Why don't you try on one of these blue sweaters?
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Yeah, that's a nice color.
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I'll try it on.
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Context & Background
The dialogue in this video revolves around fashion trends throughout various decades and personal transformations related to one's clothing choices. The speakers reflect on how styles have changed from the elegant attire of the early 1900s to the free-spirited fashion of the 1960s and 70s, and even the punk influences of the late 20th century. They also discuss how personal experiences, like graduating college, can inspire individuals to shift their fashion sense as a reflection of their evolving identity.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "She used to look really wild, remember?" - A phrase to reminisce about someone's previous style or personality.
- "Now she wears plain, conservative blouses." - Describing someone's current fashion choices in contrast to their past.
- "I think it's a change for the better." - A positive commentary on someone's transformation, showing encouragement.
- "They were always too big for her." - Useful when discussing clothing sizes and fit.
- "She just finished college and is looking for a job." - A phrase reflecting the idea of professional transitions and the associated changes in appearance.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively tackle this video using the shadowing technique, follow these steps:
- Watch and Listen: Start by watching the video without subtitles. Listen attentively to the pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm of the speakers. This will help you familiarize yourself with the content and overall flow of the conversation.
- Use a Shadowing App: Load the video in a shadowing app that allows you to play segments repeatedly. Choose a short clip where a single speaker describes a fashion era.
- Repeat Aloud: Pause the video after key sentences and repeat what was said. Focus on matching the speaker’s pace and inflection to improve your English pronunciation.
- Record Yourself: Use your phone or computer to record yourself while shadowing. This will help you identify areas where your pronunciation may differ and need improvement.
- Reflect on Changes: After you’ve practiced, examine how your own fashion or speaking style may have evolved over time. Emphasizing personal experiences can enhance your use of practical phrases in everyday conversation.
By immersing yourself in this genre of content, you can learn English with YouTube effectively while enjoying relatable discussions about daily life. Engaging with the material through these techniques will definitely help you improve English pronunciation and boost your confidence in speaking!
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to wear · used to look · used to have |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | is made |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was always wearing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | They'll look · won't hurt · it'll be |
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.