Shadowing Practice: Talking about Clothes in English - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Talking about clothes.
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Hello.
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How can I help you?
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Hello.
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I am looking for a blazer.
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I like this one, but I need a black one.
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What size do you need?
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I need medium size, please. Does it fit?
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The sleeves aren't long enough, the blazer is too short, and it's too tight around the shoulders.
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It seems too small.
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I'll bring you another size.
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This one is too big and too loose.
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Oh, then would you like to try something else?
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Yes, I would like to try some shoes too.
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This is my favorite design and color.
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Let's see if they fit.
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They fit perfectly.
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But I'm afraid they are too expensive.
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I forgot to mention we have a discount at these shoes just today.
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Oh, I'm glad to hear that.
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I'll take them.
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Oh.
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Hi.
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Hi.
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I'm ready.
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Do you like my dress?
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Well, yes, of course.
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But I'm afraid it is not suitable for a birthday party.
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Try something else, less elegant.
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OK, I'll be right back. Is it better now?
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Oh, well, not quite.
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Your outfit is too casual.
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Try something nicer, a little more elegant than this.
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OK, then I'll try something different.
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What do you say about this outfit?
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I like this style.
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It's perfect.
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You look amazing.
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This is the right outfit for the party.
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Let's go.
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So, what do you think?
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Does this blouse look good on me?
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I think it suits you.
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It's a beautiful color.
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Hmm, it looks beautiful, but it is too tight and I don't feel comfortable in it.
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I think I'm gonna try something else.
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What about this one?
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I think this one is a bit old -fashioned and faded.
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It doesn't suit you.
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You're right.
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I don't like it either.
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Wow!
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Look at this one.
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I love it.
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You have a classy look.
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And the white collar is in style now.
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I love this costume party.
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You have a very cute costume, Emma.
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I'm glad you like it.
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It's a witch costume.
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I love your red hat.
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It's you too.
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And it goes well with your scarf and skirt.
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Thank you.
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And you must be a princess, right?
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Exactly.
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Is pink your favorite color?
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Yes, it is.
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It really matches your blue eyes.
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What about you, Nathan?
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What are you wearing?
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I'm a scientist, so I'm wearing a white lab coat and black rubber gloves.
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Your messy hair is very funny.
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But are you comfortable with those gloves?
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Yes, they are pretty stretchy, so I'm okay with them.
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What are you wearing, Jane?
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I'm wearing a pirate costume.
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This colorful outfit looks lovely.
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Thanks.
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You have a nice outfit too.
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Your necklace and headbands look fantastic.
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I'm glad you like it.
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And you are so elegant, Brian.
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That's because I am a prince.
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Come on, dress up.
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We have to go to the school celebration.
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Okay, mom.
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No!
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You can't go like that.
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You need to dress up.
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But on a beautiful shirt and a bow tie.
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Go get changed.
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That's perfect.
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I love your outfit now.
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You look so handsome.
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Hi Jessica.
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Hi Sarah!
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What a surprise!
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You look so flashy today!
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You wear bright colors.
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I love the flashy style.
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Do you like it?
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Well, I prefer a plain style.
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I like wearing white, black and grey.
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Fleshy colors would never work on me, but I think they look good on you.
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Thanks.
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It's important to feel comfortable with your clothes.
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Well, it was nice seeing you.
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I have to go now.
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Nice seeing you too.
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Have a great day.
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You too.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Talking about Clothes in English”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: outfit, wearing, color, costume, style. This video has 112 sentences and 598 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:37. The speaker talks slowly, about 107 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 17 of its 112 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| outfit noun | /ˈaʊtfɪt/ | A set of clothing (with accessories). |
| costume noun | /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ | A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people. |
| elegant adjective | /ˈɛləɡənt/ | Characterised by or exhibiting elegance; having grace, refinement, or tasteful simplicity. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| glove noun | /ɡlʌv/ | An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers. |
| grey adjective | /ɡɹeɪ/ | Commonwealth standard spelling of gray. |
| plain noun | /pleɪn/ | An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse. |
| suitable adjective | [ˈsjuː.tə.bɫ̩] | Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion. |
| coat noun | /ˈkoʊ̯t/ | An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. |
| discount noun | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | A reduction in price. |
| celebration noun | /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ | The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament. |
| casual adjective | /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ | Happening by chance. |
| rubber noun | /ˈɹʌbɚ/ | Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon biopolymer of isoprene. |
| handsome adjective | /ˈhæn.səm/ | Having a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dress up verb | To put on special or fancy clothes. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- How can I help you?
- What size do you need?
- Do you like my dress?
- What do you say about this outfit?
- Does this blouse look good on me?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | am looking · are you wearing · I'm wearing |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll take · I'll be · I'll try |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | have to go · need to dress |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 22 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, I'll, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, celebration /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, flashy /ˈflæʃi/, fleshy /ˈflɛʃi/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like outfit, costume, elegant.
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.