Shadowing Practice: Throw The Other Shoe 👟 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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A man sprinted toward a moving train.
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Just before it pulled away, he jumped on board.
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One of his shoes slipped off and fell onto the platform.
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Then suddenly, the man quickly took off his other shoe and threw it onto the platform, right near the first one.
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A passenger stared at him in confusion.
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Why did you throw away the other shoe?
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The man smiled and said, Because one shoe is completely useless to me.
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But if a poor person finds them, they will now have a perfect pair of shoes to wear.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 8 sentences and 94 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:31. The speaker talks fast, about 180 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| passenger noun | /ˈpæs.ɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ | One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew. |
| slip verb | /ˈslɪp/ | To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction. |
| confusion noun | /kənˈfjuːʒən/ | A lack of clarity or order. |
| sprint noun | /spɹɪnt/ | A short race at top speed. |
| stare verb | /stɛɚ/ | To look fixedly (at something). |
| platform noun | /ˈplætfɔɹm/ | A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made. |
| jump verb | /d͡ʒʌmp/ | To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne. |
| suddenly adverb | /ˈsʌd.ən.li/ | Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner. |
| smile verb | /ˈsmaɪl/ | To have (a smile) on one's face. |
| throw verb | /θɹoʊ/ | To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air. |
| onto | /ˈɒn.tuː/ | Arriving upon or on top of (speaking of a physical or metaphorical movement). |
| completely adverb | /kəmˈpliːtli/ | In a complete manner; thoroughly. |
| quickly adverb | /ˈkwɪk.li/ | Rapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition. |
| train noun | /ˈtɹeɪn/ | The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pull away verb | To move ahead. |
| take off verb | To remove. |
| throw away verb | To discard (trash, garbage, or the like), to toss out, to put in the trash. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like shoe, passenger, slip.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will now have |
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.