Shadowing Practice: Time words – A1 English Vocabulary - Learn English Speaking with Video

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time words
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at the moment at the moment she is watching TV at the moment today today I have English class today
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last last I went to the beach last Monday
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ago ago I saw him three days ago
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in in my dad was born in 1980
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in the past in the past people didn't have
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phones in the past yesterday yesterday I studied English yesterday the day before yesterday the day before yesterday
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I saw Anna the day before yesterday recently recently
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I watched a new film recently next next we have a test next Monday. In a moment. In a moment.
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She will call you in a moment. In the future.
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In the future.
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We will live on Mars in the future.
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Tomorrow.
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Tomorrow.
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Tomorrow.
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I want to visit my grandma tomorrow.
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The day after tomorrow.
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We have a trip the day after tomorrow.
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Soon.
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Soon.
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Lunch will be ready soon. On. On.
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We play football on Saturday morning. In the morning. In the morning.
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I get up at 7 in the morning. In the afternoon.
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I have tea in the afternoon. In the evening.
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We have dinner in the evening. At night.
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I go to bed at night.

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About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Time words – A1 English Vocabulary" 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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →