Shadowing Practice: TOEFL Speaking 2026 Task 1+2 Practice #010 - Full Set - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Welcome to TOEFL Speaking.
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Task 1.
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Listen and repeat.
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Then task 2.
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Take an interview.
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You are learning how to guide students to Recampus Mathematics Lab.
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Listen to the speaker and repeat what they say.
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Repeat only once.
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Welcome to the Mathematics Lab.
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Students may use the computers here for free.
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Our large whiteboard at the front is available for group practice.
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Please bring your questions directly to the Help Desk in the center.
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If you need a textbook for reference, please take one from the shelf.
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You can check the printed schedule on the wall because tutor hours change each week.
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Before you leave today, please return any borrowed graphing calculators to the help desk so other students can
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Now, let's move on to task two.
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Take an interview.
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You agreed to a literacy study on reading habits among young adults.
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You'll share what you read and how reading fits into your life.
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Thank you for joining.
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Can you tell me about your current reading habits, including what types of materials you usually read and how often you engage with them?
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Thank you.
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I see.
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What challenges do you face in making time for reading, or what do you prefer to read when you have limited time, and why?
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Thank you.
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Some people say that digital screens have made it harder for young adults to focus on long -form reading.
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Do you agree or disagree with this idea, and why?
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Thank you.
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Good points.
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If you could change one thing about your own reading habits or recommend one strategy to encourage more reading among young adults, what would it be?
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Thank you.
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That's your daily Speakeasy TOEFL speaking practice for today.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This speaking lesson is built on the video “TOEFL Speaking 2026 Task 1+2 Practice - Full Set”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: reading, habits, repeat, adults, task. This video has 33 sentences and 285 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:48. 88% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.

Key vocabulary in this video

14 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
habit noun/ˈhæb.ɪt/An action performed on a regular basis.
desk noun/dɛsk/A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a…
encourage verb/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
engage verb/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
disagree verb/dɪsəˈɡɹi/To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
graph noun/ɡɹæf/A data chart (graphical representation of data) intended to illustrate the relationship between a set (or sets) of numbers (quantities, measurements or…
shelf noun/ʃɛlf/A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.
subscribe verb/səbˈskɹaɪb/To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name).
borrow verb/ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
literacy noun/ˈlɪtəɹəsi/The ability to read and write.
textbook noun/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.
tutor noun/ˈtjuːtəː/One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.
calculator noun/kæl.kjə.leɪ.tɚ/A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations; (now usually) an electronic one specifically.
whiteboard noun/ˈwaɪtbɔɹd/A writing board finished with a hard white material, which can be written upon using special non-permanent markers and subsequently wiped clean.

Pronunciation to watch

  • Long words — get the stress right: literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/, calculator /kæl.kjə.leɪ.tɚ/

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like habit, desk, encourage.

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.

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