Shadowing Practice: TOEFL Speaking 2026 Task 1+2 Practice #011 - Full Set - Learn English Speaking with Video
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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: student, lab, repeat, task. This video has 34 sentences and 294 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:54. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 6 of its 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| booth noun | /buθ/ | A small stall for the display and sale of goods. |
| audio adjective | /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ | Focused on audible sound, as opposed to sight. |
| 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… |
| installed verb | /ɪnˈstɔːld/ | readied for use |
| compete verb | /kəmˈpiːt/ | To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend. |
| edit verb | /ˈɛdɪt/ | To change a text, or a document. |
| succeed verb | /səkˈsiːd/ | To follow something in sequence or time. |
| disagree verb | /dɪsəˈɡɹi/ | To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief. |
| belonging noun | /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ | The feeling that one belongs. |
| 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). |
| organize verb | /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ | To arrange in working order. |
| locker noun | /ˈlɑ.kɚ/ | A type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work… |
| rack noun | /ɹæk/ | A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other. |
| headphones noun | /ˈhɛdfoʊnz/ | A pair of cushioned speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What is your experience with working part -time while studying?
- How do you typically manage these competing demands?
- Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint, and why?
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shelf /ʃɛlf/, workstation /ˈwɝkˌsteɪʃən/
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 booth, audio, desk.
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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