Shadowing Practice: TOEFL Speaking | Listen & Repeat Practice #316 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Welcome to the TOEFL Speaking Listen and Repeat Practice.
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You'll hear seven sentences once.
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After the beep, repeat within 8 to 12 seconds.
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Let's begin.
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Find the equipment desk near the library.
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BEEP!
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Tell the staff member which equipment you need.
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Show your student card before checking out equipment.
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Inspect the equipment carefully for any visible damage.
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Ask for instructions if you are unfamiliar with the equipment.
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Confirm the return date before taking the equipment with you.
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Keep the equipment in good condition and return everything to the desk on time.
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Thank you.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “TOEFL Speaking”. This video has 13 sentences and 91 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:18.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| 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… |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| confirm verb | /kənˈfɝm/ | To strengthen; to make firm or resolute. |
| visible adjective | /ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/ | Able to be seen. |
| instruction noun | /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ | The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge. |
| inspect verb | /ɪnˈspɛkt/ | To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize. |
| unfamiliar adjective | /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/ | Strange, not familiar. |
| beep noun | /biːp/ | The sound produced by the horn of a car, or any similar sound. |
| repeat verb | /ɹɪˈpiːt/ | To do or say again (and again). |
| sentence noun | /ˈsɛn.təns/ | The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. |
| equipment noun | /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ | The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition. |
| welcome | /ˈwɛl.kəm/ | Greeting given upon someone's arrival. |
| damage noun | /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ | Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact. |
| condition noun | /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ | A state or quality. |
| library noun | /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹ.i/ | An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
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 | You'll hear |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, condition /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/
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 desk, carefully, confirm.
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.