Shadowing Practice: TOEFL Speaking | Listen & Repeat Practice #328 - 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”. This video has 13 sentences and 89 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:42.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| pump noun | /pʌmp/ | A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas. |
| select verb | /sɪˈlɛkt/ | To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options. |
| entrance noun | /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ | The action of entering, or going in. |
| transaction noun | /tɹænˈzækʃən/ | The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans). |
| beside | /bɪˈsaɪd/ | Next to; at the side of. |
| instruction noun | /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ | The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge. |
| receipt noun | /ɹɪˈsiːt/ | The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received. |
| litre noun | /ˈli.tɚ/ | The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbol: L, l, or ℓ. |
| beep noun | /biːp/ | The sound produced by the horn of a car, or any similar sound. |
| nozzle noun | /ˈnɒzəl/ | A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe. |
| refuel verb | /ɹiːˈfjuːəl/ | To refill with fuel. |
| securely adverb | /səˈkjʊɹ.li/ | In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get out verb | To leave or escape. |
| turn off verb | To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality 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: transaction /tɹænˈzækʃən/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/
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 pump, select, entrance.
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.






























