Shadowing Practice: TOEFL Speaking | Listen & Repeat Practice #333 - 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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Choose a canvas from the storage shelf.
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Set up your easel near the window.
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Sketch the outline of the landscape in pencil.
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Select the paints you need for the background.
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Mix different colors on your palette to match the scenery.
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Let the background dry completely before painting the trees and buildings.
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Before leaving the studio, clean your workspace and return all the materials to their proper places.
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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 12 sentences and 92 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:31.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| select verb | /sɪˈlɛkt/ | To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options. |
| landscape noun | /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ | A portion of land or territory as defined by its landform, its geographical (and architectural) features. |
| sketch noun | /ˈskɛt͡ʃ/ | A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines. |
| 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. |
| canvas noun | /ˈkæn.vəs/ | A type of coarse cloth, woven from hemp (traditionally) or from cotton and polyesters, useful for making sails, tents, and overcoats or as a surface for… |
| pencil noun | /ˈpɛnsəl/ | A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. |
| outline noun | /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ | A line marking the boundary of an object figure. |
| palette noun | /ˈpælɪt/ | A thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours. |
| scenery noun | /ˈsiːnəɹi/ | View, natural features, landscape. |
| beep noun | /biːp/ | The sound produced by the horn of a car, or any similar sound. |
| easel noun | /ˈi.zəl/ | An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas. |
| workspace noun | /ˈwɝkˌspeɪs/ | An area allocated for someone to work in, especially in an office. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
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 |
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 select, landscape, sketch.
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.