Shadowing Practice: TOEFL Speaking | Listen & Repeat Practice #336 - 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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Meet your guide near the cave entrance.
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Wear a helmet and sturdy shoes
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Follow the marked path into the cave
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Watch your step on the uneven ground.
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Listen carefully as your guide explains how the cave was formed.
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Stay with the group as you explore narrow passages and unusual rock formations.
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Before leaving, enjoy the underground scenery and make sure you have all your belongings.
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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 90 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:44.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| cave noun | /keɪv/ | A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside. |
| carefully adverb | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | With care; attentively, circumspectly. |
| unusual adjective | /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/ | Not usual, out of the ordinary. |
| entrance noun | /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ | The action of entering, or going in. |
| narrow adjective | /ˈnæɹəʊ/ | Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth. |
| underground adjective | /ˌʌn.dəɹˈɡɹaʊnd/ | Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth. |
| explore verb | /ɪkˈsploɹ/ | To examine or investigate something systematically. |
| passage noun | /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ | A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning. |
| shoe noun | /ˈʃu/ | A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of… |
| belonging noun | /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ | The feeling that one belongs. |
| helmet noun | /ˈhɛlmɪt/ | A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour. |
| scenery noun | /ˈsiːnəɹi/ | View, natural features, landscape. |
| uneven adjective | /ʌnˈivən/ | Of a surface, not even; covered with raised spots, pits and grooves. |
| beep noun | /biːp/ | The sound produced by the horn of a car, or any similar sound. |
| sturdy adjective | /ˈstɜrdi/ | Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was formed |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | You'll hear |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/, shoe /ˈʃu/
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 cave, carefully, unusual.
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.