Shadowing Practice: TOEFL Speaking Task 1 - Listen & Repeat (2026) Practice #2 - 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, played only once with no replay.
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After the beep, repeat each within 8 to 12 seconds.
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There's no preparation time, so respond promptly and clearly.
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Let's begin.
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Welcome to the public library.
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Please speak quietly inside at all times.
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Computers are available for one -hour sessions.
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Books are arranged by category along each aisle.
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If you need help finding something, ask at the front desk.
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Study rooms can be reserved for up to 2 hours per day.
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Before you leave, return borrowed materials to the dropbox near the entrance.
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Welcome to the community pool.
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All swimmers must shower before entering.
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Lifeguards rotate stations every 30 minutes.
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Lane assignments are posted on the board.
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Children under 12 require an adult in the water with them.
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For safety, diving is allowed only at the deep end.
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Please exit the pool immediately if you hear the emergency whistle and wait for further instructions.
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Thank you.
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Welcome to the Bellevue Mall.
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Directory maps are located near each entrance.
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Restrooms are on the second floor, next to the escalators.
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Food court seating is available on both levels.
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If you need customer service, visit the information booth.
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Some stores offer student discounts with a valid ID.
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Before the mall closes, announcements will be made over the speakers.
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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 Task 1 - Listen & Repeat (2026) Practice”. This video has 28 sentences and 221 words to shadow. The speech runs for 6:22. Only 81% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| entrance noun | /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ | The action of entering, or going in. |
| mall noun | /mɔːl/ | A pedestrianised street, especially a shopping precinct. |
| 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… |
| valid adjective | /ˈvælɪd/ | Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent. |
| discount noun | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | A reduction in price. |
| exit noun | /ˈɛɡzət/ | An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure. |
| preparation noun | /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ | The act of preparing or getting ready. |
| announcement noun | /əˈnaʊns.mənt/ | An act of announcing, or giving notice. |
| assignment noun | /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ | The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks. |
| quietly adverb | /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ | Producing little or no noise. |
| instruction noun | /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ | The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge. |
| dive verb | /daɪv/ | To swim under water. |
| booth noun | /buθ/ | A small stall for the display and sale of goods. |
| arrange verb | /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ | To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement. |
| borrow verb | /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ | To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| make over verb | To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them. |
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 | are arranged · can be reserved · are posted |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | You'll hear · will be |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/
- Long words — get the stress right: preparation /ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/, directory /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/, escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/
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 entrance, mall, 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.