Shadowing Practice: TOEIC Listening Part 1: Photographs of People at Work - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Number one.
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He's checking in at the front desk.
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A man is pulling a suitcase.
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He's hanging up his coat.
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Some luggage is being loaded onto a cart.
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Number two.
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A chef is chopping some vegetables.
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A man is washing the dishes.
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Some food is being served to customers.
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The chef is taking off his apron.
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Number three.
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A ladder is leaning against a truck.
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The workers are having lunch.
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Some workers are wearing safety helmets.
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A man is painting a wall.
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Number four.
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A woman is paying for her purchase.
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Some shoes are being put in a box.
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The store is being cleaned.
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A customer is trying on a pair of shoes.
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Number five.
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Some boats are tied up at a dock.
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A man is fishing from a bridge.
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People are boarding a ferry.
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The boats are sailing out to sea.
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Number six.
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They're signing a contract.
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Two people are shaking hands.
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A man is opening a door.
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They're sitting across from each other.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 30 sentences and 165 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:13. The speaker talks at a steady 136 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 70% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| worker noun | /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ | One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor. |
| 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… |
| chef noun | /ʃɛf/ | The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household. |
| wash verb | /wɑʃ/ | To clean with water. |
| 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… |
| coat noun | /ˈkoʊ̯t/ | An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. |
| shake verb | /ˈʃeɪk/ | To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly. |
| dish noun | /dɪʃ/ | A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle. |
| lean verb | /ˈliːn/ | To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating. |
| ladder noun | /ˈlæd.ɚ/ | A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or… |
| ferry noun | /ˈfɛɹi/ | A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule. |
| helmet noun | /ˈhɛlmɪt/ | A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour. |
| sail noun | /seɪl/ | A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination… |
| dock noun | /dɑk/ | A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port; usually for loading and unloading. |
| cart noun | /kɑɹt/ | A small, open, wheeled vehicle, drawn or pushed by a person or animal, often with two wheels on one axle, more often used for transporting goods than… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hang up verb | To put up to hang. |
| take off verb | To remove. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shoe /ˈʃu/, chef /ʃɛf/, wash /wɑʃ/, shake /ˈʃeɪk/, dish /dɪʃ/
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 worker, shoe, chef.
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 | being loaded · being served · being put |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is pulling · is being · is chopping |
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.