Shadowing Practice: TOEIC Listening Part 3 #5 – Practice English Conversation #toeicpart3 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “TOEIC Listening Part 3 – Practice English Conversation”. This video has 17 sentences and 112 words to shadow. The speech runs for 0:50. The speaker talks at a steady 135 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 3 of its 17 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 12 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| refer verb | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | To direct the attention of (someone toward something). |
| discount noun | /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ | A reduction in price. |
| suggestion noun | /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ | Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for) |
| provider noun | /pɹəˈvaɪ.də(ɹ)/ | One who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistence. |
| recommend verb | /ˌɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ | To bestow commendation on; to represent favorably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice. |
| affect verb | /əˈfɛkt/ | To influence or alter. |
| credit noun | /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ | Reliance on the truth of something said or done; faith; trust. |
| contact noun | /ˈkɑntækt/ | The act of touching physically; being in close association. |
| contract noun | /ˈkɑntɹækt/ | An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written… |
| conversation noun | /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ | Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. |
| technical adjective | /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ | Specifically related to a particular discipline. |
| mention verb | /ˈmɛnʃən/ | To make mention of; to speak of; to refer to; to name; to specify |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- It's really affecting my work.
- I think it's time that I change internet providers.
- That's the company that I use.
- I'll keep that in mind.
- What is the man's problem?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should contact |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the best |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll keep · They'll give |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 3 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'll, they'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: suggestion /səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/, conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/, mention /ˈmɛnʃən/
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 refer, discount, suggestion.
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.