Shadowing Practice: TOEIC Listening Part 3: A Software Update and a Room Booking - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Questions forty-four through forty-six refer to the following conversation.
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Excuse me, are you the one installing the new accounting software?
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That's right. I'm updating every computer on this floor today.
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Ugh, mine's been running really slowly all week.
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Well, the update should fix that, but it takes about two hours.
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I'm afraid you can't use your computer in the meantime.
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Two hours? But I've got a client presentation at eleven!
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Hmm, I could always do yours over lunch instead.
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Well, I'm having lunch with the client after that,
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and actually, I'll be out of the office all afternoon.
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Oh, perfect! I'll update it while you're away, then.
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Just remember to save your files before you leave.
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What is the man doing today?
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What does the woman mean when she says, 'I'll be out of the office all afternoon'?
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What does the man remind the woman to do?
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Questions forty-seven through forty-nine refer to the following conversation.
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Hi, I'd like to book Meeting Room B for Friday afternoon.
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Oh, I'm sorry, but Room B is being painted this week.
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Really? But we've already announced our training session!
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Don't worry. Room A on the third floor is free.
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It's a bit smaller, though. How many people are coming?
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Twelve. Oh good, that should work!
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Does it have a projector, by the way?
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It does, but you'll need to collect the remote from me.
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No problem. I'll pick it up on Friday morning.
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Why is Room B unavailable?
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What does the woman ask about?
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What will the man do on Friday morning?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B2 speaking lesson is built on the video “TOEIC Listening Part 3: A Software Update and a Room Booking”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: forty, afternoon, Friday. This video has 28 sentences and 263 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:44. The speaker talks at a natural 152 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 11 of its 28 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 13 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| forty adjective | /ˈfoɹti/ | Resembling or characteristic of a fort. |
| refer verb | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | To direct the attention of (someone toward something). |
| remote adjective | /ɹəˈməʊt̞/ | At a distance; disconnected. |
| collect verb | /ˈkɑlɪkt/ | To gather together; amass. |
| remind verb | /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ | To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person). |
| twelve noun | /twɛlv/ | A group of twelve items. |
| presentation noun | /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/ | The act of presenting, or something presented. |
| announce verb | /əˈnaʊn(t)s/ | To give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known. |
| install verb | /ɪnˈstɔl/ | To connect, set up or prepare something for use |
| eleven noun | /əˈlɛv.ən/ | A cricket team of eleven players. Hence first eleven - the team of best cricket players (at a school), second eleven - the "B" team, etc. |
| meantime noun | /ˈmiːntaɪm/ | The time spent waiting for another event; time in between. |
| unavailable adjective | /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ | Not available. |
| projector noun | /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktə/ | Someone who devises or suggests a project; a proposer or planner of something. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Excuse me, are you the one installing the new accounting software?
- I'm updating every computer on this floor today.
- I'll update it while you're away, then.
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 | I'll be · I'll update · you'll need |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm updating · I'm having · is being |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 15 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like forty, refer, remote.
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.