Shadowing Practice: TOEIC Listening Part 3: An Internet Installation and a Shift Swap - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Questions thirty-eight through forty refer to the following conversation.
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Good morning! I'm here to install your new internet connection.
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Oh! I thought you were coming tomorrow.
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Hmm, my schedule says Tuesday the ninth, between nine and eleven.
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Oh, my mistake! Please, come in.
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Thanks. Will anyone need the network in the next hour?
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Well, our accountants are sending invoices this morning.
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No problem. I'll set up the new line first,
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and switch you over at lunchtime.
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That's perfect. How long will the switch take?
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Ten minutes at most.
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Why is the man visiting the office?
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What does the woman say about the accountants?
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When will the man switch the connection?
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Questions forty-one through forty-three refer to the following conversation.
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Excuse me, Ms. Grant, do you have a minute?
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Sure, Leo. What's on your mind?
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Well, my sister is getting married next Saturday,
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but I'm scheduled to work the afternoon shift.
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I see. Have you asked anyone to swap with you?
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I asked Carla, but she's away that weekend.
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Hmm... what about Sunday? Could you work a double shift then?
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Absolutely! I'd be happy to.
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Then I'll cover Saturday myself. Enjoy the wedding!
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Why does the man want time off?
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What does the man say about Carla?
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What does the woman offer to do?
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 27 sentences and 216 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:36. The speaker talks at a steady 135 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, 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). |
| accountant noun | /əˈkaʊn.tənt/ | One who renders account; one accountable. |
| thirty noun | /ˈθɝti/ | A commercial lasting 30 seconds. |
| 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. |
| ninth adjective | /naɪnθ/ | The ordinal form of the number nine. |
| swap verb | /ˈswɑp/ | To exchange or give (something) in an non-normal exchange (for something else). |
| invoice noun | /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ | A bill; a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer indicating the products, quantities and agreed prices for products or services that the seller has… |
| lunchtime noun | /ˈlʌnt͡ʃtaɪm/ | The time or hour at or around which lunch is normally eaten. |
| switch noun | /swɪt͡ʃ/ | A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow. |
| schedule noun | /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ | A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to… |
| shift noun | /ˈʃɪft/ | A movement to do something, a beginning. |
| mistake noun | /mɪˈsteɪk/ | An error. |
| excuse verb | /ɪksˈkjuz/ | To forgive; to pardon; to overlook. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| set up verb | /ˌsɛt ˈʌp/ | To make ready for use. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 5 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, I'm, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thirty /ˈθɝti/, ninth /naɪnθ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: schedule /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/, shift /ˈʃɪft/
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 forty, refer, accountant.
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 | Will anyone · I'll set · will the |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are sending · is getting |
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.