Shadowing Practice: Top Notch 3 - Unit 1 Scene 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Music Marie,
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can I have that information for Mr. Rasheed's group?
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He'll be here in a few minutes.
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I'm working as fast as I can.
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Mr. Evans will be with you very soon.
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That's fine.
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I'm a little early, aren't I?
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Just a few minutes.
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Is your last name pronounced Le Page?
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It's Le Page, actually.
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Oh, that's beautiful.
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Thank you.
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Now, is it Ms. Le Page or Mrs. Le Page?
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It's Ms. But you can call me by my first name.
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Do you mind if I call you Ms. Lepage?
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I love the way it sounds.
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That's fine.
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I'm keeping you from your work, aren't I?
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I'm sorry.
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I'd love to talk.
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But I really have to get this done right away.
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I understand.
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You're not from here, are you?
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Excuse me?
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Your accent.
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You come from France, don't you?
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Yes.
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Paris, actually.
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That's nice.
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It sure is a beautiful day, isn't it?
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Mm-hmm.
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Can I have that information?
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I'm not quite done.
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What's taking so long?
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Mrs. Beatty, I can take you to Mr. Evans' office.
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He'll be here shortly.
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Why, thank you.
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Beautiful day, isn't it?
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Yes, it is.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Top Notch 3 - Unit 1 Scene 1" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →