Shadowing Practice: Track 03b - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Recording 3B, Part 2 So what can you do to lose weight?
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Well, exercise is by far the best way.
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Burning calories and working off the fat will help you look and feel better.
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Regular exercise helps you burn calories faster, even when you're sitting still.
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But what is the best type of exercise for your heart?
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Well, studies have shown that aerobic exercise causes you to breathe more deeply and makes your heart work harder to pump blood.
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Aerobic exercise also raises your heart rate and thus burns calories.
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Common examples of aerobic exercise include walking briskly, jogging, running, swimming and cycling.
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People are often unsure just how much exercise they need.
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Again, recent studies can help.
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These have shown that it's best to begin slowly
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and gradually work up to 30 minutes of exercise four to six times a week.
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However, your doctor may make a different recommendation based on your health.
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For example, it may be best to start with only a couple of minutes of exercise
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or begin at a fairly slow pace.
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If you're not used to exercise, be sure to pay careful attention to your body.
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One sure sign that you may be overdoing it is if you can't carry on a conversation while you exercise.
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To give your body the chance to recover, it's also best to alternate exercise days with rest days.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Track 03b" 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 →