Shadowing Practice: TRACK 40 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Track 40.
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Recording 1.
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Recording 2 So, Jess, what do you think of my hat?
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It's very nice.
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I like the colour, and it'll definitely keep the sun off your face.
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Actually, I didn't notice the clothing stools.
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I know you didn't.
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That's because you spent most of your time there looking at all the jewellery.
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And relaxing in all that fresh air, of course.
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That's true.
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But actually, I managed to find a really nice necklace and you'll never guess how cheap it was.
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Do you want to have a look?
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So what did you think of it?
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It only opened a few weeks ago, didn't it?
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Yes, that's right.
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So that's why it was very busy.
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In fact, it was a bit like being at a football match.
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There were so many people.
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But I really liked it.
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It's very convenient because there were at least 50 different shops all under one roof, and there's a car park too.
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I'd really like to go back.
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Then how about going along there together next weekend?
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I'd really like to see it for myself.
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I also need to buy a birthday present for my mum.
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You could help me choose something for her, and we can go for a coffee afterwards.
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I'll pay.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 26 sentences and 209 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:16. The speaker talks slowly, about 93 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 5 of its 26 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| clothing noun | /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ | Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to… |
| afterwards adverb | /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ | At a later or succeeding time; after that; |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| convenient adjective | /kənˈviː.niənt/ | Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient. |
| necklace noun | /ˈnɛkləs/ | An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a… |
| jewellery noun | /ˈd͡ʒʊ-/ | Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones. |
| stool noun | /stuːl/ | A seat for one person without a back or armrests. |
| roof noun | /ɹuːf/ | The external covering at the top of a building. |
| manage verb | /ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ/ | To direct or be in charge of. |
| colour noun | Commonwealth and Ireland standard spelling of color. | |
| definitely adverb | /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ | Without question and beyond doubt. |
| weekend noun | /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ | The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in Western countries, Saturday and Sunday. |
| choose verb | /t͡ʃuːz/ | To pick; to make the choice of; to select. |
| notice verb | /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/ | To become aware of; to observe. |
| shop noun | /ʃɑp/ | An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
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| go along verb | To participate, cooperate, or conform. |
| go back verb | To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Actually, I didn't notice the clothing stools.
- Do you want to have a look?
- It only opened a few weeks ago, didn't it?
- I'd really like to go back.
- I'd really like to see it for myself.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, I'd, I'll. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/, birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shop /ʃɑp/, fresh /fɹɛʃ/
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 clothing, afterwards, relax.
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.