Shadowing Practice: Weekend Weather: Minus 3 or Plus 3? - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Let's go walking in the hills on Saturday!
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Great idea! Let me check the weather first.
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It says 3 degrees at night. Not bad!
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Only 3? That's quite warm for November.
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Hmm... wait, can I see your phone?
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Look! It's -3, not 3!
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Oh! -3? I didn't see the little line.
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Oh dear. It's going to be very cold at night.
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And there's a 70% chance of rain.
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70%? Oh no. Maybe we should stay home.
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Um, wait... that's Sunday. Saturday is 20%.
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Ugh! You read the wrong day again!
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Sorry! The numbers on my phone are so small.
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Oh, listen! The weather's on the radio now.
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Strong wind, 30 miles an hour on the hills.
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30? Oh no, that's really windy.
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Don't worry. We can walk in the valley first.
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Okay. Pack your thick coat and gloves.
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Ugh, gloves? It isn't winter yet!
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It's -3 at night! Take them.
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Fine, fine. Gloves, a hat and some hot tea.
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So, what time is sunrise today?
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Sunrise is at 7:20. We're early.
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Wow! Look outside! Is that snow?
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Snow! The forecast didn't say snow!
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I'm glad you made me pack gloves!
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This is beautiful! Everything is white!
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And the wind isn't too bad today.
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Next time, I'll read the weather!
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Ha! Okay. You're better with numbers.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Weekend Weather: Minus 3 or Plus 3?”. This video has 30 sentences and 203 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:01. The speaker talks slowly, about 101 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 8 of its 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| glove noun | /ɡlʌv/ | An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers. |
| sunrise noun | /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ | The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon. |
| thick adjective | /θɪk/ | Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension. |
| coat noun | /ˈkoʊ̯t/ | An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms. |
| forecast noun | /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ | An estimation of a future condition. |
| windy adjective | /ˈwɪn.di/ | Accompanied by wind. |
| snow noun | /snoʊ̯/ | The partly frozen, crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation in flakes; also, the falling of such flakes; and the accumulation… |
| pack noun | /pæk/ | A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale. |
| weather noun | /ˈwɛðɚ/ | The short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc. |
| wind noun | /ˈwɪnd/ | Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure. |
| hill noun | /hɪl/ | An elevated landmass smaller than a mountain. |
| miles noun | /maɪlz/ | A great distance in space or time. |
| degree noun | /dɪˈɡɹiː/ | A completed curriculum of study in tertiary education. |
| glad adjective | /ɡlæd/ | Pleased; happy; gratified. |
| winter noun | /ˈwɪntə/ | Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as spanning either the period between the winter solstice to the spring equinox, or the months… |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I didn't see the little line.
- I'm glad you made me pack gloves!
- Next time, I'll read the weather!
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as didn't, isn't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thick /θɪk/, weather /ˈwɛðɚ/
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 glove, sunrise, thick.
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.