Shadowing Practice: WiFi not working? Speak English now! 🛜 21-Day Shadowing Challenge - Learn English Speaking with Video
Choose a practice mode
Each mode opens a full-screen practice room.
272 sentences
If sentences are too short or too long, click Edit to adjust them.
1
Hello, my friends!
2
Welcome to No Pause English.
3
I'm Emma, and I'm really glad you're here.
4
This is Day 20 of your 21-Day Challenge, Speak English Without Overthinking.
5
If you're new here and want to start from the beginning, you can find the link to Day 1 in the description below.
6
Today, we're going to talk about handling everyday problems with technology, asking for help, and explaining issues clearly.
7
Here's how it works.
8
First, listen and repeat.
9
Then, respond on your own.
10
Let's begin.
11
Oh no, what's wrong with my laptop today?
12
What happened?
13
It's really slow.
14
Everything takes forever to load, and my Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting.
15
I have a deadline tonight, and I still need to send an email and upload a file.
16
Okay, don't panic.
17
Maybe it's just a small problem.
18
Did you try restarting your laptop?
19
Yeah, I just did.
20
It helped a little, but it's still slow.
21
Hmm, maybe it's your internet connection.
22
Try restarting your router.
23
Okay, let me restart it.
24
No, it still doesn't work properly.
25
The Wi-Fi keeps dropping and nothing is loading.
26
Hmm, that's not good.
27
Yeah, I don't know what's wrong.
28
I really need to finish my work before the deadline.
29
Then I think it might not be your laptop.
30
It could be a network issue.
31
Yeah, maybe.
32
I should probably call customer support.
33
Good.
34
That was part one of the conversation.
35
Did you understand the main ideas?
36
If it felt a bit difficult, that's fine.
37
Just go back and listen again.
38
Now let's go over some useful phrases you heard.
39
What's wrong with my laptop?
40
We use this when something is not working properly and we are confused about the problem.
41
For example, what is wrong with my laptop?
42
It is very slow and nothing is loading.
43
Take forever to load.
44
We use this when pages or apps open very slowly and take a long time to work.
45
For example, videos take forever to load on my Wi-Fi.
46
Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting, keeps dropping.
47
We use this when the internet turns on and off again and again.
48
For example, my Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting during video calls.
49
Deadline We use this when we have a fixed time when we must finish and send something, like school or work tasks.
50
For example, I have a deadline tonight, so I need to fix this fast.
51
Router The device in your home that connects your phone and laptop to the internet.
52
For example, I restarted my router, but it didn't help.
53
Network issue.
54
We use this when there is a problem with the internet service in a whole area, not just one device.
55
For example, there is a network issue, so the internet is not working properly.
56
Now let's shadow the conversation together, listen carefully, copy the rhythm, and speak with me.
57
Oh no, what's wrong with my laptop today?
58
What happened?
59
It's really slow.
60
Everything takes forever to load.
61
And my Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting.
62
I have a deadline tonight.
63
And I still need to send an email and upload a file.
64
Okay, don't panic.
65
Maybe it's just a small problem.
66
Did you try restarting your laptop?
67
Yeah, I just did.
68
It helped a little, but it's still slow.
69
Hmm, maybe it's your internet connection.
70
Try restarting your router.
71
Okay, let me restart it.
72
No, it still doesn't work properly.
73
The Wi-Fi keeps dropping and nothing is loading.
74
Hmm, that's not good.
75
Yeah, I don't know what's wrong.
76
I really need to finish my work before the deadline.
77
Then I think it might not be your laptop.
78
It could be a network issue.
79
Yeah, maybe.
80
I should probably call customer support.
81
Good work.
82
Now let's make it more real.
83
I'm going to say a situation, and you respond out loud.
84
Don't think too much, just speak.
85
Then listen and repeat after me.
86
Your friend asks what's wrong with your laptop.
87
What do you say?
88
You can say, My laptop is really slow and nothing is loading properly.
89
Or, everything takes forever to load and my Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting.
90
Now U-turn.
91
How do you explain a laptop problem?
92
You are working on an important task, but your internet is not working.
93
What do you say?
94
You can say, my internet is not working, and I have a deadline tonight.
95
Or, I can't send my email because my Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting.
96
Now your turn.
97
How do you explain a deadline problem?
98
Your friend asks if you tried fixing the problem.
99
What do you say?
100
You can say, yes, I tried restarting my laptop.
101
It helped a little.
102
Or I restarted my router, but it still doesn't work.
103
Now your turn.
104
Have you tried to fix the problem?
105
Your friend suggests the problem might be your internet.
106
What do you say?
107
You can say, maybe it's my internet connection, or I think it might be a network issue.
108
Now your turn.
109
How do you say it might be an internet problem?
110
You decide to call customer support.
111
What do you say?
112
You can say, I think I should call customer support or I'm going to contact customer support for help.
113
Now your turn, what will you do next?
114
Good work.
115
Now let's continue the conversation.
116
Hi, how can I help you today?
117
Hi, my Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting and my internet is really slow.
118
I'm sorry to hear that.
119
Can I have your name, please?
120
Sure, it's Sarah.
121
Thanks, Sarah.
122
Can you confirm your address?
123
Yes, it's 245 Oak Street.
124
Thanks.
125
Please give me a moment to check your account.
126
Okay.
127
Thanks for waiting.
128
How long have you had this problem?
129
Since this morning.
130
At first, I thought my laptop was the problem.
131
I see.
132
Have you tried restarting your router?
133
Yes, I did.
134
But the Wi-Fi is still unstable.
135
Okay.
136
Let me check your area.
137
Yes, there is a network issue in your area.
138
Oh, so it's not my laptop?
139
No, everything looks fine on your account.
140
That's good to hear.
141
Do you know when it will be fixed?
142
It should be fixed in a few hours.
143
We're working on it.
144
All right, thanks for your help.
145
You're welcome.
146
Have a nice day.
147
OK, that was the end of today's conversation.
148
If it felt a little fast, listen one more time.
149
Now let's look at a couple of useful phrases from this part.
150
Customer support, a service that helps people fix technical problems, like internet, phone, or laptop issues.
151
For example, I called customer support because my internet was not working.
152
How long have you had this problem?
153
We use this when we want to ask when a problem started.
154
For example, how long have you had this problem with your Wi-Fi?
155
Confirm your address.
156
We use this when someone asks you to make sure your address is correct.
157
For example, can you confirm your address so we can check for any internet issues in your area?
158
Unstable.
159
We use this when something is not working properly and keeps stopping or changing.
160
For example, my Wi-Fi is unstable and keeps dropping.
161
Working on it.
162
We use this when someone is fixing a problem right now and trying to solve it.
163
For example, the company is working on it and it will be fixed soon.
164
All right, now we're going to shadow this conversation.
165
Let's do it again.
166
Listen and speak out loud with me.
167
Hi, how can I help you today?
168
Hi, my Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting.
169
And my Internet is really slow.
170
I'm sorry to hear that.
171
Can I have your name, please?
172
Sure.
173
It's Sarah.
174
Thanks, Sarah.
175
Can you confirm your address?
176
Yes, it's 245 Oak Street.
177
Thanks.
178
Please give me a moment to check your account.
179
Okay.
180
Thanks for waiting.
181
How long have you had this problem? Since this morning.
182
At first, I thought my laptop was the problem.
183
I see.
184
Have you tried restarting your router?
185
Yes, I did.
186
But the Wi-Fi is still unstable.
187
Okay, let me check your area.
188
Yes, there is a network issue in your area.
189
Oh, so it's not my laptop?
190
No, everything looks fine on your account.
191
That's good to hear.
192
Do you know when it will be fixed?
193
It should be fixed in a few hours.
194
We're working on it.
195
Alright, thanks for your help.
196
Good work!
197
Now let's use this in real conversation.
198
I'm going to say a situation, and you answer out loud first.
199
Then listen and repeat after me.
200
Your friend has a problem with their Wi-Fi.
201
You want to know when the problem started.
202
What do you say?
203
You can say, how long have you had this problem?
204
Or when did it start?
205
Has it been like this all day?
206
Now your turn.
207
How do you ask someone when a problem started?
208
Your friend asks why their internet keeps disconnecting.
209
What do you say?
210
You can say, it sounds like your connection is unstable.
211
Try restarting your router router.
212
Or, your Wi-Fi seems unstable.
213
Have you tried calling customer support?
214
Now your turn.
215
How do you describe an unstable connection?
216
You are talking on the phone and you need to check the person's information.
217
What do you ask?
218
You can say, can you confirm your address please?
219
Or, can you confirm your name please?
220
Now your turn.
221
What do you ask on the phone?
222
Your friend asks when a problem you're working on will be fixed.
223
What do you say?
224
You can say, it should be fixed in a few hours.
225
Or, give me a few minutes.
226
I'm working on it.
227
Now your turn.
228
How do you tell someone you are working on fixing a problem?
229
Your friend asks what customer support told you.
230
What do you say? you say?
231
You can say, she said there is an internet issue in my area.
232
It should be fixed in a few hours.
233
Or, he told me to restart my router, and the problem was solved.
234
Now your turn.
235
How do you tell someone what customer support said?
236
Nice job!
237
If you found this If you want this lesson useful, give the video a like.
238
It really helps and lets me know you want more videos like this.
239
And if you want to follow this challenge, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next lesson.
240
Before we finish, here's a small challenge for you.
241
Use the words and ideas from today's lesson and answer out loud.
242
Let's start easy.
243
Have you ever had a problem with your laptop or phone?
244
What happened?
245
Nice.
246
Have you ever missed an important call, meeting, or deadline because of a technical problem?
247
Okay.
248
When something isn't working, do you try to fix it yourself or ask for help?
249
Why?
250
Nice.
251
Have you ever called customer support?
252
What was the problem?
253
Good.
254
And last one.
255
Imagine your Wi-Fi suddenly stops working and you have an important deadline tonight.
256
What would you do?
257
Perfect.
258
Feel free to share your answers in the comments so we can all learn together.
259
You can also practice by talking to yourself.
260
Think about a time your internet was slow, your laptop stopped working, or you had to fix a technical problem quickly.
261
Great work today.
262
You've completed day 20 of your 21-day challenge.
263
Today, you practiced real-life English about technical problems, including laptop issues, internet connection problems, and customer support calls.
264
Remember, the goal is not perfect grammar.
265
The goal is to speak without overthinking.
266
If you want to improve faster, go back and repeat the conversation one more time.
267
Then do the shadowing again out loud.
268
That repetition is what builds fluency.
269
If you enjoyed this lesson, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss Day 21.
270
And if you have ideas for topics you want to practice, leave a comment.
271
We're building this together.
272
Keep practicing, stay consistent, and I'll see you tomorrow, here at No Pause English Lab.
Download App
Everything you need to speak fluently
AI PronunciationScore every sentence
IPA PracticeMaster every sound
VocabularyBuild your word bank
Vocab GameLearn while playing
Same Channel
B1Talking About Family in English — Real Conversation Practice | 21-Day Shadowing Challenge
Daily ConversationHigh School StudentsUniversity Students
B11
Speak English Without Freezing | Ordering Food at a Restaurant | 21-Day Shadowing Challenge
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B11
Stop Translating in English | Talking About Money & Prices | 21-Day Shadowing Challenge
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B1Can You Give Directions in English without overthinking? | 21-Day Shadowing Challenge
Travel EnglishTeensDaily Conversation
B1Talking About Health in English — Speak Without Overthinking | 21-Day Slow English Challenge
Daily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
FOR YOU
Recommend Video
B16
141 sentences
SHADOWING ENGLISH SPEAKING PRACTICE | Listen & Repeat | Technology and the Internet part 2
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B17
82 sentences
20 expressions to Improve Your English Speaking Skills Today!
British AccentBusiness EnglishInterview EnglishDaily Conversation
B12
216 sentences
Intermediate English Conversation Lesson with Shadowing | Learning English Speaking Practice 🗣️
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B123
30 sentences
Working from Home: The Video Call Goes Wrong
American AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationWorking Adults
B110
511 sentences
English Speaking Conversations practice to Learn English | Improve English Speaking Skills
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B138
227 sentences
Improve English Listening Through Real-Life Conversation Shadowing | Repeat After Me
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
A211
35 sentences
The Wi-Fi Password: Zero or the Letter O?
American AccentDaily ConversationUniversity StudentsWorking Adults
B14
387 sentences
Speak English Confidently at Home | Real Conversations | Shadowing English Speaking Practice
American AccentBusiness EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B17
53 sentences
Life talk | Present Simple vs Present Continuous | B1 English Listening Practice
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B23
51 sentences
Your English Is EXCELLENT If You Can Understand These!
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B16
103 sentences
My English is not FLUENT
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
B12
169 sentences
Shadow Me! | Episode 4 | English with Ferrol
Business EnglishDaily ConversationHigh School Students
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 272 sentences and 1992 words to shadow. The speech runs for 18:52. The speaker talks slowly, about 106 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.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 less common words from the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
- laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ (noun) — A laptop computer.
- restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ (verb) — To start again.
- deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ (noun) — A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
- unstable /ʌnˈsteɪ.bəl/ (adjective) — Not stable.
- confirm /kənˈfɝm/ (verb) — To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
- lesson /ˈlɛs.ən/ (noun) — A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
- shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/ (noun) — A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
- fixing /ˈfɪksɪŋ/ (noun) — The act of subverting (fixing) a vote.
- solve /sɒlv/ (verb) — To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.
- phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ (noun) — A short written or spoken expression.
- panic /ˈpænɪk/ (noun) — Overwhelming fear or fright, often affecting groups of people or animals; (countable) an instance of this; a fright, a scare.
- subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ (verb) — To write (one’s name) at the bottom of a document; to sign (one's name).
- upload /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ (verb) — To transfer data to a computer on a network, especially to a server on the Internet.
- topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ (noun) — A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.
- consistent /kənˈsɪs.tənt/ (adjective) — Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature.
Phrasal verbs you will hear
- work on (verb) — To apply mental or physical effort to (something) in order to shape, form, improve, investigate, solve it, etc.
- ask for (verb) — To request; to order.
- go back (verb) — To return to a place or state after having been there at a previous time.
- turn on (verb) — To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve.
- go over (verb) — To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
- look at (verb) — To observe or watch.
- speak out (verb) — To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.
- talk about (verb) — Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 32 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, we're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: shadow /ˈʃædəʊ̯/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/
- Long words — get the stress right: notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/
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 laptop, restart, deadline.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | Have you tried · have you had · Has it been |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | will be fixed · should be fixed · was solved |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | keeps disconnecting · keeps dropping · keeps stopping |
| Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certain | might not be · might be |
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.