Shadowing Practice: Prepare 2 unit 13 Jed and Holly - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Track 100
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Okay, then.
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There.
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My name's on the list.
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Right.
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Well, the first thing to do is to buy some special running clothes.
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Really?
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Yes.
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And you should get some new trainers.
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Oh, dear.
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That sounds expensive.
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But it's important.
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Now, how much time have you got before the race?
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Six weeks.
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Maybe I should download one of those apps.
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You know, couch to 5K in six weeks.
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My mum uses one and says it's really good.
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No, you don't need that.
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Listen to me.
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You should start tomorrow, get up early and go running before school.
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But I hate getting up early.
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Well, you should go running every day.
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You need to go to bed early every night now, Jed.
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No more TV or computer games.
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Huh?
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You want to finish the race, don't you?
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Well, yeah.
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Remember, you should eat well and drink lots of water.
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and you shouldn't have any chocolate or cake.
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Oh, and as well as running, you should go swimming or cycling.
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But I haven't got a bicycle.
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And you should do exercises to make your legs stronger.
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You should do lots and lots of those, Jed.
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Six weeks later.
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Well done, Jed.
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You did it.
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Huh?
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What are you doing here?
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You said you were busy.
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Oh, did I?
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Uh, sorry, Jed.
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Wait till I catch you.
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Help!

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Prepare 2 unit 13 Jed and Holly" 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.