Elroy
Elroy
Vocabulary list
- address v. To direct, as words (to any one or any thing); to make, as a speech, petition, etc. (to any one, an audience)
- avoid v to stay clear of to keep from happening
- demonstrate v. to show clearly, and deliberately, to present by example
- develop v. to expand, progress or improve
- evaluate v. to determine the value or impact of
- gather v. to accumulate, to conclude
- offer v. to propose, to present in order to meet a need or satisfy a requirement
- primary adj. most important, first in a list, series or sequence
- risk n. the chance of loss or damage
- strategy n. a plan of action
- strong adj. powerful, economically, or financially sound
- substitute v. to take the place of another.
Elroy just finished a meeting with a group of investors. He wants them to invest in...
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The Secret of TOEIC Shadowing
What is toeic shadowing? And can you really study for toeic with this technique? Yes! It is a great way to study; you can practice listening and at the same time speaking. With lots of practice, you will begin to understand what 'sounds right' in English.
So, how do you shadow English? It is actually very easy. First choose some English that you want to listen to and practice; I recommend using the stories recorded on this site (see below). Then begin listening. As you listen, Repeat every word that you hear. Its that easy.
But you will have questions.
Some students say 'Its too difficutl!'
No, nothing is too difficult. If it feels difficult, you are trying too hard. do not try to say every word perfectly; you probably can't. Just repeat what you can, and leave it at that. You will get better with more toeic.
How much should I be able to repeat?
If you can repeat 10% of the words that is ok. But since many people are not satisfied with that, then choose some material that you can repeat 50% of the words, then you will feel more satisfied. Keep on doing your toeic shadowing.
The speaking is too fast!
Don't try to say everything; say only what you can hear. With time and lots of practice, you will hear more and more of the words at the fast speed.
Give yourself time to improve before you complain, and keep on practicing toeic shadowing!
