Shadowing for TOEIC Listening
Shadowing trains your ear by forcing your mouth to keep up. It is the single most effective listening drill for the TOEIC.
How to shadow correctly
Play the audio and speak along about half a second behind, copying rhythm and intonation rather than reading the script. Use the script only after several passes.
Use short clips
Thirty to sixty seconds, repeated ten times, beats a five-minute clip once. Part 3 and Part 4 audio is ideal material.
Fifteen minutes a day
Shadowing is tiring. Fifteen focused minutes daily produces noticeable results within a month.
FAQ
Should I look at the script while shadowing?
Not at first. Shadow blind, then check the script, then shadow again.
Which parts benefit most?
Parts 3 and 4, where natural speed and connected speech cause most mistakes.