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When You Hit Your Toe
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Shadowing practice
- Listen once and notice how the narrator switches from shock to humor without changing the everyday tone.
- Shadow lines with impact verbs like “slammed into” and “froze” to practice crisp consonants.
- Pause after the five-second silence and imitate the held breath before the whispered reaction.
- Record yourself retelling the mishap, then match the original pacing when the laughter starts.
- Practice linking phrases such as “mind my business” and “bam, the bed” for smoother transitions.
- Repeat the closing line about giving the bed a side-eye and add your own self-aware tag.
Tip: Play with contrast—keep the shock sharp, then let the laugh roll in to show how the mood shifts.
Practical, learner-friendly tips
Respond to the audio
What’s the first thing you do right after you slam your toe on a piece of furniture?
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