Pratique du Shadowing: Get Ready For Starters 2nd Starters practice test Page 35 1 - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec la vidéo

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Listening 21.
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Starter's Practice Test.
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Listening Part 2.
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Read the question.
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Listen and write a name or a number.
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There are two examples.
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Hello.
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What's your name?
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It's Eva.
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And how do you spell Eva?
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E-V-A.
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Right.
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That's a very nice name.
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Thanks.
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So, how old are you, Eva?
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I'm twelve.
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Twelve?
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Yes, that's right.
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Can you see the answers?
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Now you listen and write a name or a number.
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One.
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And where do you live?
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I live in Hill Street.
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OK.
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And what's the number of your house?
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It's 17.
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So that's 17 Hill Street?
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Yes.
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Two.
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That's a nice photo.
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Is that you in front of your house?
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Yes, I'm holding a blue ball.
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And that's my friend with me.
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OK.
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And what's her name?
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Grace.
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Is that G-R-A-C-E?
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Yes.
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Three.
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There are some dogs in the picture.
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Are they your dogs?
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Well, the white dog's mine, but I've got eight animals, you know.
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Eight?
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Yes.
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My dog, a cat, five fish and a horse.
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You've got a horse too?
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Wow.
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Four.
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Yes, but my dog's my favourite animal. Is he?
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And what's his name?
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Mango.
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You spell it M-A-N-G-O.
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That's a funny name for a dog.
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Yes.
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Five.
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And how old's your dog, Eva?
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He's fifteen now.
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Fifteen?
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So he's an old dog then?
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Yes, he's a very old dog.
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But I love him.
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Oh, that's nice.
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Listening 21.
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Starters practice test.
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Listening part 2.
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Read the question.
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Listen and write a name or a number.
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There are two examples.
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Hello.
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What's your name?
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It's Eva.
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And how do you spell Eva?
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E-V-A Right.
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That's a very nice name.
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Thanks.
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So, how old are you, Eva?
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I'm twelve.
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Twelve?
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Yes, that's right.
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Can you see the answers?
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Now you listen and write a name or a number.
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One.
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And where do you live?
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I live in Hill Street.
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OK.
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And what's the number of your house?
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It's 17.
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So that's 17 Hill Street?
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Yes.
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Two.
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That's a nice photo.
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Is that you in front of your house?
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Yes, I'm holding a blue ball.
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And that's my friend with me.
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OK.
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And what's her name?
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Grace.
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Is that G-R-A-C-E?
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Yes.
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Three.
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There are some dogs in the picture.
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Are they your dogs?
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Well, the white dog's mine, but I've got eight animals, you know.
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Eight?
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Yes.
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My dog, a cat, five fish and a horse.
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You've got a horse too?
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Wow.
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Four.
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Yes, but my dog's my favourite animal. Is he?
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And what's his name?
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Mango.
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You spell it M-A-N-G-O.
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That's a funny name for a dog.
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Yes.
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Five.
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And how old's your dog, Eva?
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He's fifteen now.
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Fifteen?
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So he's an old dog then?
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Yes, he's a very old dog, but I love him.
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Oh, that's nice.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in listening practice that focuses on understanding spoken English through context. You’ll listen to a conversation where different personal details are discussed, including names, addresses, and favorite animals. This exercise is designed to enhance your listening comprehension as well as your ability to respond to questions. By actively participating, you'll gain confidence in your English-speaking abilities, making it easier for you to interact with others in everyday situations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Name: A personal identifier.
  • How do you spell: A phrase used to ask for the spelling of a name or word.
  • House number: The specific number that identifies your residence.
  • Friend: A person you spend time with, enjoying each other's company.
  • Favorite animal: The animal you like most.
  • Wow: An expression showing surprise or admiration.
  • Blue ball: An object mentioned in the context of a photo, demonstrating ownership and interests.

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this practice, consider utilizing the shadowing technique. This powerful method involves listening closely to a speaker and attempting to repeat what they say almost simultaneously. Here are some helpful tips tailored to the speed and tone of this listening exercise:

  • Start by listening to the audio without repeating anything. Focus on understanding the content and context.
  • Listen again, this time pausing after each sentence to repeat it aloud. Use a shadowing app to help you keep pace if needed.
  • Pay attention to the intonation and stress in the speaker's voice. Mimicking these aspects will enhance your English speaking practice.
  • Record yourself while shadowing, then listen to the playback to identify areas for improvement. This feedback loop is invaluable for enhancing pronunciation and fluency.
  • Practice regularly with different conversations similar to this one for balanced skill development. Engage with resources like shadowspeak where you can find more materials to work with.

By consistently applying these strategies, you will see noticeable improvements in your speaking confidence and overall English fluency. Make listening and speaking a daily routine, and enjoy the journey of mastering English!

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.