Pratique du Shadowing: PET 2 Listening Part 3 Test 3 (Transcript + Key) - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Now turn to part three, questions fourteen to nineteen.
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Now turn to part three, questions fourteen to nineteen.
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You will hear a young woman who has applied for an office job talking about her jobs abroad.
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For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
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You now have twenty seconds to look at part three.
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Now we are ready to start.
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Listen carefully.
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You will hear the recording twice.
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Hello, Miss Brownlow.
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Come and sit down.
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Now, I'd like you to tell me more about the two years you spent abroad after leaving school.
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Oh, right.
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Well, um, I decided to go abroad to see the world.
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I only intended staying for six months, but in the end, I stayed two years.
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First of all, I worked for a family.
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I looked after their three children, all under the age of ten, so I was kept very busy.
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I really liked the family, but after six months I was ready for a change, although I didn't want to come home.
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Then I applied for a job in a hotel as a receptionist.
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That way I could still practice my languages.
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And it was really good because I had my own room in the hotel
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and I had all my meals there as well.
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And then the hotel closed down.
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But the manager offered me a job in a bakery.
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It belonged to his brother, and I worked there for almost a year.
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At the beginning it was really hard because I had to get up so early in the morning, around four o'clock every day.
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But once I got used to that, it was great, because I'd finished work by two o'clock in the afternoon, and the rest of the time was my own.
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But my parents thought I ought to come home and get a proper job.
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I suppose they were right.
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So that's when I applied for the job with the Bank International, in their foreign department, and so I continued to use my languages.
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You've had quite a lot of experience, haven't you?
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Now, if I could ask you...
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Now listen again.
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Hello, Miss Brownlow.
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Come and sit down.
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Now, I'd like you to tell me more about the two years you spent abroad after leaving school.
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Oh, right.
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Well, um, I decided to go abroad to see the world.
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I only intended staying for six months, but in the end, I stayed two years.
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First of all, I worked for a family.
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I looked after their three children, all under the age of ten, so I was kept very busy.
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I really liked the family, but after six months I was ready for a change, although I didn't want to come home.
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Then I applied for a job in a hotel as a receptionist.
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That way I could still practice my languages.
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And it was really good because I had my own room in the hotel
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and I had all my meals there as well.
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and then the hotel closed down
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but the manager offered me a job in a bakery it belonged to his brother
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and I worked there for almost a year at the beginning it was really hard
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because I had to get up
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so early in the morning around four o'clock every day
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but once I got used to that it was great
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because I'd finished work by two o'clock in the afternoon and the rest of the time was my own
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But my parents thought I ought to come home and get a proper job.
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I suppose they were right.
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So that's when I applied for the job with the Bank International, in their foreign department.
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And so I continued to use my languages.
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You've had quite a lot of experience, haven't you?
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Now, if I could ask you...

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Why This Video Is Perfect for Speaking Practice

This clip from a PET 2 Listening test is a goldmine for English learners. The dialogue is natural, conversational, and packed with everyday phrases—exactly the kind of language you need to master for real-life communication. The speaker’s tone is relaxed, with pauses and hesitations that mimic how people actually talk, making it ideal for shadowing practice. Whether you’re using a shadowing site or just repeating lines at home, this video helps you get comfortable with the rhythm of spoken English. Plus, it’s a great example of how to learn English with YouTube—turning test prep content into a tool for improving your speaking skills.

Breaking Down Natural Speech: Key Phrases to Notice

Let’s look at a few lines that make this dialogue sound so authentic:

  • “I only intended staying for six months, but in the end, I stayed two years.” The phrase “in the end” is a common way to show a change from a plan, and the contrast with “only intended” feels natural. Notice how the speaker connects the two clauses with “but” to emphasize the surprise.
  • “At the beginning it was really hard because I had to get up so early in the morning, around four o’clock every day.” The structure “At the beginning… because…” flows smoothly, and “around four o’clock” is a casual way to give a time—no need for exactness. This is how people talk when sharing stories.
  • “But once I got used to that, it was great.” “Once I got used to that” is a perfect example of a phrase that transitions from a problem to a solution. It’s short, conversational, and easy to mimic—great for improving English pronunciation because of its clear stress on “used” and “great.”

A Simple Shadowing Routine for This Video

Try this shadowspeaks exercise to make the most of the clip: 1. Watch the video once to understand the story. 2. Pause after each sentence and repeat it out loud, copying the speaker’s tone, speed, and pauses. Focus on matching the rhythm—don’t worry about perfection. 3. Record yourself repeating a 30-second section. Compare it to the original: Do your pauses sound similar? Is your stress on the right words? 4. Repeat the process with the second listening (the video plays twice!). This helps you catch details you missed the first time. This shadow speak loop trains your mouth to move like a native and builds confidence in your speaking. Over time, you’ll notice your pronunciation and fluency improving—all from a single YouTube video!

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.