Shadowing Practice: KET 10 O TEST 3 PART 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Les maken...
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Rosie, I've found some information about that dance competition that you're interested in.
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It's perfect for you because it's for children who are between 13 and 15.
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The competition's on the 4th of August, but you've got to enter by the 12th of July.
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So, you've still got over four weeks.
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You don't have to send any money to enter, just a video.
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I know you've already got some, but it might be a good idea to make a new one.
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Anyway, everything you need to know is on the website.
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Write down the address.
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It's www.jitterc.com That's spelt J-I-T-T-E-R-S-E-A
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I also found out where they're having the competition It's going to be at the college, the one opposite the park That's easy for you to get to
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And the best news is about the prizes The winner gets 175 pounds.
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And the person who comes second gets 100 pounds.
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That's a lot!
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Now listen again.
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Rosie, I've found some information about that dance competition that you're interested in.
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It's perfect for you because it's for children who are between 13 and 15.
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The competition's on the 4th of August, but you've got to enter by the 12th of July.
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So, you've still got over four weeks.
19
You don't have to send any money to enter, just a video.
20
I know you've already got some, but it might be a good idea to make a new one.
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Anyway, everything you need to know is on the website.
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Write down the address.
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It's www.jitterc.com That's spelt J-I-T-T-E-R-S-E-A
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I also found out where they're having the competition.
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It's going to be at the college, the one opposite the park.
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That's easy for you to get to.
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And the best news is about the prizes.
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The winner gets £175.
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And the person who comes second gets £100.
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That's a lot!
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That is the end of part two.

Speaking Goals for This Clip: Mastering Everyday Information Sharing

This video targets the fluency milestone of clearly conveying key details in casual conversations—an essential skill for real-world English use. Whether you’re sharing event info, deadlines, or instructions, the dialogue models how to structure messages with clarity and confidence, a critical step toward sounding natural in daily interactions. Practicing this clip helps you move beyond basic phrases to effective communication, ensuring others grasp your meaning effortlessly.

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Clear Communication

  • “I’ve found some information about…” – Perfect for introducing a topic you’ve researched.
  • “It’s perfect for you because…” – Highlight why something suits someone, a common social skill.
  • “You’ve got to enter by…” – Clearly state deadlines, a must for work or personal plans.
  • “You don’t have to send any money—just…” – Simplify requirements with contrast, making instructions easy to follow.
  • “The best news is about…” – Build excitement when sharing positive details.

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Clear Communication

  • “I’ve found some information about…” – Perfect for introducing a topic you’ve researched.
  • “It’s perfect for you because…” – Highlight why something suits someone, a common social skill.
  • “You’ve got to enter by…” – Clearly state deadlines, a must for work or personal plans.
  • “You don’t have to send any money—just…” – Simplify requirements with contrast, making instructions easy to follow.
  • “The best news is about…” – Build excitement when sharing positive details.

Fix Your Weak Spots: Pronunciation and Rhythm in Connected Speech

This clip is ideal for improving English pronunciation, especially the rhythm of casual speech. Notice how the speaker links words like “got to” (sounding like “gotta”) and shortens “you’ve” to “you’ve” (with a soft “v” sound)—these are key features of natural English. To master this, use the shadowing technique: play a short segment, pause, and repeat it immediately, mimicking the tone, speed, and stress. This “shadow speech” practice trains your mouth to move like a native and sharpens your ear for intonation patterns. For extra practice, use a shadowing site to record yourself and compare it to the original—this proven method helps you spot gaps in pronunciation and rhythm. Remember, consistent shadowing (or “shadowspeaks”) isn’t just about repeating words; it’s about adopting the flow of English, making your speech sound more natural and confident.

By focusing on the dialogue’s clear structure and using the shadowing technique, you’ll not only improve English pronunciation but also build the fluency to share information effortlessly in any setting.

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Betrekkelijke bijzinnen who / which + zin — extra informatie over een persoon of dingchildren who are · person who comes
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog teltI've found
Mogelijkheid met “might / may” might/may + werkwoord — iets is mogelijk maar niet zekermight be
Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groepthe best

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.

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