Shadowing Practice: PREPARE 2 - UNIT 4 - LISTENING - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Track 35 1.
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What was Bella happy with at the party?
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How was the party, Bella?
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It was okay.
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The food was excellent, but the music wasn't great.
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Oh, what a shame.
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Yes, and there weren't many people there.
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2. Where is Kyle's ticket?
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You look worried, Kyle.
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You okay?
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I can't find my ticket for our trip to the theme park tomorrow.
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It was in my bag this morning, but it's not there now.
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And it's not on the classroom floor.
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What about your jacket pocket?
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Maybe it's there. Of course, that's it.
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Thanks.
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3. What was the weather like?
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Was the weather good for your camping trip?
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I'm afraid not.
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There was no rain, but there was a lot of wind.
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Oh, that's a pity.
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I know, but at least it wasn't cold.
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4. How much was the boy's T-shirt?
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I really like your new T-shirt.
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Was it expensive?
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They usually cost a lot when you buy them at concerts.
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Not really.
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It was £10.
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That's amazing.
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T-shirts like that are usually £15 or more.
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I know.
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My brother's got one that was 25 pounds.
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5. Where was the girl on Saturday?
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Where were you on Saturday?
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You weren't at home at 2pm.
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No, sorry.
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I was shopping in town with my parents.
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Oh, I hate shopping.
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I like having fun with friends or playing sport at weekends.
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Me too.
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Let's play tennis together next Saturday.
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Track 4 1.
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Where was Olivia on Saturday?
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You weren't at the football game on Saturday.
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No, I wasn't.
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I was at home.
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It was my brother's birthday party.
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Oh, how old was he?
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He was seven.
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He was so happy with all his new toys.
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Great!
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Two.
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What was the weather like at the theme park?
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How was your trip to the theme park?
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Brilliant.
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It was a really great day.
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Was the weather good?
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It was rainy here and the wind was terrible.
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Really?
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It was lovely at the theme park.
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The sun was out all day.
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I want to go with you next time.
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3. Where were Joanie's parents last weekend?
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How was your weekend, Joanie?
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It was fantastic.
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I was with my friend Carla because my mum and dad were away.
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We were in the shopping centre all day on Saturday with her parents and had lunch at a great restaurant.
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And where were your parents?
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Visiting my sister at university.
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They were there all weekend.
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4. When was Amy's birthday?
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Hi, Amy.
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How was your weekend?
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It was great.
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All my family were at my house on Saturday for my birthday.
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Was it your birthday on Saturday?
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No, my birthday was on Friday and it was my mum's birthday on Sunday.
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The party was for me and my mum.
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Five.
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Who was at the swimming pool?
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Hi Jamie, were you at the swimming pool last Sunday?
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Yes, it was brilliant.
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Oh really?
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Were your parents there?
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No, it was me and my friends.
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There was a group of us.
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That sounds fun.
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Was your friend from England there too?
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No, he wasn't.
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He was with his brother at the beach.
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Track 4 1.
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Where was Olivia on Saturday?
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You weren't at the football game on Saturday.
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No, I wasn't.
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I was at home.
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It was my brother's birthday party.
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Oh, how old was he?
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He was seven.
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He was so happy with all his new toys.
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Great!
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2. What was the weather like at the theme park?
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How was your trip to the theme park?
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Brilliant.
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It was a really great day.
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Was the weather good?
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It was rainy here and the wind was terrible.
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Really?
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It was lovely at the theme park.
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The sun was out all day.
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I want to go with you next time.
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3. Where were Joanie's parents last weekend?
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How was your weekend, Joanie?
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It was fantastic.
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I was with my friend Carla because my mum and dad were away.
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We were in the shopping centre all day on Saturday with her parents and had lunch at a great restaurant.
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And where were your parents?
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Visiting my sister at university.
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They were there all weekend.
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4. When was Amy's birthday?
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Hi Amy, how was your weekend?
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It was great.
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All my family were at my house on Saturday for my birthday.
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Was it your birthday on Saturday?
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No, my birthday was on Friday and it was my mum's birthday on Sunday.
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The party was for me and my mum.
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5. Who was at the swimming pool?
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Hi Jamie, were you at the swimming pool last Sunday?
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Yes, it was brilliant.
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Oh really?
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Were your parents there?
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No, it was me and my friends.
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There was a group of us.
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That sounds fun.
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Was your friend from England there too?
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No, he wasn't.
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He was with his brother at the beach.
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Thank you.
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Boost Your Speaking Fluency with This Listening Clip

This video is a goldmine for English learners aiming to master shadow speech—a proven technique where you repeat phrases immediately after hearing them, mirroring tone and rhythm. It targets the fluency milestone of understanding everyday conversations and responding naturally, making it perfect for english speaking practice.

Phrase Bank: Reusable Expressions for Real-Life Chats

  • "What a shame" – Express sympathy for a minor disappointment.
  • "I can't find my ticket" – A common problem-solving phrase.
  • "That's a pity" – Show regret for an unfavorable situation.
  • "Not really" – Softly disagree with a statement (e.g., "Was it expensive?").
  • "Let's play tennis together next Saturday" – Suggest plans confidently.

These phrases work in cafes, parties, or casual chats—memorize them to sound more natural.

Fix Your Weak Spots: Master Rhythm and Intonation

The dialogue’s conversational pace is ideal for practicing the shadowing technique. Many learners struggle with linking words (e.g., "It was okay" vs. "Itwazokay") or stressing key words (like "excellent" in "The food was excellent"). Use this video as a shadowing site by pausing after each line and repeating it aloud, focusing on matching the speaker’s rise and fall. Notice how questions like "How was the party?" rise at the end, while statements like "There was no rain" fall. This trains your mouth to move like a native, turning awkward pauses into smooth speech.

Consistent shadowspeak practice with this clip will help you respond faster and sound more confident in real interactions. Start today—your fluency will thank you!

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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