Shadowing Practice: 05 Part 1 BasicPoints 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Part 1 Let's listen.
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Some sailboats are on the water.
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There are trees by the water.
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Let's check up.
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1. The man is ahead of the woman in a race.
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The man is ahead of the woman in a race.
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The man is ahead of the woman in a race.
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2. There is a lamp on either side of the bed.
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3. A pickup truck is in the backyard.
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4. There are no seats left in the restaurant.
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There are no seats left in the restaurant.
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5. The buildings are next to each other.
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6. A framed picture is above the fireplace.
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7. Each telephone is in a separate booth.
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8. There are telephone directories beside each phone.
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9. There is a house with no windows.
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10. There are cars parked in rows.
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There are cars parked in rows.
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There are cars parked in rows.
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Let's listen.
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He's wearing a cap.
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He's wearing gloves.
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He's wearing glasses.
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Let's check up.
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The dog is lying on the grass.
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2. They are facing the same direction.
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3. Some luggage is blocking the aisle.
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4. Some people are attending a workshop.
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5. They are wearing safety gear.
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6. They're leaning against the railing.
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They're leaning against the railing.
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7. They're sitting in a circle.
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8. Some people are waiting to board the bus.
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9. The papers are piling up on the desk.
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10. The women are listening to the speaker.
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The women are listening to the speaker.
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Let's listen.
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The car has stopped at the gas station.
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The man has stepped out of the car.
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Let's check up.
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1. He has wired some money.
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2. The man has finished cleaning the office.
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3. The street has just recently been paved.
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4. The waiter has brought their check to the table.
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The waiter has brought their check to the table.
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5. A man has just checked into a hotel room.
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6. The man has just gotten off the streetcar.
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7. The tree has lost all its leaves.
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8. A bus has stopped at the traffic light.
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9. A train has arrived at the station.
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A train has arrived at the station.
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10. People have lined up to take pictures.
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People have lined up to take pictures.
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Let's listen.
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Tires are placed on racks.
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The car has been raised for repairs.
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Let's check up.
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1. The bridge is closed to pedestrians.
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The bridge is closed to pedestrians.
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The bridge is closed to pedestrians.
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2. The walls have been covered with boards.
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3. The bed has been made.
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4. The boats have been taken out of the water.
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The boats have been taken out of the water.
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5. Some cars are parked in the lot.
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6. The houses are built in a similar style.
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7. The drawer is reflected in the mirror.
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8. The lights have been turned on.
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9. The houses are scattered through the countryside.
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The houses are scattered through the countryside.
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10. The boats are docked at the shore.
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The boats are docked at the shore.
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The boats are docked at the shore.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "05 Part 1 BasicPoints 1" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →