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Getting Started Lesson 1 A.
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Getting Started Lesson 1 A.
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Listen and point.
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Repeat.
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7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10.
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b.
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Listen and point.
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1. Hello, how old are you?
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I'm 3.
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2. And how old are you?
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I'm 6.
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3. Hello, how old are you?
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I'm ten.
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B. Listen and point.
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One.
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Hello.
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How old are you?
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I'm three.
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Two.
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And how old are you?
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I'm six.
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Three.
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Hello.
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How old are you?
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I'm 10.
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Hello!
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How old are you?
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I'm three.
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Two.
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And how old are you?
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I'm six.
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Three.
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Hello, how old are you?
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I'm ten.
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See.
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Sing.
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How old are you?
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I'm four.
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How old are you?
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I'm five.
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How old are you?
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I'm seven.
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How old are you?
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How old are you?
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I'm nine.
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I'm nine.
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How old are you?
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How old are you?
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I'm ten.
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I'm ten.
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Getting Started Lesson 2 A.
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Listen and point.
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Repeat.
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1. Open your book.
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2. Close your book.
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3. Hands up.
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4. Hands down.
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Open your book.
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Open your book.
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Close your book.
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Close your book.
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Hands up.
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Hands up.
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Hands down.
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Hands down.
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B. Listen and point.
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One.
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Hello, everyone.
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Hello, teacher.
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Tom, open your book.
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Yes, teacher.
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Two.
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How many books?
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I know, I know.
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Hands up.
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Yes, John?
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Ten.
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Correct.
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Three.
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Now, how many crayons?
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Ooh, ooh, I know.
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No, hands down, children.
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Nick, how many crayons?
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Five crayons.
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Very good, Nick.
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B. Listen and point.
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One.
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Hello, everyone.
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Hello, teacher.
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Tom, open your book.
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Yes, teacher.
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Two How many books?
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I know, I know.
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Hands up.
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Yes, John?
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Ten.
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Correct.
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Three Now, how many crayons?
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Ooh, ooh, I know.
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No, hands down, children.
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Nick, how many crayons?
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Five crayons.
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Very good, Nick.
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One.
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Hello, everyone.
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Hello, teacher.
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Tom, open your book.
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Yes, teacher.
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Two.
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How many books?
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I know, I know.
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Hands up.
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Yes, John?
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Ten.
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Correct.
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Three.
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Now, how many crayons?
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Ooh, ooh, I know.
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No, hands down, children.
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Nick, how many crayons?
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Five crayons.
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Very good, Nick.
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See.
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Sing.
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Getting Started Lesson 3 1 Listen and repeat.
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Two.
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Listen and point.
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One.
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food two door
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cap elephant three boy boy
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5. Listen and repeat.
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About This Lesson

Welcome to the "Getting Started Lesson 1" segment, where you will enhance your English speaking skills through effective listening and repetition. In this lesson, you will learn to ask and answer the question: "How old are you?" This foundational skill is crucial for engaging in basic conversations in English. By practicing these dialogues, you will also develop your pronunciation and rhythm, making your speech more natural. This lesson is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to polish their English speaking practice skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Hello
  • How old are you?
  • I'm three.
  • I'm six.
  • I'm ten.
  • I'm four.
  • I'm five.
  • I'm nine.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of this lesson, consider using the shadowing technique. This involves listening closely to the sentences and repeating them aloud while mimicking the speaker's intonation and pace. Since the dialogues in this lesson are straightforward and repetitive, they are perfect for practicing your shadow speech. Here are some tips to enhance your practice:

  • Listen carefully to the pronunciation of each number and phrase. This will help you familiarize yourself with the sounds and improve your auditory skills.
  • When practicing the dialogues, pay attention to the speed at which the sentences are spoken. Since this lesson has a gentle pace, try to match that speed to maintain clarity in your speech.
  • Use shadow speaks effectively by pausing the video after each question to give yourself time to respond. This will simulate real-life conversations and enhance your fluency.
  • Repeat this process multiple times until you feel comfortable with how the questions and answers flow. Combining regular practice with this structured approach will make your IELTS speaking practice much easier over time.
  • Finally, record yourself while practicing. Listening back will help you identify areas for improvement, making your practice sessions more effective.

Embrace these strategies, and you'll notice significant progress in your English speaking ability. Happy practicing!

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.

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