Shadowing Practice: A Family Trip to the Airport | Easy English Listening Practice (A2) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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The End The End The End The End The End Wake up, everyone.
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It is still dark.
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But today.. is special.
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I am awake already.
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I am awake.
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But I feel sleepy.
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I feel sleepy.
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Take your time and stretch slowly.
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Please get ready calmly.
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The house feels very quiet.
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I like this quiet morning.
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I will check the bags again.
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I will make warm tea.
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Thank you, Mom.
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I'm sorry.
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Hmm.
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Tea sounds nice.
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This bag feels heavy.
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That means we packed well.
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My clothes are folded nicely.
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My snacks are inside my bag.
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Please remember your jacket.
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And your phone.
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My phone is here.
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Mine too.
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Wait a moment.
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What is it?
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Where are the passports?
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The passports?
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Did we take them?
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I thought you had them.
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I usually keep them in my bag.
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Maybe they are on the table.
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Or near the door.
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Let us stay calm.
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I will check my bag again.
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I will look on the shelf.
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I will check the drawer.
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I will check the desk.
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I see tickets, but no passports.
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Not on the shelf.
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Not in the drawer.
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Not on the desk.
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Oh no!
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Do not worry, Mom.
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No, we still have time.
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Think slowly.
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Yesterday, I checked them at night.
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So, Ami?
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Where were you sitting?
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On the sofa.
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Let us check the sofa.
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Good idea.
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Please look carefully.
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I see something under the cushion.
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I will take it out.
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What is it?
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The passport folder.
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Oh, thank you so much.
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That is great.
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Now I feel relaxed.
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Me too.
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Crisis is over!
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Everything is ready now.
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Please drink your tea.
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Ah.
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Drink slowly.
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The tea smells nice.
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It feels warm in my hands.
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Off to tea.
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We leave.
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Please wear your shoes.
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Mine are on.
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Lock the door, please.
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The door is locked.
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Good morning.
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Good morning.
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Hello, hello.
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Hello.
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Airport today?
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Please get in.
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Hey, I won.
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Thank you.
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The seat feels comfortable.
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I like the window view.
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Please wear your seatbelt.
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Safety first.
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That feels nice.
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Early mornings are peaceful.
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The sky looks soft and blue.
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I see lights in houses.
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Many people are still sleeping.
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The city feels slow.
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I like this calm time.
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I feel excited inside.
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I feel calm and sleepy.
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Travel brings many feelings together.
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That is true.
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We will arrive soon.
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Thank you for driving smoothly.
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Here we are.
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Thank you.
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Have a nice trip.
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Let us take the bags.
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I can carry my backpack.
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I will help with this one.
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The airport looks big and bright.
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I hear many soft voices.
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Welcome.
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Yes, here you go.
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Thank you very much.
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The screen is very bright.
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I see our flight number.
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Please go to security.
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Let us walk slowly.
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The floor is shiny.
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I can see my shoes.
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Good morning.
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Good morning.
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Please place your bags here.
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Like this?
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I will take off my jacket.
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Uh, yes.
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Thank you.
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We are ready.
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You may go.
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Everything went well.
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Um...
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Mmm...
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I feel relaxed now.
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We have some time.
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Let us sit near the window.
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The chairs are soft.
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The area feels quiet.
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I like watching people walk by.
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Everyone has their own story.
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Some people smile softly.
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Some people look tired.
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Travel shows many feelings.
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Yes, many stories together.
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Boarding will begin soon.
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That is our flight.
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Oh.
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Please get ready.
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I have my bag.
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I have mine too.
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Stay together.
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The line moves gently.
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I can see the plane clearly.
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Welcome on board.
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May I see your passports, please?
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Of course.
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One moment.
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Mom, they are in the folder.
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Here are our passports.
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Is everything okay?
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Yes.
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Everything looks fine.
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That is good.
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Thank you very much.
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Please continue inside.
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We are coming.
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I have the window seat.
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I have the aisle seat.
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Please put your bags above.
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Buckle your seatbelts.
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Mm-hmm.
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It clicks softly.
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Mine clicks too.
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Mm-mm.
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The flight will begin soon.
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The plane feels calm.
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I like this quiet moment.
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I can see the wing clearly.
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I see people working outside.
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Soon we will fly into the sky.
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That feels exciting.
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I feel happy and peaceful.
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I feel safe and relaxed.
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Being together makes this special.
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Family makes every trip better.
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Thank you for traveling with us.
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If you enjoyed this calm family story,
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About This Lesson

In this English listening practice lesson, learners will engage with a relatable family scenario: preparing for a trip to the airport. The transcript captures a range of everyday dialogues, helping learners improve their listening and speaking skills at the A2 level. Throughout the lesson, participants will focus on building vocabulary related to travel preparation, enhance their comprehension of conversational cues, and practice pronunciation through effective shadowing techniques. This immersive practice is ideal for those aiming to boost their English speaking practice and prepare for situations they may encounter while traveling.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Awake - to no longer be asleep.
  • Heavy - having a great weight; important in the context of packing.
  • Passports - official documents for international travel.
  • Check - to examine or verify something.
  • Calm - to remain peaceful and not anxious.
  • Warm tea - a comforting beverage often enjoyed in the morning.
  • Jacket - an outer garment worn for warmth.

Practice Tips

For optimum learning and retention, it is highly recommended to utilize a shadowing app that allows you to practice alongside the audio from the video. During your shadowing sessions, pay attention to the speed and tone of the conversations. Given that the dialogues in this lesson are spoken at a manageable pace, pause after each phrase to mimic intonation and pronunciation accurately. You might consider using the term shadowspeak, which refers to the method of imitating sounds as closely as possible. This technique is particularly beneficial for enhancing your fluency and preparing for IELTS speaking practice.

As you engage with the material, try to repeat sentences in real-time—this will improve not just your listening comprehension but also your vocal articulation. Make sure to focus on phrases that could come in handy during actual travel situations. Shadowing the content will make your English speaking practice feel more natural and conversational. Remember, consistency is key, so practice regularly to solidify your skills before your next trip!

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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