Shadowing Practice: A2 KEY for Schools Trainer 1 - Listening Part 3 - Test 2 (Transcript + Key) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Exam Practice Test 2.
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Listening Part 3.
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Now look at Part 3.
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For each question, choose the correct answer.
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Look at questions 11 to 15 now.
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You have 20 seconds.
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Thank you for taking me camping with you last weekend, Aunt Lizzie.
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It was great, wasn't it, Jasmine?
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Especially when we went swimming.
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It was too windy to swim in the sea, but the lake was great anyway.
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Perhaps next time we can try the river.
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Sleeping in a tent was new for me.
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I was worried about it on the first night, but I soon found out how exciting it is.
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My brother was very unhappy that he couldn't come with us.
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Cooking was fun.
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Well, sometimes.
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It was difficult to cook the omelette, but I loved grilling the steak on a barbecue.
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Did you like the pasta I made?
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Yes, I was really hungry that day.
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The campsite was quite big, but it's a pity they didn't have anywhere to buy food and things.
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And the showers were a bit dirty, but okay.
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Which activity did you like best?
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Well, running in the forest was okay, but hard.
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But fishing was amazing, even more fun than cycling.
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I'm glad you had a good time.
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Now listen again.
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Thank you for taking me camping with you last weekend, Aunt Lizzie.
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It was great, wasn't it, Jasmine?
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Especially when we went swimming.
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It was too windy to swim in the sea, but the lake was great anyway.
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Perhaps next time we can try the river.
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Sleeping in a tent was new for me.
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I was worried about it on the first night, but I soon found out how exciting it is.
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My brother was very unhappy that he couldn't come with us.
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Cooking was fun.
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Well, sometimes.
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It was difficult to cook the omelette, but I loved grilling the steak on a barbecue.
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Did you like the pasta I made?
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Yes, I was really hungry that day.
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The campsite was quite big, but it's a pity they didn't have anywhere to buy food and things.
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And the showers were a bit dirty, but OK.
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Which activity did you like best?
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Well, running in the forest was okay, but hard.
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But fishing was amazing, even more fun than cycling.
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I'm glad you had a good time.
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Thank you.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will practice their listening skills through a simulated exam scenario based on the A2 KEY for Schools Trainer. Focusing on Listening Part 3, you will tackle questions related to a camping experience, thereby enhancing your comprehension and ability to respond to conversational English. This practice is particularly useful for those aiming to improve their IELTS speaking skills while gaining confidence in handling everyday dialogues. By engaging with this content, you will also explore effective strategies for using a shadowing app to amplify your learning.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • camping - the activity of going to stay in a tent
  • lake - a large body of water surrounded by land
  • barbecue - a method of cooking that involves grilling food outdoors
  • campsite - an area where people can set up tents and stay
  • showers - facilities for washing; often found at campsites
  • fishing - the activity of catching fish
  • omelette - a dish made primarily from eggs, often cooked in a frying pan
  • windy - having strong winds; can affect outdoor activities

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning experience from this video, consider using shadowspeak techniques while you listen. This involves repeating phrases and sentences immediately after you hear them, mimicking the original speaker's tone and pace. Since the dialogue in this transcript features natural conversational speed, it's a great opportunity for IELTS speaking practice.

Here are some specific tips for effective shadowing with this video:

  • Follow along: As you listen, provide visual support by reading the transcript of the excerpt. This helps with understanding context and vocabulary.
  • Record Yourself: Use a shadowing app to record your voice while shadowing. This allows you to play it back and compare it with the original audio for accuracy.
  • Pay Attention to Intonation: Notice the intonation and expressions used, especially during the discussion of activities. This will help you sound more natural when speaking.
  • Practice Regularly: Consistency is key. Regular sessions will enable you to improve your fluency and listening comprehension over time.

By integrating these practice tips, you'll enhance your ability to learn English with YouTube and make substantial progress in your English learning journey.

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.