Shadowing Practice: B1 T2 TEST1 PART1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Section 1.

You will hear a conversation between a housing agent and a college student who wants to rent a house.

First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 4.

You will see that there is an example which has been done for you.

On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.

Good afternoon and welcome to Habitat Hunters.

You must be Joseph.

Yes, that's right.

You said on the phone that I could come by at 2 o 'clock.

Sorry, I'm a little early.

No problem at all.

In Calgary's market, you have to move fast if you want a good apartment.

Actually, I'd settle for almost anything.

I've been here ten days and the hotel is ruining me.

My father has me on a strict budget.

Sit right down here now, sir.

Let's talk a little about the places before we go have a look.

Now, we have four apartments available.

OK.

Could you tell me more about those four apartments?

Sure.

The first one is on Beetle Road, just a block off campus.

It's a three -bedroom with a bathroom and a living room and a great Italian restaurant right next to it.

The agent says that the first apartment is a three -bedroom apartment with a great Italian restaurant right next to it.

So, restaurant has been written in the space.

Now we shall begin.

You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time.

Listen carefully and answer questions one to four.

Good afternoon and welcome to Habitat Hunters.

You must be Joseph.

Yes, that's right.

You said on the phone that I could come by at 2 o 'clock.

Sorry, I'm a little early.

No problem at all.

In Calgary's market you have to move fast if you want a good apartment.

Actually, I'd settle for almost anything.

I've been here 10 days and the hotel is ruining me.

My father has me on a strict budget.

Sit right down here now, sir.

Let's talk a little about the places before we go have a look.

Now, we have four apartments available.

OK.

Could you tell me more about those four apartments?

Sure.

The first one is on Beetle Road, just a block off campus.

It's a three -bedroom with a bathroom and a living room and a great Italian restaurant right next to it.

How much?

Well, it's $435 a month, including internet and utilities.

OK, that sounds reasonable.

Any drawbacks to the house?

There's a really big garden, but it hasn't been taken care of over the years and it's just too big to clean up nicely.

Hmm, that sounds OK.

Tell me about the next option.

The other three -bedroom apartment is on Oakington Avenue on campus.

It is right near the building where you have classes and the kitchen and living room are newly furnished.

Wow, that sounds like a pretty good option.

Well, it is a cool apartment, but since it's a dormitory, the living room, bathroom, kitchen and washing machine are all shared.

It would be nice not to have to buy living room furniture, though.

And how much is this one?

$400 per month for a bedroom with an air conditioner.

For a bedroom without an air conditioner, you would pay less, $340 for it.

Yikes!

Even with the air conditioner, it sounds really inconvenient to have to share facilities.

I'll never cook if I have to walk down the hall to use the kitchen Yeah,

that's true Before you hear the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 5 to 10

Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.

Anyway, the next place is a two -bedroom on Mead Street.

Oh, I like Mead Street.

That's off campus, right?

Yep, it's pretty cool, but it only has two bedrooms plus a living room and a study.

But I want to live together with my two friends.

So, you could make the study into a small bedroom if you end up living with them.

Also, we guys want a TV and DVD player since we're all so much into movies.

Well, this place has a great TV and VCR, but no DVD player.

No DVD?

That's so weird.

Are any other facilities provided?

As you said, weird enough, it also comes with a wash basin.

Is there a washing machine?

I think we need that more than just a wash basin.

I'm afraid there's no washing machine in the apartment.

Wow, that's so old -fashioned.

Maybe it's not the best choice for three college guys.

How much is it?

Well, it's $600 per month, but of course it would be cheaper if you made it into three bedrooms instead of two.

And where is the apartment located?

It's 2500 Mead Street, where there are a lot of bars.

It would be affordable, but it would get pretty noisy, and that sounds really expensive for an old place in a noisy area.

How about the last place?

This one's on campus in the Devon Close complex.

It's a one -bedroom, so it will be a little quieter than the Mead Street place.

One -bedroom, huh?

That could be good for focusing on my studies.

What else does it have?

It comes with a living room and a study, and includes a really nice lamp in the study that has a bunch of different settings.

You know what else is cool?

There's a dining hall downstairs, so all evening meals are free.

You can purchase breakfast and lunch, but meals after 6pm are free.

Wow, this place sounds too good to be true.

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Is it really expensive?

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It's all right.

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$500 per month, but there's no bathroom.

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What?

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No bathroom?

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Well, there's no bathroom in the apartment, but there's one at the end of the hall.

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Hmm, thanks.

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I think now I just have to decide whether I want to live alone or not.

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Yeah, which one do you prefer?

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I think I'd choose either this apartment or the one on Beetle Road.

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OK, you'd better think about it and then you can contact me ASAP fine thanks for your help you're welcome

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that is the end of section one you now have half a minute to check your answers

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Now turn to Section 2.

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Speaking Goals for This Clip

This dialogue targets B1-level fluency by focusing on real-world rental conversations, helping learners practice asking about housing details, discussing budgets, and understanding common rental terms. It’s ideal for mastering practical communication—a key milestone for everyday interactions like renting an apartment.

Phrase Bank

"I could come by at 2 o'clock" – Polite way to confirm a meeting time.
"The hotel is ruining me" – Casual expression to say something is costing too much.
"My father has me on a strict budget" – Clear way to explain financial constraints.
"Any drawbacks to the house?" – Useful for asking about hidden issues.
"In Calgary's market, you have to move fast" – Natural phrasing for discussing local trends.

Fix Your Weak Spots

The video is perfect for refining rhythm and intonation in conversational English. Notice how the speaker stresses "strict budget" and "move fast" to emphasize key points—this is where the shadowing technique shines. Try shadow speak by repeating the dialogue aloud immediately after the speaker, mimicking their pace and stress. This helps improve English pronunciation by training your mouth to form natural sounds. Focus on words like "utilities" (yoo-TIL-uh-tees) and "drawbacks" (DRAW-baks)—common trouble spots for learners. Practice daily with this clip using shadowspeak to build muscle memory for fluent, natural speech. Remember: the goal is to match not just the words, but the feel of the conversation.

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The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	has been done · I've been · has been written
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	has been done · will be played · has been written
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing	student who wants · example which has
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction	will hear · will see · will be

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 →

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