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Part 1 you will hear a woman called Jan telephoning a man about booking a place on a residential workshop.
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First, you have some time to look at questions one to five.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.
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Hello, Creative Center.
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Hello there.
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I'm phoning to book a place on your next two -day drama workshop.
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Okay, let me just check.
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Yes, we've still got room on that course.
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Great.
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Can I have your full name?
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Yes, it's Jan Cresswick.
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That's C -R -E -S -W -I -C -K.
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Thanks, Jan.
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And are you coming on your own?
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Yes.
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And have you done any of our courses before?
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Yes, I did one a couple of years ago.
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Great.
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So you may be on our computer records.
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Which course did you do?
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The writing for the theater course.
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Okay.
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Right, yes, here we are.
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Oh, so that's 20 Gregory Avenue.
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Uh, Gregory Place, actually.
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Okay, I'll correct that on the computer.
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Uh -huh.
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And can I ask if you work?
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Yes.
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I want to be an actor, but I'm working as a waitress at the moment.
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After this course, who knows?
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Right, back to the paperwork.
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So, we're enrolling you on the two -day course that starts tomorrow, the 30th of May.
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"Oh, uh, sorry, no, on the thirteenth of June.
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I meant the one starting in two weeks.
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Is that still all right?" Oh, that's fine.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
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"Can you tell me something about accommodation?" Yes, people usually come the evening before the course starts.
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The cost of the course includes accommodation for two nights.
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"Well, I'll make sure I'm there in good time so I can meet the others that evening and settle in.
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Is 5 :30 too early to arrive?" No, that's fine, and you'll finish no later than five o 'clock on the last day.
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Right.
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Okay.
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Right, just a few other things.
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Any dietary information we should know.
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All the food is provided and we use organic produce as often as we can.
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Oh, that sounds great.
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But I don't eat anything that's made from milk.
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I know that can be difficult.
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Well, it's not a problem.
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What about meat?
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Do you eat that?
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I don't eat much of it, but that's fine.
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You don't need to note that.
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Sure.
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Yes.
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Hey, I am really looking forward to this.
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Great!
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I don't know if you know this, but we may divide into two groups in the afternoon if we have more than sixteen people on the course.
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If we do that, there'll be a choice of doing comic, or what we call classic work.
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Oh, I'd always go with comedy.
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I'm much more interested in that.
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Now, How did you find out about this course?
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Was it the adverts in the Sunday newspaper?
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No. In fact, I looked for drama courses on the Internet and I saw that you were doing one.
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When I read about it, I just thought, hey, why not?
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Okay.
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I saw that you send out some pre -course material.
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Yes.
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I don't have much time to read any of the books you're recommending, but I'd be grateful for your leaflet, the one you mentioned in your publicity.
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Sure.
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I'll put a copy in the post to you.
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Thanks a lot.
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I can't wait.
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That is the end of part one.
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You now have one minute to check your answers to part one.

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will focus on the audio transcription from a phone conversation about booking a residential workshop. By listening to the dialogue, you will practice your listening comprehension, improve your pronunciation, and get familiar with practical vocabulary related to making reservations. This exercise will help you gain confidence in your ability to speak English in real-life situations, particularly in contexts such as booking workshops or classes. As you engage with the material, you will develop the skills necessary to learn English with YouTube effectively.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Booking - The process of reserving a place or service.
  • Workshop - A meeting or course for discussion or training.
  • Accommodation - A place where someone resides temporarily.
  • Dietary information - Details about food preferences or restrictions.
  • Enrolling - The act of signing up for a course or workshop.
  • Produce - Fresh fruits and vegetables, often highlighted for their quality.
  • Course information - Details regarding the class structure, timings, and requirements.
  • Arrival time - The time at which a person is expected to reach a location.

Practice Tips

To enhance your learning experience, consider using the shadow speak technique with the audio from this transcript. Here’s how to effectively shadow speak while listening to this particular video:

  • Start Slow: Play the audio at a slower speed, if available, to catch every word clearly.
  • Break Down the Conversation: Listen to small segments of the dialogue, pausing after each sentence to repeat what you hear. This helps retain pronunciation nuances.
  • Emphasize Intonation: Pay attention to the tone and rhythm of the speakers during the conversation. Mimicking their intonation will help improve your English pronunciation.
  • Repeat and Record: Record yourself repeating the dialogue after listening. Comparing your recording to the original audio will highlight areas you might need to improve.
  • Use Contextual Learning: When practicing with the vocabulary, create your own sentences using these terms. This contextual understanding is beneficial for retaining new language.

By implementing these practice tips, you can significantly enhance your ability to understand and use English in practical situations. This way, you are not just learning; you are mastering the language through immersive methods like shadowspeaks.

Grammar in this video

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

StructureIn the video
Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certainmay be · may divide
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around nowI'm phoning · are you coming · I'm working
Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or predictionwill hear · I'll correct · I'll make

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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