Shadowing Practice: Cambridge Starters 1 - Test 3 - Part 4 - Snow English - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Part 4 Look at the picture.
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Part 4 Look at the picture.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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Find the ball on the table.
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Sorry?
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The ball on the table.
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Yes.
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Colour it yellow.
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Colour this ball yellow.
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Can you see the yellow ball?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and colour.
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One.
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Find the ball in the box.
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Sorry?
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Find the ball in the box.
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OK.
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Colour it blue.
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Colour it blue.
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2. Can you see the ball under the tree? Where?
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Under the tree.
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Yes.
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Colour this ball red.
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3. Find the ball behind the bag.
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Sorry?
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Find the ball behind the bag.
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Oh, yes.
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Colour it green.
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Green?
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Yes.
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Four.
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Can you see the ball next to the flowers?
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Pardon?
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The ball next to the flowers.
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Oh, yes.
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Colour it pink.
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Colour this ball pink.
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Can you see the dog?
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Yes.
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Draw a ball next to the dog.
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Sorry?
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Draw a ball next to the dog and then colour it purple.
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Now listen to part four again.
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1. Find the ball in the box.
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Sorry?
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Find the ball in the box.
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OK.
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Colour it blue.
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Colour it blue.
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2. Can you see the ball under the tree? Where?
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Under the tree.
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Yes.
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Colour this ball red.
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3. Find the ball behind the bag.
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Sorry?
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Find the ball behind the bag.
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Oh, yes.
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Colour it green.
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Green?
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Yes.
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4. Can you see the ball next to the flowers?
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Pardon?
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The ball next to the flowers?
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Oh, yes.
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Colour it pink.
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Colour this ball pink.
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Five.
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Can you see the dog?
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Yes.
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Draw a ball next to the dog.
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Sorry?
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Draw a ball next to the dog and then colour it purple.

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What You'll Practice in This Lesson

This lesson focuses on listening comprehension, vocabulary, and practical speaking skills using a Cambridge Starters-style activity. You'll follow a dialogue where you identify objects by location and color, then practice repeating the phrases to improve pronunciation and fluency. It's a great way to learn English with YouTube, as the video's clear, slow pace makes it ideal for beginners and those building foundational skills.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Prepositions of place: "in the box," "under the tree," "behind the bag," "next to the flowers" (essential for describing locations)
  • Color words: "blue," "red," "green," "pink," "purple" (common in daily conversations)
  • Phrases for clarification: "Sorry?" "Pardon?" (useful for asking someone to repeat)
  • Action verbs: "find," "colour," "draw" (key for following instructions)

Practice Tips for Shadowing & Pronunciation

Shadowing (repeating speech immediately after the speaker) is a powerful tool here. The video's slow, clear tone makes it perfect for a shadowing site or app. Start by pausing after each sentence and repeating it, focusing on matching the intonation and stress. For example, when the speaker says, "Find the ball in the box," emphasize "find" and "box" to mimic natural rhythm.

To improve English pronunciation, pay attention to short vowel sounds in words like "dog" (not "dawg") and "bag" (not "bahg"). For IELTS speaking practice, even at this level, focus on clarity—speak slowly enough to be understood, but with confidence. Repeat the dialogue multiple times, gradually reducing pauses, until you can match the speaker's pace. This exercise builds the habit of listening actively and responding accurately, skills that matter for both daily communication and exams.

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.