Shadowing Practice: Collin B1 test 4 part 3 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Now, in this part of the test, you're going to talk about something together for about two minutes.
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I'm going to describe a situation to you.
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A woman is going on a business trip for a few days.
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She is deciding what she needs to take with her.
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Here are some things she could take.
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Talk together about the different things she could take and say which one would be most important.
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All right?
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now talk together, so we need to decide what the woman should take on her business trip.
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Shall we start with the laptop?
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Yes, I think a laptop is one of the most important things because she can work, send emails and prepare documents.
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I agree with you.
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Besides that, she can attend online meetings if she needs to.
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However, laptops can be quite heavy.
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That's true.
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What about the mobile phone?
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Candidate A.
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In my opinion, a mobile phone is also very important.
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She can call people, check messages and use maps to find places.
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I couldn't agree more.
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It's small and easy to carry.
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On the other hand, the battery might run out quickly.
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Right.
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How about taking some clothes?
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I think clothes are necessary because she will be away from home for a few days.
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She also needs to look professional at work.
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That's a good point.
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What do you think about the headphones?
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They are useful because she can listen to music or watch videos during the trip.
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However, they are not as important as a phone or a laptop.
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I agree.
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There's also a camera.
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A camera is nice if she wants to take photos, but I don't think she really needs it because most mobile phones have good cameras now.
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That's true.
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What about the radio and the book?
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A book is good for relaxing, but she can read on her phone or laptop.
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I don't think she needs a radio because she can listen to music on her phone.
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So, which one should we choose?
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Personally, I'd choose the mobile phone.
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It helps her communicate, find information and keep in touch with other people.
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I agree with you.
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I think the mobile phone is the most useful thing because she can use it almost everywhere.
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So, we both think the mobile phone is the most important item.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Collin B1 test 4 part 3”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: mobile, laptop, agree, camera, trip. This video has 42 sentences and 388 words to shadow. The speech runs for 2:42. The speaker talks at a steady 144 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 7 of its 42 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| laptop noun | /ˈlæp.tɑp/ | A laptop computer. |
| cloth noun | /klɒθ/ | A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use. Sometimes… |
| relax verb | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | To make something loose. |
| communicate verb | /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ | To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell. |
| headphones noun | /ˈhɛdfoʊnz/ | A pair of cushioned speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound. |
| email noun | /ˈiˌmeɪl/ | A system for sending messages and datas by means of a computer network, primarily the Internet, using the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and the Internet… |
| candidate noun | /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ | A person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a position or privilege. |
| everywhere adverb | /ˈɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ | In or to all locations under discussion. |
| besides adverb | /bɪˈsaɪdz/ | Also; in addition. |
| item noun | /ˈaɪ.təm/ | A distinct physical object. |
| personally adverb | /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.li/ | In a personal manner. |
| describe verb | /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ | To represent in words. |
| attend verb | /əˈtɛnd/ | To care for (someone requiring attention); specifically, of a doctor, nurse, etc.: to provide professional care to (someone). |
| prepare verb | /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ | To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip; to forearm. |
| battery noun | /ˈbæt.əɹi/ | A device used to power electric devices, consisting of one or more electrically connected electrochemical cells or (archaically) electrostatic cells. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| run out verb | To use up or consume all |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I'm going to describe a situation to you.
- Shall we start with the laptop?
- What do you think about the headphones?
- Personally, I'd choose the mobile phone.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the most important · the most useful |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should take · should we choose |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | is going · is deciding |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | you're going to talk · I'm going to describe |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, couldn't, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, personally /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.li/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like laptop, cloth, relax.
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.