Shadowing Practice: Collins Movers Listening Test 1 Part 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Look at the picture.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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What are you doing in this picture? Is it a lesson?
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No. It isn't.
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We couldn't go to the playground because it rained that day.
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We played in the classroom after lunch.
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Oh, okay.
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Who's that?
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The blonde girl who's drawing the house on the board?
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Yes.
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Who's she?
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That's Vicky.
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She's very good at drawing.
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Can you see the line?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen, and draw lines.
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One. Can you see Nick?
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No. Which one's he?
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He's the boy who's painting a picture.
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He's got brown hair like me.
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I Oh yes.
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I can see.
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That's a great picture.
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Is it a dolphin?
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Yes.
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I think it is.
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2. Who's the girl who's playing on the computer?
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Which one do you mean?
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The one with the longer hair.
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Who's wearing a sweater?
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That's Sally.
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She's playing a pirate game with the letters of the alphabet.
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That looks good.
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Yes, it is.
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3. And there's my best friend.
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He's called Bill.
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Where's he?
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He's next to the cupboard and he's reading a book.
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"Oh yes !" he's laughing.
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"That book must be very funny." Yes.
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I read it too.
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It's about a clown.
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4. One person isn't happy.
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Who do you mean?
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That boy with brown hair.
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Who's looking out of the window?
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Oh yes!
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That's Alex.
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He loves football.
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He wanted to play football that day.
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That's why he's sad.
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Oh dear.
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He was happy after school.
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Because it was sunny.
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And we played football in the park.
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That's good.
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5. Who's that boy who's sitting under the desk?
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The one who's eating an apple?
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Yes.
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Who's he?
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That's Tony.
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Why's he under the desk?
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I don't know.
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Now listen to part one again.
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One. Can you see Nick?
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No. Which one's he?
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He's the boy who's painting a picture.
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He's got brown hair like me.
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Oh yes, I can see.
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That's a great picture.
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Is it a dolphin?
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Yes.
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I think it is.
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2. Who's the girl who's playing on the computer?
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Which one do you mean?
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The one with the longer hair.
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Who's wearing a sweater?
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That's Sally.
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She's playing a pirate game with the letters of the alphabet.
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That looks good.
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Yes, it is.
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3. And there's my best friend.
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He's called Bill.
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Where's he?
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He's next to the cupboard and he's reading a book.
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"Oh yes !" he's laughing.
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"That book must be very funny." Yes.
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I read it too.
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It's about a clown.
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4. One person isn't happy.
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Who do you mean?
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That boy with brown hair.
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Who's looking out of the window?
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Oh yes.
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That's Alex.
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He loves football.
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He wanted to play football that day.
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That's why he's sad.
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Oh dear.
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He was happy after school.
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Because it was sunny.
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And we played football in the park.
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That's good.
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5. Who's that boy who's sitting under the desk?
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The one who's eating an apple?
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Yes.
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Who's he?
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That's Tony.
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Why's he under the desk?
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I don't know.
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That is the end of part one.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Collins Movers Listening Test 1 Part 1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: hair, football, picture, boy, desk. This video has 112 sentences and 506 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:39. The speaker talks slowly, about 89 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 32 of its 112 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| sunny adjective | /ˈsʌni/ | Featuring a lot of sunshine. |
| pirate noun | /ˈpaɪɹət/ | A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns. |
| clown noun | /ˈklaʊ̯n/ | A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly… |
| sweater noun | /ˈswɛtɚ/ | A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise. |
| alphabet noun | /ˈæl.fəˌbɛt/ | The set of letters used when writing in a language. |
| dolphin noun | /ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ | A carnivorous cetacean, typically with a beak-like snout, famed for their intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| classroom noun | /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ | A room, often in a school, where classes take place. |
| playground noun | /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ | A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides). |
| blond adjective | /blɑnd/ | Of a bleached or pale golden (light yellowish) colour. |
| cupboard noun | /ˈkʌb.əd/ | A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sit under verb | To be in the habit of hearing the preaching or teaching of (someone). |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What are you doing in this picture?
- Can you see the line?
- He's got brown hair like me.
- Who's the girl who's playing on the computer?
- Which one do you mean?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 6 contractions and reduced forms, such as isn't, don't, couldn't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 desk, sunny, pirate.
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.