Shadowing Practice: Complete Ielts 4 5 WB Unit 2 Track 5 6 7 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Unit 2, track 5.
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A. Do you have a contact number?
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B. How far do you travel to work?
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C. How do you get to work?
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D. Have you got any hobbies or interests?
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E. What do you do?
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F. Can I have your second name, please?
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G. When were you born?
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H. Where do you live?
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Unit 2, track 6.
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Can I have your second name, please?
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Sure, it's Walliams.
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That's W-A-L-L-I-A-M-S. Where do you live?
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37 Beach Street, Wokingham.
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Beach is B-double-E-C-H. When were you born?
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On the 5th of April, 1984.
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Do you have a contact number?
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Sure.
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It's 0529 865 2411.
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What's your job?
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I'm a shop manager.
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How far do you travel from your house to your place of work?
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Twelve kilometres How do you get there?
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I usually take the bus Have you got any hobbies or interests?
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Oh yes, I like cooking, cycling and travel.
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Unit 2, track 7 Hello, Eddie.
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It's Bridget.
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Oh, hi, Bridget.
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Listen, Eddie, are you still free to do an article for the college magazine?
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Sure.
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Is there anything in particular you'd like me to write about?
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Well, the next issue is about people's lives.
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You know, people who have done something interesting or exciting.
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Anyway, I've got someone lined up, and I was wondering if you could interview them and then write the article.
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All right.
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That's fine with me.
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Great.
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Have you got a pen?
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Yes.
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OK, take this down.
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His name is Tom Coogan.
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Tom...
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Coogan.
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That's C-O-O-G-A-N.
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Got that?
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Sure.
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And what does he do?
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He's a travel writer.
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I don't think I've heard of him.
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What else can you tell me about him?
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How old is he?
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What's he written?
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That sort of thing.
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OK, he's 42 years old, and he's written 10 or 12 books.
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Let me just check that.
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Uh-huh, 12 books, including his latest.
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Oh, and he also presents a travel programme on TV.
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All right.
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Now, his latest book is about a journey he made across the Gobi Desert on horseback.
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It took him six months, apparently.
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Anyway, I think he'd like to talk about that, so make sure you ask lots of questions.
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Fine.
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I'd better look at a copy.
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What's it called?
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It's called Has Anyone Seen My Horse?
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I've got a copy here which I can lend you.
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OK.
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And why does he want to talk about that book in particular?
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It's just won him an award.
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Really?
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What kind?
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Travel Book of the Year.
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Oh, wow.
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That's pretty impressive.
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Exactly.
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So, like I say, ask lots of questions about it.
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Now, I've arranged for you to meet him on the 21st of October.
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That's two weeks on Friday.
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Is that OK?
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It should be.
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Have you got a time for that?
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Not yet.
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He wants you to call him beforehand to arrange that.
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I'll give you his contact number.
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It's 0722...
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No, hang on.
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It's 07729214490.
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07729214490. And where am I supposed to meet him?
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He's suggested his place, which is good as it's not far from the college.
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It's 138 Lonsdale Avenue, Summertown.
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Lonsdale is L-O-N-S-D-A-L-E.
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Yeah, I think I know where Lonsdale Avenue is.
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You did say 138, didn't you?
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Right.
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Oh, and I suggest that you take a look at his website as well.
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It's got loads of information, so you might want to ask him about some of his other trips.
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It's at www.tomcooganbooks.com.
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All right.
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Thanks for that.
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I'll let you know how I get on.
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Great.
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Thanks, Eddie.
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Good luck.
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Real-Life English Dialogues: Practicing Everyday Communication
The video features practical conversations that mirror real-world interactions, from sharing personal details like names and addresses to discussing jobs and hobbies. These dialogues are perfect for learners aiming to master daily communication, as they focus on clear, natural speech patterns used in interviews, introductions, and casual planning. Whether you’re preparing for the IELTS or simply want to improve your conversational skills, the scenarios in this video provide a relatable foundation for practice.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
Extract key phrases from the dialogue to boost your speaking confidence:
- "Can I have your second name, please?" – A polite way to ask for someone’s last name, essential in formal or semi-formal settings.
- "How far do you travel to work?" – A common question to discuss daily routines, useful for small talk or interviews.
- "Is there anything in particular you'd like me to write about?" – A versatile phrase for clarifying expectations, ideal for professional or collaborative contexts.
- "Take this down" – A casual way to ask someone to note information, perfect for quick, practical conversations.
- "That's fine with me" – A natural response to agree with a plan, keeping interactions smooth and positive.
Step-by-Step Shadowing Guide for This Video
Use the shadowing technique to mimic the video’s speech patterns and improve fluency. Here’s how to do it effectively:
- Listen first: Watch the video without speaking, focusing on intonation and rhythm. Notice how speakers stress key words like "Walliams" or "12 kilometres."
- Shadow immediately: Play short clips (5-10 seconds) and repeat them aloud as you hear them – this trains your brain to match speed and pronunciation. A shadowing site can help, but even YouTube’s pause feature works.
- Focus on clarity: Pay attention to vowel sounds (e.g., "Beach" vs. "bitch") and consonant clusters ("Coogan" – C-O-O-G-A-N). Slow down if needed, then gradually match the speaker’s pace.
- Record yourself: Compare your recording to the video. Do you sound natural? Adjust areas where your speech differs, like the rise in tone for questions ("Where do you live?").
- Practice daily: Spend 10-15 minutes a day on this video. Over time, shadow speech will feel more automatic, making real conversations easier.
Learning English with YouTube and shadowspeak techniques like this is a proven way to build confidence and accuracy. Start small, stay consistent, and watch your skills grow!
Grammar in this video
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 | have done · I've heard · I've arranged |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who have · place, which is |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | I'll give · I'll let |
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.