Shadowing Practice: COMPLETE KET TRACK 58 UNIT 10 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 10.
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Listening, Part 1.
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Exercise 2.
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You will hear five short conversations.
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For each question, choose the correct answer.
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1. When is Holly visiting her friend in Japan?
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When are you going to Japan?
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Is it in March?
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No, I'm going after that, in August.
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Oh, lovely.
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What clothes are you taking?
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Well, it won't be cold and I'll be back before the autumn.
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Summer will be lovely in Japan.
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I know.
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I can't wait.
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Two.
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What is Francis doing on Sunday evening?
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Hello.
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Hi, Francis.
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It's me.
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Would you like to come to the new dance class with me on Sunday evening?
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I'd love to, but I can't.
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We've got friends coming for dinner.
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Do you remember Sally?
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Yes, her parents are actors, aren't they?
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That's right.
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Well, they're all coming over on Sunday.
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OK.
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3. What time does Lynn need to leave her class?
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What's the time, Diego?
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It's half past three.
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Why?
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I have to leave early today.
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Mum and I are visiting Aunty Jane.
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She's in hospital.
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Oh, dear.
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The class finishes at 4.30, doesn't it?
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I have to go at 4.
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OK.
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I'll tell you when it's time to go.
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You don't want to be late for visiting hours.
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4. How much is the book they buy?
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These are great books for Jack.
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Yes, nice.
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But this one is £14.30.
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Yes, and the other is more expensive than that.
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It's £15.50.
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OK, let's get the cheaper one.
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Oh, I only have.. there, 14 pounds.
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It's OK.
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I've got the rest.
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Jack's going to love it.
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Five.
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Who will meet Lee at the airport?
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Will someone meet you at the airport when you get there, Lee?
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Yes, of course.
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It's a long way home.
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I think Mum's working, but Dad can pick me up.
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Oh, that's alright then.
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And the best thing is that we're visiting Grandad on the way home.
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He lives in the city.
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We're having dinner with him in his new flat.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "COMPLETE KET TRACK 58 UNIT 10" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →