Shadowing Practice: Complete Key for School (2020) - Workbook - Unit 5 -Track 06 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Unit 5.
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Listening, Part 4.
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Exercise 1.
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For each question, choose the correct answer.
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1. You will hear a boy talking to his friend about sports day at school.
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Why does he feel sad about it?
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What happened on sports day?
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Well, I was in the running race.
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I wasn't expecting to come first or anything, but then I injured my knee, so I couldn't finish.
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It meant I missed doing the cycling race too, which I liked the best, so I was upset.
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How annoying.
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At least your mum got you the new sports shirt you wanted.
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True.
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2. You will hear a girl talking to her friend about a tennis racket she's just got.
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What does she say about it?
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Great tennis racket!
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It looks like it cost a lot.
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Well, I saw the perfect racket in a shop, but I couldn't afford that one.
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But my sister had this one that she never uses, so she offered it to me.
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I paid her, but not much.
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It's a bit heavy, really, but I've needed one for ages.
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Lucky you!
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I know!
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3. You will hear a boy telling a friend about his winter sports holiday.
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Which activity did he like best?
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So, how was your holiday?
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Great.
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I did some snowboarding and skiing.
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Mum and Dad also took us walking in the mountains, although that wasn't very interesting really.
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So, did you spend most of your time skiing?
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Actually, I got quite good at snowboarding and preferred that to skiing.
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4. You will hear a girl phoning her mum.
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Where is the girl now?
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Hi, Mum.
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I'm just calling to say I'll be late home.
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I'm meeting Tina for a walk soon, but I had some free time, so I came to do an exercise class here before I go.
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I've had a shower, so I'm just drying my hair, then I'll set off.
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It'll take a while to get to the park, so I'd better hurry.
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Hope you enjoyed your swim.
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See you soon!
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Five.
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You will hear a boy phoning a friend about the hockey match they're playing in.
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Why does he think their team may win the match?
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Hi, Jason.
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Just calling about tomorrow's match.
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I think we could easily beat the other team I know they won last time we played them
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But we've really improved since then Because of all the time we've spent with our coach Okay,
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some members of their team are fantastic But I've got a good feeling about this match

About This Lesson

This lesson focuses on improving your English listening and speaking skills through engaging audio content. You'll practice understanding conversational dialogues about personal experiences related to sports. These scenarios will help you identify emotions, preferences, and daily activities, enhancing your ability to communicate more effectively. By listening to native speakers and repeating their phrases, you'll work on your English speaking practice, making significant strides in fluency and confidence.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • injured - having painful damage to a part of your body
  • expensive - costing a lot of money
  • afford - having enough money to pay for something
  • snowboarding - the sport of riding down snow-covered hills on a board
  • exercise class - a scheduled period of physical activity led by an instructor
  • improve - to make something better or more effective
  • match - a competitive game or contest

Practice Tips

To maximize your learning from this transcript, consider employing the shadowspeak technique. First, listen carefully to the audio, paying close attention to the tone, speed, and pronunciation of each speaker. Start by repeating phrases immediately after you hear them, mimicking the intonation and rhythm. This is where shadow speak comes into play—immerse yourself in the flow of conversation. As the dialogues in this lesson feature natural pacing, it’s an excellent opportunity for improving English pronunciation.

Try practicing with a partner or record yourself. Play back the recordings to compare your speech with that of the speakers. Are there terms you struggled with? Repeat them until they feel more comfortable. With consistent practice, including shadowspeaks from this day, you will undoubtedly notice a significant improvement in your English speaking skills. Remember to stay patient and committed to your practice; real progress takes time, but you are well on your way!

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.