Shadowing Practice: Complete Key for Schools SB - Unit 2 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Unit 2.
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Listening, Part 3.
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Exercise 3.
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For these questions, choose the correct answer.
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You will hear Jared talking to his friend Gemma about a party.
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Hi, Jared.
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Hi, Gemma.
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I'm excited about Jake's party. Are you?
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Yes.
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I don't usually like parties.
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I worry that I'm not going to know anyone there.
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Yeah, but this is a surprise party and I think it'll be fun.
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What time does it start?
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Is it at two?
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Here, look at the invitation.
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It's at three o 'clock, so I'm leaving here at two -thirty.
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Do you know who's going?
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It's family and friends.
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So Jake's brother, my cousin Martin.
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Oh, and Rachel, your friend from swimming.
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She's going too.
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Is the party at their new house, number 14 Green Street?
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I'm not sure.
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I thought it was 24.
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Oh no, look here.
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It says 40 on the invitation.
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Oh yes.
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So, are you taking any food?
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No, I'm taking music.
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Oh cool.
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Is it hip hop?
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Jake really likes hip hop.
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No, I haven't got any.
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I'm bringing mainly pop.
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I think that's best.
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I've got lots of rock, but not everyone likes that.
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That's true.
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You need to bring something everyone will enjoy.
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Unit 2.
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Grammar.
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Exercise 4.
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1. Is he running?
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2. Are they dancing?
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3. Is she typing?
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4. Is he playing?
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5. Are they singing?
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Unit 2.
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Vocabulary.
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Exercise 2.
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1. 2.
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Three.
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Four.
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Five.
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I'm home.
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Six.
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Seven.
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But I am so glad...
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How's the bill, whether?
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We're hot.
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I received a letter.
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Unit 2.
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Vocabulary.
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Exercise 2.
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Bedroom.
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Bookshelf.
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Carpet.
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Curtain.
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Kitchen.
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Table.
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Unit 2.
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Speaking, Part 1.
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Exercise 1.
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1. Now, please tell me about your home.
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I live in a house with my family.
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It's a big house.
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There's a dining room and a kitchen downstairs.
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There are three bedrooms upstairs.
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We've got a garden.
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Two.
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Now, please tell me about your home.
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Eh, a flat.
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It's, eh, good.
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I like.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Complete Key for Schools SB - Unit 2”. This video has 82 sentences and 304 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:19. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding. 13 of its 82 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 |
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| bedroom noun | /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ | A room in a house, apartment, hotel, or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping. |
| invitation noun | /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/ | The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company. |
| vocabulary noun | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| cousin noun | /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ | Chiefly with a qualifying word: Any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person's extended family; a… |
| thirty noun | /ˈθɝti/ | A commercial lasting 30 seconds. |
| swim verb | /swɪm/ | To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. |
| carpet noun | /ˈkɑɹ.pət/ | A fabric used as a complete floor covering. |
| grammar noun | /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ | A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general. |
| jake noun | /dʒeɪk/ | A juvenile male turkey. |
| upstairs adverb | /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ | Up the stairs; on or to a higher floor or level. |
| curtain noun | /ˈkɜɹt(ə)n/ | A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light. |
| downstairs adverb | /daʊnˈstɛɹz/ | Down the stairs. |
| litter noun | /ˈlɪt.ɚ/ | Straw, grass, and similar loose material used as bedding for people or animals. |
| bookshelf noun | /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ | A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- I don't usually like parties.
- Do you know who's going?
- No, I haven't got any.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | I'm leaving · are you taking · I'm taking |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will hear · it'll be · will enjoy |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 13 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, haven't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/
- Long words — get the stress right: invitation /ɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/
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 bedroom, invitation, vocabulary.
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.