Shadowing Practice: Delf A2 Production Orale - French Speaking Exam Practice - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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I'm
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going to
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go to the next video.
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Bonjour Madame.
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Est-ce que je peux entrer ?
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Bonjour.
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Oui, entrez s'il vous plaît.
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Merci Madame.
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Est-ce que je peux m'asseoir ?
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Oui, bien sûr.
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Asseyez-vous s'il vous plaît.
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Je vous remercie.
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Welcome to your oral production of the DELFA 2.
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The first exercise is a direct interview.
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In this part of the exam, you must present it. Can we start?
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Yes, Madam.
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I'm Olivia Clark, and I'm English.
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I come from London.
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I have a small family, my father, my mother and my brother.
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My father is an advocate and my mother is a dentist.
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I am a school teacher.
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I would like to study an engineer.
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I play sports, I play basketball in a team, and I also play football, but I play with friends.
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I watch all the sports at the TV.
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J'aime beaucoup les langues.
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Je parle anglais et français.
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J'étudie le français depuis six mois et je voudrais visiter la France.
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I have friends who live in Paris and I would like to spend the holidays.
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Yes, I like to live in a big city.
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It's very interesting.
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We can do a lot of things.
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Can you describe your city?
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Yes, it's a big city.
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It's cold in the summer, but in the summer it's very nice.
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In addition, there are many cathedral and monuments and many tourists visit here every year.
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The people of my city are very nice.
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I love my city in all my heart.
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What is your favorite material at school?
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I love the language.
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I like the English and French.
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What have you done during your last vacation?
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I spent my vacation in the mountains.
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I went with my friends and we did a lot of things.
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We visited the region and we went to the lake.
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It was very beautiful.
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We made a little picnic in the mountains.
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We were a lot of fun.
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What are your pass-tems?
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I love traveling, surfing on the net, reading and listening to music.
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What kind of music do you like?
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I love the classical music and particularly the rap English.
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What do you eat at a little-day-day?
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Au petit déjeuner, je prends du pain grillé, avec du beurre, et d'à la confiture, ou parfois, je prends des croissants.
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Très bien, je vous remercie.
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L'exercice 1 est terminé.
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Maintenant, nous allons passer, à la deuxième partie de l'épreuve.
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Ok Madame.
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Quel monologue avez-vous choisi ?
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Madame, j'ai choisi.
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Quel est votre plat préféré, et pourquoi ?
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Bien, vous pouvez commencer maintenant.
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Ok Madame.
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I love eating different types of meat.
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But my favorite dish is the cassoulet.
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It's a meat made with sausage, pork, garlic blancs and tomatoes.
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It's very delicious.
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In addition, I love everything is sucre.
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The desserts, the potatoes, the chocolate.
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I love also the Italian cuisine.
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The last week, I went to a Italian restaurant.
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I ordered a pizza au fromage.
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I was very fun.
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It was fantastic.
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Very good.
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Exercise 2 is finished.
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Now, we are going to the third part of the episode.
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Okay, Madame.
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L'exercice 3 est un dialogue simulé.
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Vous habitez en France.
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Avec votre amie française, vous voulez aller au cinéma.
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Vous discutez du film, du lieu, de l'heure.
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Je vais jouer le rôle de votre amie.
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Pouvons-nous commencer maintenant ?
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Oui madame.
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Salut Caroline, est-ce que tu aimes regarder des films ?
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Yes, I love watching films.
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And you, you love watching films?
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Yes, I love them.
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Listen, you are free tonight?
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Do you want to go out?
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Yes, I want to go.
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What do you want to do?
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I thought I'd go to watch a film.
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Do you want to come with me?
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Why not?
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But what film do you want to watch?
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The Good Pussy, at the cinema.
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You know, I don't like comedy movies.
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I prefer love movies.
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Well, if we were to watch the film, 16 Printemps, at the cinema X, it's a love film.
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It's great.
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At which time?
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It's a session, at 20h45.
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So, I'll go to you, at 20h.
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And if we were to eat at the restaurant, after the film?
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Yes, it's an excellent idea.
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D'accord, alors au revoir.
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A tout à l'heure.
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Au revoir.
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Merci mademoiselle.
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L'épreuve est terminée.
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Merci beaucoup.
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Au revoir madame, et bonne journée.
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Au revoir Olivia. so you

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About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will focus on enhancing their speaking skills through a structured oral practice session modeled after the DELF A2 exam. This exercise is designed to improve fluency and pronunciation by engaging in a direct interview format, similar to an English speaking practice session. Participants will practice introducing themselves and discussing personal interests and activities, which are crucial for everyday conversations and formal examinations like the IELTS. By mimicking the speaker's tone and pace, students will develop their abilities in real-time dialogue, reinforcing their learning through the shadowspeak method.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Bonjour - Hello
  • Est-ce que je peux entrer ? - May I come in?
  • Je vous remercie - Thank you
  • J'aime beaucoup les langues - I love languages very much
  • Je voudrais visiter la France - I would like to visit France
  • Il fait très beau - The weather is very nice
  • Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire ? - What do you like to do?
  • Je passe mes vacances - I spend my holidays

Practice Tips

To maximize your speaking practice using the shadowspeak method, start by watching the transcript video at a slower speed. This will help you grasp the nuances of pronunciation and intonation. As you listen, pause after each sentence and repeat it aloud, mimicking the speaker's emotion and tone. Pay attention to the structure of their sentences, especially when they share about their hobbies and experiences. This structured approach not only builds your confidence but also improves your overall fluency. Regularly incorporate these exercises into your daily routine, focusing on shadowing technique during your English speaking practice. By doing so, you'll find that you can participate in conversations more easily and effectively, earning a competitive edge in assessments like the IELTS speaking practice test.

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.

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