Shadowing Practice: DICTATION2 UNIT6 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Science and Technology Unit 6.
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Flying Cars Listen to this.
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This newspaper article says that some scientists are working on a new kind of airplane.
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People can use these flying cars for short trips.
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How interesting.
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The article says the first flying car might be ready within the next few years.
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That's quite soon.
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How would this flying car work?
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Can anybody use one, or is it only for people who know how to fly airplanes?
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You don't need to be an airplane pilot to use a flying car.
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The article says there would be a computer inside the car that would know where you want to go.
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The driver does not need to control the car unless something goes wrong.
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Does the article say how much a flying car would cost?
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It will probably cost too much money.
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We would not be able to afford one.
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True, but wouldn't it be nice to fly over traffic jams instead of sitting in the middle of them?
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Yes, but then we might end up with traffic jams in the sky.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "DICTATION2 UNIT6" 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.