Shadowing Practice: English Level Test - A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
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What's your actual English level?
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Let's find out today.
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No cheating, no BS.
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Make sure to write down your answers and keep a track of them, because at the end of this video,
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I will help you to find out where are you standing between A1 and C2.
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And also, this is listening understanding slash grammar test.
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At the end of this video, I'll show you where you can check your actual speaking test, which is quite more fun.
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Alright, let's get started!
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They to the gym every day.
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Go, goes or going.
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The correct answer is go.
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I usually wake up 7 am on, in, at.
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The correct answer is at.
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We use at for specific times.
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There are three playing in the park.
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Child's, children, children's.
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The correct answer is children.
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Child is an irregular noun.
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I mmm an apple for breakfast.
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Eat, eat or eating?
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The correct answer is eat.
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Mmm is your favorite color.
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Who, where or what?
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What?
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The correct answer is what.
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We use what for things, where for places, and who for people.
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She have a sister.
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Don't, doesn't, or no. The correct answer is doesn't.
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She doesn't have a sister.
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My house is...
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Then yours.
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Big, more big or bigger?
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The correct answer is bigger.
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We add ER at the end for comparison.
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Is this phone you, your or yours?
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The correct answer is YOUR.
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I am TV right now.
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Watch, am watching, or watching.
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I am watching TV right now.
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For the actions that are happening right at this moment we use present continuous i would like water please some any a
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the correct answer is some we use some in positive sentences with uncountable nouns like water coffee etc. Now,
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you're gonna find out if you're at least a 1 or a 2.
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If you got between 0 and 5 answers right, your level is a 1.
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If you got between 5 and 10, your level is a 2.
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And let's continue to see how good are you.
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Now, let's dive into intermediate level.
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I am my keys.
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Have you seen them?
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Lost, have lost, am losing.
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Have lost The correct answer is have lost.
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When I was young, I play soccer every day.
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Used to Was used to Used to The correct answer is used to.
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If it rains tomorrow, we...
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The picnic.
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Would cancel, will cancel, or cancel?
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The correct answer is will cancel.
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I need to.. smoking.
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It's a bad habit.
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Give up, give in, or give out.
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I need to give up smoking, which means to quit.
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By the way, I don't smoke anyways.
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It's a bad habit, and you should not as well.
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The bridge in 1920 built, was built, was built.
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The correct answer is was built.
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I have lived in Brazil two months since, for or during.
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I have lived in Brazil for two months.
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No joke, I'm still here in Brazil.
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The person called you is my boss.
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Which, who or whose.
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The correct answer is who.
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We use who for people and which for objects.
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She told me that she was busy.
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Is, was or will be.
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The correct answer is was.
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She told me she was busy.
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If I, million dollars, I would travel the world.
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Have, would have, or had.
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The correct answer is had.
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If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.
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By the way, I'm traveling the world without a million dollars.
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You don't need it, to be honest.
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If you're interested in becoming a nomad and having a remote job like I do, at the end of this video, I'll tell you how you could do that as well.
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I look forward to you soon.
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Meet, meeting or met.
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I look forward to meeting you soon.
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Now, I will not say if you got 5 out of 10, your B1 and more than that,
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your B2, because we need to get until the end of this exercise so you would have 30 answers.
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After that, if you would say got 15 out of 30, your level is B1.
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If you got more than that, yours is B2, C1, C2, etc. But most importantly, B2+,
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that's the level where international companies will show interest in you working for them as an employee.
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So if you're interested in that, make sure to work on your English and get it up to B2 level.
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All right, now let's get into advanced challenge.
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Under no circumstances, open that door.
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You should, should you, you must.
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The correct answer is should you.
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It is viral that he the report by Friday finishes, finish, or will finish.
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The correct answer is finish.
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This is subjunctive mood.
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If I mmm about the traffic, I wouldn't have been late.
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Have, had, would have.
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The correct answer is had.
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We need to mmm the details of the contract before signing.
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Iron out, iron over or iron up.
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The correct answer is iron out, which means to resolve problems or finalize details.
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The rain served to the already difficult conditions.
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Exacerbate, excel, or exaggerate.
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The correct answer is exacerbate.
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We should ignore mmm.
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We need to talk about the budget deficit.
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Lion in the den.
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Elephant in the room.
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Wolf at the door.
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Elephant in the room is an idiom that describes a controversial issue that is currently present, everyone is ignoring.
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By this time next year I mmm my degree.
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Will finish, will have finished, am finishing.
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The correct answer is will have finished.
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He mmm have been at the party.
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I saw him at the library at the same time.
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Mustn't, shouldn't or can't.
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The correct answer is can't.
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He can't have been at the party.
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I saw him at the library at that time.
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The project early, the team decided to take the afternoon off.
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Finished.
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Having finished, to finish.
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Having finished the project early, the team decided to take the afternoon off.
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There are more people at the event than we expected.
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Less, fewer or small?
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The answer is fewer, and we use it for countable items like apples, cars or people.
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Now you got all 30 answers.
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Hopefully right.
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At this point, if you got between 10 and 15, your level is B1.
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Between 15 and 20, your level is B2.
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22 and 25, C1.
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25 plus, welcome to our world.
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You're at a C2 level.
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You are the best.
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Now, if you would like to test out your English speaking level, which is quite more different more challenging and more fun,
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to be honest, compared to understanding and listening and just grammar.
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I will recommend you to go to this website right here.
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It's called foxu.com, where you can register completely for free and go through AI English speaking tests,
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and AI will determine what's your English level.
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And afterwards, you can practice your speaking skills with people from all over the world completely for free,
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just like you see on this Zoom call right here.
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We have people from over 100 countries all over the world.
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And finally, if you're interested to become a tech professional and travel just like me all over the world, here's a link to a video that you might be interested in.
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Alright, thank you for joining, learn English, get some work, get some workout, and I'll see you on the next video.

Context & Background

In this engaging English level test video, viewers are invited to evaluate their proficiency across different levels, from A1 to C2. The speaker guides learners through a series of structured questions designed to test listening comprehension and grammar. This practical assessment is crucial for students who wish to understand their current standing in the English language spectrum. By actively participating and noting down their answers throughout the video, learners can accurately gauge their abilities and identify areas where improvement is needed. Whether you're aiming for academic excellence or casual conversation, this test sets a solid foundation for your journey.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “I usually wake up at 7 am.” - This phrase showcases time expressions, essential for daily routines.
  • “I mmm an apple for breakfast.” - An example of using the present simple tense, useful for discussing habitual actions.
  • “What is your favorite color?” - A common question to encourage conversation and improve vocabulary.
  • “She doesn't have a sister.” - This unintuitive structure can be tricky but is vital for everyday English.
  • “I am watching TV right now.” - Demonstrating the present continuous tense, perfect for discussing current activities.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively enhance your English speaking skills using this video, follow this shadowing guide designed specifically for the content provided:

  1. Listen Actively: Play the video and focus intently on the speaker's pronunciation and intonation. Absorb the phrases and structures they use.
  2. Repeat After the Speaker: Utilize the technique of shadowspeaking. Pause the video after each phrase, then repeat what you heard aloud. Aim to match the speaker's tone and rhythm.
  3. Record Yourself: After shadowing, record your own voice. This helps you identify areas where your pronunciation may need improvement—compare your recording with the original audio.
  4. Practice with Real-life Context: Incorporate the phrases learned into daily conversations. Use expressions like “What is your favorite color?” when meeting new friends or while chatting with colleagues.
  5. Engage in Regular Review: Regularly revisit the video for its content and structure. This consistent exposure will reinforce your learning while gradually increasing your comfort with speaking.

For those looking to further sharpen their abilities, consider integrating IELTS speaking practice techniques into your routine alongside this shadow speech exercise. The more you practice, the more fluent you will become in your English speaking practice.

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.