Shadowing Practice: Family & Friends 3 - Unit 3: My Things! (Second Edition Full) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Listening 24.
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Listen and point.
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Computer.
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TV.
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DVD player.
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CD player.
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MP3 player.
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Camera.
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Turn on.
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Turn off.
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MP3 player.
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TV.
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Camera.
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CD player.
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Turn on.
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DVD player.
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Turn off.
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Computer.
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Listen and repeat.
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Computer.
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TV.
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DVD player.
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CD player.
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MP3 player.
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Camera.
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Turn on.
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Turn off.
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Amy, can you turn on the TV please?
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Max, watch this!
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No, I like my book!
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Your book is boring!
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No, it isn't!
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Can I use your computer Leo?
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Yes, you can.
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Have you got a school project?
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Yes, it's about space.
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Leo, I think it's broken.
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My book is about space, Holly.
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You can read it.
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Well, okay.
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Can I have my book, please?
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No, it's great.
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Listening 26.
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Listen and sing.
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It's rainy today.
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It's rainy today, can we watch a DVD?
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It's rainy today, can we play our new CD?
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It's a rainy day, can we watch TV?
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Can you watch a show with me?
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It's a rainy day!
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It's sunny today, can we play out in the sun?
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It's sunny today, we can have a lot of fun.
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Can we run and can we play?
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Can you play with me all day?
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It's a sunny day.
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Listening 27.
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Listen and point.
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a Call.
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Park.
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shark Star.
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scarf.
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Listen and repeat.
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a Call.
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Park.
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shark Star.
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scarf.
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Listening 28.
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Listen and chant.
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We're in the car after playing in the park.
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I've got an orange scarf.
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I've got a toy shark.
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Listening 29.
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Listen and point.
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Stickers.
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Posters.
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Comics.
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Postcards.
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Badges.
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shells.
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Posters.
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Badges.
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shells.
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Comics.
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Stickers.
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Postcards.
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Listen and repeat.
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Stickers.
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Posters.
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Comics.
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Postcards.
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Badges.
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shells.
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Listening 30.
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Listen and read.
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The children in Class 3B like collecting things.
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Look at their collections.
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I love football and I've got a collection of football stickers.
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I've got 60 stickers and they're in a special sticker book.
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My friends have got sticker collections too.
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I give my friends some of my stickers.
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And they give me some of their stickers.
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I've got a great collection of badges.
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I've got fifty badges.
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They are on a scarf on my bedroom wall.
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I wear the badges on my jackets, bags and hats.
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They're really cool!
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My brother and I have got a collection of comics.
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We've got 100 comics.
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We like reading comics because they're very funny.
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Our comics are in our bedroom.
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Our dad buys us two new comics every Saturday.
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Listening 31.
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Listen and match.
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What do they collect?
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Number 1 The children in our class have got lots of collections.
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I know.
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Look, John has got a shell collection.
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How many shells has he got?
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He's got 100 shells.
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Wow!
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Number 2.
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Has Lisa got a collection?
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Yes, she has.
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She's got a postcard collection.
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How many postcards has she got?
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She's got 50 postcards.
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Number three.
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Have Tom and Emma got a collection?
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Yes, they have.
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They've got a sticker collection.
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Look!
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Wow!
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They've got 80 stickers!
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That's a great collection!
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Number 4.
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Has Jenny got a collection?
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Yes, she has.
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She's got a poster collection.
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How many posters has she got?
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She's got twenty posters.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, learners will focus on listening comprehension and speaking skills as they explore various electronic devices and the actions associated with them. This unit provides a practical context for everyday conversations, allowing students to practice pinpointing and using vocabulary related to technology and leisure activities within the family environment. By engaging with the material, learners can enhance their English speaking practice, making it a lively and relevant experience.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Computer
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • MP3 player
  • Camera
  • Turn on
  • Turn off
  • School project

These vocabulary items are not only essential for discussing technology but also useful in daily conversations, particularly when engaging with friends or family. As you progress in your IELTS speaking practice, incorporating these terms will help you express your thoughts more clearly and effectively.

Practice Tips

To maximize the benefits of this lesson, consider using the shadowing technique while watching the video. Shadowing involves listening to the audio and repeating what you hear in real-time. This practice can significantly improve your pronunciation and fluency, especially with the conversational pace used in this video.

As the dialogue flows at a natural speed, try to mimic the tone and rhythm of the speakers. Pay attention to how they express their ideas and emotions regarding common situations, like using a computer or watching TV. Listening to similar learn English with YouTube videos will enhance your ability to adapt to various accents and speaking styles.

Finally, challenge yourself by pausing the video after key phrases and trying to say them without looking. This will help reinforce your memory and boost your confidence during English speaking practice, making you more comfortable in communicating about technology and daily life.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →