Shadowing Practice: Family & Friends 4 - Unit 5: Go Back To The Roundabout! (Second Edition Full) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Listening 36.
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Listen and point.
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Read a map.
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Turn left.
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Go back.
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Traffic light.
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Hurry.
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Roundabout.
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Get lost.
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Turn right.
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Go straight on.
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Petrol station.
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Listen and repeat.
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Read a map.
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Turn left.
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Go back.
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Traffic light.
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Hurry.
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roundabout get lost turn right go straight on
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petrol station
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Hmm, I don't think the theatre is near here.
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Are we lost?
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I think so.
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But I thought the theatre was near the petrol station.
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No, I said it's near the train station.
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Let's look at the map again.
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Here's the theatre next to the station.
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Oh no. Sorry, Mum.
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We have to go back to this roundabout here and turn left.
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Then we go straight on and then right at the traffic lights.
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But the show starts in five minutes.
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We're going to be late.
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Yes.
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Come on.
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We have to hurry.
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Hello.
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Are you going to the theatre?
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We can take you.
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Thank you.
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We got lost.
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But now he won't be late.
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Because they can't find the station that they thought was there.
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Why are they lost in the middle of the town?
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Because they are holding their map upside down.
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Listening 39.
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Listen and point.
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Neck.
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Duck.
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Clock.
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Rock.
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Plastic.
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Picnic.
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Music.
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Comic.
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Listen and repeat.
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Neck.
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Duck.
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Clock.
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Rock.
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Clock Rock
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Plastic Picnic Music Comic
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Dick and Rick are having a picnic.
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Their sandwiches are in a plastic box.
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Dick is reading a comic and Rick is listening to music.
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They don't see the duck and the chick coming out of the water.
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The duck and the chick see the picnic and take the boys' food.
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They hide behind a rock.
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They are very quick.
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Where's the food? ask Dick and Rick.
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Listening 41.
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Listen and read.
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Shadow Puppet Theatre Shadow puppet theatres first started in China thousands of years ago.
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But shadow puppet theatre is still popular today in many parts of the world.
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Shadow puppets tell people about important events and describe traditional stories.
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Nowadays there are some new and modern stories too.
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The puppets are usually made from animal skins.
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These shadow puppets are camel skin and they come from Indonesia.
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Often there is just one puppeteer who makes the puppets move.
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To move the puppets, there are wooden sticks on the puppets' backs.
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The theatre is dark and a bright light shines on the puppets to make shadows on a screen behind them.
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The puppeteer does all the voices.
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And sometimes there are other people singing or playing instruments.
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shadows.
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You can do shadow theatre at home using your hands.
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You will need a white wall and a bright light.
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To make a growling tiger, make a C shape with your left hand.
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Put your right hand on top of your left hand with your fingers on the back of your hand
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lift up your right thumb a little for the tiger's ear
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don't forget to make the tiger's mouth move by moving the fingers and thumb on your left hand Listening 42.
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Listen and point to the route.
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Hi, my name's Leo.
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I go to school by bus.
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I get on at the bus stop, which is near my house.
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First, we go straight on down the main road.
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Then, we get to a roundabout.
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There are always lots of nice flowers there.
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At the roundabout, we turn right.
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We go past some shops and then we get to some traffic lights.
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At the traffic lights, we turn left and the bus goes straight on past a big park.
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At the corner of the park, you turn right and our school is along this road on the right.
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Engaging with the video titled "Family & Friends 4 - Unit 5: Go Back To The Roundabout!" provides a unique opportunity for English learners to practice speaking in real-world contexts. The dialogue focuses on navigating locations and asking for help—a crucial skill for practical communication. By repeating phrases and sentences, such as "Turn left" or "We're going to be late", learners can effectively enhance their speaking abilities.

This video incorporates the shadowing technique, allowing viewers to listen, repeat, and internalize conversation structures. By immersing yourself in the situation depicted in the video, you can practice your pronunciation and fluency in a natural setting. Furthermore, speaking practice with such content can directly benefit your IELTS speaking practice, especially in scenarios that involve everyday interactions and asking for directions.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Several key expressions and grammatical structures appear throughout the transcript, providing learners with the basis for effective communication:

  • “We have to go back” - This phrase uses the present simple tense to indicate obligation, making it suitable for learners to express necessities.
  • “Are we lost?” - A common question format that uses the verb "to be" to inquire about a state of being. This structure is useful in everyday conversations.
  • “Let’s look at the map again” - Employing the imperative form, this phrase encourages teamwork and discussion, ideal for practicing collaborative dialogue.
  • “It’s near the train station” - This statement is an excellent example of describing locations using prepositions, a critical component of English grammar.

Mastering these expressions will help you navigate similar situations in English conversations and will enhance your overall confidence in using the language.

Common Pronunciation Traps

While practicing the phrases from this video, be mindful of certain pronunciation challenges:

  • “Roundabout” - The emphasis on the second syllable can often trip up learners. Practice saying this word with clear articulation to ensure understanding.
  • “Traffic light” - The combination of sounds in this phrase can be difficult for non-native speakers, so focus on the fluid transition between the two words.
  • “Get lost” - Ensure that you pronounce the "t" at the end of "get" clearly, as omitting it can lead to misunderstandings.

Utilizing the shadow speech method, you can repeat these phrases after the speaker in the video, making sure to mimic their intonation and rhythm. This practice not only aids in improving your pronunciation but also enhances your listening skills, crucial for successful English communication.

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.