Shadowing Practice: Flyers 1 2018 - Speaking Test 1, Part 2 (INFORMATION EXCHANGE) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Mary's house and Tom's house are in this street.
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Mary's house and Tom's house are in this street.
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I don't know anything about Mary's house, but you do.
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So I'm going to ask you some questions.
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How many people live in Mary's house?
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There are eight people.
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How old is the house?
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It's five years old.
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Is Mary's house big or small?
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It's big.
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What color is the front door?
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It's blue.
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Where does Mary do her homework?
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She does her homework in the bedroom.
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Now you don't know anything about Tom's house, so you ask me some questions.
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Is Tom's house big or small?
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It's small.
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How old is the house?
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It's 100 years old.
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How many people live there?
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There are four people.
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Where does Tom do his homework?
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He does his homework in the dining room.
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What colour is the front door?
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It's white.
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You're practicing English with "Flyers 1 2018 - Speaking Test 1, Part 2 (INFORMATION EXCHANGE)" 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.