Shadowing Practice: FLYERS 1 - TEST 3 - PART 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Test 3
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Part 1.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example.
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It's busy in the station today, isn't it, Mum?
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Yes, lots of people are going away.
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You know that man with the shorts, don't you?
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The one who's holding the umbrella?
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That's Jim.
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Do you know him very well?
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Not very well.
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Can you see the line?
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This is an example.
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Now you listen and draw lines.
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Do you know any other people here?
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Can you see the woman who's carrying a small suitcase?
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Yes, she's wearing a dress with spots.
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That's my friend Sarah.
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Oh, where's she going?
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She's going to visit her cousin.
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And there's someone I know here, Mum.
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Who's that?
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Can you see that man who's reading the newspaper?
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The one who's got curly hair?
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No, the one who's sitting next to his skis.
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He taught me last year.
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Oh, yes, I remember him.
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His name's Frank.
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Look, can you see that girl with the drum?
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Yes, I can.
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I'd like to play it.
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Me too.
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Do you like her sunglasses?
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Yes, I do.
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What's her name?
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Katie.
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She lives near the station.
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And who's the man who's making the coffee?
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Sorry, I don't know him.
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But I do know the man who's buying something at the bookshop.
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Oh, what's his name?
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That's Jack.
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Oh, he's got a great striped scarf.
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Yes, he has, hasn't he?
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Can you see the woman who's sitting next to those plants?
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Oh, yes.
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She's a friend of your aunt's.
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Yes, I like the butterfly on her handbag.
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What's her name?
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Her name's Helen.
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Now listen to part one again.
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Do you know any other people here?
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Can you see the woman who's carrying a small suitcase?
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Yes, she's wearing a dress with spots.
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That's my friend Sarah.
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Oh, where's she going?
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She's going to visit her cousin.
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And there's someone I know here, Mum.
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Who's that?
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Can you see that man who's reading the newspaper?
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The one who's got curly hair?
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No, the one who's sitting next to his skis.
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He taught me last year.
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Oh, yes, I remember him.
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His name's Frank.
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Look, can you see that girl with the drum?
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Yes, I can.
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I'd like to play it.
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Me too.
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Do you like her sunglasses?
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Yes, I do.
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What's her name?
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Katie She lives near the station And who's the man who's making the coffee?
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Sorry, I don't know him But I do know the man who's buying something at the bookshop Oh, what's his name?
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That's Jack Oh, he's got a great striped scarf Yes, he has, hasn't he?
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Can you see the woman who's sitting next to those plants?
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Oh, yes.
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She's a friend of your aunt's.
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Yes, I like the butterfly on her handbag.
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What's her name?
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Her name's Helen.
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That is the end of part one.
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Thank you.

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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson

This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “FLYERS 1 - TEST 3 - PART 1”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: sitting, Mum, station, listen. This video has 83 sentences and 473 words to shadow. The speech runs for 5:30. The speaker talks slowly, about 86 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 33 of its 83 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.

Key vocabulary in this video

12 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:

WordPronunciationMeaning
cousin noun/ˈkʌz(ə)n/Chiefly with a qualifying word: Any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person's extended family; a…
ski noun/skiː/One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water.
drum noun/ˈdɹʌm/A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
butterfly noun/ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.
sunglasses nounTinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or other bright light, and may also be worn as a fashion accessory.
scarf noun/skɑːf/A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.
curly adjective/ˈkɝli/Having curls.
suitcase noun/ˈsutkeɪs/A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.
stripe noun/stɹaɪp/A long region of a single colour in a repeating pattern of similar regions.
umbrella noun/ʌmˈbɹɛl.ə/A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
bookshop nounA shop that sells books.
handbag noun/ˈhændˌbæɡ/A small bag used chiefly by women for carrying various small personal items, sometimes considered as a fashion accessory.

Phrasal verbs you will hear

WordMeaning
go away verbTo depart or leave a place.

Sentences worth repeating

Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:

  • You know that man with the shorts, don't you?
  • Do you know him very well?
  • Can you see the line?
  • Do you know any other people here?
  • Can you see that man who's reading the newspaper?

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around noware going · she's wearing
Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see comingShe's going to visit

Pronunciation to watch

The speaker uses 8 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, hasn't, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.

How to practise with this video

  1. Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
  2. Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
  3. Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like cousin, ski, drum.

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.

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