Shadowing Practice: Flyers 2 - Test 3 (with answer keys) có đáp án cuối mỗi phần - Learn English Speaking with Video
Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Flyers 2 - Test 3 (with answer keys) có đáp án cuối mỗi phần”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: listen, Jill, colour, tree, draw. This video has 331 sentences and 1986 words to shadow. The speech runs for 21:24. The speaker talks slowly, about 93 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 84% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 94 of its 331 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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… |
| swan noun | /swɑn/ | Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage. |
| ski noun | /skiː/ | One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water. |
| butterfly noun | /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/ | A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. |
| guitar noun | /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ | A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick). |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| arrive verb | /əˈɹaɪv/ | To reach; to get to a certain place. |
| swing verb | /ˈswɪŋ/ | To rotate about an off-centre fixed point. |
| climb verb | /ˈklaɪ̯m/ | To traverse a slope or contour, either upwards (ascending) or downwards (descending). |
| leaf noun | /lif/ | The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants. |
| basement noun | /ˈbeɪsmənt/ | A floor of a building below ground level. |
| aunt noun | /ɑːnt/ | The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent. |
| diary noun | /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ | A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer. |
| sunny adjective | /ˈsʌni/ | Featuring a lot of sunshine. |
| dictionary noun | /ˈdɪk.ʃəˌnɛ.ɹi/ | A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings or senses, oftentimes also… |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| get up verb | To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can you see the line?
- Can I ask you some questions, please?
- Can you see the answer?
- Did you enjoy your weekend at your aunt's?
- What's your aunt's house like?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was going · was working |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | the biggest · the tallest |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | Practice Listening · loves skiing |
| Comparatives -er than / more … than — comparing two things | cheaper than |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 43 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, couldn't, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like cousin, swan, ski.
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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