Shadowing Practice: Flyers Speaking Part 1 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Hello and welcome to CL4Kids Flyers Speaking Part 1.
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Now, here are two pictures.
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My picture is nearly the same as yours, but some things are different.
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For example, in my picture there are four lights, and in your picture there are three.
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I'm going to say something about my picture.
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You tell me how your picture is different.
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Let's start with short answers.
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In my picture, the toy train is in front of the box.
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In mine, it's in the box.
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In my picture, the box is empty.
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Mine has books.
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In my picture, the man in the green jacket is carrying fruit. In mine, drinks.
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In my picture, there is a cake on the table. In mine, magazines.
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In my picture, there is a cake on the table.
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In mine, magazines.
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In my picture, the girl on the sofa is taller than the boy.
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The boy is taller.
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In my picture, the woman with the orange shirt has scissors. In mine, a brush.
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In my picture, the weatherman is pointing to the sun. In mine, a cloud.
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In my picture, the weatherman is wearing a striped shirt that is red and white.
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In mine, is blue and white.
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In my picture, the cameraman has blonde hair.
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In mine, brown In my picture, the clock is square In mine,
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a circle In my picture,
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the secretary is talking on the phone In mine,
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is working on the computer Now, let's try it again with long answers.
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In my picture, the box is empty.
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But in mine, there are books in the box.
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In my picture, the man in the green jacket is carrying fruit.
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But in mine, he is carrying some drinks.
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In my picture, there is a cake on the table.
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But in mine, there are magazines on the table.
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In my picture, the girl on the sofa is taller than the boy.
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But in my picture, the boy is taller than the girl.
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In my picture, the woman with the orange shirt has scissors.
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But in my picture, the woman with the orange shirt has a brush.
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In my picture, the weatherman is pointing to the sun.
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But in mine, he is pointing to a cloud.
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In my picture, the weatherman is wearing a striped shirt that is red and white.
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But in my picture, he has a blue and white striped shirt In my picture,
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the cameraman has blonde hair But in my picture,
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his hair is brown In my picture,
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the clock is square But in my picture, the clock is round.
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In my picture, the secretary is talking on the phone.
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In my picture, the secretary is working on the computer.
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Keep speaking English and see you next time!
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Thank you.

What You'll Learn from This Flyers Speaking Practice

This video hones two key speaking skills: identifying differences between images and articulating them clearly. You’ll practice short and long answers, which is perfect for building confidence in IELTS speaking practice or everyday conversations. You’ll also learn to listen closely and respond quickly—skills that help you improve English pronunciation by training your ear to notice details like object placement, colors, and actions.

Listen For These Sounds: Connected Speech Clues

Notice how the speaker links words naturally, like "in front of" becoming "in fronna" or "pointing to" sounding like "pointin’ to." Reductions like "it’s" instead of "it is" and "there’s" for "there is" are common in casual speech. These small sounds are key to understanding real-world English, whether you’re using a shadowing app or learning from YouTube. Tune in to how "taller than the boy" flows smoothly—no pauses between words!

Say It Like a Native: Rhythm and Stress

To mirror the speaker’s rhythm, stress the important words: "toy train," "green jacket," "striped shirt." Notice how short answers ("In mine, drinks") are sharp, while long answers ("But in mine, he is carrying some drinks") stretch out with a natural pause after "but." This is where shadowspeak (repeating aloud in real time) works magic. Practice shadowing the dialogue to match the up-and-down intonation—it’ll make your speech sound more natural. Whether you’re using a shadowing app or just repeating after the video, this is how you learn English with YouTube effectively.

By focusing on these details, you’ll not only master the Flyers Speaking Part 1 format but also build skills that boost your overall speaking confidence. Ready to try? Hit play, listen closely, and start shadowing—your pronunciation will thank you!

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 →