Shadowing Practice: Fun for Movers 4th Edition | People in our street | 10B - Page 24 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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People in our street.
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Look at the pictures.
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Listen and look.
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There is one example. Which is Lily's house?
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Which is your house, Lily?
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Is it the one with the grey roof?
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No, our house hasn't got a garden and its roof is red.
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Oh, OK.
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And what colour is the door?
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Blue, my favourite colour.
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Can you see the tick?
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Now you listen and tick the box.
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One.
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What's Dan's father doing now?
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What's Dad doing, Mum?
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Is he washing his car again?
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No, Dan.
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Look, he's playing with the puppy.
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Ah, great!
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Can I go and see?
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Yes, but put your coat on first.
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2. What are Lily and Dan playing?
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Are Lily and Dan playing table tennis?
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Not today.
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And Dan didn't want to play football.
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Oh, so they're playing badminton.
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That's right.
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They like doing that.
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3. How does Dan's mother go to work?
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Hello, Dan.
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How does your mum travel to work? By bus?
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She goes on the train.
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It's quicker.
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Does she ride her bike to work sometimes?
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No, she never does that.
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4. What's on Mr. Fields' balcony?
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Mr. Fields got a new pet, Mum.
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It's on his balcony.
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Is it a rabbit?
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No, it's a parrot.
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Look!
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Oh, yes!
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What kind of pet would you like?
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A kitten.
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5. Who's waiting at the bus stop?
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Is that your mum at the bus stop?
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No, it's my best friend's grandmother.
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Oh, which bus stop's there?
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The number 1.
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It goes to the beach.

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Who Will Love This English Learning Video?

This video is perfect for beginner to intermediate learners aiming to boost their conversational skills—especially those prepping for exams like IELTS speaking practice or just wanting to chat confidently in daily life. It focuses on real-life scenarios, like talking about neighbors, family, and daily routines, making it easy to apply what you learn right away. If you’re using YouTube to learn English, this is a gem: short, engaging dialogues that mirror how people actually speak.

Key Words & Phrases to Add to Your Vocabulary

Steal these practical terms from the conversation to sound more natural:

  • Balcony: A platform outside a building (great for describing homes!).
  • Puppy: A young dog—cute and common in small talk.
  • Bus stop: Where you wait for public transport.
  • Quicker: Faster (use this instead of "more fast"!).
  • Never does that: A casual way to say "she never does it"—perfect for daily chats.
These words pop up everywhere, so mastering them gives you quick wins!

How to Nail the Pronunciation (With Shadow Speak!)

The speaker uses clear, conversational English—ideal for shadowing (repeating aloud while listening). Here’s how to practice:

  • Focus on intonation: Notice how questions rise at the end ("Is he washing his car again?") and statements fall. Mimic this to sound natural.
  • Shorten words: The speaker says "It's" instead of "It is" and "What's" instead of "What is"—copy these contractions to flow like a native.
  • Use shadow speak daily: Pause the video, repeat each line, and match the speed. A shadowing site can help, but even YouTube works!
This method trains your mouth to move like a native, which is key for IELTS speaking practice and real-world confidence.

Ready to start? Hit play, pause, and repeat—you’ll be surprised how fast your pronunciation improves. Remember: every minute of shadowing gets you closer to fluency. Let’s go!

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.