Shadowing Practice: Get ready for Movers track 31 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Listening 31.
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Listen and circle.
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Can I ask you some questions, please?
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OK.
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How many?
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Three.
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Here's question one.
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Do you live in a city, a town or a village?
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Er, it's quite small, but it's bigger than a village.
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It's a town.
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Thanks.
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Question 2.
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Would you like to be a farmer?
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Oh yes, I would.
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I love animals and I like being outside too And question 3.
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Which do you like best, books or comics?
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I like books and comics,
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but I think I like comics best Thank you Thank you.

About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Get ready for Movers track 31" 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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →