Shadowing Practice: GET READY FOR MOVERS TRACK 50-51 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Listening 50.
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Listen and circle.
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Can I ask you some questions about animals?
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OK.
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Thanks.
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Have you got any pets?
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Yes.
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I've got two mice.
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They live in a cage in my bedroom.
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Are you frightened of spiders?
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Spiders?
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No. But I'm frightened of snakes.
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What's your favourite animal?
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Well, I like lots of animals, but I like big animals best.
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Elephants are my favourite.
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Listening 51.
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Listen and read, then act.
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1. What's in that box?
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It's my new pet.
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What is it?
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I can't tell you.
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Two When did you buy it?
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I didn't buy it Oh, can I see it?
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No, you mustn't open the box Three Why?
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Because my pet can fly Oh, be careful, Jack Four Oh no,
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it flew out of the box Daisy, that isn't a pet, it's a fly!

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About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "GET READY FOR MOVERS TRACK 50-51" 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.