Shadowing Practice: Get Ready For Starters 2nd Unit 9 Story and writing Page 60 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Listening 33.
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Listen and draw lines.
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Hello, Sam.
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Hello.
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Can you tell me what you really like doing?
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Oh, well, I really like riding my bike.
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Have you got a good bike?
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Yes, I have.
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But you know my friend Nick?
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Well, he enjoys riding horses and he's got a really big horse.
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Really?
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Wow, that's great.
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Yes, but he also likes fishing with his dad.
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Oh, OK.
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And what about your sisters, Sam?
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What do they like doing?
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Oh, well, there's Jill.
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She loves playing the guitar.
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And she enjoys school too.
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She likes learning English.
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Well, that's very good.
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And you've got a baby sister too, haven't you?
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Yes, you mean Kim.
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Well, she likes eating cakes.
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Yes, she loves cakes.
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Babies don't really have hobbies, but she likes playing with her dolls.
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She's got lots and lots of them.
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I really don't know what she likes about them.
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So you don't like dolls then?
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No. I like my toy tiger.
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He's great.
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That's very nice.
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Thank you, Sam.
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So can I go and play now?
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Yes, of course you can.
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Bye, Sam.
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Bye.
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Now, Lucy, tell me about the things you like.
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Oh, I don't know, really.
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Well, do you like Do you?
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OK.
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And what does he like eating?
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Does he like ice cream too?
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No, he doesn't.
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But he really likes eating fish and chips.
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I like eating that for dinner too.
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Yes, so do I.
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Well, thank you, Lucy.
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You can go to class now.
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Oh, OK.
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Listening 33.
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Listen and draw lines.
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Hello, Sam.
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Hello.
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Can you tell me what you really like doing?
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Oh, well, I really like riding my bike.
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Have you got a good bike?
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Yes, I have.
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But you know my friend Nick?
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Well, he enjoys riding horses, and he's got a really big horse.
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Really?
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Wow, that's great.
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Yes, but he also likes fishing with his dad.
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Oh, OK.
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And what about your sisters, Sam?
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What do they like doing?
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Oh, well, there's Jill.
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She loves playing the guitar, and she enjoys school too.
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She likes learning English.
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Well, that's very good.
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And you've got a baby sister too, haven't you?
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Yes, you mean Kim.
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Well, she likes eating cakes.
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Yes, she loves cakes.
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Babies don't really have hobbies, but she likes playing with her dolls.
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She's got lots and lots of them.
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I really don't know what she likes about them.
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So you don't like dolls then?
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No. I like my toy tiger.
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He's great.
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That's very nice.
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Thank you, Sam.
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So can I go and play now?
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Yes, of course you can.
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Bye, Sam.
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Bye.
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Now, Lucy, tell me about the things you like.
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Oh, I don't know, really.
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Well, do you like eating cakes?
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Er, no, but I like eating ice creams Do you?
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Yes, and, er, I really like reading I read lots of stories In class, you mean?
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Yes, and at home with my mum That's really nice, Lucy And you've got a brother, haven't you?
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Yes, his name's Tom That's right Now, what does he like doing?
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Oh, well, he really likes swimming in the sea You know, he's very good OK, and what does he like eating?
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Does he like ice cream too?
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No, he doesn't But he really likes eating fish and chips I like eating that for dinner too Yes, so do I Well, thank you,
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Lucy You can go to class now Oh, OK Thank you.

Context & Background

In this engaging dialogue, we hear Sam and Lucy discussing their personal interests and hobbies. This conversation not only provides insight into what the characters enjoy but also serves as a practical example of everyday English communication. By focusing on activities like biking, playing musical instruments, and even simple things like eating cakes, learners can relate to the context, making it easier to understand and use these phrases in their own lives. This kind of listening practice is essential for those who wish to learn English with YouTube as it offers real-life scenarios that enhance comprehension and retention.

Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication

  • “I really like…” - A great way to express personal preferences.
  • “Have you got a…” - Useful for inquiring about possessions, fostering engaging conversations.
  • “What about…” - A phrase for shifting topics and exploring others' interests.
  • “I like eating…” - An effective way to talk about favorite foods, frequently a topic among friends.
  • “Can I go and play now?” - A casual expression to signal the desire to move on to a new activity.

Step-by-step Shadowing Guide

To effectively improve your English speaking practice and improve English pronunciation using this transcript, follow these steps:

  1. Listen Carefully: Start by watching the video with closed captions. This will give you a visual context while hearing the pronunciation.
  2. Shadow Speech: Play the video again and try to mimic the dialogue in real-time. Speak along with Sam and Lucy to practice fluency and intonation.
  3. Break It Down: Isolate challenging phrases like “I really like riding my bike” and practice repeating them until you feel comfortable.
  4. Record Yourself: Use your phone to record your shadowing attempts. Listening back can help identify areas for improvement.
  5. Practice Regularly: Incorporate this shadowing technique with other videos to cover a variety of contexts in your learning journey. Adding new phrases to your vocabulary increases conversational versatility.

By consistently engaging with dialogues like the one featured, learners can not only shadow speech effectively but also build confidence in their speaking abilities. This method bolsters your understanding of everyday English, ultimately allowing for more natural conversations.

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.