Shadowing Practice: Listening Test 2. Part 1: Copying photos to digital format. - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Test 2.
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Part 1.
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You will hear a woman phoning a company that converts old photographs to digital format.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 3.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 3.
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Hello, picture rep.
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Can I help you?
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Oh, hi.
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I saw your advertisement about copying pictures to disk, and I'd like a bit more information about what you do.
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Sure.
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What would you like to know?
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Well, I've got a box full of old family photos that's been up in the attic for years.
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Some of them must be fifty or sixty years old, and I'd like to get them converted to digital format.
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Sure, we can do that for you.
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Right.
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And what about size?
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The photos are all sorts of sizes.
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Are there any restrictions?
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Well, the maximum size of photo we can do with our normal service is 30 centimetres, and each picture must be at least four centimetres.
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That's the minimum we can cope with.
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Well, that should be fine.
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And some of them are in a frame.
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Should I take them out before I send them?
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Yes, please.
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We can't copy them otherwise.
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And also the photos must all be separate.
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They mustn't be stuck into an album.
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OK, that's not a problem.
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So can you give me an idea of how much this will cost?
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I've got about 360 photos, I think.
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We charge £195 for 300 to 400 photos for the basic service.
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OK, and does that include the disc?
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Yes, one disc, but you can get extra ones for £5 each.
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That's good.
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So, do I need to pay when I send you the photos?
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No, we won't need anything until we've actually copied the pictures.
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Then we'll let you know how much it is, and once we've received the payment, we'll send the parcel off to you.
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Right.
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Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 4 to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions 4 to 10.
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Is there anything else you'd like to ask about our services?
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Yes, I've roughly sorted out the photos into groups according to what they're about
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so can you keep them in those groups
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when you copy them sure we'll save each group in a different folder on the disk and
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if you like you can suggest a name for each folder sorry I could have one called grandparents for instance exactly
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and do you do anything besides scan the photos like can
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you make any improvements yes in the standard service each photo is checked
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and we can sometimes touch up the color a bit
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or improve the contrast that can make a big difference okay
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and some of the photos are actually quite fragile they won't get damaged in the process will they no
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if any look particularly fragile we'd do them by hand we
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do realize how precious these old photos can be sure and
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And another thing is we can make changes to a photo if you want.
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So if you want to remove an object from a photo or maybe alter the background, we can do that.
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Really?
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I might be interested in that.
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I'll have a look through the photos and see.
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Oh, and talking of fixing photos, I've got a few that aren't properly in focus.
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Can you do anything to make that better?
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No, I'm afraid that's one thing we can't do.
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OK.
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Any other information I can give you?
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Er, oh, how long will it all take?
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We aim to get the copying done in ten days.
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Fine.
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Right, well, I'll get the photos packed up in a box and post them off to you.
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Right.
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If you've got a strong cardboard box, that's best.
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We've found that plastic ones sometimes break in the post.
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OK.
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Right.
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Thanks for your help.
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Bye.
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Bye.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Listening Test 2. Part 1: Copying photos to digital format”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: photo, picture, questions, box, send. This video has 74 sentences and 639 words to shadow. The speech runs for 4:36. The speaker talks at a steady 139 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 87% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 13 of its 74 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| disk noun | /dɪsk/ | A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object. |
| centimetre noun | /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ | An SI unit of length equal to 10⁻² metres. Symbol: cm |
| folder noun | /ˈfoʊldɚ/ | An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet. |
| fragile adjective | /ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ | Easily broken, not sturdy; of delicate material. |
| convert verb | /kənˈvɝt/ | To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product. |
| grandparent noun | /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ | The parent of someone's parent. |
| attic noun | /ˈætɪk/ | The space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof in the uppermost part of a house or other building, generally used for storage or… |
| cardboard noun | /ˈkɑɹdˌbɔɹd/ | A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs. |
| parcel noun | /ˈpɑɹsəl/ | A package wrapped, as for shipment or transport. |
| restriction noun | /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ | The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted. |
| altar noun | /ˈɔl.tɚ/ | A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites. |
| advertisement noun | /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ | A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar. |
| sixty noun | /ˈsɪksti/ | A commercial lasting 60 seconds. |
| scan verb | /skæn/ | To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely. |
| fixing noun | /ˈfɪksɪŋ/ | The act of subverting (fixing) a vote. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| look through verb | To take a view of the contents of; search in, either with the eyes or by hand. | |
| sort out verb | To clarify by reviewing mentally. | |
| touch up verb | /ˈtʌt͡ʃ ʌp/ | To make slight corrections or adjustments to; to fill in or perfect. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- What would you like to know?
- Should I take them out before I send them?
- Is there anything else you'd like to ask about our services?
- Can you do anything to make that better?
- Any other information I can give you?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
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| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | that's been · we've actually copied · we've received |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be stuck · is checked |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will hear · will cost · won't need |
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | must all · mustn't be · need to pay |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 25 contractions and reduced forms, such as I've, we'll, we've. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: centimetre /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/, advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like disk, centimetre, folder.
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.