Shadowing Practice: movers 1 2018 test 1 part 4 - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Part 4.
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Look at the pictures.
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Listen. And look.
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There is one example. Where is Charlie's house?
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Do you live in the city, Charlie?
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I live in a small village.
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Oh, that's nice.
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Yes, but I'd like to live near the sea.
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Can you see the tick?
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Now you listen.
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and tick the box.
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One.
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What did Anna do yesterday?
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Did you go to the movies yesterday, Anna?
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I didn't want to see any of the films.
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I went shopping with my friends.
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Did you go to a cafe with them for lunch?
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No. But we were very hungry when we got home and mum made us some pasta.
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Two.
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What job does Tom's sister have?
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Does your sister work for the hospital, Tom?
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Yes.
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And my dad does, too.
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He's a nurse there.
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"Is your sister a doctor?" No, she's a driver.
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She takes people to the hospital.
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3. What did Alex do on holiday?
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Did you go fishing with your dad on holiday, Alex?
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No. That's boring.
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I had sailing lessons.
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Did your brother do that too?
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No, he played tennis every day.
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Four.
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How did Jill help her mum and dad?
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We moved to a new house last week.
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It was a lot of work.
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Did you have to carry lots of boxes, Jill?
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Dad did that, and Mom painted the kitchen.
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I washed all the cupboards.
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Good.
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Five.
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Which toy did Jack buy for his sister?
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What did you buy for your baby sister, Jack?
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I saw a nice toy panda, but she's got lots of animals.
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And she's too small for dolls.
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Yes.
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So I got her this clown.
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When you pick it up it laughs.
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Now listen to part four again.
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One.
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What did Anna do yesterday?
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Did you go to the movies yesterday, Anna?
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I didn't want to see any of the films.
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I went shopping with my friends.
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Did you go to a cafe with them for lunch?
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No. But we were very hungry when we got home and mum made us some pasta.
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Two.
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What job does Tom's sister have?
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Does your sister work for the hospital, Tom?
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Yes.
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And my dad does, too.
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He's a nurse there.
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Is your sister a doctor?
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No, she's a driver.
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She takes people to the hospital.
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3. What did Alex do on holiday?
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Did you go fishing with your dad on holiday, Alex?
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No. That's boring.
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I had sailing lessons.
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Did your brother do that too?
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No, he played tennis every day.
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4. How did Jill help her mum and dad?
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We moved to a new house last week.
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It was a lot of work.
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Did you have to carry lots of boxes, Jill?
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Dad did that, and Mom painted the kitchen.
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I washed all the cupboards.
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Good.
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5. Which toy did Jack buy for his sister?
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What did you buy for your baby sister, Jack?
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I saw a nice toy panda, but she's got lots of animals.
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And she's too small for dolls.
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Yes.
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So I got her this clown.
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When you pick it up, it laughs.
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That is the end of part four.
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The video captures a series of casual conversations, perfect for learning how to talk about daily activities, jobs, and holiday experiences. These short exchanges mirror real-life interactions, making them ideal for practicing listening and speaking skills. Whether you’re figuring out what someone did yesterday or what job a family member has, the dialogue uses simple, relatable language that’s easy to follow—and even easier to practice with shadowing.

5 Must-Know Phrases for Daily Chats

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Shadowing—repeating speech immediately after hearing it—is a powerful way to improve English pronunciation and fluency. Here’s how to use this video for shadowspeak practice:

  1. Listen first, then mimic: Watch the video once to understand the context. Then, play short clips (5-10 seconds) and repeat each line, focusing on matching the tone and speed. Pause as needed—no rush!
  2. Notice the details: Pay attention to how speakers stress words like "didn't" or "too." These small cues make your speech sound more natural. A shadowing app can help you slow down audio if the dialogue feels fast.
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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.

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