Shadowing Practice: Passport Control: Answering Questions at the UK Border - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Next, please. Can I see your passport?
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Oh, yes... of course. Here it is.
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Thank you. What's the purpose of your visit?
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Um, it's business. Well, sort of.
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Sort of? Is it business or pleasure?
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Sorry, I'm a bit nervous. It's a conference.
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I'm giving a talk in Manchester on Friday.
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I see. And how long are you staying?
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Ten days. I'm flying back on the 20th.
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Have you got a return ticket?
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Yes, it's on my phone. Here.
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Lovely. And where are you staying?
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Well... at a hotel near the station. It's called...
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Oh no. I can't remember the name.
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I'll need the address of your accommodation.
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Of course. I booked it last week, I promise!
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Take your time, but I do need it.
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Ugh, why isn't my email loading?
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Okay, stay calm. Have you checked your booking app?
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Wait... yes! It's here in the app!
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The Northern Hotel, 12 Station Road.
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Thank you. That's all I needed.
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And you don't need a visa for a short visit.
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Really? So that's it?
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Ha, that's it. No landing cards these days.
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Honestly, I was so worried about this part!
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Don't worry, you're not the first.
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Good luck with your talk on Friday!
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Thank you so much. Have a nice day!
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You too. Enjoy your stay in the UK!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “Passport Control: Answering Questions at the UK Border”. This video has 30 sentences and 217 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:39. The speaker talks at a steady 131 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 11 of its 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| visa noun | /ˈviːzə/ | A permit to enter and leave a country, normally issued by the authorities of the country to be visited. |
| accommodation noun | /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ | Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travellers in hotels or on cruise ships, or students, etc. |
| passport noun | /ˈpæspɔɹt/ | An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued. |
| email noun | /ˈiˌmeɪl/ | A system for sending messages and datas by means of a computer network, primarily the Internet, using the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and the Internet… |
| ticket noun | /ˈtɪk.ɪt/ | A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc. |
| load noun | /loʊd/ | A burden; a weight to be carried. |
| pleasure noun | /ˈplɛʒɚ/ | A state of being pleased or contented; gratification. |
| calm adjective | /kɑm/ | Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety. |
| station noun | /ˈsteɪʃən/ | A regular stopping place for ground transportation. |
| sort noun | /soɹt/ | A general type. |
| hotel noun | /həʊˈtɛl/ | An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. |
| worry verb | /ˈwʌ.ɹi/ | To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt. |
| address noun | /əˈdɹɛs/ | A manner of speaking or writing to another; language, style. |
| luck noun | /lʌk/ | Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence. |
| purpose noun | /ˈpɜːpəs/ | The end for which something is done, is made or exists. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Can I see your passport?
- What's the purpose of your visit?
- Have you got a return ticket?
- Ugh, why isn't my email loading?
- Have you checked your booking app?
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 9 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, can't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: accommodation /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, pleasure /ˈplɛʒɚ/, station /ˈsteɪʃən/
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 visa, accommodation, passport.
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.