Shadowing Practice: Past Tense English Speaking Practice 2 | Learn English Through Conversation (For Beginners) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Conversation 1 Did you watch the movie last night?
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Yes, I watched it.
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It was really good!
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Who was in the movie?
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Tom was the main actor.
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Oh, I like his movies.
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What was the story about?
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It was about a detective solving a mystery.
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Did you enjoy it?
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Yes, I enjoyed it a lot.
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That's great!
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Maybe I will watch it another time.
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I think you will like it.
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It's worth watching.
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Thanks for the recommendation.
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You're welcome!
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Let me know what you think after watching.
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Conversation 2 Did you go to the concert last night?
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Yes, I went with some friends.
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Who performed at the concert?
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Amy was the main performer.
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Wow, she's a talented singer.
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How was the show?
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It was fantastic!
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She sang all her hit songs.
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Did you get any souvenirs?
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Yes, I bought a t-shirt and a poster.
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That's cool!
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I wish I could have gone too.
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It was a memorable experience.
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Maybe next time!
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Definitely!
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I'll make sure to get tickets early.
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You won't regret it.
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Don't forget to give us a like and share with your friends.
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Conversation 3 Did you go hiking last weekend?
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Yes, I went hiking with my friends.
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It was great!
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Where did you go?
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We went to a nearby national park.
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Did you see any wildlife?
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Yes, we saw deer and a few birds.
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That sounds amazing!
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Was the weather good?
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Yes, it was sunny and warm, perfect for hiking.
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Did you take any pictures?
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Yes, I took a lot of photos of the beautiful scenery.
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I'd love to see them sometime.
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Sure, I'll show you later.
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It was a great trip.
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I'm glad you had a wonderful time.
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Thank you! It was a memorable adventure.
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Let's plan a hiking trip together next time.
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That sounds like a great idea.
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Count me in!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 55 sentences and 304 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:47. The speaker talks slowly, about 80 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 82% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| hike noun | /haɪk/ | A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise. |
| memorable adjective | /ˈmɛm.(ə)ɹə.bl̩/ | Worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable. |
| adventure noun | /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ | A feeling of desire for new and exciting things. |
| mystery noun | /ˈmɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ | Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| regret verb | /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ | To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead. |
| wildlife noun | /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ | undomesticated animals, especially mammals, birds, and fish, which live in the wild. |
| talented adjective | /ˈtæləntɪd/ | Endowed with one or more talents. |
| detective noun | /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ | A police officer tasked with collecting evidence and information in order to solve a crime; an investigator. |
| poster noun | /ˈpoʊstɚ/ | A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall. |
| sometime adverb | /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ | At an indefinite but stated time in the past or future. |
| deer noun | /dɪɹ/ | A ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla… |
| recommendation noun | /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ | An act of recommending. |
| sunny adjective | /ˈsʌni/ | Featuring a lot of sunshine. |
| performer noun | /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ | One who performs for, or entertains, an audience. |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 7 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'll, don't, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
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 hike, memorable, adventure.
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.