Shadowing Practice: PET 3 Listening Part 3 Test 2 (Transcript + Key) - Learn English Speaking with Video

Creating lesson...
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Now turn to part 3, questions 14 to 19.
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You will hear 5 messages left on an answer phone.
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For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.
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You now have 20 seconds to look at part 3.
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Now we are ready to start.
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Listen carefully.
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You will hear the recording twice.
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Hello, Anne.
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It's Sarah Smith.
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I think I left my glasses in your house yesterday.
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I had my bag with me, but they're not in there.
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Can you have a look and see if you can find them?
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I'll be in all day if you want to call back.
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Hi, Mum.
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It's Alex.
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I should be arriving about six o'clock tomorrow evening.
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Could you come and get me from the station?
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I've got lots of luggage.
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It'll fill the car.
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I'll give you a call when the train gets in.
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Thanks.
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See you tomorrow.
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Morning, Anne.
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It's Helen here.
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I was wondering if you could come to lunch this Saturday.
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about 12 o'clock.
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If you can't manage Saturday, Sunday would be fine.
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I'd like you to meet some American friends who are visiting.
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Look forward to hearing from you.
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Mrs Jackson, this is Premier Travel.
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I'm just calling to tell you that your holiday tickets have arrived and you can come and get them any time.
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There's one small change in flight time,
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but it simply means that your flight out to Spain leaves at 9.30am rather than 7.30.
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I thought you'd probably be pleased.
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It means checking in at 7.30 instead of 5.30, so you won't be quite so exhausted when you arrive.
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Call if you have any queries.
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Bye.
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Hello, Anne.
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Sorry to trouble you on your day off, but it's Mary at the office.
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There's a real problem at the new Australian office, and the manager needs to speak to you urgently.
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Can you ring me whenever you get in?
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Call me at home if it's after seven.
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Thanks a lot.
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Now listen again.
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Hello, Anne.
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It's Sarah Smith.
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I think I left my glasses in your house yesterday.
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I had my bag with me, but they're not in there.
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Can you have a look and see if you can find them?
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I'll be in all day if you want to call back.
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Hi Mum, it's Alex.
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I should be arriving about 6 o'clock tomorrow evening.
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Could you come and get me from the station?
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I've got lots of luggage.
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It'll fill the car.
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I'll give you a call when the train gets in.
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Thanks.
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See you tomorrow.
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Hello.
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Morning, Anne.
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It's Helen here.
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I was wondering if you could come to lunch this Saturday, about 12 o'clock.
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If you can't manage Saturday, Sunday would be fine.
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I'd like you to meet some American friends who are visiting.
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Look forward to hearing from you.
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Mrs Jackson, this is Premier Travel.
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I'm just calling to tell you that your holiday tickets have arrived and you can come and get them any time.
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There's one small change in flight time,
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but it simply means that your flight out to Spain leaves at 9.30am rather than 7.30am.
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I thought you'd probably be pleased.
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It means checking in at 7.30am instead of 5.30am, so you won't be quite so exhausted when you arrive.
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Call if you have any queries.
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Bye.
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Hello, Anne.
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Sorry to trouble you on your day off, but it's Mary at the office.
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There's a real problem at the New Australian office and the manager needs to speak to you urgently.
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Can you ring me whenever you get in?
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Call me at home if it's after seven.
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Thanks a lot.
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That is the end of part three.

Real-Life Listening: Answering Machine Messages

Imagine checking your phone and finding a mix of personal and work messages—just like in the video. This scenario mirrors daily life, where you need to catch details like times, requests, and changes quickly. Whether it's a friend asking about lost glasses, a kid needing a ride, or a travel update, these messages train you to listen for key info in natural, conversational English.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Master

  • "I left my [item] in your house" – Perfect for reporting lost belongings. Swap "glasses" with "keys" or "umbrella" for daily use.
  • "Could you come and get me from [place]" – A polite way to ask for a ride. Try "the airport" or "the bus stop" instead of "the station."
  • "There's a small change in [detail]" – Handy for updates, like "flight time" or "meeting schedule."
  • "Ring me whenever you get in" – A casual way to say "call me when you arrive home." Great for work or personal messages.
  • "Look forward to hearing from you" – A warm sign-off for invitations or requests. Use it in emails too!

Your Shadowing Challenge: Speak Like a Native

Ready to turn listening into speaking? Shadowing is the best way to improve English pronunciation and fluency. Here's how: Play the video, pause after each message, and repeat it immediately, copying the tone, speed, and pauses. Focus on phrases like "I'll be in all day" or "you won't be quite so exhausted"—notice how native speakers stress certain words. For extra practice, use a shadowing app or a shadowing site like Shadowspeaks to record yourself and compare. This isn't just about repeating; it's about training your mouth and brain to think in English. Do this for 5 minutes daily, and you'll see your English speaking practice pay off fast!

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.