Shadowing Practice: PREPARE 2 - UNIT 4-It was awesome! (Page 28-31) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Track 31 Conversation 1 Were you and your brother at the football match on Saturday?
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No, we weren't.
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We were at a theme park.
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It was his birthday.
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Wow!
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Awesome!
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I love theme parks.
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Yes, it was amazing.
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I can't wait to go again.
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Conversation 2 Were you at home yesterday?
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No, I wasn't.
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I was out with my family.
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We were at a barbecue near the beach.
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Was it fun?
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It was OK.
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The weather wasn't great.
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It was a bit cold and there weren't many people there.
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How was the food?
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It was fine.
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Nothing amazing.
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Conversation 3 How was your weekend?
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Were you at the festival?
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Yes, I was.
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I was there with a few of my friends.
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It was brilliant.
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The weather was perfect and all the bands were fantastic.
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Where were you on Saturday?
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I was at my sister's wedding.
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Oh, wonderful!
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Yes, it was a really lovely day.
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There was music and dancing, and the food was really good.
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Conversation 5 Where were you yesterday afternoon?
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You weren't in class.
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I was in a football match.
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Really?
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Was it good?
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No, it was terrible.
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Usually I love playing with my team, but yesterday it was horrible.
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I hate losing.
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Where were you last night?
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You weren't at the party.
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No, I was at home.
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I wasn't very well.
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Was it fun?
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Yes, it was.
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It was great.
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Hope you can come next time.
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Track 32.
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Conversation 1.
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Amazing.
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Awesome.
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Conversation 2.
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Fine.
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OK.
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Conversation 3.
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Brilliant.
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Perfect.
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Fantastic.
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Conversation four.
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Wonderful.
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Lovely.
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Really good.
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Conversation five.
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Horrible.
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Terrible.
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Conversation six.
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Great.
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Track 33.
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1. Where were you yesterday afternoon?
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2. You weren't at school.
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3. No, I wasn't.
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I was at a big athletics competition.
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4. Was it fun?
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Five.
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Yes, it was.
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It was amazing.
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Six.
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I was the winner of the 800 metre race.
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Seven.
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Were your parents there?
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8. No, they weren't.
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They were at work.
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9. My brother was there with his video camera.
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Track 34.
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Activity Days.
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Latest Reviews Fun Day I was very surprised to get this activity day for my birthday,
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but indoor skydiving was awesome!
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I can't wait to go again!
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Before the activity, there are lots of hand signals to learn, so you can communicate when you're flying in the wind tunnel.
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You can't speak in there.
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At first, I was worried about forgetting them, but it was fine.
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Jade.
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Fantastic.
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I'm really interested in cars, so this was an amazing day for me.
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I still can't believe that my first driving experience was in a Lamborghini and an Aston Martin.
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I've got a video of the whole thing.
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I'm glad about that because on the day there's no time to look at the cars properly.
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As soon as you finish, the next driver gets in.
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I was a bit upset about that.
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amazing trip this was my first time in a helicopter
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and i was quite nervous i wasn't sure i wanted to do it
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but there was no need to be afraid in fact i was sorry when it was over
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i was in the front seat and the view was fantastic the only problem was
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that we were back on the ground after only ten minutes.
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Mia Really special.
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What a brilliant afternoon.
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First there was a talk about the history of chocolate.
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Then it was time for the best bit, making and decorating our own chocolates.
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The teachers were lovely and happy to help with any problems.
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There were photos to buy afterwards, but they were really expensive.
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I was angry about that.
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Ethan.
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Track 35.
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1. What was Bella happy with at the party?
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How was the party, Bella?
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It was OK.
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The food was excellent, but the music wasn't great.
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Oh, what a shame.
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Yes, and there weren't many people there.
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2. Where is Kyle's ticket?
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You look worried, Kyle.
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You OK?
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I can't find my ticket for our trip to the theme park tomorrow.
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It was in my bag this morning, but it's not there now.
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And it's not on the classroom floor.
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What about your jacket pocket?
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Maybe it's there.
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Of course, that's it.
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Thanks.
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3. What was the weather like?
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Was the weather good for your camping trip?
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I'm afraid not.
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There was no rain, but there was a lot of wind.
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Oh, that's a pity.
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I know, but at least it wasn't cold.
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4. How much was the boy's T-shirt?
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I really like your new T-shirt.
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Was it expensive?
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They usually cost a lot when you buy them at concerts.
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Not really.
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It was £10.
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That's amazing!
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T-shirts like that are usually £15 or more.
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I know.
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My brother's got one that was 25 pounds.
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5. Where was the girl on Saturday?
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Where were you on Saturday?
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You weren't at home at 2pm.
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No, sorry.
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I was shopping in town with my parents.
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Oh, I hate shopping.
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I like having fun with friends or playing sport at weekends.
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Me too.
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Let's play tennis together next Saturday.
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What Speaking Skills Will You Build with This Video?
This clip is perfect for English speaking practice, focusing on fluency in past tense conversations. You’ll learn to naturally discuss recent events—like weekends, outings, and plans—using common question and answer structures. The goal is to help you move beyond memorized phrases and respond dynamically, a key milestone for everyday communication.
Essential Phrases to Add to Your Toolkit
The dialogue is packed with reusable expressions. Here are the standouts:- “It was awesome/amazing/brilliant/terrible” – Quick ways to describe experiences.
- “Were you…?” / “I was… / We were…” – Core past tense question and answer forms.
- “I can’t wait to go again” – Expressing eagerness.
- “Nothing amazing” – Downplaying a experience politely.
- “Hope you can come next time” – Friendly follow-up.
Master Pronunciation and Rhythm with Shadowing
The video is ideal for practicing the shadowing technique (also called shadowspeak or shadow speech), a proven way to improve English pronunciation. The conversations have natural rhythm—short pauses, connected speech, and stress on key words like “awesome” or “terrible.” Listen closely to how speakers shorten “wasn’t” to “wuzn’t” or link “out with” to “owtwith.” To practice, play a line, pause, and repeat it immediately, mimicking the tone and speed. This trains your mouth to move like a native and helps you internalize the flow of English. Focus on the question intonation in “Was it fun?”—rising at the end—and the flat tone in statements like “It was OK.” Over time, this will make your speech sound more natural and confident. Whether you’re new to shadowing or refining your skills, this video gives you the tools to turn structured practice into real-world fluency. Keep repeating, and you’ll notice your pronunciation and confidence grow.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.