Shadowing Practice: Shadowing-PART1 - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Number 1.
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Look at the picture marked number 1 in your test book.
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A. The woman is using her hands to explain something.
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B. The woman is waving her hand to catch a cab.
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C. The woman is waiting for the traffic light to cross.
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D. The woman is looking at the people standing on the street.
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Number 2.
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Look at the picture marked number 2 in your test book.
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A. A man is carrying a bag on his shoulder.
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B. A man is developing photographs.
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C. A woman is wearing a short-sleeved shirt.
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D. A woman is wearing sunglasses.
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Number 3.
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Look at the picture marked number 3 in your test book.
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A. The chandeliers are being turned on.
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B. The picture is hanging on the wall.
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C. The group is moving in the same direction.
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D. The wall lamps are being painted.
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Number 4.
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Look at the picture marked number 4 in your test book.
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A. Steps lead up to the building.
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B. A tree trunk is blocking the road.
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C. The tree has lost most of its leaves.
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D. Some people in front of the building are talking in a small group.
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Number 5.
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Look at the picture marked number 5 in your test book.
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A. People are looking at the clock tower.
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B. The ships are anchored in the port due to the storm.
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C. There is a cruise ship crowded with passengers.
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D. Many skyscrapers rise in the distance.
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Number 6.
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Look at the picture marked number 6 in your test book.
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A. The aircraft has landed at the airport.
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B. The airplane is preparing to land.
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C. Some passengers are exiting the aircraft.
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D. The airplane has taken off from the airport.
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About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "Shadowing-PART1" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

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.